Ellie78 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 ... He seems really uncomfortable. The straps don't seem to fit him properly and seem very tight around his bottom even though they're on the longest setting.He's only 12wks! Has reasonably good head control but can't sit up by himself so I don't see how I can use the bee without the cocoon.Help! Anyone else experience this? What did u do? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
oimissus Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 sounds about right, mine grew out of it around this age and she's a small child. You can get the footmuff for this winter,and for some reason the straps seem to loosen up with the footmuff. I'm still using mine at age 2y 9mo, so it's a good buy (more so than the cocoon!). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/#findComment-578118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie78 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks oimissus. Did u think about a sheepskin- would that be an option or not.Really annoyed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/#findComment-578124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie78 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Forgot to add- does that also mean he should not be flat if he's using a footmuff? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/#findComment-578133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oimissus Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I think you can use a sheepskin with a Bee - we didn't as Mr Oi is veggie and not happy with the idea. I think the baby can be flat using the footmuff, there's a lot of angles on the Bee so maybe one up from flat? It's a while ago, I honestly can't remember with Miss Oi. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/#findComment-578170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatsuQueen Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi, we have an old Bee and never had a cocoon. Why can't you use a Bee without a cocoon? Both of my kids were winter babies and I just used to put them in "all-in-ones" to keep them warm when we went out. You know, those cute furry bearsuits etc. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/#findComment-578190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie78 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Sure... I could...but the seat looks really uncomfortable without anything.Did u lie yours flat then in said bear suit or were they a little older? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/#findComment-578193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboarder Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 You could use any footmuff or seat liner...at any seat angle you like!! I didn't really use the cocoon either but did have a car seat size cosy which worked well when my youngest was v little.I have never used a bugaboo specific footmuff - they look v long on the bee - you could buy any make you liked I think - some come up smaller than others (john lewis fleecy ones?) too... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/#findComment-578197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatsuQueen Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi Ellie, yes they did look kind of "lost" and tiny in the seat, but it was perfectly fine. Yep they were in "bearsuit" from birth so started off flat and then then gradually raised up. The main reason we didn't buy a cocoon was this exact reason - someone, can't remember who, mentioned that they only last a few months. And I thought the bearsuits were supercute! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/#findComment-578198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie78 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks!I assume btw that he shouldn't be in seated position until he can sit up himself? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/#findComment-578204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I never put the straps round my baby when she was in the cocoon - I strapped the cocoon in, and then put her over top of the straps. I always had the cocoon zipped up, so the risk of her toppling out was slim (and she's a 3rd child, so lucky the cocoon was strapped in if I'm honest ;) ).We now use a sheepskin, although I have ordered a footmuff for the winter months as well. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/#findComment-578212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyh Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 We use the sheepskin and the footmuff when cold, super snug! I agree that's footmuff is a good buy and can be used lying flat. Regarding whether he should sit up, the first position mug be suitable. Try it and see how he does, you will be able to tell if he is slumping. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/#findComment-578213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mima08 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hiya, I second a footmuff - but if you have the new bee, make sure the holes for the straps are in the right position. Annoyingly they moved them just enough to make using some footmuffs a right old fuss & tricky with a wriggly baby. Am sure they did this to make you buy the very expensive bugaboo one! However, there are lots of footmuff makes that still work, I got one from ebay that covers the whole back seat & can be used as a seat liner alone or footmuff combo and LO was / is very comfy with it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25712-has-my-12wko-outgrown-the-bugaboo-bee-cocoon-already-what-do-i-do/#findComment-578280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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