Bugaboo's affordable all-terrain option

The Fox Cub is Bugaboo's cheaper all-terrain pushchair at £795, sitting between the Thule Urban Glide 3 and Bugaboo's premium Fox 5 Renew at £1,099. It includes both carrycot and seat in one 2-in-1 package.

Quick assembly, clear instructions

The Fox Cub took around 10 minutes to assemble. The wordless diagram instructions were surprisingly easy to follow, and the tester loved the stylish Stormy Blue colourway and well-padded seat.

Carrycot setup has sticky buttons

The bassinet was easy to attach but tricky to remove. The memory buttons felt sticky and took several attempts to master, though once on, the carrycot felt very secure and spacious.

Converting carrycot to seat takes time

Switching from bassinet to seat requires adding hardware, footrest, fabric and harness to the carrycot frame. The tester managed it in 15 minutes alone, but the memory buttons made switching between parent-facing and world-facing modes clunky.

Seat comfort is excellent for naps

Both children napped easily in the well-padded, supportive seat. The harness height adjusts smoothly on plastic tracks without threading straps through holes.

“Pushing it is an absolute dream”

Recline needs two hands, frustratingly

To recline the seat, you must press both circular side buttons simultaneously and push back. This requires at least two hands, making it impractical when holding a baby.

Pushing feels like a Rolls Royce

The Fox Cub's all-terrain tyres and advanced suspension deliver an incredibly smooth ride despite weighing only 11.2kg. One grandparent called it 'like driving a Rolls Royce in pram form'.

“like driving a Rolls Royce in pram form”

Steering is nimble and one-handed

The tester easily steered one-handed while holding a water bottle and babywearing. It handled kerbs, bumpy paths, grass and uneven paving with ease. The handlebar is comfortable and adjusts well for tall parents.

Folding is fiddly and two-handed

Folding requires engaging trigger mechanisms on both sides, then pulling up the chassis. Two hands are definitely needed, and the process isn't intuitive despite watching videos. It does stand on its own once folded.

Fits in car boots and through doorways

The Fox Cub fitted fine in a Dacia Duster's boot. At 60cm wide, it's standard for all-terrain pushchairs but felt sizeable in narrow Victorian hallways. It fits through standard doorways and most shops.

Generous basket holds everything

The 10kg capacity basket easily accommodated shopping, picnic blankets, snack bags, changing bags, water bottles, footballs, travel potties, toys and books for a full day out.

Five-point harness is brilliantly simple

Each harness point clicks into its own section without threading fiddly bits together. All four grandparents commented on how easy it was to clip quickly, especially with a wriggly toddler.

Sun visor is flimsy but protective

The sun visor felt flimsy to pull forward and wasn't smooth to use, but it provided good protection during heatwaves. The brake was smooth and felt reassuringly secure.

Fabrics are wipe-clean and breathable

The seat and bassinet fabrics are high-quality, breathable and wipe-clean. Wheels collect less dirt than other all-terrain prams, though seat gathers trap toddler snack crumbs.

Frame feels sturdy and high-end

The frame feels sturdy and well-supported, with most elements resembling the quality of Bugaboo's more expensive prams. Everything feels built to last despite minor quirks like the flimsy sun visor.

Package includes everything you need

The box contains chassis, four wheels, carrycot with frame and mattress, seat hardware, sun canopy, underseat basket and rain cover. Nothing extra to buy.

Worth the money for outdoor families

At £795, the Fox Cub is over £300 cheaper than the Fox 5 Renew. It handles mixed terrain well while remaining nimble enough for cafes and supermarkets, making it ideal for families who spend lots of time outdoors.

Final verdict: recommend with caveats

Despite minor frustrations with recline and sun canopy, the Fox Cub delivers a gorgeous smooth ride, sizeable basket, easy harness and comfy seat. Highly recommended for families wanting Bugaboo's all-terrain performance without premium pricing.