Review · Mid-size stroller
Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus Review: A City Stroller That Folds With the Bassinet On?
Short answer: The Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus is worth it if you live in a city and want one stroller from birth that still folds small. Bugaboo lists the seat-and-bassinet version at $1,349. It weighs 22.38 lb with the seat and folds with one hand to 14.2 x 20.5 x 35.4 in. The basket holds 22 lb. It is single only.
Our verdict
9.0out of 10
Exceptional
Best for
- City families with stairs, elevators or small hallways
- Parents who want a bassinet without a bulky full-size stroller
- Anyone who wants to fold with one hand while holding the baby
Skip if
- You plan to add a second seat later
- You need an airline carry-on stroller
- You want a big basket for weekly grocery runs
Pros
- One-hand fold with the seat or bassinet attached, and it stands on its own
- Only 20.5 in wide, open or folded
- Bassinet, PureBreeze mattress and car seat adapters included in the 2-in-1
- 4-year warranty when bought from Bugaboo.com
Cons
- $1,349 with the bassinet, or $1,099 for the seat-only version
- Underseat basket is rated to 22 lb, less than many full-size strollers
- Single only, with no sibling seat listed by Bugaboo
$1,349List price, October 2026
See it at BugabooPrices change often. Check the retailer before you buy.
The Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus is a refresh of the 2023 Dragonfly, not a new design. It keeps the clever part: a one-hand fold with the seat or the bassinet still on, into a self-standing package 20.5 in wide. Strolleria lists a longer canopy visor, a front swivel lock and a new rear bag. At $1,349 with the bassinet it is pricey for a mid-size stroller, and the 22 lb basket is smaller than on full-size rivals. For apartment living with a newborn, it is a strong fit.
Who is the Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus for?
The Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus is for parents in apartments, townhouses and busy neighborhoods who want a bassinet ride for a newborn without a full-size frame. Bugaboo calls it a mid-size stroller "where comfort meets compact". It is 20.5 in wide and 22.38 lb with the seat. The 2-in-1 version, with seat and bassinet, is $1,349. The seat-only version is $1,099, and its seat still lies flat. Strolleria calls it one of its favorite premium strollers for city and suburban families, and says it is a mid-size stroller, not a travel stroller. It is a single stroller only, so families planning two children close in age should look at a single-to-double. If you mostly drive and want a big basket, a full-size stroller gives you more room for similar money.
How does the Dragonfly Plus ride and steer?
Bugaboo gives the Dragonfly Plus 7 in front wheels and 8.5 in rear wheels, with full suspension and a front swivel wheel lock for rougher ground. Those wheels are smaller than on most full-size strollers, so it is happiest on sidewalks, shop floors and park paths. Strolleria credits the suspension and responsive wheels for its handling on city streets. Mumsnet's reviewer, writing about the original Dragonfly, found a tight turning circle for supermarket aisles and good suspension, but said it did not bump up curbs easily. Early owner reviews on Babylist, collected through a promotion, describe a smooth ride and say it "turns on a dime". Bugaboo says the frame was tested over 2,485 miles. At 20.5 in wide, it slips through narrow doors and between café tables.
- Maneuverability8.9 / 10
- Wheels7 in front and 8.5 in rear wheels, full suspension, front swivel wheel lock
How big is the Dragonfly Plus when folded?
The fold is the reason to buy the Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus. Bugaboo describes a patented one-hand fold that works without removing the seat or the bassinet, and says it takes about one second. Folded with the seat, it measures 14.2 x 20.5 x 35.4 in; with the bassinet it is 12.6 x 20.5 x 35.4 in. It stands on its own, and a carry strap lets you sling it over a shoulder. At 22.38 lb with the seat, it is lighter than most full-size strollers but not light. Mumsnet's reviewer said the original's fold took time to master and that it did not lie flat in small car trunks. Bugaboo does not call it carry-on size.
Is the Dragonfly Plus comfortable and safe?
Newborns ride in the full-size padded bassinet of the Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus, rated to 20 lb, with a PureBreeze mattress and a breezy side panel. The reversible seat faces you or the world and, Bugaboo says, goes from upright to lying flat, with a one-hand recline. Bugaboo gives an age range of 0 to 4 years and a 50 lb limit, and the seat sits 19.7 in off the ground. Strolleria lists a longer canopy visor and a color-matched harness on the Plus. Mumsnet's reviewer found the original's recline lever stiff. Bugaboo lists no child height limit and no ASTM or JPMA claim. The original Dragonfly seat was recalled in December 2023 for a backrest fault, and Bugaboo offered free replacement seats.
How much storage does the Dragonfly Plus have?
Bugaboo rates the Dragonfly Plus underseat basket at 22 lb, with a rear pocket that holds another 5.5 lb and can hang from the handlebar. That is decent for a mid-size frame. Mumsnet's reviewer called the original's basket much larger than the one on the Bugaboo Bee 6. A diaper bag, a jacket and a little shopping fit, but a big grocery run will not. Strolleria lists the rear pocket and handlebar bag among the changes on the Plus.
How does the Dragonfly Plus 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); Bugaboo says the seat also lies flat
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02 · When baby outgrows the bassinet
Seat, reclined
Bugaboo gives an age range of 0 to 4 years (seat lies flat). Reversible seat, upright to flat, one-hand recline; Bugaboo lists no position 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.
What changed from the original Dragonfly?
Bugaboo's US site labels the Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus as new, while the original Dragonfly 2-in-1 page shows it out of stock at a reduced price. The core is the same: the same 14.2 x 20.5 x 35.4 in fold with the seat, the same 22 lb basket and the same one-hand fold. Strolleria lists the changes as a longer canopy visor, a front swivel wheel lock, a rear pocket plus a handlebar bag, a longer one-piece seat liner, a color-matched harness, all-black buttons, and bio-based plastics with recycled aluminum. Bugaboo says the CO2 footprint is 3% lower. The 2-in-1 list price stayed at $1,349. If you find an original Dragonfly on sale or secondhand, check its serial number against the 2023 seat recall.
Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus vs Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus vs Nuna MIXX Next
| Spec | Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus | Nuna MIXX Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9.0 | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| List price | $1,349 | $579 | $900 |
| Weight | 22.4 lb | 16 lb | 28.3 lb |
| Folded (L×W×H) | 14.2×20.5×35.4 in | 9.6×17.6×21.8 in | 27.5×23.6×19 in |
| Max child weight | Seat to 50 lb; bassinet to 20 lb (Bugaboo) | 50 lb | 50 lb |
| Bassinet included | Yes | No | No |
| Seats two children | No | No | No |
| Type | Mid-size | Travel | Full-size |
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus: Bugaboo's smaller travel stroller, if you need to fly with it. Nuna MIXX Next: A compact one-piece fold and Nuna PIPA car seat compatibility, at $900.
How we rated the Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus
Six criteria, weighted by how much they shape everyday life. Read our methodology.
Weighted total9.0— Exceptional
Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus full specifications
| Type | Mid-size |
|---|---|
| Weight | 22.4 lb (with seat, per Bugaboo's 2-in-1 page; 23.57 lb with the bassinet; the seat-only listing says 21.8 lb) |
| Folded size (L×W×H) | 14.2×20.5×35.4 in (one-piece fold with seat attached, stands when folded; 12.6 x 20.5 x 35.4 in with the bassinet attached (Bugaboo)) |
| Open size (L×W×H) | 42×20.5×41 in |
| Max child weight | Seat to 50 lb; bassinet to 20 lb (Bugaboo) |
| From birth | Yes, with the included bassinet (to 20 lb); Bugaboo says the seat also lies flat |
| Seat age | Bugaboo gives an age range of 0 to 4 years (seat lies flat) |
| Recline | Reversible seat, upright to flat, one-hand recline; Bugaboo lists no position count |
| Basket | Up to 22 lb |
| Fold | Patented one-hand fold with the seat or bassinet attached, stands when folded |
| Wheels & suspension | 7 in front and 8.5 in rear wheels, full suspension, front swivel wheel lock |
| Car seat compatibility | Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna and many infant car seats; adapters included in the box |
| Converts | Single only; Bugaboo lists no sibling seat |
| Travel | Not marketed as carry-on size; carry strap for hands-free carrying |
| In the box | Stroller base, Reversible seat, Bassinet with PureBreeze mattress, Sun canopy, Underseat basket with rear bag, Carry strap, Rotating bumper bar, Car seat adapters |
| Safety | Bugaboo says it is tested beyond industry standards and over 2,485 miles; no ASTM or JPMA claim on the US page. The original Dragonfly seat was recalled in December 2023 (CPSC 24-730) |
| Released | 2026 |
| List price | $1,349 (Bugaboo US list price for the Dragonfly Plus 2-in-1 (seat and bassinet), October 2026; the seat-only Dragonfly Plus is $1,099) |
What to buy instead
Bugaboo's smaller travel stroller, if you need to fly with it.
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
8.7 — Excellent. 16 lb, folds to 9.6×17.6×21.8 in, $579.
A compact one-piece fold and Nuna PIPA car seat compatibility, at $900.
Nuna MIXX Next
8.2 — Very good. 28.3 lb, folds to 27.5×23.6×19 in, $900.
A compact UPPAbaby city stroller to compare on fold and price.
UPPAbaby Minu V3
8.9 — Excellent. 16.7 lb, folds to 10×18×21.5 in, $499.99.
Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus FAQ
Is the Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus worth it?
For city families who want a bassinet and a small fold, usually yes. Bugaboo lists the seat-and-bassinet version at $1,349 and the seat-only version at $1,099. It folds with one hand, with the seat or bassinet on, to 14.2 x 20.5 x 35.4 in. The basket holds 22 lb, and it is single only.
What is the difference between the Dragonfly and the Dragonfly Plus?
The Plus is a refresh. Strolleria lists a longer canopy visor, a front swivel wheel lock, a rear pocket and handlebar bag, a longer seat liner and bio-based plastics. The fold, the folded size and the 22 lb basket are unchanged. Bugaboo's US site now shows the original as out of stock.
Is the Dragonfly Plus carry-on size?
No. Bugaboo calls it a mid-size stroller and makes no carry-on claim. It folds to 14.2 x 20.5 x 35.4 in with the seat, which is compact for a stroller with a bassinet but too long for an overhead bin. Strolleria also says it is a mid-size stroller, not a travel stroller.
Can a newborn use the Dragonfly Plus?
Yes. The 2-in-1 comes with a padded bassinet rated to 20 lb, and Bugaboo says the seat also lies flat, with an age range of 0 to 4 years. Infant car seats such as the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna attach with adapters, which Bugaboo includes in the box.