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Hop along Frog, Hello CAMELEON!
Date of Review: Sep 9, 2005
The Bottom Line: If you love the frog, or you just can't decide, try it! You will fall in love too!
As you may have read, I LOVE my Bugaboo Frog. . . so much so that as soon as the Cameleon was released, I knew I wanted the new and improved updated version, and rushed out to get myself one. I AM IN HEAVEN!!
The new colors are OUTSTANDING! For base colors you can choose from: Dark Gray, Bright Blue, Red, or Sand. For Tailored fabrics choose one OR MORE of the following: Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Sand or Yellow. The beauty of this stroller is mixing and matching to your VERY OWN taste. At $99 for the tailored fabric, purchase more than one and mix and match to you discretion, and then, if you are having a plain day, and don't need your hood, just go with the solid base color only. It's so customizable and fun and it's all up to you!
The dark gray and sand bases will match any tailored color you should choose.
I must say at first glance, I was SO confused on how and what to purchase. So many options are available. I was also confused on how it all worked. That is why I am writing this, I hope it will help you to better understand what you are going to see when you decide to make this your stroller of choice.
The tailored fabric color is the color of FLEECE (which has so many advantages such as quick dry and easy to clean and also non-pilling) that you will find on your stroller's hood, a seat cover, and an apron for the bassinett. The base color will be the color of the seat itself, the bassinett, and the under carry bag.
If you get a chance to use the bassinett, you will love the new and improved *aerosleep* mattress. It has SO many advantages over the old sleeping bag that came with the frog. It keeps baby so much cooler as it is fleece and prevents sweating. It also states that helps protect against allergies caused by dust and other particles.
The price of the stroller has raised significantly, however, I still think it is worth every penny that you pay. For the price of the stroller you will receive the following in your box: The chassis, seat/bassinett frame, mosquito/bug net, rain cover, carry handle, maintence kit, tire pump, undercarry bag, bassinett and seat fabrics, a DVD to help you use your new stroller, and of course your customizable tailored fabric.
Many of the features on the Cameleon are the same as the frog, including, the reversible seat, reversible handle bar, 2 wheel sand/snow postioning, 3 postion reclining seat, car seat adapatable (with extra accessory purchase), and swivel front wheels with suspension.
New features include: an adjustable telementry handle bar so that you can adjust it to your height comfort. The seat is a bit larger at 35.4 inches, and the entire stroller folded weighs in a 20 pounds.
The stroller can be used for a child from 0-4 years of age. Also, you can purchase extra items for your Cameleon and make it all your own. You can now purchase the customizable and matching diaper bag to go with your stroller, as well as a footmuff for the cold, parasol to block the sun, a travel bag for traveling with your stroller, and a wheel board for you toddler to hitch a ride on when he/she is tired of walking.
