Quick answer
Choose the Ickle Bubba Aries Double Autofold if you want a lightweight, compact fold for travel; pick the Venus Double Stroller if you need two independently reclining seats from birth and a sturdier all-rounder.
How the seat layout affects your daily routine
The Venus uses a side-by-side configuration, meaning each child has their own full-size seat with independent recline, calf support, and a gate-opening bumper bar. This is ideal when one child wants to nap while the other sits upright, or when you need to access both children easily from the front. The trade-off is a wider footprint, which can be trickier in narrow doorways or crowded aisles.
The Aries Double Autofold is a tandem-style stroller (one seat behind the other). Its slim frame makes it noticeably easier to push through standard doorways and shop aisles. However, the rear seat typically offers less legroom and a lower recline range than the front seat, so it works best when one child is older or more independent.
Weight, fold, and daily practicality
At 13.4 kg, the Venus is lighter than many side-by-side double strollers, but the Aries is even lighter at an unconfirmed weight (its catalog highlights a lightweight design). The Aries’ standout feature is its one-hand autofold, which collapses the stroller into a compact, self-standing package — a real time-saver when you’re juggling two children and bags. The Venus lacks an autofold; its fold is manual but still reasonably compact for a side-by-side model.
Neither stroller has a published folded size in the supplied facts, so if boot space is tight, we recommend checking the folded measurements in-store or on the product page before buying.
Ickle Bubba Aries vs Venus: the trade-offs
- Seat flexibility: Venus: both seats recline independently with calf support, from birth to 15 kg. Aries: tandem layout; rear seat has less recline and legroom. If both children are under 1 year old, the Venus gives you more equal comfort.
- Fold and portability: Aries: one-hand autofold, compact and self-standing. Venus: manual fold, not self-standing. For frequent car trips or public transport, the Aries fold wins.
- Manoeuvrability in tight spaces: Venus: side-by-side, wider footprint. Aries: tandem, slim frame fits standard doorways. If you regularly push through narrow shop aisles, the Aries is easier.
Product facts at a glance
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Ickle Bubba Venus Double Stroller Black / Space Grey / Black: Each seat is suitable from birth up to 15 kg (approx. 3 years old) and adjusts independently. You can use the Venus from day one with newborns and still have room to grow, with each child reclining to their own comfort level.
Ickle Bubba Venus Double Stroller Black / Space Grey / Black
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Ickle Bubba Aries Double Autofold Stroller - Stone: The Aries Double Autofold features a one-hand fold that collapses the stroller into a compact, self-standing unit. When you’re managing two kids and a boot, that one-hand fold saves real time and hassle — especially on busy days.
Ickle Bubba Aries Double Autofold Stroller - Stone
Which double stroller fits you?
Best for
- Parents who need two full-size, independently reclining seats from birth (Venus)
- Families who want the lightest, most compact fold for daily car use (Aries)
Not ideal for
- Narrow doorways or crowded public transport if you choose the Venus
- Two newborns who both need full recline if you choose the Aries
