Which infant car seats fit the Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations)?
0 car seats click right in and 3 fit with one adapter, according to the makers.
Nuna car seats for the Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations)
You'll need this adapter.
* The maker names the model but not which version; open the card for what to check.
Key specs
About the Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations)
The Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations) is a full-size stroller.
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3 more seats fit with an adapter. The Nuna PIPA adapter for Bugaboo Fox alone covers 3 of them.
Bugaboo has sold 2 versions of the Fox, and this page is about the Fox (earlier generations). Some seats get a different answer on the Fox 5, so check which one you have.
Summary from the makers' published data.
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List prices from the makers; stores and sales vary.
Compare the Fox (earlier generations) with similar strollers
The closest strollers of the same kind by weight and price. Every figure is the maker's.
| BugabooFox (earlier generations)This one | Baby JoggerCity Select 2 | BugabooCameleon 3 | BugabooDonkey 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 26.71 lb | 21.1 lb | 33.28 lb |
| Folded | — | — | 35.4 x 19.6 x 12.2 in | 35 x 23.6 x 13.8 in (L x W x H, compact two-piece fold, Mono) |
| Child up to | — | 45 lb | — | 50 lb |
| Basket | — | 15 lb | — | 22 lb |
| Infant seats that fit | 3 | 12 | 3 | 13 |
| …with no adapter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List price | — | $659.99 | — | — |
| Check price | Check price | Check price | Check price |
How to use the Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations)
Step-by-step guides from the maker's manual. Pick one.
Clean the fabrics
- 1Read the fabric label before washing anything.
- 2Seat fabric: take the foam out first, machine wash the fabric, and wipe the foam with a damp cloth; put the foam back before refitting the fabric.
- 3Bassinet fabrics and sun canopy come off and are machine washable; take the stiffeners out of the bassinet fabric first.
- 4Underseat basket, grips and rain cover: wipe with a damp cloth only.
- 5Frame: wipe with a soft towel and lukewarm water, dry it, and brush sand and dirt out of the mechanisms and sliding tubes, brushing away from sliding joints.
- 6Wheels: now and then take them off and brush dirt out of the axle; don't put the wheel bearings under water.
- 7After wet weather, let the stroller and accessories dry unfolded in a dry place.
- Do not use the seat without the foam.
Retold from Bugaboo manual (PDF).
Common problems with the Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations)
- Contact your nearest authorized Bugaboo service center.
- Bugaboo also sells spare parts and service sets.
- If the part isn't online, or you're not sure which part fixes the problem, contact Bugaboo Customer Service.
- Check the middle bar of the Fox's frame.
- The Fox serial number begins with 2601.
- The seat fabric, bassinet fabric, apron and sun canopy all come off and can be machine washed; follow the care label on each piece.
- Take the foam out of the seat fabric before washing and wipe the foam with a damp cloth.
- Put the foam back in before you fit the seat fabric again; don't use the seat without it.
- The basket isn't washable: wipe it with a damp cloth.
- Wash at 30°C maximum (cold); no bleach, tumble dryer, iron or dry cleaning.
- Look on the middle part of the stroller frame (chassis).
- The number is either 7 or 14 digits long.
- Have it ready whenever you contact Bugaboo about the stroller.
- Wipe the frame with a soft towel and lukewarm water, then dry it with a dry cloth.
- Brush sand out of the folding mechanisms and sliding tubes with a soft brush.
- Clean the handlebar foam with a sponge, warm water and liquid soap, rubbing gently.
- Wipe any soap left on the metal part of the handlebar.
- Most Bugaboo fabrics are machine-washable, but not all (the breezy sun canopy is one exception).
- Always read the washing label sewn into each fabric first.
- Close any Velcro straps before washing.
- The black rubber tires can leave permanent marks on some floors.
- Floors at risk include synthetic laminate, parquet, linoleum and carpet.
- Take care using the stroller indoors on these surfaces.
- Bugaboo recommends always wearing the wrist strap; some countries require it by law.
- It is not sold as a spare part, so once you remove it you can't replace it.
Compare Bugaboo Fox versions
- This oneBugaboo Fox (earlier generations)
- No adapter
- 0
- With adapter
- 3
- Don't fit
- 0
seats
- Bugaboo Fox 5
- No adapter
- 0
- With adapter
- 6
- Don't fit
- 0
seats
The Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations): 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.
Frequently asked questions (6)
Which infant car seats fit the Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations)?
3 seats, according to the makers: 0 click right in and 3 need one adapter.
Do Nuna car seats fit the Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations)?
Yes, 3 Nuna seats fit. You need the Nuna PIPA adapter for Bugaboo Fox.
How do I clean the Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations)?
Read the fabric label before washing anything. Seat fabric: take the foam out first, machine wash the fabric, and wipe the foam with a damp cloth; put the foam back before refitting the fabric. …
Where is the serial number on my Bugaboo Fox?
Check the middle bar of the Fox's frame. The Fox serial number begins with 2601.
How do I wash the Bugaboo Fox seat fabric and canopy?
The seat fabric, bassinet fabric, apron and sun canopy all come off and can be machine washed; follow the care label on each piece. Take the foam out of the seat fabric before washing and wipe the foam with a damp cloth. Put the foam back in before you fit the seat fabric again; don't use the seat without it. The basket isn't washable: wipe it with a damp cloth. Wash at 30°C maximum (cold); no bleach, tumble dryer, iron or dry cleaning.
How do I know which Fox I have?
Check the serial number on the middle bar of the chassis (Bugaboo's Fox FAQ).
Specifications
From the makers' fit charts
| Infant seats that fit | 3 |
|---|---|
| …with no adapter | 0 |
| Adapters that work | 1 |