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Sold and shipped by strolleria\.com, strolleria.com; payment happens on the store's own checkout. Brand: Bugaboo ## Variants - Graphite / Grey Melange: USD 1634.05; in stock. Variant id: `gid://shopify/ProductVariant/39597325746250` - Seller: strolleria\.com. Price: USD 1634\.05. Stock: in stock. Variant: Graphite / Grey Melange, variant id `gid://shopify/ProductVariant/39597325746250`. shipping not recorded; confirmed at merchant checkout. returns not recorded; confirmed at merchant checkout. [Public evidence](https://strolleria.myshopify.com/products/bugaboo-donkey5-base). [Get ready to buy from strolleria\.com: prepare checkout](/checkout-prepare?merchant=strolleria-com&product_id=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FProduct%2F6758604472394&variant_id=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FProductVariant%2F39597325746250). ## Checked facts Each fact below was checked against the source it cites before it was published. Each carries that source's link and the time RoboTrunk read it. 69 checked facts, checked 2026-10-13T02:34:15.374Z. Research depth: trimmed read. Deep read: the store's own data and 13 outside pages \(the store's own product page; maker page; manual; review; blog; regulator recall search \(CPSC \(United States\)\); regulator recall search \(Health Canada\); video review \(derived summary of its captions\)\), each read in full by RoboTrunk and trimmed to its main content, then written up and checked\. Facts from the maker or a manual quote the page word for word; what real users report is summarised with a link to the page read\. Recall status was checked directly with CPSC \(United States\), Health Canada: CPSC search returned three Bugaboo recalls, including a 2013 recall for Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey carry handles, but none lists the Donkey 5 base\. Health Canada records mention other Bugaboo products, none for the Donkey 5 base\. - what is included: The base\-only listing contains the stroller and seat frame, side luggage basket, fabrics for one seat, and fabrics for one bassinet\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - push and features: A video review says it pushes very well and glides, with modular seats, side\-by\-side expansion and reversible seats that few rivals offer\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:08:56.228Z. - single\-to\-double: A video review says it is the only stroller on the market that goes from single to side\-by\-side double\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:08:56.306Z. - maker box contents: The maker says the base includes almost everything needed to assemble a Donkey 5 Mono except the sun canopy\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-13T02:03:55.331Z. - manual parts: The manual labels a wheeled board integrated attachment point among the stroller parts\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-13T02:04:19.150Z. - ease of use: Testers found the Donkey5 hard to use overall and worse than much of the competition\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:04:22.751Z. - maneuverability: A parent found it easy to manoeuvre around town, through doorways and a back gate, and the under\-seat storage held a food shop\.. Source: (blog, Netmums, published 2025-11-03), read 2026-10-13T02:05:31.927Z. - assembly: Assembly was one of the most challenging; the stroller arrived in pieces and help was needed with the canopy framing, though video tutorials helped\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:05:48.433Z. - overall twin use: Users rate it highly for twins and siblings; one after two years said it met expectations, with compact width, easy handling, swivel wheels and good suspension\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:06:12.028Z. - sentiment: Sentiment is mostly positive; users call it sturdy, easy to use and narrow enough for most store doors, though expensive\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:06:26.629Z. - complete stroller: To make a complete Donkey5 Mono, a Donkey5 Canopy or a Donkey5 Mono, Duo or Twin Complete stroller must be added\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - mono mode and storage: In mono mode it is wide and heavy, around 33 lbs, heavier than some rivals\. The side tote and under\-seat basket each hold 22 lbs; the under\-seat basket has odd movement because the stroller expands\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:08:56.228Z. - canopy and fabrics: The sun canopy gives full coverage, blocks light for naps, has a peek\-a\-boo window, and the fabrics are water\-resistant and machine washable\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:08:56.306Z. - what's in the box: The maker box includes chassis with grips, pre\-assembled wheels and wheel caps, seat frame and fabric, bassinet bottom and fabric, aerated mattress, sun canopy wires and clamps, rain cover, side luggage basket and underseat basket\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-13T02:03:55.331Z. - fold and unfold: Folding needs two hands and several steps; the fold is barely smaller than the open stroller, and a weak magnet hold means a light bump can make it come apart\. Unfolding is awkward because the handle sits behind the canopies and testers had to reach through the canopy past the rigid sunshade cage\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:04:22.751Z. - value: A parent considered it worth the money for getting out with a newborn and toddler, and liked the side\-by\-side view for sibling interaction\. It can start in mono mode for one child and convert to duo or twin later, with bassinet and seat swapped on each side\.. Source: (blog, Netmums, published 2025-11-03), read 2026-10-13T02:05:31.927Z. - double conversion: Converting to a double needs a separately sold extension bundle, but extending the chassis and clipping on a second seat or bassinet is easy\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:05:48.433Z. - storage and ride: Users like the side basket and large under\-seat basket; in mono mode they can carry up to 10 kg in each, and the side basket zips shut\. They report a quiet ride with no creaking when maintained, and recommend removing the wheels two to three times a year to grease the bearings\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:06:12.028Z. - daily use: Some use it daily for neighbourhood walks, zoos and parks, but note a large trunk helps if you need to fold it small\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:06:26.629Z. - conversion: The Donkey5 grows from a single stroller to a side\-by\-side double stroller in three simple clicks\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - bassinet: The bassinet is roomy, sleep\-safe with the Bugaboo stand, and has mesh and an expandable canopy, but the weather cover can catch on the handlebar\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:08:56.228Z. - seat and handlebar: The seat is reversible with three recline positions parent\-facing and two world\-facing, and the no\-rethread harness adjusts easily\. The handlebar goes very low and very high, suitable for children and taller parents\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:08:56.306Z. - warranty: The maker page states a 2\-year warranty\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-13T02:03:55.331Z. - storage: The side bin is useful and easy to access but works only with one seat attached\. The under\-seat bin is a hanging bag with little structure that can collapse while loading large items, has a bar across the bottom, and is harder to use when seats are reclined\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:04:22.751Z. - doorways and Baby Nest: A parent said it fits standard doorways and gates and can be steered one\-handed\. The optional Baby Nest insert was described as making a newborn feel cocooned, portable for naps, and able to unfold into a play mat\.. Source: (blog, Netmums, published 2025-11-03), read 2026-10-13T02:05:31.927Z. - push and storage: It glides comfortably over cracks and bumps and needs little effort to push\. The under\-seat basket and side luggage basket are both useful; the side basket is unique and can later be replaced by a second seat or bassinet, though the extra bulk makes the stroller feel larger even at about 23\.6 inches wide\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:05:48.433Z. - pros and cons: Users find folding and unfolding intuitive, with the chassis converting from mono to duo by unclipping at three points\. Criticisms include high price, a wider mono footprint than ordinary prams, and the carrycot only clicking on facing the parent\. Users say it fits through standard doors and a Toyota Prius boot, though the chassis is heavy\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:06:12.028Z. - travel and older toddlers: Some twin parents found it too big and heavy for air travel and used a smaller travel stroller instead\. Some parents of older toddlers found the seats getting tight and considered switching to a wagon\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:06:26.629Z. - bassinet conversion: The seat frame becomes a bassinet when paired with the included bassinet fabric\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - fold and handlebar: Folding is multi\-step and the folded package is huge; the reviewer would remove the bassinet and basket before putting it in a trunk\. The handlebar adjusts from very low to tall, but many plastic tabs must be perfectly positioned or they will not lock\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:08:56.228Z. - width and pram: The mono width is 24 inches and double width 29 inches, fitting through standard public doors\. The pram has a ventilation window so twins can see each other, and its apron opens; zipping the canopy gives almost full sun coverage\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:08:56.306Z. - compatibility: The compatible product listed by the maker is the Bugaboo Donkey 5\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-13T02:03:55.331Z. - harness and brakes: The 5\-point harness has padded shoulder straps and smooth adjustment, but tightening works best when the strap is angled to stop webbing catching in the clasp\. Brakes are single\-action and foot\-friendly, but the left pedal sits close to the wheel and testers regularly rubbed the wheel when pressing it\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:04:22.751Z. - fold: The standing fold is not compact and feels clunky; removing the seat and side storage before folding the chassis separately worked better\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:05:48.433Z. - seat: The reclining, reversible seat can face either direction and is self\-standing\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - seat and bumper bar: The seat has a decently tall back but taller or longer children run out of canopy room sooner than in some rivals, and the leg rest or calf support is not adjustable\. The bumper bar opens only part way; when raised it can hit a child in the face\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:08:56.228Z. - fold and expansion: It can fold with the seat or storage basket attached, but the fold is large; opening is quick with no buttons, just lifting the handlebar\. It expands from mono to double with three white clips and a centre button, and has 17 configurations\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:08:56.306Z. - maneuverability: It is good on flat surfaces, with tight turns, suspension that absorbs bumps and occasional one\-hand pushing, but pushing becomes a workout off flat surfaces, turning on carpet is hard, micro\-adjustments often require backing up, and the handlebar is thin and hard to grip\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:04:22.751Z. - suspension: The large wheels have all\-wheel suspension for rough terrain\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - harness, brake and width: The harness is easy to use with no re\-threading and premium\-feeling buckles; the brake is easy to find but not very flip\-flop friendly\. It expands from mono to double with three white clips and a centre button; mono is about 24 inches wide and double about 29 inches, fitting standard public doors\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:08:56.228Z. - transport and weight: With wheels and seats attached it would not fit the test sedan trunk in one piece; testers had to remove seats and wheels, leaving five parts to store\. Measured weight was 40\.2 lbs with two toddler seats, while the manufacturer\-listed weight is 32\.8 lbs, and the folded size was one of the biggest tested\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:04:22.751Z. - wheels: The wheels are foam, not air\-filled, so they cannot go flat\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - pram and fabrics: The pram has a ventilation window so twins can see each other; the fabrics are water\-resistant and machine washable cold, flat dry\. A toddler seat can stand on the floor as a seat, and the stroller has many car\-seat configurations with mono and double adapters\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:08:56.228Z. - seat comfort: The toddler seats are comfortable and recline flat, but the leg rest is not adjustable, the footrest is narrow, and bigger toddlers may have dangling feet\. Reclining is tight because the seats sit close together and can interfere with the handlebar, and the sunshades rub and catch when the seats move\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:04:22.751Z. - steering: The stroller is designed for one\-handed steering with a tight swivel radius\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - sunshade: The sunshades are large but wider than the frame, making them a nuisance in doorways\. There is no listed UPF rating, though they can cover knees\. The peek\-a\-boo window is hard to see through unless close, the cover relies on friction, and extending the canopy moves the window so the child cannot be seen from behind\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:04:22.751Z. - side basket: The side luggage basket holds 22 pounds and includes a cover and pockets\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - quality: Build quality is high but not clearly better than cheaper rivals; the frame uses rivets that cannot be tightened, feels a bit wobbly, and the telescoping frame can misalign\. The seat fabric feels soft and wipeable, but the foam\-filled plastic wheels disappointed at this level\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:04:22.751Z. - fold: The fold is one\-piece and self\-standing\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - car seat compatibility: It can take two infant car seats at once from Nuna, Maxi\-Cosi and Chicco\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:04:22.751Z. - two\-wheel mode: It can go into two\-wheel mode for sand and snow\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - assembly: Assembly took about 40 minutes and was one of the more complicated builds tested, coming in three boxes with confusing documentation whose pictures did not match the parts\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-13T02:04:22.751Z. - recline: The seat has a one\-handed recline to three positions, including a flat position for sleeping or newborns\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - bassinet ventilation: The bassinet has advanced breezy ventilation panels\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - handlebar: The handlebar is height\-adjustable\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - materials: The handlebar and bumper bar have a leather\-look finish\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - self\-standing: The stroller seat and bassinet can stand independently on the ground\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - carry handle: The carry handle and bumper bar rotate\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - bassinet pockets: The bassinet has storage pockets on the outside\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - harness: It uses a quick\-click harness with softened shoulder padding\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - weight: The listed stroller weight is 26\.9 pounds\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - weight limit: Each seat has a 50 pound weight limit\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - seat height: The seat height from the ground is 22\.5 inches\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - warranty: The stroller has a 2\-year warranty, extendable by 2 more years when registered within 3 months of purchase\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - included materials: Included base materials are the chassis with wheels, seat/bassinet frame, sun canopy wires, carry handle, underseat basket and rain cover\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - included fabrics: Included base fabrics are the seat fabric, bassinet fabric and apron, and side luggage basket with integrated zippered cover\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - B Corp: The store describes the product as crafted with care for the planet and families and certified as a B Corp\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - store components: Store text lists premium components including chassis, wheels, wheel\-caps, carry handle, comfortable seat frame, bassinet, rain cover and storage\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. - identifiers: The Graphite / Grey Melange variant has GTIN 8717447369530\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-12T20:06:05.806Z. The full evidence pack, with every citation, source and gap: [evidence pack](/agent/evidence/strolleria-com--bugaboo-donkey5-base) ## Questions we researched but could not confirm Every fact above is cited. To find them we read the store listing, the maker's page, the manual, owner reviews, blogs, video reviews and the recall records of CPSC \(United States\) and Health Canada and searched for regulator recall notices and owner forums. We also chased the questions below across those sources and found no reliable answer, so you know exactly where the evidence ends and never have to guess. - What tools are needed to assemble the Donkey5 base? - What is the sun canopy's UPF rating? - Does the chassis paint or coating chip or rub off in use? - What is the exact handlebar height range? - Is the bassinet approved for overnight sleep? - What age range is the toddler seat suitable for? - What is the maximum child height for the seat? - Can the stroller be folded with two seats attached? - Which exact infant car seat models are compatible? - Are replacement fabrics and spare parts available? - How should the chassis and wheels be cleaned? - Is a travel bag included? - What is the weight of the bassinet on its own? - Does the bassinet mattress have a safety certification? - Is the side luggage basket removable and washable? 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