Bombi Bebee V3 Review

I have a love-hate relationship with the Bombi snack tray. Let me start with the love: every stroller brand should have a snack tray, and I am glad Bombi offers one. The snack compartment works well, it is super easy to open, so you can let your child in and out without dumping their snacks, and you can still fold the stroller with the snack tray attached.

Now the hate: the cup holder is too large. If you go over a bump or down a curb, your child’s water cup falls right out. I do not experience this with other snack trays, but with the Bombi, at least once every outing, a cup will fall out. That is my biggest beef with it… Otherwise, it is a great accessory.

Now let’s talk about the canopy, because Bombi made a really nice update here! They moved the peek a boo window closer to the parent, which is amazing! On the V2, when you extended the canopy, the window would move forward and away from you. On the V3, your baby’s visibility stays closest to you no matter where the canopy is positioned. I was able to roll the magnetic peek-a-boo window open and have it stay, even on windy days, which made it easy to check on my little one.

The canopy coverage is very good overall. It is a little easier to move back and forth than the previous version, but you will hear a little clicking when moving it. One thing about strollers like this with a high canopy is that they can sometimes touch your hands when you are pushing without the canopy extended. I have learned a trick with the Bombi Bebee V3. Just click the canopy into one position forward, and it will not touch your hands, and you can still see your child. The canopy fabric is also UV-protective for better sun safety.

As far as other travel strollers go, it is not the most upright or the most reclined, but even still, my kids were comfortable in the seat. The seat shape and recline also leave decent head space, so my kids’ head position stayed comfortable. I also found that if I loaded a lot of stuff behind the seat, it tended to pull the seat back, so I recommend using your storage basket or cup holder for holding your things.

The V3 now has no-rethread harnesses, which is great! As your child grows, you do not have to rethread the harness, which is a huge hassle. It is also super easy to loosen and tighten the straps with one hand, which I really liked. The buckles have been updated from the V2. They are slightly more elevated, but they are still plastic and not magnetic. With my toddler, who is in a very wiggly stage right now, I found I had to play with them a bit to get them to clip in. They are not the easiest buckles, but they get the job done.

There is a little storage pocket on the side of the seat for your child as they grow, which is a nice touch. The bumper bar looks elevated and premium, and it opens to let your child in and out easily.

The seat is decently deep, and Bombi extended the footrest to give even more length. You can move the footrest up and down one-handed with the little latches on each side. There is also a lower footrest for older kids.

The wheels on this stroller are actually decent. I have taken the Bombi stroller on gravel, cobblestone, and a variety of terrain. The front wheels can feel a little bumpy on rougher surfaces, and the back wheels help keep it from getting stuck at every turn. On flat surfaces like pavements and shopping areas, it is generally smooth and easy to maneuver. If you are taking this to Europe or have an occasional need to go off the beaten path, as long as the ground is decently packed, you are going to do okay.

Bombi also now sells bigger wheels that you can swap on for even more terrain capability, but they will add weight.

The basket is a decent size and holds up to 15 lbs. I was able to fit pretty much all of my diaper bags in it, which is always my real-world test for basket size. The under seat storage sits fairly low to the ground, so it’s worth keeping in mind around curbs and doorways if you use it to store bulkier items.

Bombi added a little pocket for a tracking tag, which is one of my tips if you are heading to Disney. Disney will move your stroller, so bring a tracking tag! Be sure to check out my Disney stroller content if you are planning a trip. There is also a zipper pocket behind the seat for smaller essentials.

The brake is the one thing I wish they had updated the most from the V2. Pressing it on is really easy, especially with larger feet, but to release it, you have to really jam your toe under it to turn it up, making it not flip-flop friendly. This is just something to keep in mind, especially if you live somewhere warm.