Updated October 18, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Colugo vs Ickle Bubba
Ickle Bubba
Colugo
Higher score in this comparison
Where Colugo and Ickle Bubba differ
| Compare | ColugoReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Ickle BubbaReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | The Compact Stroller+ | Aries Auto-Fold Stroller, Pisces Ultra-Compact Stroller, Venus Jogger Pro, Venus Prime Double Stroller |
| Price from | $199 | £99 |
| Price up to | $299 | £1,099 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 7.34 | 4.9Lower |
| Folded size | 44.7 x 26.9 | 45 x 25 x 56 cm |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 25Higher | 22 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 to 4 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, CA | GB, GG, IM, JE |
| Suitable from birth | Not confirmed | Lie flat seat |
| Recalls | Not confirmed | Solar Group 1 2 3 Isofix Car Seat 01/02/2024 23/02/2024 |
Same on both: One-hand fold (Yes), Cabin-size fold (Yes).
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Key differences
- Colugo scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Ickle Bubba: 4.9 vs 7.34.
- Maximum child weight (kg) is higher at Colugo: 25 vs 22.
- Warranty is higher at Ickle Bubba: 2 to 4 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Ickle Bubba offers Chat, Community.
- Standards: only Colugo offers Astm f833.
- Standards: only Ickle Bubba offers R129, R44.
- Ickle Bubba is available in 2 more countries.
- Stroller types: only Ickle Bubba offers Full size, Jogging, Double.
- Markets: only Colugo offers US, CA.
Our verdict on each
Colugo
Colugo suits parents in US and CA who want one small machine for trips and one carrier for the rest of the day, without a big catalogue. The Compact Stroller+ starts at $199, and the fold is 44.7 x 26.9, which is the deal here.
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 | Colugo | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry price sits at 15 of 43 brands and the top price at 8 of 41, with a 2 years warranty behind it. | 9.0Entry price sits at £99 against a top of £1,099, and ranks 10 of 43 brands on entry. |
| Offer | 9.0A compact and travel reference model plus a soft structured carrier covering 3.2-15 kg in 3 positions, all from one maker. | 9.2HigherA one hand fold, a cabin size fold, a warranty of 2 to 4 years, and capacity to 22 kg. |
| Trust | 8.9HigherShips to US and CA, backed by a 30 days return window, astm f833 testing and 2 years cover. | 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 | Colugo | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Strollers and pushchairs | 18 of 65 | 3 of 65 |
| Compact travel strollers | 8 of 28 | 2 of 28 |
| Baby carriers and wraps | 15 of 38 | 3 of 38 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Colugo | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Lightest model (kg) | 7.34 | 4.9 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 25 | 22 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 to 4 years |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Colugo | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller types | Compact, Travel | Full size, Compact, Travel, Jogging, Double, Pram, Travel systemCovers more |
| Standards | Astm f833 | R129, R44 |
| Legal entity | Colugo LLC | Ickle Bubba Limited |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Email | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Baby carriers
| Fact | Colugo | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier types | Soft structured | Soft structured |
| Weight range | 3.2-15 kg | up to 15 kg |
| Newborn without insert | YesHas it | No |
| Carrying positions | 3 | 3 |
| Hip-healthy | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Machine washable | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Waist fit | 71-137 cm | 57-173 cm |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
Car seats
| Fact | Colugo | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Seat types | Not confirmed | Infant, Convertible, All in one, Booster |
| Child height range | Not confirmed | 40-150cm |
| Rear-facing limit | Not confirmed | 105cm |
| ISOFIX or LATCH | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rotating seat | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Load leg or rebound bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 6 |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | Colugo | 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 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Colugo | Ickle Bubba | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightest model (kg) | 7.34above the median | 4.9lowest quarter | 7.3 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 25highest quarter | 22below the median | 22.7 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 to 4 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 43 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Colugo
Pros
- The Compact Stroller+ folds with one hand to 44.7 x 26.9, small enough for a cabin, the combination 100% of listed brands manage.
- Lowest listed weight of the reference model is 7.34 kg, close to the 7.32 kg across this group, so it is not the heaviest lift in the category.
- The soft-structured carrier takes 3.2-15 kg in 3 positions, is hip healthy and machine washable, and fits a 71-137 cm waist.
Cons
- The range spans $199 to $299, so buyers wanting a single stroller budget have to take the upper figure for most models.
- The reference line is one model, The Compact Stroller+, with no full-size, double or travel-system option as listed by full size, compact and travel and full size, compact and travel.
- Support runs on help centre and email only, with no phone line, and the carrier tops out at 3.2-15 kg for the 10 kg of the carriers compared here.
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
Colugo
Who it suits
- Parents flying often who need a cabin fold and a light push, and can manage with compact and travel only.
- Carrying families who want a soft-structured carrier covering 3.2-15 kg and a matching stroller from the same company.
- Anyone in US and CA who values a 30 days return window and 2 years cover over a wide catalogue.
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents after a full-size, double or travel-system setup, where Evenflo Company lists more chassis types.
- Buyers wanting a stroller and a carrier at the same weight class, since the stroller reaches 25 kg while the carrier stops at 3.2-15 kg.
- Anyone outside US and CA, or shoppers who want phone support rather than help centre and email.
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 | Colugo | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Guernsey | No | Yes |
| Isle of Man | No | Yes |
| Jersey | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Colugo
How much does the Colugo stroller cost?+
The Compact Stroller+, the listed reference model, starts at $199 and the range runs to $299. On this group's data that entry figure ranks 15 of 43 brands, while the top figure ranks 8 of 41, so the upper specification costs less than the starting price of many rivals.
What does the one hand fold actually give you?+
The Compact Stroller+ folds with one hand and the folded pack measures 44.7 x 26.9, small enough to be treated as cabin size. That combination is the main reason it separates from full-size and double builders, and it is the most common pairing among travel strollers here.
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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