I love this stroller! It's finicky but it's amazing and the BEST travel stroller I've tried! 9 months in and LOVE IT! I favor it over my full size stroller.
I’ve been debating between the Bugaboo Ant and the Yoyo. Finally decided on the Ant and I absolutely love how compact it is! It’s so easy to fold and so small! This is perfect for quick trips and travel. The handles are not even as bad as some people complains it is! It definitely feels like a luxury compact stroller. I’ve tried others and the quality is lacking. ❤️
Is the version you are showing here the North American version? I understand that the North American version does not fully recline. Will it work for a newborn with the cocoon, or is the North American version completely unusable until 6 months?
We've had the Bugaboo Ant for about 8 months and we're already going to sell it. Our daughter is 21 months old and she's already way too big for this thing, even with the extra leg rest piece which you have to buy separately. The concept is really cool, and it really does fold down into an amazingly small footprint. The problem is that it's not comfortable for kids to sit in. The seat is extremely thin, with almost no padding at all, and because there is no structure to the seat, the child will simply slide off the bottom if the harness is not attached. So basically, all the child's weight is held up by the crotch part of the harness, which is obviously very uncomfortable. The stroller is INCREDIBLY finicky- sometimes it folds down, and sometimes it doesn't. We've unfortunately experienced this stroller's stubborn refusal to fold at the airport and getting into ubers- SO STRESSFUL! And we use this thing all the time, so it's not like we don't know what we're doing. My final grievance with the Ant is that the canopy is ridiculously low, so that our kid's head touches it when she's just seated normally. Again, she's only 21 months, and she's too tall for this stroller. Her legs stick out from the front and it just looks ridiculous. Because of the tiny dimensions of this stroller, I could only really recommend it for children aged 6 months to about 14 months. An extremely limited window of use for a pretty expensive stroller. Please save yourself a lot of money and stress, and skip the Ant!
So addicted to your videos, thx for great reviews and comparisons! Made my decision-making as a mum much easier. Would be great if you added a bit more practical/parenty point of view as your reviews focus a lot on technicalities and numbers. For example with the Ant you should consider a scenario of 1 parent travelling with 2+kids. The multi-step 2-handed fold won't work (where is your 5m old while you do that?) and I did test it: kids 18m+ just fit much more comfortably in yoyo. If you don't care that much of your kid's comfort and this is just a matter of getting quickly from gate to gate, go for the Ant but if there is a possibility of longer trips your 2,5yo kid will either have his/her head resting ON the canopie or won't see a thing. So sure, doable esp. With a high weight limit but why would you if there are better option that might be cheaper. Also "flexible" handle makes it harder to manage the Ant with a heavier kid. It's perfect when used at smooth, spacious airports while yoyo and other similar models are doing ok as city strollers. Also give me an everyday scenario for a need of suitcase mode. I checked-in and have my kid in a carrier or walking at his/her fastest pace, backpack as a carry-on and suitcase stroller in my hand? :) sorry, i love Bugaboo and enjoy their products but this time they focused on being cool and not on the users (meaning both kids and parents)
Hey since you like baby review videos, let me know what you think of these two demo videos that I made as a concept for BabyList in 2016. th-cam.com/video/8iezQrGmuI8/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/DLaYVDCMV8U/w-d-xo.html I am thinking of rebooting the idea under my own branding, so I'd love any feedback you have.
Our white latch keeps getting stuck. Any tips? I like this stroller for its size/look but I was definitely disappointed when I felt the quality and opening/closing is a pain while holding baby in a sling
Please help me decide which car seat to get with is compatible with the bugaboo ant. I have 2 months to decide and I’m still overwhelmed by the options out there.
Not a question about the ant but I noticed in this video a stand for the bugaboo seats could you possible do a video on accessories for bugaboo and the car seat you would rate the best match thank you
Hiya was thinking of purchasing this to take on holidays as it’s somewhat portable. Is this suitable for a 3/4 month old? And would you recommend another stroller for this use or should this one do the job? Thanks in advance
We can schedule a consultation to help you out at mbeans.com/consultations! My personal favorite is the YoYo, but it definitely depends on a few factors that we'd ask you about (car seats, bassinets, etc..)
I have the Buffalo but we're going to be traveling to Europe for 2 weeks and will be flying a lot. I feel it's too bulky and may not be worth the trouble bringing it for such a short amount of time. Baby will be 6 months old so would you recommend the Yoyo or the Ant?? Or another stroller? TIA
Hello ! . Thank you for giving out a lot of great information on this particular stroller which I love because is so compacted , however my question to you will be about the types of car seats that will be compatible with it . Thank you
How can you say it fits for 4-year old? That can't be a general statement. I love bugaboo in general and I was really eager to buy it but, when we tried it, my not even 2-year old son already had his head stuck in the hood. And he's not specially tall... A big mistake from bugaboo engineers. I'm sure it'll be the first thing they fix for the next gen ant. In the meantime, please stay *honest* on this point 😉
@@MagicBeansVideos you've seen a range of kids under 2 years of age, this the worsest stroller I ever owned in my all life. It's nice looking, easy fold etc.... But it's very short, my son is exactly one and his head is touching the canopy. Don't waste your money in buying this.
We have the Bugga boo donkey and love it and we have the yo-yo for are travel stroller and wanted to get that Ant but when i tried it out it seemed a little flimsy the handle compared to the yo-yo
DO NOT BUY THIS STROLLER you will so regret it. I’ve had at least 20+ different pushchairs as I have a lot of children and I have previously loved and used for years bugaboo strollers but this one is such a MISS for so many reasons. To me it has no positive aspects except it looks nice.
Good? Lets get real! ......Its bad :) jet is better I think its even better than the yoyo. You should make a review comparing jet, yoyo, and ant. Then make a poll.
@@MagicBeansVideos I mean the jet has all the pros of the ant (stand alone, infant ready, can be pulled like a luggage) plus pros of the yoyo (folds easy, can be carried by shoulders, light) Eli, save me a jet. Will be purchasing from magic beans soon! Due date end of October.
@@itsandrewbitch1824 that's hard to believe based on the reviews but you're entitled to your opinion. Luckily the stroller will come with a 100 day trial so we'll see how it fares.
Big-box stroller brands like Graco, Evenflo, Chicco tend to have good reviews on their strollers because they do their job, but I don’t think many users/reviewers have compared those brands side by side with higher end strollers like BabyJogger, Bugaboo, Uppababy. Box brands are fine options. If you can’t/don’t want to spend a ton of money on a high end stroller, you don’t have to, the inexpensive brands will serve their purpose. That said, the quality just doesn’t compare. Having used strollers from Evenflo, Chicco and Graco, I can say there isn’t much good about them except that they’ve got wheels. They’re hard to push and steer, they’re made cheaply with plastic/etc that breaks easily, they don’t have the bonus of adjustable features like nicer strollers... my babies literally vibrated in their seat as we walked along on pavement, and good luck if I ever needed to push on grass. So the quality of higher end strollers - easy push, adjustability, a much, much smoother ride for baby - really do make a difference. Another bonus is high end strollers can often be resold for decent money when you’re done. good luck reselling an Evenflo for more than $20 when your kiddos outgrow it. I got a used BabyJogger CitySelect for about the same price as you’d pay for a new Evenflo at Walmart and I’m much happier with the stroller. I always encourage parents to look into used, high end strollers on Facebook or Mercari because no matter what the reviews say, there really is a difference and to me, it’s worth it especially if you can get a good used price.
Bugaboo makes great strollers. Ease of use is a priority to some parents - but there are other factors that make a stroller good like maneuverability, ease of storing, reversible seat. Eli
Magic Beans Videos eh, I disagree. Bugaboos aren’t really one hand push strollers, and the fact that they are still requiring you to adjust the seat fully forward to flip it is unacceptable, imo - it clearly is a poor design if you’re running into “sticking” on some models. No one looks cool folding a Bugaboo stroller. I’m not sure the every day hassle is worth the Bugaboo brand price tag. Maybe if it was ten years ago still... I’d like to see Bugaboo take a chance and push their design and engineering to the next level. Uppababy (mostly) does the high end fashion stroller better and they are an American company.
@@thezachzachattack I agree with you. I had their Donkey model at the top of my list but my wife found it difficult to fold and carry. For the expensive price tag, it didn't make any sense buying it when the wife wasn't happy with it.
I received Minu few days ago, and it was broken right from the box, the folding lock was missing! I started to doubt the QC of Uppababy. how can the manufacture miss the stroller folding lock? I saw this great design of Bugaboo. It’s amazing. Revolutionary.
Tried in the store it takes literally 15 seconds to fold, which makes me amazed how people got lazy and complaining about to many steps
I love this stroller! It's finicky but it's amazing and the BEST travel stroller I've tried! 9 months in and LOVE IT! I favor it over my full size stroller.
Do you use it in the city too or just for traveling?
Hi. Do u have a video showing how a car seat can attach to the bugaboo ant?
I’ve seen that there isn’t any feet rest for older baby and I’ve heard that the canopy won’t give space for head for taller kids...
there is an extension that you can buy..
I’ve been debating between the Bugaboo Ant and the Yoyo. Finally decided on the Ant and I absolutely love how compact it is! It’s so easy to fold and so small! This is perfect for quick trips and travel. The handles are not even as bad as some people complains it is! It definitely feels like a luxury compact stroller. I’ve tried others and the quality is lacking. ❤️
Is the bugaboo ant a good stroller for snow? Less then 5 cm of snow
Is the version you are showing here the North American version? I understand that the North American version does not fully recline. Will it work for a newborn with the cocoon, or is the North American version completely unusable until 6 months?
I have the same question :)
We've had the Bugaboo Ant for about 8 months and we're already going to sell it. Our daughter is 21 months old and she's already way too big for this thing, even with the extra leg rest piece which you have to buy separately. The concept is really cool, and it really does fold down into an amazingly small footprint. The problem is that it's not comfortable for kids to sit in. The seat is extremely thin, with almost no padding at all, and because there is no structure to the seat, the child will simply slide off the bottom if the harness is not attached. So basically, all the child's weight is held up by the crotch part of the harness, which is obviously very uncomfortable. The stroller is INCREDIBLY finicky- sometimes it folds down, and sometimes it doesn't. We've unfortunately experienced this stroller's stubborn refusal to fold at the airport and getting into ubers- SO STRESSFUL! And we use this thing all the time, so it's not like we don't know what we're doing. My final grievance with the Ant is that the canopy is ridiculously low, so that our kid's head touches it when she's just seated normally. Again, she's only 21 months, and she's too tall for this stroller. Her legs stick out from the front and it just looks ridiculous. Because of the tiny dimensions of this stroller, I could only really recommend it for children aged 6 months to about 14 months. An extremely limited window of use for a pretty expensive stroller. Please save yourself a lot of money and stress, and skip the Ant!
Hi Paul! The Ant has been discontinued. Check out the Bugaboo Butterfly instead! th-cam.com/video/haJ_0NU5Tk8/w-d-xo.html
So addicted to your videos, thx for great reviews and comparisons! Made my decision-making as a mum much easier. Would be great if you added a bit more practical/parenty point of view as your reviews focus a lot on technicalities and numbers. For example with the Ant you should consider a scenario of 1 parent travelling with 2+kids. The multi-step 2-handed fold won't work (where is your 5m old while you do that?) and I did test it: kids 18m+ just fit much more comfortably in yoyo. If you don't care that much of your kid's comfort and this is just a matter of getting quickly from gate to gate, go for the Ant but if there is a possibility of longer trips your 2,5yo kid will either have his/her head resting ON the canopie or won't see a thing. So sure, doable esp. With a high weight limit but why would you if there are better option that might be cheaper. Also "flexible" handle makes it harder to manage the Ant with a heavier kid. It's perfect when used at smooth, spacious airports while yoyo and other similar models are doing ok as city strollers. Also give me an everyday scenario for a need of suitcase mode. I checked-in and have my kid in a carrier or walking at his/her fastest pace, backpack as a carry-on and suitcase stroller in my hand? :) sorry, i love Bugaboo and enjoy their products but this time they focused on being cool and not on the users (meaning both kids and parents)
Hey since you like baby review videos, let me know what you think of these two demo videos that I made as a concept for BabyList in 2016.
th-cam.com/video/8iezQrGmuI8/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/DLaYVDCMV8U/w-d-xo.html
I am thinking of rebooting the idea under my own branding, so I'd love any feedback you have.
Our white latch keeps getting stuck. Any tips? I like this stroller for its size/look but I was definitely disappointed when I felt the quality and opening/closing is a pain while holding baby in a sling
I love the bugaboo ant, my 2 yr old son still using it. I got used to the way how to fold and open it. I think it is a great option than butterfly.
Is the Ant frame compatible with the Cybex Cloud Q? Which car seat adapter would we need?
acmbun bugaboo ant has their own adapter that is compatible to most of the car seats. Cybex, maxi Cosi..
Please help me decide which car seat to get with is compatible with the bugaboo ant. I have 2 months to decide and I’m still overwhelmed by the options out there.
Hi is this compatible with the cybex cloud reclining car seat?
Not a question about the ant but I noticed in this video a stand for the bugaboo seats could you possible do a video on accessories for bugaboo and the car seat you would rate the best match thank you
Is it compatible with the nuna pipa?
Yes it is
Eli
Hiya was thinking of purchasing this to take on holidays as it’s somewhat portable. Is this suitable for a 3/4 month old? And would you recommend another stroller for this use or should this one do the job? Thanks in advance
We can schedule a consultation to help you out at mbeans.com/consultations! My personal favorite is the YoYo, but it definitely depends on a few factors that we'd ask you about (car seats, bassinets, etc..)
Is the car seat adapter compatible with the nuna pipa or is it only for nuna pipa lite?
It works with both!
Eli
I have the Buffalo but we're going to be traveling to Europe for 2 weeks and will be flying a lot. I feel it's too bulky and may not be worth the trouble bringing it for such a short amount of time. Baby will be 6 months old so would you recommend the Yoyo or the Ant?? Or another stroller? TIA
Both are great choices. You should check out my comparison on The channel - or call us to chat about it 617-383-8259
Thanks
Eli
How smoothly does it ride/ how much effort do you need to push it lol.... I had uppababy g lux umbrella stroller and it was terrible
I own few bugaboos, the wheels are better on the ant then the bee 5 wheels in my opinion.
What about the cocoon attachment? Is it easy to collapse into the stroller?
U cant fold it with the cocoon
Hello ! . Thank you for giving out a lot of great information on this particular stroller which I love because is so compacted , however my question to you will be about the types of car seats that will be compatible with it . Thank you
How can you say it fits for 4-year old? That can't be a general statement. I love bugaboo in general and I was really eager to buy it but, when we tried it, my not even 2-year old son already had his head stuck in the hood. And he's not specially tall... A big mistake from bugaboo engineers. I'm sure it'll be the first thing they fix for the next gen ant. In the meantime, please stay *honest* on this point 😉
I've seen a range of children fit in an ant.
Eli
@@MagicBeansVideos you've seen a range of kids under 2 years of age, this the worsest stroller I ever owned in my all life. It's nice looking, easy fold etc.... But it's very short, my son is exactly one and his head is touching the canopy. Don't waste your money in buying this.
Is this compatible with the Britax b safe car seat
Sadly, no.
Eli
What's that pink stroller in the background?! 😁❤
That’s a Breezy Sun Canopy on a seat on a Bugaboo stand
Eli
We have the Bugga boo donkey and love it and we have the yo-yo for are travel stroller and wanted to get that Ant but when i tried it out it seemed a little flimsy the handle compared to the yo-yo
I wish you had a store in Utah
is there a foot/leg rest that works for the ant?
Not yet.
Eli
It’s coming in 2020!
Can you do a comparison for bugaboo ant vs Cybex mios? Thanks
Yes would love to see that comparison! I have been considering the ant, yoyo+ and cybex mios
I will In 2020
Eli
Does it have a peek-a-boo window?
The Grey and Pink melange canopies do.
Eli
What’s the weight capacity?
50 lbs
Eli
What’s that pink bassinet behind you? 😍🤣 sorry. Can you do a bassinet comparison and which ones are sleep safe for overnight? 😄🤗
That a Bugaboo Breezy Sun Canopy.
Eli
Can u do a live on ergo 180
I’m sorry - we don’t sell the Ergo 180 - I’m not really a fan.
Eli
I bought an ant last week and I had to put the fabric on.
Good to know. Did you but the black complete or a colorful one? Perhaps the issues are only with black.
Eli
Magic Beans Videos I got the Grey
I like the idea, but there are too many steps. It’s frustrated!!
DO NOT BUY THIS STROLLER you will so regret it. I’ve had at least 20+ different pushchairs as I have a lot of children and I have previously loved and used for years bugaboo strollers but this one is such a MISS for so many reasons. To me it has no positive aspects except it looks nice.
Good? Lets get real! ......Its bad :) jet is better I think its even better than the yoyo. You should make a review comparing jet, yoyo, and ant. Then make a poll.
It’s definitely better than a Jet - that’s for sure. I’ve done an ant. Vs. Yoyo already. I’m definitely a Yoyo fan too!
Eli
@@MagicBeansVideos I mean the jet has all the pros of the ant (stand alone, infant ready, can be pulled like a luggage) plus pros of the yoyo (folds easy, can be carried by shoulders, light) Eli, save me a jet. Will be purchasing from magic beans soon! Due date end of October.
Could you please do a video on the Evenflo Gold Pivot Xpand stroller?
R Olaso yuck.
Okay, care to expand on your reply?
R Olaso not the cheapest quality you can get but close to it. Terrible design. Not long lasting. You get what you pay for.
@@itsandrewbitch1824 that's hard to believe based on the reviews but you're entitled to your opinion. Luckily the stroller will come with a 100 day trial so we'll see how it fares.
Big-box stroller brands like Graco, Evenflo, Chicco tend to have good reviews on their strollers because they do their job, but I don’t think many users/reviewers have compared those brands side by side with higher end strollers like BabyJogger, Bugaboo, Uppababy. Box brands are fine options. If you can’t/don’t want to spend a ton of money on a high end stroller, you don’t have to, the inexpensive brands will serve their purpose. That said, the quality just doesn’t compare. Having used strollers from Evenflo, Chicco and Graco, I can say there isn’t much good about them except that they’ve got wheels. They’re hard to push and steer, they’re made cheaply with plastic/etc that breaks easily, they don’t have the bonus of adjustable features like nicer strollers... my babies literally vibrated in their seat as we walked along on pavement, and good luck if I ever needed to push on grass. So the quality of higher end strollers - easy push, adjustability, a much, much smoother ride for baby - really do make a difference. Another bonus is high end strollers can often be resold for decent money when you’re done. good luck reselling an Evenflo for more than $20 when your kiddos outgrow it. I got a used BabyJogger CitySelect for about the same price as you’d pay for a new Evenflo at Walmart and I’m much happier with the stroller. I always encourage parents to look into used, high end strollers on Facebook or Mercari because no matter what the reviews say, there really is a difference and to me, it’s worth it especially if you can get a good used price.
Bugaboo just isn’t good. They don’t understand how important ease of use is to American consumers.
Bugaboo makes great strollers.
Ease of use is a priority to some parents - but there are other factors that make a stroller good like maneuverability, ease of storing, reversible seat.
Eli
Magic Beans Videos eh, I disagree. Bugaboos aren’t really one hand push strollers, and the fact that they are still requiring you to adjust the seat fully forward to flip it is unacceptable, imo - it clearly is a poor design if you’re running into “sticking” on some models. No one looks cool folding a Bugaboo stroller. I’m not sure the every day hassle is worth the Bugaboo brand price tag. Maybe if it was ten years ago still...
I’d like to see Bugaboo take a chance and push their design and engineering to the next level.
Uppababy (mostly) does the high end fashion stroller better and they are an American company.
@@thezachzachattack I agree with you. I had their Donkey model at the top of my list but my wife found it difficult to fold and carry. For the expensive price tag, it didn't make any sense buying it when the wife wasn't happy with it.
I received Minu few days ago, and it was broken right from the box, the folding lock was missing! I started to doubt the QC of Uppababy. how can the manufacture miss the stroller folding lock? I saw this great design of Bugaboo. It’s amazing. Revolutionary.
I thiiiink I’m glad I went with the yo-yo+
Not good they give as deffect