Bugaboo Cameleon parts (2nd generation)

sjcoley

Hello, I have been given a Bugaboo cameleon (2nd generation) buggy, which I love but the fabric parts are looking quite used. I wanted to refresh the look and get just the fabric parts, including a new carry cot/bassinett fabric- does anyone have any ideas where you could do this for a good price? Most of the packs I've seen don't include the carrycot/bassinett part.

One other question is that I was given it without the wooden bottom of the carrycot/bassinet and I saw it on the bugaboo website- is this part necessary? 

Thank you! 

GirlWithTheMostCake

sjcoley:

Hello, I have been given a Bugaboo cameleon (2nd generation) buggy, which I love but the fabric parts are looking quite used. I wanted to refresh the look and get just the fabric parts, including a new carry cot/bassinett fabric- does anyone have any ideas where you could do this for a good price? Most of the packs I've seen don't include the carrycot/bassinett part.

One other question is that I was given it without the wooden bottom of the carrycot/bassinet and I saw it on the bugaboo website- is this part necessary? 

Thank you! 

The parts need to be purchased from Bugaboo or a retailer who will special order them for you. I think it is going to be not cost effective for you. You definitely need the wooden bottom if you want to use the bassinet. Otherwise it isn't supportive or safe. You are better off buying a Cameleon 2 on sale in my opinion. You can probably sell the parts of what you have to make up for the difference.

TX-Bride

2nd Gen was on sale at albeebaby, it may still be. I don't know how much you are buying the used one. But worth pricing a 2nd gen new, instead of replacing parts.

kaylee27

Those parts are not all that expensive to replace. My secondhand Cam came with a cracked wooden bottom, and I found a replacement on clearance for $15 at Wayfair. The wood board is $25 on the Bugaboo site. Also, there is always a slew of Cameleon parts on ebay, both new & used; as well as fabrics. Brand new, a fabric set (which includes the canopy, seat inlay, and bassinet apron) are $80-$90, but then you can pick the color you want. Do you need just the bassinet apron, or all new fabrics & a new mattress? I looked on ebay and there are several complete bassinets that include the wood board, for under $100, some never used.

Also, if the belly/grab bar has not already been replaced under the recall, make sure you register your serial # on the website so Bugaboo can send you a new one. https://www.bugaboo.com/444

What I like best about the Cameleon is that they're great quality and hold up so well, fabrics are really easy to take off and wash, and they are easy & fun to customize with new fabrics. So they're worth investing a little money in, but I wouldn't buy one new since there are so many in great condition floating around and you won't lose much money when it comes time to re-sell down the line.

coleysj

Thanks so much for these helpful comments!

I did manage to find the parts I need at a lesser cost to buying the whole thing second hand... but it did take a lot of searching!

Thanks all