subject: Is The Bugaboo Cameleon A Good Investment? [print this page] Is The Bugaboo Cameleon A Good Investment?
The Bugaboo Cameleon has to be the ultimate luxury pushchair currently on the market. And why not? The culmination of years of work by Max Barenbrug, the man behind Bugaboo, the Cameleon pushchair is the successor to the exceptionally popular Bugaboo Frog and Gecko pushchairs. The Cameleon has benefited from all the user feedback generated by the Frog and Gecko strollers and has been sensitively and creatively designed to create a practical and versatile buggy, that also happens to be seriously stylish.
While the Cameleon could hardly be described as a compact pushchair it is a complete baby travel system; suitable from birth right up to four years it can be used as a pram, a travel system and both a rear and forward facing pushchair. And with it's large pneumatic tyres and strong suspension it works just as well off road as it does navigating city streets - giving you exceptional versatility from just one buggy.
As you would hope the Cameleon offers a very comfy and secure ride for baby, on top of being light and easy to push thanks to the strong suspension. The carrycot unit, which is suitable from birth until around 6 months has an aero sleep mattress to provide a snug and supportive place for your baby to sleep; the carrycot can even be used as a moses basket. And the seat unit has been ergonomically designed with help from paediatricians to ensure a perfect fit for tiny, delicate spines.
Clever and thoughtful design features have helped endear the Cameleon to parents across the world. Probably the most impressive feature is the reversible handlebar, which allows you to change between rear and forward-facing modes with just the flip of the handle - without disturbing baby! But the height-adjustable handlebar and adjustable suspension are also helpful and make using the Cameleon so easy.
With an aluminium chassis the Bugaboo Cameleon is a relatively lightweight 9kg but despite that it is strong and hardwearing and will stand the test of time and toddlers! And the washable covers cope well both with stains and lots of washing. So although it's a big investment a Cameleon really will last and keep its looks, even after years of heavy use. Indeed, Bugaboo prams really hold their value and sell very well second-hand on sites like eBay.
As the name suggests, the Bugaboo Cameleon is a versatile pushchair - not only does it have multiple travel modes, but you can personalise your buggy by changing the seat covers and picking any colour combination that takes your fancy. Both eye-catching and super-practical and flexible Bugaboo's luxury stroller really earns its price tag and more importantly pays its way once you get it home!
