Updated October 18, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Ergobaby vs Ickle Bubba
Ickle Bubba
Ergobaby
Higher score in this comparison
Where Ergobaby and Ickle Bubba differ
| Compare | ErgobabyReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Ickle BubbaReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €59.90 | £99 |
| Weight range | 3.2-20.4 kg | up to 15 kg |
| Newborn without insert | YesHas it | No |
| Carrying positions | 4Higher | 3 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| 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, GG, IM, JE |
| Hip-healthy | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Machine washable | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Waist fit | Not confirmed | 57-173 cm |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 to 4 years |
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Key differences
- Ergobaby scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Newborn without insert: only Ergobaby.
- Carrying positions is higher at Ergobaby: 4 vs 3.
- Money-back period is higher at Ergobaby: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Ergobaby offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Ickle Bubba offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Ergobaby: 2003 vs 2013.
- Ergobaby is available in 26 more countries.
- Carrier types: only Ergobaby offers Wrap, Hip seat.
- Markets: only Ergobaby offers AT, BE, BG.
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.
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 | Ergobaby | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherEntry at €59.90 sits below the €79 carriers here, and the €375 ceiling is mid range for strollers. | 9.0Entry price sits at £99 against a top of £1,099, and ranks 10 of 43 brands on entry. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherCarrier styles run to soft structured, wrap and hip seat with 4 positions, plus a single hand fold. | 9.2A one hand fold, a cabin size fold, a warranty of 2 to 4 years, and capacity to 22 kg. |
| Trust | 9.5HigherErgobaby Europe GmbH has traded since 2003, with email, chat and phone and a 30 day returns window. | 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. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Ergobaby | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Ergobaby: 29. Additional countries for Ickle Bubba: 3.
How the counts compare
| Fact | Ergobaby | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Carrying positions | 4 | 3 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 14 days |
If neither fits
Evenflo Company has money-back period at 30 to 100 days, against 30 days for Ergobaby and 14 days for Ickle Bubba.
Evenflo Company reviewSources behind this comparison
Ergobaby
- ergobaby.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Ickle Bubba
- icklebubba.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Ergobaby | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Strollers and pushchairs | 19 of 65 | 3 of 65 |
| Compact travel strollers | 9 of 28 | 2 of 28 |
| Baby carriers and wraps | 16 of 38 | 3 of 38 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ergobaby | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier types | Soft structured, Wrap, Hip seatCovers more | Soft structured |
| Legal entity | Ergobaby Europe GmbH | Ickle Bubba Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2003Lower | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Strollers
| Fact | Ergobaby | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller types | Compact, Travel | Full size, Compact, Travel, Jogging, Double, Pram, Travel systemCovers more |
| Reference models | Metro 3 Compact Stroller (Standard), Metro 3 Compact Stroller (Deluxe) | Aries Auto-Fold Stroller, Pisces Ultra-Compact Stroller, Venus Jogger Pro, Venus Prime Double Stroller |
| Price up to | €375 | £1,099 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 7.8 | 4.9Lower |
| Folded size | 56 x 44 x 23 cm | 45 x 25 x 56 cm |
| One-hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Cabin-size fold | Yes | Yes |
| Suitable from birth | Lie flat seat | Lie flat seat |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 22.7Higher | 22 |
| Compatible car seats | Nuna, Cybex, Maxi Cosi | Not confirmed |
| Standards | Not confirmed | R129, R44 |
| Recalls | Not confirmed | Solar Group 1 2 3 Isofix Car Seat 01/02/2024 23/02/2024 |
Car seats
| Fact | Ergobaby | 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 | Ergobaby | 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 | Ergobaby | Ickle Bubba | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying positions | 4above the median | 3at the median | 3 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 to 4 yearshighest quarter | 2 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 14 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 31 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.
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
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.
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 | Ergobaby | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
8 of 33 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.
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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