If there’s one thing motherhood has taught me, it’s that the gear you choose can either make your life easier or add to the chaos. When I found out I was having my second baby, my single stroller suddenly felt… impractical. I needed something that could handle both kids without me feeling like I was pushing a small bus down the sidewalk. Enter the Bugaboo Kangaroo, Bugaboo’s first single-to-double stroller.
Starting Out as a Single
The Kangaroo begins life as a single stroller, and honestly, it’s lovely that way. It’s smooth, sturdy, and surprisingly compact for its size.
The bassinet option is cozy with a breathable mattress and extendable canopy, but I didn’t personally use it with the bassinet since I received this when my daughter was 6 months old. As a result, I’ll skip ahead to what most parents want to know: how it handles when you go from one to two.
Tandem Mode: Two Kids, One Stroller
This is where the Kangaroo really shines. With the sibling seat added on, it transforms into a tandem double stroller—meaning one child sits above, and the other rides below. My toddler loves being up high where he can see everything, while my younger one hangs out in the bottom seat, cozy and secure.
What I appreciate is that it doesn’t feel like I’m pushing a train. The stroller is surprisingly nimble, even with two kids loaded in. It fits through doorways, handles tight corners, and doesn’t give me that “I need an extra set of arms” feeling. That’s huge when you’re navigating crowded city sidewalks or grocery store aisles.
The basket space under the seats is also a lifesaver—big enough for snacks, diapers, and the random things toddlers insist on bringing along. Even when both seats are in use, you don’t totally lose storage, which is rare with doubles.
The Kids’ Experience
Both seats are comfortable, with plenty of recline and footrest options. My toddler has enough legroom to stretch, and the canopy coverage is generous (goodbye, sun in the eyes). The lower seat is slightly smaller, but it works well for younger siblings, and the ride is smooth enough that both kids will nap while we’re on the go.
And because both seats can face either direction, I can have them both looking out at the world or facing me for those “I need mom” days. That flexibility makes it feel like this stroller adapts to them, not the other way around.
A Few Trade-Offs
Let’s be real—this isn’t the lightest stroller out there. Once you’ve got two kids and your diaper bag loaded, you’ll definitely feel it. And yes, the price tag is an investment. But considering it saves you from buying a whole second stroller, I think of it as paying upfront for years of use.
Final Thoughts
If you’re a one-and-done parent, you’ll probably love the Kangaroo as a sleek single. But if you’re like me—juggling a toddler and a baby—it really comes into its own in tandem mode. It’s sturdy, smooth, and surprisingly manageable for a double stroller.
Bottom line: the Bugaboo Kangaroo is worth it if you want one stroller that grows with your family without making your daily walks (or errands) feel like a workout.
