We are looking at getting the ickle bubba travel system (stomp luxe) because the price is pretty unbeatable and have heard good things about the pram, but a lot of reviews say the car seat just isn’t safe? Has anyone had this or a different ickle bubba travel system and have any thoughts? Is it worth just paying a bit more or is it a good deal?
Read more on PeanutThe views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.
Learn more about our guidelines.
It’s a really fantastic pram and I’ve always been so pleased we chose it. However like you are considering, we opted to buy the pram and car seat separately. We still got a bundle that included everything but it just didn’t include the car seat. We got a Maxi Cosi one instead. I really don’t know what the facts are about the Ickle Bubba seat - presumably it’s been rigorously tested like all other car seats, but the pram shop staff recommended against it and that was enough for me!

thanks so much for your response! Can you still attach your car seat to the pram base? That was something my partner is particularly interested in if he’s nipping to shop with both the kids haha! Xx

yes! The bundle came with universal adapters which fit the Maxi Cosi pebble seat no problem.

thank you so much!! Xx

I had the Stomp Luxe. It’s absolutely fine. Does the job. But can tell it’s cheap and very basic. The hood doesn’t come down far enough to fully stop the sun in baby’s face especially when you switch to the seated part from bassinet. The brake works well but starts to rattle after a short amount of time. If I could go back, I’d spent a little bit more and buy a different brand tbh. As you end up spending a lot more as you buy a different car seat separately.
The car seat isn’t recommended by any professional. They are only tested to the very minimum that they have to be to pass the standards.

thank you for this!!! Xx

We have the standard stomp and it’s perfect, a year one xx

do you feel like it’ll last or does it feel a bit cheapy? X

Ive had this travel system and the car seat was just SO heavy and I wish I’d known more about car seat safety sooner as I definitely would’ve gone with a different one for that reason.
The pram itself I still use for walks now. It does the job, doesn’t feel cheap in my opinion and liked the look of it more than some more expensive ones I’ve seen. I went for the brown handles. I liked the fact the pram handles height is also adjustable because I’m short. I also liked that the back wheels can pop off if needed too. X

thanks so much for your response girly xxxx