I rolled my eyes at the 1-second fold stroller until it proved it to me
City parents get it.Getting a stroller in and out of public transit — or a plane or car for that matter — can feel like an extreme sport.
The handlebar won’t click into place.Bottles are spilling.
Kiddo is whining.A diaper bag rolling down the street.
Eventually, I just chuck the whole thing into the trunk in some crammed position and hope for the best.After one too many of those anxiety-inducing attempts, I went on a mission to find a stroller that could fold down without breaking my back or sanity.I did my research and came across the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Travel Stroller, a compact, 16-pound buggy that promises an impressive one-second fold.
The upgraded model is currently $90 off on Amazon, which happens to be the best deal of the year.Even after it arrived, I was skeptical.The Butterfly is sleek yet sturdy.
Not exactly something that looks like it could fold small enough to slide into an overhead bin.Well, I was wrong.
All it took was one hand.A single button.
A little pressure.And, just like that, it was stacked neatly on the ground.
All in a second.I genuinely can’t get over how much time (and stress) this stroller has saved me.
Beyond the lightweight build and quick-folding feature, this stroller is still tough enough to take on terrain.The upgraded, larger wheels glide easily through tight crowds, and the full suspension absorbs city bumps and uneven sidewalks.
I pushed mine through two snowstorms, and it survived to tell the tale.The ergonomic seat is also roomy and comfortable enough for my two-year-old to lean back and relax — though I do wish it came with a bumper bar for added safety (it’s sold separately).Once folded, it’s compact enough to fit in an airplane overhead bin — it’s IATA-compatible, meaning it meets carry-on requirements.
In my case, that also means I can leave it tucked neatly in my building’s hallway without a single complaint from neighbors.For city parents, frequent flyers or anyone without an extra set o...