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Bugaboo Donkey

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Bugaboo Donkey
A unique, innovative buggy that handles exceptionally well. Some clever features but bulky when folded and extremely expensive.

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Reviewed: 6 September 2011 by Susannah Osborne
The Bugaboo Donkey offers a fashionable, functional and very clever way to transport your babies from birth through to toddlerhood.  It’s super slim for a twin buggy and a dream to push, despite the awkward name. But whether it’s worth over £1,000 is certainly up for debate.The USP of Bugaboo’s ...  Continue reading

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I LOVE this pram! When we had our first, we always knew we'd want a second fairly close in age, so we started off with a phil and ted's tandem that was passed on to us from a friend. With the use of their 'pean Continue reading...
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KJ
it's not a dream at all! Used mine for 2 weeks and then went out and bought the baby jogger city mini double with bassinet, slightly wider but so much lighter.
The Donkey is too bulky and i found it hard to lift it when taking it in and out of my car. I grew to hate it.
I had a Bugaboo for my first child and i loved it but the Donkey might look good but that's where it ends.
I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Posted: 06/09/2011 at 14:30

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Very slim for a twin buggy, converts from single to double and back, handles exceptionally well, sunhood has excellent coverage, rear and forward facing seats, folds with seats attached, range of accessories, car seat compatible
 
Small seats, folding mechanism awkward, bulky when folded, very expensive (£1,099 for duo and £1,219 for twin set up)
  • Price: £1099.00
  • Age suitable for: Birth-4yrs
  • Weight: 15kg
  • Seat facing direction: Forward and rear facing
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