Updated October 18, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Ickle Bubba vs Maxi-Cosi
Ickle Bubba scores 8.9 and Maxi-Cosi 8.8 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Ickle Bubba
Higher score in this comparison
Maxi-Cosi
Ickle Bubba vs Maxi-Cosi: the differences
| Compare | Ickle BubbaReviewVisitVisit | Maxi-CosiReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Aries Auto-Fold Stroller, Pisces Ultra-Compact Stroller, Venus Jogger Pro, Venus Prime Double Stroller | Pria All-in-One, Romi 2-in-1, Peri 180 |
| Price from | £99 | $149.99 |
| Price up to | £1,099 | $999.99 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 4.9Lower | 7.3 |
| Folded size | 45 x 25 x 56 cm | 25 x 43.5 x 52.5 |
| Suitable from birth | Lie flat seat | Carrycot |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 22 | 24.9Higher |
| Warranty | 2 to 4 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Recalls | Solar Group 1 2 3 Isofix Car Seat 01/02/2024 23/02/2024 | Dorel Juvenile Voluntary Recall Certain Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Child Seats, Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint System Base Recall Extension |
| Markets | GB, GG, IM, JE | US |
| Compatible car seats | Not confirmed | Ambra, Peri 180, Mico |
Same on both: One-hand fold (Yes), Cabin-size fold (Yes).
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Key differences
- Ickle Bubba scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.8.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Ickle Bubba: 4.9 vs 7.3.
- Maximum child weight (kg) is higher at Maxi-Cosi: 24.9 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 Ickle Bubba offers R129, R44.
- Standards: only Maxi-Cosi offers Fmvss 213.
- Recalls: only Ickle Bubba offers Solar Group 1 2 3 Isofix Car Seat 01/02/2024 23/02/2024.
- Recalls: only Maxi-Cosi offers Dorel Juvenile Voluntary Recall Certain Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Child Seats, Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint System Base Recall Extension.
- Ickle Bubba is available in 3 more countries.
Our verdict on each
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.
Maxi-Cosi
Maxi-Cosi suits parents who want a single brand across car seats, strollers and sleep products, with seats from $149.99 as a reachable starting point. You get rotating and all in one options, a 45.36 kg limit and a 2 years warranty, and you trade away phone support and reach outside US.
Score breakdown
| Area | Ickle Bubba | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherEntry price sits at £99 against a top of £1,099, and ranks 10 of 43 brands on entry. | 8.4Entry price of $149.99, and 14 of 24 brands on starting price. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherA one hand fold, a cabin size fold, a warranty of 2 to 4 years, and capacity to 22 kg. | 9.0all in one, booster and convertible seat types and full size, compact and travel stroller types, with a 45.36 kg limit on the Pria All-in-One. |
| Trust | 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. | 9.3HigherDorel Juvenile Group, Inc. is the named legal entity, support runs on email and help centre. |
By the numbers
| Fact | Ickle Bubba | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Lightest model (kg) | 4.9 | 7.3 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 22 | 24.9 |
| Warranty | 2 to 4 years | 2 years |
A third option
Mamazing has warranty at 5 years, against 2 to 4 years for Ickle Bubba and 2 years for Maxi-Cosi.
Mamazing reviewWhat we checked
Ickle Bubba
- icklebubba.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Maxi-Cosi
- maxicosi.com: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Ickle Bubba | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Strollers and pushchairs | 3 of 65 | 4 of 65 |
| Travel systems | 3 of 36 | 4 of 36 |
| Compact travel strollers | 2 of 28 | 3 of 28 |
| Infant car seats | 4 of 32 | 5 of 32 |
| Convertible and extended rear-facing seats | 4 of 33 | 5 of 33 |
| Cribs, bassinets and smart sleepers | 5 of 47 | 7 of 47 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ickle Bubba | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller types | Full size, Compact, Travel, Jogging, Double, Pram, Travel systemCovers more | Full size, Compact, Travel, Travel system |
| Standards | R129, R44 | Fmvss 213 |
| Legal entity | Ickle Bubba Limited | Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2013 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Car seats
| Fact | Ickle Bubba | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Seat types | Infant, Convertible, All in one, Booster | All in one, Booster, Convertible, Infant |
| Child height range | 40-150cm | 48-132 cm |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 45.36 |
| Rear-facing limit | 105cm | 40 lbs, 40 in |
| ISOFIX or LATCH | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating seat | Yes | Yes |
| Load leg or rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Seat weight (kg) | 6 | 5.53Lower |
| Seat lifespan | Not confirmed | 8 to 12 years |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | Ickle Bubba | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Crib, Cot, Bassinet, Bedside crib, Mattress | Bassinet, Bedside crib, Smart sleeper, Crib |
| Maximum age | 48 months | Not confirmed |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 9.07 |
| Mattress included | No | YesHas it |
| Mattress size | 140 x 70cm | 32 x 20 in |
| Converts to | Toddler bed | Toddler bed, DaybedCovers more |
| Smart features | No | YesHas it |
| Rental option | No | No |
Baby carriers
| Fact | Ickle Bubba | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier types | Soft structured | Not confirmed |
| Weight range | up to 15 kg | Not confirmed |
| Newborn without insert | No | Not confirmed |
| Carrying positions | 3 | Not confirmed |
| Waist fit | 57-173 cm | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 14 days | Not confirmed |
Baby monitors
| Fact | Ickle Bubba | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor type | Not confirmed | Smart |
| Parent unit | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wi-Fi required | Not confirmed | No |
| Video resolution | Not confirmed | 2k |
| Range (m) | Not confirmed | 182.88 |
| Plan per month | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Sleep analytics | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Breathing monitoring | Not confirmed | None |
| Local storage | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Video encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Ickle Bubba | Maxi-Cosi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightest model (kg) | 4.9lowest quarter | 7.3at the median | 7.3 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 22below the median | 24.9above the median | 22.7 |
| Warranty | 2 to 4 yearshighest quarter | 2 yearsat the median | 2 |
Median across 43 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
Maxi-Cosi
Pros
- The Pria All-in-One covers children up to 45.36 kg and 48-132 cm tall, so one shell carries several growth stages.
- Entry cost is modest: the cheapest convertible starts at $149.99, and strollers run as high as $999.99 at the other end.
- The Peri 180 rotates and ships with a load leg or rebound bar, so an infant seat can be turned to face the door on arrival.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no listed phone line for a fitting problem the week of a trip.
- The range ships to US, so anyone elsewhere should confirm delivery before ordering a seat or a stroller.
- Safety notices have been published for the brand, Dorel Juvenile Voluntary Recall Certain Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Child Seats and Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint System Base Recall Extension, so model names deserve a check before you buy anything used.
Who each suits
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.
Maxi-Cosi
Who it suits
- Parents who want one brand from the first seat to the first stroller, since the range covers all in one, booster and convertible seat types and full size, compact and travel stroller types.
- Shoppers who want the most child covered per seat: the Pria runs to 45.36 kg, which ranks 10 of 24 brands on that limit.
- Buyers in US who want strollers with a one hand fold and a cabin size fold, and want sleep products in the same place.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs phone support, since support runs on email and help centre only; check Safety 1st if a call is your first stop.
- Buyers outside US, who should start with Britax or Evenflo to see whether their range is listed for their own market.
- Parents whose child needs a rear facing cap above 40 lbs, 40 in in a single seat, who should compare the Evenflo range alongside this one.
Country by country
| Country | Ickle Bubba | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey | Yes | No |
| Isle of Man | Yes | No |
| Jersey | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
Maxi-Cosi
What does a Maxi-Cosi car seat cost to start with?+
The entry convertible is the cheapest seat at $149.99. The range around it is Pria All-in-One, Romi 2-in-1, Peri 180, and the stroller side runs as high as $999.99. Both ends of that spread matter when you are working out a car seat budget that has to cover several stages.
Is there an ongoing cost or subscription on the smart monitor?+
The smart monitor is listed with a monitor type of smart and a plan month of $0. Wifi required is no, so it can run without relying on a router, and video encryption is yes, with local storage and sleep analytics both listed on the same unit.
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