Updated October 18, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Clek vs Ickle Bubba
Ickle Bubba
Clek
Higher score in this comparison
Where Clek and Ickle Bubba differ
| Compare | ClekReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Ickle BubbaReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Liing, Foonf, Oobr, Ozzi | Aries Auto-Fold Stroller, Pisces Ultra-Compact Stroller, Venus Jogger Pro, Venus Prime Double Stroller |
| Price from | $89.99 | £99 |
| Child height range | 43.3-57 in | 40-150cm |
| Rear-facing limit | 50 lb / 43 in (Foonf) | 105cm |
| Rotating seat | No | YesHas it |
| Seat weight (kg) | 2.27Lower | 6 |
| Markets | US | GB, GG, IM, JE |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 54.43 | Not confirmed |
| Plus Test passed | No | Not confirmed |
| Seat lifespan | 9 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), Load leg or rebound bar (Yes).
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Key differences
- Clek scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Rotating seat: only Ickle Bubba.
- Seat weight (kg) is lower at Clek: 2.27 vs 6.
- Support channels: only Clek offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Ickle Bubba offers Email, Community.
- Standards: only Clek offers Fmvss 213.
- Standards: only Ickle Bubba offers R129, R44.
- Ickle Bubba is available in 3 more countries.
- Seat types: only Ickle Bubba offers All in one.
- Markets: only Clek offers US.
Our verdict on each
Clek
Clek suits families buying in a single market who want a seat that covers a long stretch of a child's growth without swapping models. The Ozzi carries the range's entry price of $89.99 and reaches 54.43 kg, and the seats are listed to fmvss 213.
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 | Clek | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0$89.99 is the entry price, ranking 8 of 24 brands compared, so cost sits low in the field. | 9.0Entry price sits at £99 against a top of £1,099, and ranks 10 of 43 brands on entry. |
| Offer | 9.154.43 kg child limit, an isofix latch with a load leg or rebound bar, and a 2.27 kg seat weight put real hardware in the range. | 9.2HigherA one hand fold, a cabin size fold, a warranty of 2 to 4 years, and capacity to 22 kg. |
| Trust | 8.5HigherRun by Clek Inc. from CA, with support across chat, phone and help centre and a stated expiry of 9 years. | 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. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Clek | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Infant car seats | 15 of 32 | 4 of 32 |
| Convertible and extended rear-facing seats | 15 of 33 | 4 of 33 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Clek | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada | United Kingdom |
Additional countries for Clek: 1. Additional countries for Ickle Bubba: 4.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Clek | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Seat types | Infant, Convertible, Booster | Infant, Convertible, All in one, BoosterCovers more |
| Standards | Fmvss 213 | R129, R44 |
| Legal entity | Clek Inc. | Ickle Bubba Limited |
| Headquarters | Canada | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | Clek | 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 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 to 4 years |
Baby carriers
| Fact | Clek | 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 | Clek | Ickle Bubba | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 54.43highest quarter | Not confirmed | 45.36 |
| Seat weight (kg) | 2.27lowest quarter | 6below the median | 8.55 |
| Seat lifespan | 9 yearslowest quarter | Not confirmed | 10 years |
Median across 25 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Clek
Pros
- Clek ranks 1 of 24 brands compared on child maximum weight, with a listed limit of 54.43 kg.
- An isofix latch and a load leg or rebound bar anchor the seat into the vehicle rather than relying on the seat belt alone.
- A seat weight of 2.27 kg keeps the seat easy to move between cars and stroller frames.
Cons
- Clek seats are not rotating, so a swivel base sits outside this range and Britax is worth a look for that feature.
- The Foonf is not plus test approved, which narrows extended rear facing options for larger children.
- Clek ships to US only, so anyone buying outside a single market needs a different brand.
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
Clek
Who it suits
- Parents buying in a single market who want a light seat that covers a long growth stretch.
- Families fitting with an isofix latch and a load leg or rebound bar rather than a belt only install.
- Shoppers comparing child weight limits, where Clek ranks 1 of 24 brands compared.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants an all-in-one seat, since Evenflo Company lists infant, convertible and all in one against the narrower infant, convertible and booster at Clek.
- Parents who want a rotating seat, since Clek seats are not rotating, so Britax is worth checking first.
- Anyone needing a plus test approved seat, since the Foonf is not, so Safety 1st is a better place to start looking.
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 | Clek | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey | No | Yes |
| Isle of Man | No | Yes |
| Jersey | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Clek
How much does a Clek car seat cost at entry?+
The Ozzi carries the listed entry price of $89.99. On starting price, Clek ranks 8 of 24 brands compared, which places it towards the cheaper end of the field. Higher child weight limits usually cost more up front, and Clek reaches 54.43 kg.
What kinds of car seats does Clek make?+
Clek covers infant, convertible and booster. The models in the range are Liing, Foonf, Oobr, Ozzi. The Ozzi carries the highest child weight listed at 54.43 kg, and the Oobr is listed with a child height of 43.3-57 in. That spread lets a family stay with the same brand as the child grows.
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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