Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus weighs 16.7 lb, folds to 2.1 cu ft, and holds a child up to 50 lb, per Bugaboo. The maker lists the seat as reclining flat for use from birth. A compact travel stroller with a lie-flat seat and small fold. The Plus variant adds extra features over the Butterfly 2.
- $579List price
- 16.7 lbWeight
- 2.1 cu ftFolded
- 50 lbHolds up to
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How the Butterfly 2 Plus stacks up
Against the 69 compact and travel strollers we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the typical range for compact and travel strollers (10 lb to 15 lb).
Within the typical range for compact and travel strollers (13.9 lb to 17 lb).
Within the typical range for compact and travel strollers (1.8 cu ft to 3.3 cu ft).
Within the typical range for compact and travel strollers (50 lb to 55 lb).
Above the typical range for compact and travel strollers ($225 to $399.99).
Butterfly 2 Plus: generations
- Replaces: Bugaboo Butterfly 2Previous generation. Next to it, the Butterfly 2 Plus is 0.7 lb heavier; $20 less.
From each maker's published specs.
What sets the Butterfly 2 Plus apart
Measured against the 69 compact and travel strollers we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- 8th highest basket limitof the 39 compact and travel strollers with it published: 17.6 lb
- Weight: 16.7 lbin the middle half of the 63 compact and travel strollers that publish it (13.9 lb to 17 lb)
- Folded size: 2.1 cu ftin the middle half of the 48 compact and travel strollers that publish it (1.8 cu ft to 3.3 cu ft)
Next to its closest matches
- Joolz Aer²Next to it, the Butterfly 2 Plus is 2.4 lb heavier; 0.2 cu ft bigger folded.
- Bugaboo Butterfly 2Next to it, the Butterfly 2 Plus is 0.7 lb heavier.
- Nuna VIAA CabnNext to it, the Butterfly 2 Plus is 4.4 lb less basket capacity; 0.4 lb heavier; 0.3 cu ft bigger folded.
Infant car seats and the Butterfly 2 Plus
8 infant car seats on Cribpicks from 4 brands are named with the Butterfly 2 Plus in a maker's fit list.
| Car seat | How it is listed |
|---|---|
| Clek Liing | With the Butterfly 2 Car Seat Adapters |
| Cybex Cloud G Lux | With the Butterfly 2 Car Seat Adapters |
| Cybex Cloud Q | With the Butterfly 2 Car Seat Adapters |
| Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+ | With the Butterfly 2 Car Seat Adapters |
| Nuna PIPA aire | With the Butterfly 2 Car Seat Adapters |
| Nuna PIPA aire rx | With the Butterfly 2 Car Seat Adapters |
| Nuna PIPA rx | With the Butterfly 2 Car Seat Adapters |
| Nuna PIPA urbn | With the Butterfly 2 Car Seat Adapters |
Matched by brand and model name. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours with both makers.
Butterfly 2 Plus: from newborn to toddler
| Stage | What Bugaboo lists |
|---|---|
| From birth | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Seat recline | Flat |
| Seat holds | Up to 50 lb |
Limits as the maker lists them. Follow the manual for your stroller.
Does the Butterfly 2 Plus fit a carry-on size?
Folded, the Butterfly 2 Plus measures 9.6 × 17.6 × 21.8 in as listed. It is within 1 of 4 listed carry-on sizes below on all three sides. Bugaboo lists it as fitting an overhead bin.
| Airline | Listed size | Longest side | Middle side | Shortest side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American, Delta, Alaska, JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in | 21.8 in: within 22 | 17.6 in: over 14 | 9.6 in: over 9 |
| Spirit | 22 × 18 × 10 in | 21.8 in: within 22 | 17.6 in: within 18 | 9.6 in: within 10 |
| Frontier | 24 × 16 × 10 in | 21.8 in: within 24 | 17.6 in: over 16 | 9.6 in: within 10 |
| Allegiant | 22 × 16 × 10 in | 21.8 in: within 22 | 17.6 in: over 16 | 9.6 in: within 10 |
Each side is checked against the matching side of the airline's published carry-on size, in inches as published. Bins and rules vary by plane.
Listed features
- Small fold
- Large 17.6 lb basket
- Lie-flat seat
Worth checking
- Car seat adapters sold separately
Where to buy the Butterfly 2 Plus
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- New for 2026. Some specs may not be published yet.
- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus | |
|---|---|
| List price | $579 |
| Weight | 16.7 lb |
| Folded size | 9.6 × 17.6 × 21.8 in2.1 cu ft |
| Open size | 37.2 × 17.6 × 40.5 in |
| Seat holds up to | 50 lb |
| From birth? | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Newborn add-on | Built-in newborn foot cover (included); no bassinet needed per maker |
| Seat recline | Flat |
| Fits airline overhead bin | Yes |
| Basket | 17.6 lb, plus a pocket on the back of the seat |
| Car seat adapters | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus car seat adapters (sold separately); maker names Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna among compatible seats |
| In the box | Stroller base, seat (with seat inlay, harness, adjustable footrest), sun canopy, underseat basket |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2026 |
| Handlebar height | 40.3 in |
| Wheels and suspension | front 5.5 in, rear 6 in |
| Canopy | Extendable UPF 50+ canopy with peek-a-boo panel |
Compare the Butterfly 2 Plus with
How each closest rival differs from the Butterfly 2 Plus, from the makers' specs.
- JoolzAer²14.3 lb1.9 cu ft folded$579
- 2.4 lb lighter
- 0.2 cu ft smaller folded
- BugabooButterfly 216 lb$599$599
- 0.7 lb lighter
- $20 more
- NunaVIAA Cabn16.3 lb1.9 cu ft folded$550
- 4.4 lb more basket capacity
- 0.4 lb lighter
- 0.3 cu ft smaller folded
- Silver CrossNia15.7 lb2.1 cu ft folded$549.99
- 4.4 lb more basket capacity
- 1 lb lighter
- 0.1 cu ft smaller folded
Accessories that fit the Butterfly 2 Plus
Each maker lists this stroller as a fit. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours on the product page.
Car seat adapters
Boards & seats
- Wheeled Board $189.95
Organizers
Footmuffs
- Thermolite Performance Footmuff $249.95
Rain covers
- Butterfly 2 Rain Cover $59.95
Butterfly 2 Plus: questions answered
From Bugaboo's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
How much does the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus weigh?
The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus weighs 16.7 lb. The lightest compact & travel stroller we track is the Evenflo Hummingbird Carbon Fiber Stroller at 9 lb.
How big is the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus when folded?
It folds to 9.6 × 17.6 × 21.8 in, about 2.1 cubic feet. Compare folded sizes of all compact & travel strollers.
Can you use the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus from birth?
Yes, seat lies flat.
What is the weight limit of the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus?
The seat holds a child up to 50 lb.
Does the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus fit in an airplane overhead bin?
Yes. The maker says it fits most overhead bins when folded. Check your airline's size limits first.
How much does the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus cost?
The maker's US list price is $579. Sale prices change often, so check the retailer.
What's the difference between the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus and the Joolz Aer²?
By the specs, the Aer² is 2.4 lb lighter. See the Butterfly 2 Plus and Aer² side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
Where these specs come from
- kidslandusa.com/products/bugaboo-butterfly-2-plus
- bugaboo.com/us-en/strollers/bugaboo-butterfly-2-plus/bugaboo…
- bugaboo.com/us-en/compact-strollers
- strolleria.com/blogs/news/bugaboo-butterfly-2-plus-product-review…
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.