Why I Love It: The 20-Way Stroller That Worked for My 5-Kid Crew
"The flexibility to adapt to our family with 5 kids 3 and under is the biggest win!”
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Why did she get it?
Getting around with a kid can take a bit more effort than getting around solo. Getting around with five kids—three of whom are under the age of three? That’s a whole different ball game. But it’s one June Quan, food blogger and co-founder of Junbi, has been navigating since the arrival of her family’s newest addition.
With four toddlers (yes, four!) and a newborn, she and her husband were looking for something that could handle full-family strolls without being cumbersome. That’s where the Bugaboo Kangaroo single-to-double stroller came in.
“Navigating the real world with the Bugaboo Kangaroo has been a breeze, especially when we split up the kids,” she said. “Whether we’re taking one, two or three out of five for a quick outing or mixing and matching [our kids], the stroller adapts easily. We’ve taken it to crowded city streets, parks and even matcha runs, and it handles smoothly. The steering is super responsive even with one hand, which makes managing the weight of three kids feel lighter.”
June’s must-haves
A stroller that works for a family of five kids needs to check a lot of boxes, and for Quan, the Kangaroo delivered on all her musts, including all the ways to ride. Here are some standout features she appreciated:
Bassinet position: “I really wanted a stroller where my baby could be closest to me since our toddlers can tell us what they need,” she said. “This stroller allows for the bassinet to be up high while also working with the rider board.”
Custom configurations: “We can mix and match who rides and in which seat. We love the rider board option for easily getting on and off the stroller.”
Smooth maneuvering: “It’s lighter than you'd expect and easy to steer, making outings feel more relaxed.”
Storage space: “The underseat basket can hold a lot of stuff—whether it’s a full day out or a quick errand.”
One-hand fold: “It’s one-hand fold friendly (perfect when you’re wrangling toddlers and a baby), and it stands upright on its own. It fits in our trunk, even with the bassinet.”
If you’re curious about all the ways she transforms the Kangaroo for her crew, here are a few of her favorite combos:
The Littles (her two two-year-olds) in the two toddler seats.
One Little in the toddler seat with Tiny (her newborn) in the bassinet and one Big on the rider board.
Tiny in the bassinet with one Big (one of her older kids) or one Little in the toddler seat.
Two Littles in the toddler seats and one Big on the rider board.
Who would she recommend it to?
Because there are over 20 ways to ride (with accessories like the wheeled stroller board), the Bugaboo Kangaroo gives Quan and her husband control over how they travel around for errands and other family adventures. It’s something she said all families with lots of kids might find helpful.
“It’s perfect for parents who need a stroller that’s flexible enough for both full-family adventures and one-on-one time,” Quan said. “If you’ve got a mix of toddlers and babies, this stroller gives you freedom and maneuvers easier than you'd imagine given its size.”
Want to know more about the Bugaboo Kangaroo? Take a look at June’s review here.
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