Review · Single-to-double stroller
Bugaboo Donkey 6 Review: Is a Side-by-Side Convertible Worth It?
Short answer: The Bugaboo Donkey 6 is worth it if you want one stroller that goes from one child to two, side by side. Bugaboo lists the single at $1,699 with a bassinet and seat, 33.7 lb with the seat, and a 33 lb basket. It is heavy, 29.1 in wide as a double, and the sibling seat costs extra.
Our verdict
8.9out of 10
Excellent
Best for
- Families planning a second child close in age
- Parents of twins who want two bassinets side by side
- Suburban families with a large car and wide doorways
Skip if
- You climb stairs or ride buses and trains often
- You need a stroller under 25 lb
- You want a double that stays as narrow as a single
Pros
- Converts from a 23.6 in wide single to a 29.1 in wide double on the same frame
- 33 lb, 70 L underseat basket plus a side bag rated to 22 lb
- Bassinet, seat and two-sided PureBreeze mattress all in the box
- 4-year warranty when bought from Bugaboo.com
Cons
- 33.7 lb with the seat, and 42.1 lb as a double
- Folds to 22 x 24.2 x 35.4 in, or 22 x 31.3 x 35.4 in as a double
- Sibling seat is $470 extra, and car seat adapters are sold separately
$1,699List price, October 2026
See it at BugabooPrices change often. Check the retailer before you buy.
The Bugaboo Donkey 6 is the side-by-side pick for families who expect a second baby soon. It starts as a 23.6 in wide single with a bassinet, a seat and a side bag, then takes a sibling seat in what Bugaboo calls three clicks. The 33 lb basket is 50% bigger than on earlier Donkeys. The trade-offs are real: $1,699 before the $470 sibling seat, 33.7 lb with the seat, and a bulky fold. Mumsnet's reviewer found it smooth to push but too wide for some doorways.
Who is the Bugaboo Donkey 6 for?
The Bugaboo Donkey 6 is for families who want one stroller from the newborn months through a second child. It starts as a single, which Bugaboo calls the 2-in-1, with a bassinet and a seat in the box. Add the sibling seat and it becomes a side-by-side double. Bugaboo also sells it ready-made as a double for $2,169 and as a twin with two bassinets for $2,419. The single is $1,699. Side by side means each child gets the same view and the same kind of seat, with no top-seat and bottom-seat arguments. The cost is width: 29.1 in in double mode, which Bugaboo says fits standard doorways and elevators. If you live up stairs, ride the bus often or drive a small car, the size and the 33.7 lb weight will matter every day. It suits a family with a garage and a big trunk best.
How does the Donkey 6 ride and steer?
Bugaboo fits the Donkey 6 with 10 in front wheels and 12 in rear wheels, which it calls extra-large, all-terrain and puncture-proof. Strolleria lists all-wheel suspension and says it "pushes like butter even when fully loaded" and turns tighter than you would expect. Mumsnet's reviewer found it smooth on pavements, gravel, grass and mud, with suspension that soaked up bumps. She found it harder going on sand and rough pebbles, and a little wobbly on some curbs because of the wide frame. Bugaboo says the frame was tested over 4,349 miles on rough surfaces. The handlebar adjusts from 37.8 to 40.5 in, which helps taller and shorter parents share it. In double mode, plan your routes: the same reviewer could not fit it through every doorway and found it tricky in small shops.
- Maneuverability9.0 / 10
- Wheels10 in front and 12 in rear puncture-proof all-terrain wheels; all-wheel suspension per Strolleria
How big is the Donkey 6 when folded?
Bugaboo lists the Donkey 6 single at 33.7 lb with the seat and 35.9 lb with the bassinet. As a double with a bassinet and a seat it is 42.1 lb, and the twin with two seats is 39.8 lb. It has a one-piece fold with the seat on, and it stands on its own. Folded, the single measures 22 x 24.2 x 35.4 in, and the double or twin 22 x 31.3 x 35.4 in. Strolleria also lists a two-piece fold of 35.04 x 23.62 x 13.78 in. Mumsnet's reviewer said the fold has "a few steps", the frame is heavy, and both seats must come off for the smallest fold. Plan on a large trunk, and on two hands.
Is the Donkey 6 comfortable and safe?
The Bugaboo Donkey 6 comes with a bassinet for babies up to 20 lb, with a PureBreeze mattress that has a summer side and a winter side. Bugaboo says the bassinet's breezy panels are twice as large as on earlier models. The seat has a 5-point harness and a 50 lb limit, and Bugaboo gives an age range of 0 to 4 years. Strolleria says the seat reclines to three positions with one hand, including flat. The sun canopy has UPF 50+ protection. Bugaboo's US page lists no child height limit and no ASTM or JPMA certification. In double mode each seat takes up to 50 lb, and Strolleria lists the sibling seat from 6 months. Infant car seats attach with Bugaboo adapters, sold separately.
How much storage does the Donkey 6 have?
Storage is where the Bugaboo Donkey 6 stands out. Bugaboo rates the underseat basket at 33 lb, or 70 L, and says it is 50% bigger than before. A side bag adds 22 lb when mounted on the frame in single mode, or 8.8 lb on the handlebar, and it doubles as a changing bag. Mumsnet's reviewer said the basket holds a full day's kit and still works in double mode, though the footrests partly block the front opening. For parents carrying gear for two children, that space is a real help.
How does the Donkey 6 grow with your baby?
Scroll through the stages below; the 3D stroller changes as you go. Drag it to turn it.
1 · Bassinet
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01 · From birth
Bassinet
Yes, with the included bassinet (to 20 lb) and PureBreeze mattress
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02 · When baby outgrows the bassinet
Seat, reclined
Bugaboo gives an age range of 0 to 4 years; Strolleria says the seat reclines flat. Three positions including flat, one-hand recline (Strolleria; Bugaboo gives no count)
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03 · Sitting up, through the toddler years
Seat, upright
The seat is rated to 50 lb, so most children can ride until they no longer need a stroller.
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04 · When a sibling arrives
Two children
Single-to-double side by side with the Donkey 6 sibling seat (sold separately); Bugaboo cites over 20 configurations for up to 3 children with car seats and a wheeled board
How does the Donkey 6 switch from one child to two?
The Bugaboo Donkey 6 single comes with one seat and a bassinet. To make it a double, you add the Donkey 6 sibling seat, which Bugaboo says takes three clicks. Strolleria lists the sibling seat at $470 and 8.51 lb, rated up to 50 lb from 6 months. The frame widens from 23.6 in to 29.1 in, so the two children sit side by side. Bugaboo says there are over 20 configurations with car seats and a wheeled board, both sold separately, for up to three children. Mumsnet's reviewer found the seats came on and off easily once she had practiced, though there are several steps. If you know you want two seats from the start, the Donkey 6 double at $2,169 costs $470 more than the single, the same as the sibling seat on its own.
Bugaboo Donkey 6 vs Nuna DEMI next vs UPPAbaby Vista V3
| Spec | Bugaboo Donkey 6 | Nuna DEMI next | UPPAbaby Vista V3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.9 | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| List price | $1,699 | $1,000 | $999.99 |
| Weight | 33.7 lb | 26 lb | 27.6 lb |
| Folded (L×W×H) | 22×24.2×35.4 in | 23.5×24×35 in | 16.3×25.7×33.8 in |
| Max child weight | 50 lb per seat; bassinet to 20 lb (Bugaboo) | Birth to 50 lb (Nuna); rider board holds up to 50 lb | 50 lb |
| Bassinet included | Yes | No | No |
| Seats two children | With add-on seat | With add-on seat | With add-on seat |
| Type | Single-to-double | Single-to-double | Single-to-double |
Nuna DEMI next: An inline single-to-double with a rider board included, at $1,000. UPPAbaby Vista V3: An inline single-to-double that Strolleria says is narrower as a double, at $999.99.
How we rated the Bugaboo Donkey 6
Six criteria, weighted by how much they shape everyday life. Read our methodology.
Weighted total8.9— Excellent
Bugaboo Donkey 6 full specifications
| Type | Single-to-double |
|---|---|
| Weight | 33.7 lb (single with seat, per Bugaboo; 35.9 lb with the bassinet, 42.1 lb as a double with bassinet and seat) |
| Folded size (L×W×H) | 22×24.2×35.4 in (single, one-piece self-standing fold with seat attached (Bugaboo); 22 x 31.3 x 35.4 in for the double or twin) |
| Open size (L×W×H) | 34.2×23.6×43.7 in |
| Max child weight | 50 lb per seat; bassinet to 20 lb (Bugaboo) |
| From birth | Yes, with the included bassinet (to 20 lb) and PureBreeze mattress |
| Seat age | Bugaboo gives an age range of 0 to 4 years; Strolleria says the seat reclines flat |
| Recline | Three positions including flat, one-hand recline (Strolleria; Bugaboo gives no count) |
| Basket | Up to 33 lb |
| Fold | One-piece fold with seat attached, stands when folded; Mumsnet's reviewer says it takes a few steps |
| Wheels & suspension | 10 in front and 12 in rear puncture-proof all-terrain wheels; all-wheel suspension per Strolleria |
| Car seat compatibility | Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna and many infant car seats, with Bugaboo adapters (sold separately) |
| Converts | Single-to-double side by side with the Donkey 6 sibling seat (sold separately); Bugaboo cites over 20 configurations for up to 3 children with car seats and a wheeled board |
| Travel | Not airline carry-on size |
| In the box | Stroller base, Seat with 5-point harness, Bassinet with PureBreeze mattress, Sun canopy (UPF 50+), Underseat basket with side bag, Sibling seat (sold separately), Car seat adapters (sold separately), Wheeled board (sold separately) |
| Safety | Bugaboo lists a 5-point harness, a UPF 50+ canopy and 4,349 miles of rough-surface testing; no ASTM or JPMA claim on the US page |
| Released | 2026 |
| List price | $1,699 (Bugaboo US list price for the Donkey 6 single (2-in-1 with bassinet and seat), October 2026; the Donkey 6 double is $2,169 and the twin $2,419) |
What to buy instead
An inline single-to-double with a rider board included, at $1,000.
Nuna DEMI next
8.8 — Excellent. 26 lb, folds to 23.5×24×35 in, $1,000.
An inline single-to-double that Strolleria says is narrower as a double, at $999.99.
UPPAbaby Vista V3
9.1 — Exceptional. 27.6 lb, folds to 16.3×25.7×33.8 in, $999.99.
A lower-cost single-to-double if the Donkey's price is too high.
Mockingbird Single-to-Double 3.0
8.6 — Excellent. 28 lb, folds to 34×26×18 in, $549.
Bugaboo Donkey 6 FAQ
Is the Bugaboo Donkey 6 worth it?
If you want a side-by-side stroller that starts as a single, often yes. Bugaboo lists the single at $1,699 with a bassinet, a seat and a 33 lb basket. It becomes a double with a $470 sibling seat. The downsides are its 33.7 lb weight, a bulky fold and a 29.1 in double width.
Has the Donkey 6 replaced the Donkey 5?
In the US, yes in practice. Bugaboo's US stroller page now lists only the Donkey 6 single, double and twin, and shows the Donkey 5 only in older photos. Bugaboo says the Donkey 6 has a 50% bigger basket and larger bassinet panels than earlier Donkey models. Used Donkey 5 strollers are still easy to find.
Will the Donkey 6 fit through a door?
Bugaboo says yes. It is 23.6 in wide as a single and 29.1 in wide as a double or twin, and Bugaboo's FAQ says it fits standard doorways and elevators. Mumsnet's reviewer found it did not fit every doorway and was tricky in small shops, so measure your own front door first.
Can a newborn ride in the Donkey 6?
Yes. The single comes with a bassinet for babies up to 20 lb, with a two-sided PureBreeze mattress, and Bugaboo gives the stroller an age range of 0 to 4 years. Infant car seats such as the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna fit with Bugaboo adapters, which are sold separately.