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City parents get it.
Getting a stroller in and out of public transit — or a plane or car for that matter — can feel like an extreme sport. The handlebar won’t click into place. Bottles are spilling. Kiddo is whining. A diaper bag rolling down the street. Eventually, I just chuck the whole thing into the trunk in some crammed position and hope for the best.
After one too many of those anxiety-inducing attempts, I went on a mission to find a stroller that could fold down without breaking my back or sanity. I did my research and came across the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Travel Stroller, a compact, 16-pound buggy that promises an impressive one-second fold. The upgraded model is currently $90 off on Amazon, which happens to be the best deal of the year.
Even after it arrived, I was skeptical. The Butterfly is sleek yet sturdy. Not exactly something that looks like it could fold small enough to slide into an overhead bin. Well, I was wrong. All it took was one hand. A single button. A little pressure. And, just like that, it was stacked neatly on the ground. All in a second.
I genuinely can’t get over how much time (and stress) this stroller has saved me.
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Travel Stroller
AmazonBeyond the lightweight build and quick-folding feature, this stroller is still tough enough to take on terrain.
The upgraded, larger wheels glide easily through tight crowds, and the full suspension absorbs city bumps and uneven sidewalks. I pushed mine through two snowstorms, and it survived to tell the tale.
The ergonomic seat is also roomy and comfortable enough for my two-year-old to lean back and relax — though I do wish it came with a bumper bar for added safety (it’s sold separately).
Once folded, it’s compact enough to fit in an airplane overhead bin — it’s IATA-compatible, meaning it meets carry-on requirements. In my case, that also means I can leave it tucked neatly in my building’s hallway without a single complaint from neighbors.
For city parents, frequent flyers or anyone without an extra set of hands on standby, the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 makes life instantly more manageable.
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This article was written by Miska Salemann, New York Post Commerce Journalist. As a Gen Z first-time mother of one, Miska tests baby, maternity and postpartum products ranging from stylish new kids clothes to long-trusted diaper brands with her daughter. She evaluates baby- and mom-approved products for practicality and quality, and consults medical and parenting experts to weigh in on safe ingredients, usage and more. Before arriving at the Post, she covered the lifestyle and consumer verticals for the U.S. Sun.
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