Updated October 18, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
iCandy vs Ickle Bubba
Ickle Bubba
iCandy
Higher score in this comparison
Where iCandy and Ickle Bubba differ
| Compare | iCandyReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Ickle BubbaReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | iCandy Pip, iCandy Core 2, iCandy Peach 8 | Aries Auto-Fold Stroller, Pisces Ultra-Compact Stroller, Venus Jogger Pro, Venus Prime Double Stroller |
| Price from | €380 | £99 |
| Price up to | €3,099 | £1,099 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 7 | 4.9Lower |
| Folded size | 44.5 x 24 x 56 cm | 45 x 25 x 56 cm |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 25Higher | 22 |
| Warranty | 5 yearsHigher | 2 to 4 years |
| Markets | GB, IE, US, AU, KR, NL | GB, GG, IM, JE |
| Single to double | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Compatible car seats | ICandy, Avionaut, BeSafe, Britax, Cybex, Joie, Maxi Cosi, Nuna, Puggle | Not confirmed |
| 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), Suitable from birth (Lie flat seat).
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Key differences
- iCandy scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Ickle Bubba: 4.9 vs 7.
- Maximum child weight (kg) is higher at iCandy: 25 vs 22.
- Warranty is higher at iCandy: 5 years vs 2 to 4 years.
- Support channels: only iCandy offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Ickle Bubba offers Chat, Community.
- Standards: only Ickle Bubba offers R44.
- Founded is lower at iCandy: 1933 vs 2013.
- iCandy is available in 66 more countries.
- Stroller types: only Ickle Bubba offers Jogging, Pram.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | iCandy | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.3Entry at €380 is far above the site entry median €87.70, and €3,099 sets a high ceiling. | 9.0HigherEntry price sits at £99 against a top of £1,099, and ranks 10 of 43 brands on entry. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherStroller types span full size, compact and travel with single to double, one hand fold and cabin size fold. | 9.2A one hand fold, a cabin size fold, a warranty of 2 to 4 years, and capacity to 22 kg. |
| Trust | 9.8HigherTrading since 1933 under iCandyWorld Limited in GB with support on email, phone and help centre. | 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 each is licensed and available
| Country | iCandy | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
Available in 4 countries for both. Additional countries for iCandy: 66.
How they place
| Ranking | iCandy | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Strollers and pushchairs | 31 of 65 | 3 of 65 |
| Travel systems | 16 of 36 | 3 of 36 |
| Compact travel strollers | 15 of 28 | 2 of 28 |
| Infant car seats | 17 of 32 | 4 of 32 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | iCandy | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller types | Full size, Compact, Travel, Double, Travel system | Full size, Compact, Travel, Jogging, Double, Pram, Travel systemCovers more |
| Standards | R129 | R129, R44Covers more |
| Legal entity | iCandyWorld Limited | Ickle Bubba Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1933Lower | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Car seats
| Fact | iCandy | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Seat types | Infant | Infant, Convertible, All in one, BoosterCovers more |
| Child height range | 40-105 cm | 40-150cm |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 13 | Not confirmed |
| Rear-facing limit | Not confirmed | 105cm |
| ISOFIX or LATCH | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating seat | Yes | Yes |
| Load leg or rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Seat weight (kg) | 4.2Lower | 6 |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | iCandy | 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 | iCandy | 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 | iCandy | Ickle Bubba | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightest model (kg) | 7below the median | 4.9lowest quarter | 7.3 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 25highest quarter | 22below the median | 22.7 |
| Warranty | 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 to 4 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 43 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
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
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.
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 | iCandy | Ickle Bubba |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Bahamas | Yes | No |
| Bangladesh | Yes | No |
| Bhutan | Yes | No |
| Bolivia | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
8 of 70 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
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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