Updated September 30, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Ergobaby vs iCandy
Ergobaby
Higher score in this comparison
iCandy
Ergobaby vs iCandy: the differences
| Compare | ErgobabyReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | iCandyReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Metro 3 Compact Stroller (Standard), Metro 3 Compact Stroller (Deluxe) | iCandy Pip, iCandy Core 2, iCandy Peach 8 |
| Price from | €59.90Lower | €380 |
| Price up to | €375Lower | €3,099 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 7.8 | 7Lower |
| Folded size | 56 x 44 x 23 cm | 44.5 x 24 x 56 cm |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 22.7 | 25Higher |
| Compatible car seats | Nuna, Cybex, Maxi Cosi | ICandy, Avionaut, BeSafe, Britax, Cybex, Joie, Maxi Cosi, Nuna, PuggleCovers more |
| Markets | AT, BE, BG, CA, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, MX, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, US | GB, IE, US, AU, KR, NL |
| Single to double | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 5 years |
Same on both: One-hand fold (Yes), Cabin-size fold (Yes), Suitable from birth (Lie flat seat).
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Key differences
- Ergobaby scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Ergobaby: €59.90 vs €380.
- Price up to is lower at Ergobaby: €375 vs €3,099.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at iCandy: 7 vs 7.8.
- Maximum child weight (kg) is higher at iCandy: 25 vs 22.7.
- Support channels: only Ergobaby offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at iCandy: 1933 vs 2003.
- iCandy is available in 40 more countries.
- Stroller types: only iCandy offers Full size, Double, Travel system.
- Compatible car seats: only iCandy offers ICandy, Avionaut, BeSafe.
Our verdict on each
Ergobaby
Ergobaby suits parents who want a single brand to cover both carrying and pushing, pairing a hip-seat carrier range with a compact stroller in the same catalogue. Entry pricing starts at €59.90, under the €79 seen across the carriers listed here, and the stroller range tops out at €375.
iCandy
iCandy suits parents who want a single range covering full-size, compact, travel, double and travel-system pushchairs alongside a matching infant car seat. The trade-off sits at the top of the range, where entry at €380 leaves plenty of room before the priciest pushchair at €3,099, well above the site entry median €87.70.
Score breakdown
| Area | Ergobaby | iCandy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherEntry at €59.90 sits below the €79 carriers here, and the €375 ceiling is mid range for strollers. | 8.3Entry at €380 is far above the site entry median €87.70, and €3,099 sets a high ceiling. |
| Offer | 9.3Carrier styles run to soft structured, wrap and hip seat with 4 positions, plus a single hand fold. | 9.3Stroller types span full size, compact and travel with single to double, one hand fold and cabin size fold. |
| Trust | 9.5Ergobaby Europe GmbH has traded since 2003, with email, chat and phone and a 30 day returns window. | 9.8HigherTrading since 1933 under iCandyWorld Limited in GB with support on email, phone and help centre. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Ergobaby | iCandy |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
Available in 21 countries for both. Additional countries for Ergobaby: 9. Additional countries for iCandy: 49.
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How the counts compare
| Fact | Ergobaby | iCandy |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €59.90 | €380 |
| Price up to | €375 | €3,099 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 7.8 | 7 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 22.7 | 25 |
How they place
| Ranking | Ergobaby | iCandy |
|---|---|---|
| Strollers and pushchairs | 19 of 65 | 31 of 65 |
| Compact travel strollers | 9 of 28 | 15 of 28 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ergobaby | iCandy |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller types | Compact, Travel | Full size, Compact, Travel, Double, Travel systemCovers more |
| Standards | Not confirmed | R129 |
| Legal entity | Ergobaby Europe GmbH | iCandyWorld Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2003 | 1933Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Car seats
| Fact | Ergobaby | iCandy |
|---|---|---|
| Seat types | Not confirmed | Infant |
| Child height range | Not confirmed | 40-105 cm |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 13 |
| ISOFIX or LATCH | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rotating seat | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Load leg or rebound bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 4.2 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Ergobaby | iCandy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €59.90below the median | €380above the median | €368.98 |
| Price up to | €375lowest quarter | €3,099highest quarter | €607 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 7.8above the median | 7below the median | 7.3 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 22.7at the median | 25highest quarter | 22.7 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 43 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Ergobaby
Pros
- Returns run for 30 days, long enough to test a carrier across a full week of wear and washes.
- The stroller folds down to 56 x 44 x 23 cm and has a cabin size fold, so it fits a small boot and an aeroplane locker.
- Ships across AT, BE and BG, so one brand covers most of Europe and North America.
Cons
- The stroller range is limited to compact and travel types, so there is no full-size or double option in the line.
- Carriers are built for 3.2-20.4 kg, a lower ceiling than the stroller's 22.7 kg.
- There is no ring sling in the range: carrier types are soft structured, wrap and hip seat, while MOBY lists soft structured, wrap and ring sling.
iCandy
Pros
- Stroller types run full size, compact and travel, so a double or a travel system sits in the same range as a compact.
- The iCandy Pip folds with one hand and folds to cabin size, handling both a flight and a supermarket run.
- The matching infant car seat meets the r129 standard, uses an Isofix latch, rotates and has a load leg, at a listed seat weight of 4.2 kg.
Cons
- The entry pushchair is €380, well above the site entry median €87.70, so this is a considered purchase rather than a budget buy.
- The top of the range reaches €3,099, ranking 40 of 41 brands on that measure.
- The lightest frame is 7 kg, a midweight number rather than the class minimum.
Who each suits
Ergobaby
Who it suits
- Parents who want a newborn carry without an insert and a hip healthy fit as the child grows.
- Travellers who need a single hand fold and a cabin size fold on the stroller.
- Shoppers inside AT, BE and BG, where delivery and support are already set up.
Who should look elsewhere
- MOBY, if a ring sling or a hip-seat carry has to sit alongside a wrap, since soft structured, wrap and ring sling covers all three.
- Evenflo, if a single buckle carrier is all you need, since soft structured covers just that.
- Boba, if the ring sling in soft structured, wrap and ring sling is on your shortlist, since Ergobaby's soft structured, wrap and hip seat does not list one.
iCandy
Who it suits
- Parents who want the pushchair and the car seat from a single brand, with the seat meeting the r129 standard.
- Frequent travellers who need a one hand fold and a cabin size fold from the same pushchair.
- Shoppers in the United Kingdom, IE and US who want a brand based in the United Kingdom.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tight budgets. Kids2Shop's listed types cover full size, compact and travel without a double, and iCandy's entry price of €380 is the higher starting point.
- Anyone after a wagon or double-only line. Harppa Baby's range is listed as double, while iCandy spreads across full size, compact and travel.
- Buyers after a US modular and lightweight line. Evenflo Company lists Hummingbird, Shyft Intuiti+ and Pivot Xpand models, a different range shape from iCandy's full size, compact and travel.
Country by country
| Country | Ergobaby | iCandy |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Bahamas | No | Yes |
| Bangladesh | No | Yes |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bhutan | No | Yes |
| Bolivia | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
8 of 79 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Ergobaby
How much does an Ergobaby carrier or stroller cost?+
The lowest Ergobaby price is €59.90 and the top of the stroller range is €375, so a baby carrier sits at the accessible end. That entry figure is below the €79 across the carriers listed here. Both figures are in euro and the amount you meet is the price of the product itself, with no renewal payment later.
Can I use an Ergobaby carrier with a newborn?+
Yes. A newborn can be carried without an insert, and the carrier takes a child across 3.2-20.4 kg with 4 carry positions. That covers the early months and the toddler stage in the same carrier, so an insert is not something you have to add on before an early outing.
iCandy
What does an iCandy pushchair cost at the cheap end?+
The entry pushchair is priced at €380 and the top of the iCandy range is €3,099. Prices are quoted per pushchair rather than per plan, and a stroller is a single purchase, so the entry and top figures are the only two numbers to budget against. Plan for the model you actually want, not the entry number.
Does iCandy sell a car seat that matches its pushchairs?+
The listed seat types are infant, built to the r129 standard with an Isofix latch, a rotating base and a load leg. The listed child limit is 13 kg and the listed seat weight is 4.2 kg, so the seat pairs with the pushchair side of the range.
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