Updated October 18, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Britax vs Ickle Bubba
Ickle Bubba
Britax
Higher score in this comparison
Britax vs Ickle Bubba: the differences
| Compare | BritaxReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Ickle BubbaReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Cypress, Willow SC, Willow S | Aries Auto-Fold Stroller, Pisces Ultra-Compact Stroller, Venus Jogger Pro, Venus Prime Double Stroller |
| Price from | $59 | £99 |
| Child height range | 112-160 cm | 40-150cm |
| Rear-facing limit | 50 lbs / 49 in rear-facing | 105cm |
| Seat weight (kg) | 12.7 | 6Lower |
| Markets | AU, CN, JP, KR, NZ, SG, TH, VN, IL, AT, CZ, DK, DE, ES, FR, HU, IT, NL, NO, PL, PT, FI, SE, TR, UA, GB, CA, US | GB, GG, IM, JE |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 54.4 | Not confirmed |
| Seat lifespan | 10 years | Not confirmed |
| Recalls | Not confirmed | Solar Group 1 2 3 Isofix Car Seat 01/02/2024 23/02/2024 |
Same on both: ISOFIX or LATCH (Yes), Rotating seat (Yes), Load leg or rebound bar (Yes).
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Key differences
- Britax scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Seat weight (kg) is lower at Ickle Bubba: 6 vs 12.7.
- Support channels: only Britax offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Ickle Bubba offers Chat, Community.
- Founded is lower at Britax: 1966 vs 2013.
- Markets: only Britax offers AU, CN, JP.
- Markets: only Ickle Bubba offers GG, IM, JE.
Our verdict on each
Britax
Britax suits families who want car seats and pushchairs from a single maker, with infant, convertible and all in one and an entry price of $59. The trade-off is weight: the all-in-one shell weighs 12.7 kg, and wrestling it into the back of the car on every trip wears a family down.
Ickle Bubba
Ickle Bubba suits parents who want the pushchair, the car seat and the sleep furniture from a single British brand, and who put a light frame above a premium badge. The lightest stroller weighs 4.9 kg and places 2 of 42 brands on weight.
Score breakdown
| Area | Britax | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry price of $59 ranks 5 of 24 brands, with a cost score of 9.4. | 9.0Entry price sits at £99 against a top of £1,099, and ranks 10 of 43 brands on entry. |
| Offer | 9.1Seat types cover infant, convertible and all in one, with a rotating base, Isofix latch and load leg, topping out at 54.4 kg. | 9.2HigherA one hand fold, a cabin size fold, a warranty of 2 to 4 years, and capacity to 22 kg. |
| Trust | 9.0HigherBacked by Britax Child Safety, Inc. in US since 1966, with support via email, phone and help centre and an overall score of 9.2. | 8.2Founded 2013 in GB and run by Ickle Bubba Limited, with 14 days to return a purchase, and support on email, chat and help centre. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Britax | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Strollers and pushchairs | 16 of 65 | 3 of 65 |
| Travel systems | 9 of 36 | 3 of 36 |
| Compact travel strollers | 7 of 28 | 2 of 28 |
| Infant car seats | 9 of 32 | 4 of 32 |
| Convertible and extended rear-facing seats | 9 of 33 | 4 of 33 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Britax | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Seat types | Infant, Convertible, All in one, Booster | Infant, Convertible, All in one, Booster |
| Standards | Not confirmed | R129, R44 |
| Legal entity | Britax Child Safety, Inc. | Ickle Bubba Limited |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1966Lower | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Strollers
| Fact | Britax | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller types | Pram, Travel system, Double | Full size, Compact, Travel, Jogging, Double, Pram, Travel systemCovers more |
| Price up to | Not confirmed | £1,099 |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 4.9 |
| Folded size | Not confirmed | 45 x 25 x 56 cm |
| One-hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Cabin-size fold | Yes | Yes |
| Suitable from birth | Carrycot | Lie flat seat |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 22 | 22 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 to 4 years |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | Britax | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Crib, Cot, Bassinet, Bedside crib, Mattress |
| Maximum age | Not confirmed | 48 months |
| Mattress included | Not confirmed | No |
| Mattress size | Not confirmed | 140 x 70cm |
| Converts to | Not confirmed | Toddler bed |
| Smart features | Not confirmed | No |
| Rental option | Not confirmed | No |
Baby carriers
| Fact | Britax | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier types | Not confirmed | Soft structured |
| Weight range | Not confirmed | up to 15 kg |
| Newborn without insert | Not confirmed | No |
| Carrying positions | Not confirmed | 3 |
| Waist fit | Not confirmed | 57-173 cm |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 14 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Britax | Ickle Bubba | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 54.4highest quarter | Not confirmed | 45.36 |
| Seat weight (kg) | 12.7highest quarter | 6below the median | 8.55 |
| Seat lifespan | 10 yearsat the median | Not confirmed | 10 years |
Median across 25 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Britax
Pros
- The catalogue covers infant, convertible and all in one, so a family can stay with a single maker from the earliest stage through to a booster.
- The rotating convertible model pairs a rotating base with a load leg or rebound bar and an Isofix latch, the same hardware Evenflo lists in Revolve360 Rotating All-in-One, Revolve360 Slim 2-in-1, LiteMax NXT Infant.
- The all-in-one is rated to a child weight of 54.4 kg and carries 10 years of service life, so a single seat can span several stages.
Cons
- The all-in-one seat weighs 12.7 kg, so moving two child seats around the back of a car is a two-handed job.
- Rear-facing entries stop at 50 lbs / 49 in rear-facing, well short of the 54.4 kg all-in-one limit, so a rear-facing to booster plan means a later purchase.
- Prices and reference models come from the US shop while markets listed reach AU, CN and JP, so buyers outside US should confirm the local entry price against $59.
Ickle Bubba
Pros
- The lightest stroller in the comparison weighs 4.9 kg and places 2 of 42 brands, with a one hand fold and a cabin size fold on the same collection.
- A warranty of 2 to 4 years across the stroller range, plus 14 days to return a purchase after delivery.
- Stroller types listed are full size, compact and travel, and the jogging and pram options do not appear in the Kids2Shop range of full size, compact and travel.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so there is no phone line for a problem that cannot wait for an email.
- Mattress included is a no for the Coleby Classic bed, so the 140 x 70cm mattress is a separate cost on top of a frame that converts to a toddler bed.
- A product safety notice covers the Solar Group Isofix car seat, listed as Solar Group 1 2 3 Isofix Car Seat 01/02/2024 23/02/2024, so owners of that seat should read it before fitting.
Who each suits
Britax
Who it suits
- Families who want one maker across the journey: infant, convertible and all in one seats and pram, travel system and double pushchairs in the same catalogue.
- Parents shopping on entry price, with $59 for the Cypress, Willow SC, Willow S rear-facing range.
- Drivers whose cars take an Isofix latch, since the range is built around that fitting.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers set on European i-Size models: Chicco lists Unico Evo i-Size, EverOne i-Size, Gro-Up i-Size, a different naming convention from the Britax range.
- Buyers who want the rotating all-in-one to lead the range: Evenflo lists Revolve360 Rotating All-in-One, Revolve360 Slim 2-in-1, LiteMax NXT Infant.
Ickle Bubba
Who it suits
- Parents assembling a full set in one place, since crib, cot and bassinet and infant, convertible and all in one sit in the same catalogue.
- Travellers who want a one hand fold, a cabin size fold and a 4.9 kg frame, where the Kids2Shop range of full size, compact and travel stops at full size, compact, travel and travel system options.
- Shoppers in the United Kingdom, GG and IM who want 14 days to return a purchase without visiting a store.
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents set on a wrap, ring sling or hip seat carrier, because the only carrier type listed is soft structured and a carrier specialist is a better stop for that choice.
- Families who want a double specialist, since Harppa Baby's double is built around double models, while Ickle Bubba spreads across full size, compact and travel.
- Parents hoping for connected sleep monitoring, since smart features are a no on the bed and a monitor brand is the better route.
Country by country
| Country | Britax | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey | No | Yes |
| Isle of Man | No | Yes |
| Jersey | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Britax
How much does the cheapest Britax car seat cost?+
Prices start at $59 for the rear-facing range listed as Cypress, Willow SC, Willow S, which covers the Cypress, Willow SC and Willow S. That places Britax at position 5 of 24 brands tracked on entry price, so the floor sits near the front of the field rather than the middle.
Do Britax car seats use an Isofix latch?+
Yes. The Isofix latch is listed for the range, and the rotating convertible model adds a rotating base and a load leg or rebound bar. That hardware covers installation and the rear-facing stage, with the heaviest child rating in the range at 54.4 kg.
Ickle Bubba
How much do Ickle Bubba strollers cost?+
Stroller prices run from £99 to £1,099 across the collection. Both are product prices paid at purchase rather than a plan that renews, so the entry figure is the whole outlay for a smaller frame. Since both numbers are charged at checkout, they compare more directly with rival brands than a monthly fee would.
How small do the strollers fold, and do any suit cabin luggage rules?+
A one hand fold and a cabin size fold are both confirmed on the stroller collection, and the folded size for the compact model is 45 x 25 x 56 cm. The lightest frame weighs 4.9 kg, well under the 7.34 kg median for the category, so the small end of the range suits airports, stations and small flats.
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