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Bombi (pronounced bom-bee) is a Rhode Island start-up that released its first (and only) model in 2023: the Bebee. | <blockquote>''StrollerWiki is reader-supported. Things you buy through our links may earn us an affiliate commission. StrollerWiki.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and its related sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.''</blockquote>Bombi (pronounced bom-bee) is a Rhode Island start-up that released its first (and only) model in 2023: the Bebee. | ||
The company was founded by ex-Summer Infant veteran Mike Fusco along with Chris Parente and Kelsey Nolan. Fusco helped create several of Summer Infant's hit strollers before launching Bombi in 2021. | The company was founded by ex-Summer Infant veteran Mike Fusco along with Chris Parente and Kelsey Nolan. Fusco helped create several of Summer Infant's hit strollers before launching Bombi in 2021. | ||
In an interview with the Boston Globe, Fusco explained the Bebee is a jumping off point for | In an interview with the Boston Globe, Fusco explained the Bebee is a jumping off point for the brand:<blockquote>We’re looking at this stroller as our entry-in. We are focused on winning in this group and market, but there are other segments we could enter into (like jogging strollers, double strollers, adventure strollers). We have prototypes and concepts already in the works, but we’re focusing on this one so we can branch off from there.<ref>https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/08/metro/these-ri-cofounders-set-out-design-better-stroller/</ref></blockquote> | ||
== Flagship Model: Bebee == | == Flagship Model: Bebee == | ||
Touted as a "hybrid of a lightweight stroller and full-size stroller, the Bombi Bebee has a one-handed fold (Bombi claims its the "fastest one-handed fold on the market"), weighs only 16 lbs., and more than half of the stroller is made of recycle plastic. Other features of the Bombi include: | [[File:Bombi Bebee.jpg|thumb|[https://bombigear.com/collections/bebee-lightweight-stroller/products/bebee-lightweight-travel-stroller#mz-expanded-view-1040836702968 Bombi Bebee stroller]]] | ||
Touted as a "hybrid of a lightweight stroller and full-size stroller, the '''Bombi Bebee''' has a one-handed fold (Bombi claims its the "fastest one-handed fold on the market"), weighs only 16 lbs., and more than half of the stroller is made of recycle plastic. Other features of the Bombi include: | |||
* Fabrics made from recycled plastic; frame from aircraft aluminum. | * Fabrics made from recycled plastic; frame from aircraft aluminum. | ||
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* Cup holder. | * Cup holder. | ||
* Full size canopy with zip out extension. | * Full size canopy with zip out extension. | ||
* Storage basket plus | * Storage basket plus parent and child storage pockets. | ||
* Includes a travel bag. | * Includes a travel bag. | ||
* All-wheel suspension. | * All-wheel suspension. | ||
* Standing fold. | * Standing fold. | ||
* Car seat adapter straps available for an extra charge. | |||
The Bombi does not accommodate | The Bombi does not accommodate newborns—the seat is only for children from 6 months up to 50 lbs. It has car seat adapter straps for an infant car seat. Bombi is only available directly from the company and is not sold on Amazon or other retailers, as of this writing.<blockquote>''StrollerWiki is reader-supported. Things you buy through our links may earn us an affiliate commission. StrollerWiki.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and its related sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.''</blockquote> | ||
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Bombi (pronounced bom-bee) is a Rhode Island start-up that released its first (and only) model in 2023: the Bebee.
The company was founded by ex-Summer Infant veteran Mike Fusco along with Chris Parente and Kelsey Nolan. Fusco helped create several of Summer Infant's hit strollers before launching Bombi in 2021.
In an interview with the Boston Globe, Fusco explained the Bebee is a jumping off point for the brand:
We’re looking at this stroller as our entry-in. We are focused on winning in this group and market, but there are other segments we could enter into (like jogging strollers, double strollers, adventure strollers). We have prototypes and concepts already in the works, but we’re focusing on this one so we can branch off from there.[1]
Flagship Model: Bebee
Touted as a "hybrid of a lightweight stroller and full-size stroller, the Bombi Bebee has a one-handed fold (Bombi claims its the "fastest one-handed fold on the market"), weighs only 16 lbs., and more than half of the stroller is made of recycle plastic. Other features of the Bombi include:
- Fabrics made from recycled plastic; frame from aircraft aluminum.
- Infinite recline and adjustable footrest.
- Large storage basket with hidden pocket.
- Leatherette handlebar and bumper bar.
- Bumper bar swings out of the way.
- Cup holder.
- Full size canopy with zip out extension.
- Storage basket plus parent and child storage pockets.
- Includes a travel bag.
- All-wheel suspension.
- Standing fold.
- Car seat adapter straps available for an extra charge.
The Bombi does not accommodate newborns—the seat is only for children from 6 months up to 50 lbs. It has car seat adapter straps for an infant car seat. Bombi is only available directly from the company and is not sold on Amazon or other retailers, as of this writing.
StrollerWiki is reader-supported. Things you buy through our links may earn us an affiliate commission. StrollerWiki.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and its related sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.