Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus Stroller

Babesta Pick — Best Travel Stroller for Tall Kids and Subway Turnstiles

Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus is an ultra-compact travel stroller with a one-second fold, weighing 16 lbs fully assembled, and built with a lay-flat seat suitable for use from birth through approximately 48 months. It's designed for parents who want a single stroller that folds down small enough for air travel and everyday city life, without giving up comfort as their baby grows.

At Babesta, the Butterfly 2 Plus is one of our top picks for taller kids and for parents navigating subway turnstiles, elevators, and cabs every day. The one-second fold and compact footprint make it one of the easier strollers to manage on the go, and the 40.3 inch handlebar gives taller parents room to push comfortably.

Specifications

Best For/Not For

Best For

• Taller kids: the 26.8" of sitting space under the canopy means that tall children can enjoy this ride up to approximately 48 months, making the Butterfly 2 Plus a strong fit for growing toddlers, not just newborns

• NYC parents navigating subway turnstiles, elevators, and narrow store aisles, thanks to the one-second, ultra-compact fold

• Frequent flyers, since it's IATA-compatible for air travel

• Parents who want one stroller from birth through toddlerhood, thanks to the lay-flat recline and newborn foot cover

• Small apartments or car trunks with limited storage space, given the compact fold

Not Ideal for

• Parents who need a large underseat basket for heavy daily errands (basket capacity is 17.6 lbs)

• Newborns riding without a car seat: a car seat is recommended for full newborn comfort

• Families prioritizing large-capacity storage over a compact, foldable design

Is It Suitable for My Baby's Age?

Newborn (0–6 months)

The Butterfly 2 Plus is suitable for use from birth, with a lay-flat recline and a newborn foot cover that creates a protective space for a new baby. A car seat is recommended for full newborn comfort however, and the stroller accepts a range of infant car seats with the appropriate adapter.

Infant (6–12 months)

As your baby grows, the roomy ergonomic seat and adjustable recline, from lay-flat to fully upright, let them sit up and take in the world while still napping comfortably on the go.

Toddler (1–4 years)

With a 50 lb seat weight capacity and suitability up to approximately 48 months, the Butterfly 2 Plus keeps up with toddlers, including taller kids who've outgrown more compact strollers, all while keeping its one-second fold.

Is It Good for NYC/City Use?

The one-second, ultra-compact fold is built for exactly the moments city parents deal with daily: a fast subway turnstile, a crowded elevator, or squeezing into a cab trunk. At 16 lbs, it's light enough to carry up a walk-up stairwell with one arm while holding a baby with the other, and the large wheels with full suspension smooth out the bumps and cracks of NYC sidewalks. The 40.3 inch handlebar height also gives taller parents room to push without stooping.

Car Seat Compatibility

The Butterfly 2 Plus is car seat compatible with adapters (sold separately). Compatible car seats include:

What's Included

• Stroller base: the hardware for your Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus, including wheels, wheel caps, and grips

• Seat: reclinable seat, including seat frame, seat fabric, seat hardware, seat inlay, five-point safety harness, and adjustable seat footrest

• Sun canopy: detachable and extendable, with UPF 50+ protection and a peek-a-boo panel, including canopy fabric, wires, and clamps

• Underseat basket: maximum capacity of 17.6 lbs

Why Babesta Carries It

We chose the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus because it solves a very specific city problem: most ultra-compact travel strollers ask you to trade away comfort, and this one doesn't. The lay-flat recline means it works from your baby's very first outing, not just once they're sitting up, and the one-second fold means you're not wrestling with it at a subway turnstile with a line building behind you.

It's become one of our top picks for families with taller kids specifically, since generous seat allows for suitability to approximately 48 months, meaning it keeps working well past the age most compact strollers get retired. For city living, where every stroller has to fold small, fit in a cab trunk, and hold up to daily wear on uneven sidewalks, it's an easy one for us to stand behind.

Babesta Services on This Purchase

Stroller Test Driving

You can test out any stroller on the floor with a test baby (giving it proper weight) outside on the road, so can feel curbs, uneven terrain and get the “real feel” of it.

Hold It Til You Need It

You can purchase and we’ll hold it until you’re ready to take delivery. This way you can check things off the list, yet manage your timing.

Free Stroller Assembly (In Store)

We’ll build your stroller for you in-store. If the stroller needs a bassinet changed into the seat later on, you can wheel in and we’ll do that for you when you’re ready.

Free Stroller Training (In Store)

We’ll train you on your stroller including folding and opening, using accessories and more in-store.

Price Matching

Apples to apples, we do our best to match any official listed price on an authorized dealer’s website.

Post Sale Support Including Warranty Support

We’re always here to help you navigate any questions about your purchase and any warranty claims. Although warranties run through the manufacturer, we can often get any issues fast-tracked.

Baby Registry

Make a baby registry with us and automatically get all of our services, as well as a registry close-out discount at the end. If you already have a registry, note our links can also be added to Babylist, and if you let us know you’ve added us, we will apply our services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Butterfly 2 Plus be used as my only stroller?

Yes. It's suitable for use from birth, thanks to the lay-flat recline and newborn foot cover, and it's suitable up to approximately 48 months with a 50 lb seat weight capacity. A car seat is recommended for full newborn comfort in the early months.

Which car seats work with the Butterfly 2 Plus?

It's car seat compatible with adapters. Compatible models include the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna, Bugaboo Turtle Air by Nuna, Bugaboo Turtle One by Nuna, the Nuna Pipa line (Lite, Lite LX, Pipa, RX, Aire, Aire RX, Urbn), the Maxi-Cosi Coral XP, Mico XP Max, Mico 30, and Mico Luxe+, the Clek Liing, and the Cybex Cloud Q, Aton M, Aton 2, and Cloud G Lux with SensorSafe. See the Car Seat Compatibility section above for the full list.

Is the Butterfly 2 Plus suitable for jogging?

It's built as an ultra-compact, IATA-compatible travel stroller with a one-second fold, designed for fold-and-go city and travel use rather than off-road or jogging use.

Is it suitable for air travel?

Yes. The Butterfly 2 Plus is IATA-compatible and folds down to an ultra-compact size in one second, making it easy to manage through airports and on planes.

Is it suitable for a newborn?

Yes, it's suitable for use from birth. The lay-flat recline and newborn foot cover create a protective, comfortable space for a new baby. A car seat (with the appropriate adapter) is recommended for full newborn comfort.

How compact is the fold, really?

It has a one-second, ultra-compact fold, which is a core feature of the design and part of what makes it well-suited to subway turnstiles, elevators, and tight city spaces.

Can I try the Butterfly 2 Plus in person at Babesta?

Yes. You can test drive any stroller on our floor, including outside on the road, so you can feel how it handles curbs and uneven terrain before you buy.

Can I add the Butterfly 2 Plus to a baby registry?

Yes. Create a baby registry with us and you'll automatically receive all of our services, plus a registry close-out discount at the end. If you already have a registry elsewhere add our links and let us know and we can add our services to it.