Can one stroller carry your family from a newborn’s first ride through two, even three kids — without a separate double purchase? That is the question every growing Canadian family asks about the Bugaboo Kangaroo stroller. At Kido Bébé, Montréal’s authorized Bugaboo retailer, we’ve assembled every configuration in person. This guide covers what the Kangaroo is, who it suits, and how it compares.

What the Kangaroo Actually Is

The Bugaboo Kangaroo in Canada is a single-to-double inline tandem stroller, not a side-by-side double. One child rides higher, the other lower, in a stadium-style layout that keeps the footprint narrower than most doubles. It adapts from a single-child setup to carry two or even three kids with the right accessories, all sold separately. The Kangaroo is also a distinct product from the Bugaboo Donkey, which uses a side-by-side design.

Single-Stroller Mode: Pram or Seat

The Kangaroo Complete arrives with both the pram body and the seat included in the box. In single mode, the main seat accommodates toddlers from 6 months up to approximately 4 years, with a maximum weight of 22.6 kg. The pram body supports newborns from birth up to 9 kg, or until your baby begins to push up on hands and knees. Both modes run on the same chassis.

Double Mode With the Sibling Seat

Adding the Bugaboo Kangaroo sibling seat — sold separately at Kido Bébé — converts the stroller into a double. The sibling seat installs in the lower position using adapters that come included with it, so your toddler rides in front while your newborn or infant sits above. The main seat holds up to 22.6 kg (50 lbs). The upper newborn adapter, also sold separately, lets you keep a newborn close while your toddler occupies the lower front seat.

Triple Mode With the Wheeled Board

A third child can join the ride with the Bugaboo Comfort Wheeled Board, sold separately at Kido Bébé. Attaching the board to the chassis extends the stroller’s capacity to three children from the same frame. This is the feature that transforms a premium single-to-double into a long-term investment for families planning to grow beyond two children.

From Birth With the Pram Body

The spacious pram body supports newborns from birth in a comfortable lie-flat position, with a PureBreeze™ dual-sided mattress that is firm, aerated, and non-dyed to avoid skin irritants. Breezy mesh panels promote airflow to help regulate your baby’s temperature outdoors. The pram body folds flat for easy storage. Car seat adapters are included in the box, allowing you to create a travel system from day one with a compatible infant car seat.

The One-Hand Fold Explained

The Bugaboo Kangaroo’s one-hand system covers the three adjustments parents make most often: handlebar height, seat recline, and the fold itself. With one hand, you can manage all three — useful when you’re carrying a child, a bag, or a coffee. The stroller folds into a self-standing package, so you can set it down in a parking garage or entryway without it tipping. A practical detail that parents notice immediately.

Storage That Works in Double Mode

The extra-large underseat basket holds up to 28.6 lbs (13 kg) across four accessible pockets. What sets it apart is that the basket remains easy to reach even when the stroller is in a double configuration — something parents discover matters far more than the raw capacity number. All-terrain puncture-proof wheels keep the chassis steady while you access the basket, regardless of which configuration you’re running on a given day.

The Tandem Design for Canadian Families

The stadium-style layout keeps the Bugaboo Kangaroo in Canada narrower than a side-by-side double stroller, which matters for condo elevators, Montréal store aisles, and narrow doorways. The generous suspension system with extra-large shock-absorbing wheels handles cracked sidewalks and winter slush well. The tall bassinet and seat height keep children clear of road-level slush — a real advantage in a Canadian winter. One trade-off: the tandem chassis can feel long in very tight spaces. Like all juvenile strollers sold in Canada, the Kangaroo meets Health Canada consumer product safety requirements.

Kangaroo vs. Vista V3 and DEMI Next

The Bugaboo Kangaroo offers 20+ configurations, a narrower tandem footprint, and strong all-terrain performance. The UPPAbaby Vista V3 counters with 30+ configurations and a PiggyBack board for a third rider — the better choice if your family might grow to three. The Nuna DEMI Next shines in compact living situations, with a fold suited to small elevators and tighter trunks. For a deeper look at how these three compare, see our guide to the best double strollers for twins in Canada.

Shop the Bugaboo Kangaroo at Kido Bébé Montréal

Kido Bébé is an authorized Bugaboo retailer in Canada. Our Montréal boutique at 4100 Boulevard Thimens, Saint-Laurent, QC carries the Bugaboo Kangaroo Complete stroller, the sibling seat, and all three premium single-to-double options so you can compare them in person before committing. For a stroller with 20+ configurations, trying the sibling seat installation and the fold in person removes the biggest purchase risk. Browse our full Bugaboo stroller collection at Kido Bébé, or read our guide to the best double strollers for infants and toddlers to compare every top-rated option.

Is the Kangaroo Right for You?

This stroller suits Canadian families with two close-in-age children who want a refined tandem ride, a narrow footprint for urban use, and all-terrain performance across Canadian sidewalks and winter conditions. It is also the right choice for parents starting single and planning to add a sibling seat later. If your plans include three riders or you need the widest configuration library, consider the Vista V3. For compact storage above all else, the Nuna DEMI Next has the edge.

The Bugaboo Kangaroo Is Built to Grow With You

The Bugaboo Kangaroo stroller is one of the few single-to-double options that delivers on its promise across every stage — from a newborn in the pram body to two children in full tandem mode to a third rider on the wheeled board. For Canadian families navigating urban sidewalks, winter slush, and the logistics of a growing household, the narrow footprint and all-terrain suspension make a genuine difference day to day. If you are ready to see every configuration in person, visit Kido Bébé at 4100 Boulevard Thimens, Saint-Laurent, or browse our Bugaboo stroller collection at Kido Bébé online.