Which infant car seats fit the Bugaboo Cameleon 3?

0 car seats click right in and 3 fit with one adapter, according to the makers.

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Cameleon 3

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Key specs

Weight: 21.1 lb
Folded: 35.4 x 19.6 x 12.2 in

About the Bugaboo Cameleon 3

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 is a full-size stroller. It weighs 21.1 lb and folds to 35.4 x 19.6 x 12.2 in. Bugaboo points to reversible handlebar, adjustable suspension, two-wheel mode, two-piece fold and 3 more; the details are listed below.

Highlights

Reversible handlebarFlip the handlebar to face your child or to put the big wheels in front for rough ground. Bugaboo product page (archived copy)
Adjustable suspensionSwivel-wheel suspension you can adjust as your child grows. Bugaboo product page (archived copy)
Two-wheel modeCan be pulled on two wheels through sand or snow. Bugaboo product page (archived copy)
Two-piece foldFolds in two pieces. Bugaboo product page (archived copy)
Extendable canopy, bassinetComes with an extendable sun canopy and bassinet apron. Bugaboo product page (archived copy)
Birth to toddlerUsable from birth to about 4 years; seat holds 37.4 lb. Bugaboo product page (archived copy)
Adjustable handlebarHandlebar height adjusts from 39.7 to 44 inches. Bugaboo product page (archived copy)

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Compare the Cameleon 3 with similar strollers

The closest strollers of the same kind by weight and price. Every figure is the maker's.

	BugabooCameleon 3This one	UPPAbabyCruz (2015–2019)	BugabooDragonfly	GracoModes Nest
Weight	21.1 lb	21.5 lb	21.8 lb	21.96 lb
Folded	35.4 x 19.6 x 12.2 in	22 W x 14 L x 37 H in (seat attached)	14.2 x 20.5 x 35.4 in (L x W x H, one-piece fold with seat)	—
Child up to	—	50 lb	50 lb	50 lb
Basket	—	25 lb	22 lb	10 lb
Infant seats that fit	3	33	14	3
…with no adapter	0	5	0	3
List price	—	—	$1349	—
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How to use the Bugaboo Cameleon 3

Step-by-step guides from the maker's manual. Pick one.

Clean the fabrics

1Wipe the frame with a soft towel and lukewarm water, then dry off any water with a dry cloth.
2Use a soft brush to get sand out of the mechanisms and sliding tubes.
3Clean the handlebar foam by rubbing gently with a sponge, warm water and liquid soap.
4Wipe off any soap left on the metal part of the handlebar.

Retold from Bugaboo help article.

Common problems with the Bugaboo Cameleon 3

1. Contact your nearest authorized Bugaboo service center.
2. Bugaboo also sells spare parts and service sets.
3. If the part isn't online, or you're not sure which part fixes the problem, contact Bugaboo Customer Service.
1. Take the seat frame off the stroller.
2. Look on the middle bar of the frame, under where the seat sits.
3. The seat frame has its own separate serial number.
4. The paperwork that came with the stroller has a tag number starting with X that links both numbers; any of the three identifies your stroller.
1. Bugaboo sells spare parts for the Cameleon, including wheels and handlebar foam.
2. Go to the Bugaboo spare parts page and choose your stroller model.
1. The rough-terrain wheels are no longer sold.
2. Instead, flip the handlebar so the big rear wheels lead at the front.
3. Lock the swivel wheels for a steadier ride on uneven ground.
1. Look on the middle part of the stroller frame (chassis).
2. The number is either 7 or 14 digits long.
3. Have it ready whenever you contact Bugaboo about the stroller.
1. Wipe the frame with a soft towel and lukewarm water, then dry it with a dry cloth.
2. Brush sand out of the folding mechanisms and sliding tubes with a soft brush.
3. Clean the handlebar foam with a sponge, warm water and liquid soap, rubbing gently.
4. Wipe any soap left on the metal part of the handlebar.
1. Most Bugaboo fabrics are machine-washable, but not all (the breezy sun canopy is one exception).
2. Always read the washing label sewn into each fabric first.
3. Close any Velcro straps before washing.
1. The black rubber tires can leave permanent marks on some floors.
2. Floors at risk include synthetic laminate, parquet, linoleum and carpet.
3. Take care using the stroller indoors on these surfaces.

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3: pros and cons

Why parents pick it

Nothing stands out in the makers' data.

Keep in mind

Only 3 infant seats listed for it. (from the makers' fit charts)
Every infant seat needs an adapter. (from the makers' fit charts)
With some adapters, the seat has to come off before folding. (maker)

Manuals and downloads

Straight from the makers. The manual that came with your product is the one to follow.

Nuna PIPAseries BugabooCameleonAdapter User Manual dd90Bugaboo Cameleon 3 · PDF

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Frequently asked questions (7)

How much does the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 weigh?

21.1 lb, as Bugaboo states it.