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New 2025 Travel Strollers: UPPAbaby Minu V3 vs. Bugaboo Butterfly 2

New 2025 Travel Strollers: UPPAbaby Minu V3 vs. Bugaboo Butterfly 2

Posted by Active Baby Canadian Online Baby Store on 2025 Jun 2nd

The Best New Travel Strollers of 2025: The UPPAbaby Minu V3 vs. Bugaboo Butterfly 2

If you're in the market for a lightweight, compact, and stylish travel stroller, you're in luck! Two brand-new upgraded models have just dropped. Newly Launched June 3, 2025, the UPPAbaby Minu V3 and the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 are setting a new standard for portability, performance, and design.

Here’s a side-by-side comparison to help you choose the perfect travel companion for your growing family.

Instant Fold, Travel Approved

UPPAbaby Minu V3

  • One-second, one-handed fold from the handlebar

  • IATA-compatible: 54.6 x 45.6 x 26.6 cm

  • Lightweight at 16.1 lbs

  • Self-standing with carry strap

  • Optional TravelSafe Program available with travel bag

Bugaboo Butterfly 2

  • One-second, one-handed fold

  • IATA-compatible folded size: 17.6" x 9.6" x 21.8"

  • Lightweight at 16 lbs

  • Self-standing and includes carry strap

  • Great for taxis, car trunks, or overhead bins

From Birth to Big Kid

UPPAbaby Minu V3

  • Usable from birth to 50 lbs

  • Near-flat recline for naps on the go

  • One-handed 3-position leg rest adjustment

  • Includes padded seat insert for added comfort

Bugaboo Butterfly 2

  • From 6 months+ or birth with car seat adapters

  • Ergonomic upright seat with smooth recline

  • One-handed adjustable footrest

  • Padded 5-point harness with color-matched design

Storage & Everyday Functionality

UPPAbaby Minu V3

  • Oversized basket (up to 20 lbs)

  • No accessories included, but compatible with wide range: snack tray, bumper bar, PiggyBack board & more

  • New adapters for popular car seats: MESA V2, Nuna, Maxi-Cosi, Cybex

Bugaboo Butterfly 2

  • Large underseat basket (holds up to 17.6 lbs)

  • Extra pocket on the back of the seat

  • No accessories included (sold separately)

  • Compatible with select infant car seats (via adapters)

Materials, Comfort & Sustainability

UPPAbaby Minu V3

  • Premium full-grain leather accents (REACH-compliant)

  • Water-repellent, machine-washable fabrics

  • Extendable UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo mesh

  • All-wheel suspension for smoother strolls

Bugaboo Butterfly 2

  • Lightweight frame made with 60% recycled aluminum

  • EVA foam-filled tires (front 14", rear 5.5")

  • Detachable sun canopy with peekaboo window

  • Lowest CO₂ footprint in Bugaboo’s stroller lineup

Need a side-by-side comparison? Check out our table ⬇️: 

Feature Bugaboo Butterfly 2 UPPAbaby Minu V3
Weight 16 lbs 16.1 lbs
Fold One-second, one-handed One-second, one-handed
Leg Rest One-handed adjustable One-handed 3-position adjustable
Folded Dimensions 17.6" x 9.6" x 21.8" (44.7 x 24.4 x 55.4 cm) 54.6 x 45.6 x 26.6 cm (21.5" x 17.95" x 10.47")
Car Seat Compatible Yes (with adapters) Yes (with adapters)
Basket Capacity 17.6 lbs 20 lbs
From Birth With car seat only Yes, to 50 lbs
Eco Features Recycled aluminum, lowest CO₂ output REACH-compliant leather, washable fabric

Stroller Fashions:

UPPAbaby Minu V3

Jake

Greyson

Savannah

Dillan

Bugaboo Butterfly 2

Heritage Black

Forest Green

Desert Taupe

Price Point:

The UPPAbaby Minu V3 is $599.99

The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 is $679.99

Both strollers are newly launched 2025 editions, packed with thoughtful upgrades in comfort, portability, and everyday ease of use.

Curious to see the difference? Shop online or stop by our Active Baby in-store locations in Langley or North Vancouver to test them out side-by-side and find the perfect fit for your family’s next adventure! 

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