Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus stroller

Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus - What’s New

The Bugaboo Butterfly has always made the most sense when space matters. It is ideal for taking to airports, small trunks, tight restaurants, crowded sidewalks, or hallways where a full-size stroller gets old fast.

The new Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus retains its signature compact design while packing in smart new features for newborn comfort. And Kidsland is excited to share this highly anticipated evolution with you!

As with all Bugaboo strollers, which have a long history of premium quality and smart engineering, this update is highly intentional.

So, is the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus a completely different stroller? Well, it’s still very much a Butterfly. Packed with an exciting lineup of new specialties, the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus brings major upgrades to the table.

In this blog, we’ll break down every new detail you need to know.

Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus at a Glance

What Are the New Butterfly 2 Plus Features

The name makes it sound like Bugaboo has supersized the original into a plus size Butterfly. That isn’t really what happened.

When you look at the Butterfly Plus size and folded footprint, they are identical to the previous generation. The compact fold, wheel setup, and storage capacity will feel very familiar.

But the real changes to the Butterfly 2.0 Plus are focused on comfort.

A Fully Flat, Fully Upright Seat

The Butterfly 2 Plus seat can sit fully upright when your child wants to look around, then recline all the way flat when it’s time to rest.

Built-in Newborn Foot Cover

The newborn foot cover is built into the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus stroller and creates more coverage around the lower part of the seat during those early outings. When you no longer need the cover, simply tuck it away under the seat.

That’s a small detail, but a useful one if you’re buying your travel stroller before baby arrives rather than six months later.

Padded Headrest Extension

The new seat inlay in the Plus Bugaboo Butterfly 2 newborn stroller adds a padded headrest extension for a little more support and cushioning around the upper part of the seat.

A Sturdier Chassis

Compact strollers always have to strike a balance between being lightweight and being sturdy. As parents or caretakers, you want something light enough to carry through an airport, but not so disposable that it feels like it once you start using it every day.

Bugaboo solved this by reinforcing the chassis on the Butterfly 2 Plus. You get a much sturdier, heavy-duty feel that handles daily life effortlessly. But impressively, the stroller still only weighs 16 lbs.

The Biggest Upgrade: A Complete, Built-In Newborn Setup

The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus is approved by Bugaboo for use from birth when the seat is in its fully reclined position. The built-in newborn foot cover provides additional coverage around your baby without requiring a separate newborn accessory for the basic seat setup.

For parents shopping before their baby arrives, the Butterfly 2 Plus is easier to consider than just a stroller to keep in the closet until later.

It also solves the classic "two stroller" dilemma. If you travel frequently, rely on rideshares, or have limited storage space, you can now use a compact stroller from day one. Just skip the hassle of buying a bulky everyday model first and a travel rig later.

The Butterfly 2 Plus can also be used with compatible infant car seats. You’ll need the appropriate infant car seat adapters to easily transform the stroller into a complete travel system from day one. Always check the adapter compatibility list for your exact infant seat before purchasing.

Butterfly 2 Plus vs. Butterfly 2

Practically Built for Daily Life

When looking at high-end travel strollers boasting a compact, lie-flat fold for airport or transit travel, everyday versatility is important.

The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus makes just as much sense on the less glamorous trips, which include:

• loading it into the back of a compact car,
• squeezing between café tables,
• picking up a few groceries,
• getting onto public transit, or
• storing it in an apartment without giving half the entryway to your stroller.

The Butterfly 2.0 Plus is perfect for:

• Air travel and weekend trips
• Rideshare and taxi-heavy families
• Smaller cars and limited trunk space
• Apartments with tight stroller storage
• Restaurants, shops, and crowded city sidewalks

Flying with the Butterfly 2 Plus (Travel Tips)

The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus is IATA-compatible, with a folded size of 17.6 x 9.6 x 21.8 inches. If you are flying with a baby, we highly recommend grabbing the Bugaboo Butterfly Transport Bag to protect your stroller from gate-check scuffs and baggage handlers.

Before flying, check your airline’s current carry-on dimensions. Limits can vary by aircraft and route, so it’s worth checking again for the specific flight rather than assuming “travel stroller” automatically means cabin baggage.

What Else Should You Compare It With?

The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 newborn stroller sits in a very competitive group of premium compact strollers. Two models we’d have on the same shortlist are the Joolz Aer² and UPPAbaby Minu V3

• Joolz Aer²: The best reason to compare is its lower stroller weight (14.3 lbs).
• UPPAbaby Minu V3: Best reason to compare is its built-in newborn carriage mode and larger 20-lb basket capacity.

Details Worth Knowing

• Basket: The underseat basket holds up to 17.6 lbs, with an additional pocket on the back of the seat.
• Canopy: The detachable, extendable canopy has UPF 50+ protection and a peekaboo panel.
• Car seats: Select infant car seats can be attached using Bugaboo adapters.
• Accessories: To add safety and a comfortable armrest upgrade during the toddler years, you can attach the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Bumper Bar.

Butterfly 2 Plus colors

The launch collection gives you five choices:

• Desert Taupe: A gorgeous Bugaboo Butterfly 2 brown aesthetic
• Forest Green: A dark, muted green
• Heritage Black: A solid, uniform black
• Deep Indigo: A dark navy blue
• Dusty Pink: A light, muted pink

Our Take

The Butterfly 2 Plus doesn’t need to reinvent the Butterfly to make sense. The fast fold, small footprint, suspension, storage, and travel-friendly dimensions were already the reasons people looked at this stroller.

The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus keeps those pieces in place and spends its upgrades where young families are more likely to notice them.&

If you’re buying fresh, especially before baby arrives, the Bugaboo Butterfly Plus is the more complete package. 
With the first Bugaboo Butterfly 2 sale wave shipping soon, now is the perfect time to explore the lineup and secure your favorite colorway before your next trip.