Clek Liing

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An infant car seat with one mode: rear-facing infant 4 to 30 lb, up to 32 in.

At a glance

  • Fits children from 4 to 30 lb
  • Up to 32 in tall
  • Rear-facing infant only
  • Load leg
  • Seat weighs 9 lb
  • 16.9 in wide
  • 9-year usable life
  • Certified for aircraft use

$499.99on clekinc.com, as of 2026-10-07 05:43 UTC. Prices change.

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Specifications checked against Clek’s US site and manual on . Not hands-on tested. How I research

Who is the Liing for?

The Clek Liing is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 to 30 lb who are 32 in or less, with the head at least 1 in below the top of the carrier. The carrier clicks into a base with a load leg, installs without the base on a European belt path, and expires 9 years after manufacture.

Reasons to consider it

  • A base with a load leg, rigid LATCH or a belt tensioner for seat belt installs
  • Baseless installs, with a shoulder belt guide behind the carrier (European belt path)
  • Narrow back seats, since Clek lists the carrier at 16.9 in wide
  • Air travel, as the manual certifies the carrier for aircraft without the base

Things to weigh up

  • Rear-facing only, with a 32 in height limit, so a convertible seat is needed later
  • The base cannot be used on an aircraft
  • The headrest must be used at all times and must never go in the washing machine
  • Stroller use depends on Maxi-Cosi style adapters approved for this seat

My take on the Liing

The Liing suits a family that wants an infant carrier with a load leg base that can stay in the car, plus a baseless belt install for taxis and flights. The trade-off is that the base adds weight and steps (Clek lists it at 17 lb). The Liingo is the same 4 to 30 lb carrier without a base: it carries its own LATCH belt instead, which suits frequent car swaps more than a fixed family car.

A research summary of Clek’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.

Who the Liing fits

This seat covers one stage. Clek gives it a 9-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.

Rear-facing infant4 to 30 lb · Up to 32 in · from 0 months
The child faces the back of the car, which keeps the head, neck and spine supported in a frontal crash. Keep this mode as long as the child fits it.
A parent lifting a newborn beside an empty rear-facing infant car seat

What are the Liing weight, height and age limits?

Clek Liing limits by mode
ModeChild weightChild heightMinimum ageConditions
Rear-facing infant4 to 30 lbUp to 32 in0 monthsMinimum age stated as newborn; rear-facing only

A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.

Liing specifications

Seat weight
9 lb
Width
16.9 in
Depth
27.7 in
Height
26.8 in
Usable life
9 years
Aircraft use
Certified for aircraft (see manual for which modes)
Base weight
17 lb
Base depth
22.6 in
Base width
13.2 in
Recline positions
7
Carrier weight
9 lb carrier weight with newborn insert removed

How the Liing installs

Rigid LATCH
Rigid LATCH. Rigid connectors click straight onto the vehicle's lower anchor bars, which removes the strap slack that causes loose installs.
Recline
Up to 7 recline positions. The recline angle is what keeps a young baby’s airway open, so set it before tightening the install.

Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.

An empty car seat installed on a back seat, seen through an open car door

Will it fit your car?

At 16.9 in at its widest, this seat is one of the narrower ones in its class and is a candidate for three across in many mid-size cars. It weighs 9 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.

  • Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
  • Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
  • Certified for aircraft use, so it can travel as a seat rather than checked baggage.

What features does the Liing have?

  • Load leg
  • Rigid LATCH
  • European belt path (baseless install)
  • Up to 7 recline positions
  • Base included

Colors listed in the US

railroad ziip, latte ziip, edge ziip, highlands ziip, vintage ziip, mammoth ziip.

Liing colors and prices

5 colors are listed on Amazon right now. Prices differ by color, so compare before choosing. The fabric is the only difference between them; the shell, harness and limits are identical. Prices were retrieved Oct 7, 4:05 AM UTC and can change.

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What to know before you live with it

Three ways to install it

The base installs with its LATCH connectors or with the vehicle belt, never both. The manual calls the load leg strongly recommended, and if it cannot be used it recommends a vehicle belt install of the base instead. LATCH is only for seating positions with standard anchor spacing of 11 in. Without the base, a lap and shoulder belt goes through both blue lap belt guides and the shoulder belt wraps behind the carrier through the blue shoulder belt guide. A lap-only belt goes through the lap belt guides alone. The blue recline line on the carrier must be level with the ground.

Source: Clek Liing owner's manual, US, January 2024 (PDF)

Recline and newborn fit

The base has a recline sled with a bubble indicator, and the manual says to choose the most reclined position that keeps the bubble in the range for the child's weight. A child over 22 lb who cannot sit upright unassisted stays in the 11 to 30 lb range until they can. The vehicle must be on level ground when you check. The newborn support cushion must be used for babies 11 lb or less whose shoulders sit below the lowest of the three harness slots. The seat ships with the harness in the middle slot, and the straps must come from the slot at or just below the shoulders.

Source: Clek Liing owner's manual, US, January 2024 (PDF)

Carrying, strollers and the handle

The carry handle has three positions: upright, stowed and ground. In the car it must be locked upright, and outside the car it must be locked upright before you lift the carrier. The manual says the carrier fits most strollers that have Maxi-Cosi car seat adapters, but only with strollers or adapters approved for this seat, and the child must face the stroller handle. Off the stroller, the carrier belongs on the floor, never on a raised or soft surface or on top of a shopping cart.

Source: Clek Liing owner's manual, US, January 2024 (PDF)

Washing the fabrics

The carrier cover, headrest and newborn support cushion can be spot cleaned or hand washed in mild detergent and water, with no bleach or fabric softener, then hung to dry. The carrier cover and newborn cushion may also go in the washing machine on a gentle cycle and be hung to dry. The headrest must never be machine washed, and nothing goes in the dryer. The harness straps are only surface washed with a damp cloth, and the buckle is rinsed under warm water without detergent or lubricant.

Source: Clek Liing owner's manual, US, January 2024 (PDF)

Is the Liing recalled?

  • 21C007000: does not cover this model. Campaign 21C007000 covers only the Liing model LG19U1 made March 27, 2019 to February 22, 2021, and the Liingo LGO20U1 made May 20, 2020 to February 22, 2021. This Liing carries the later LG24U1 model numbers (manual for seats made after February 4, 2024), which are not in that population. Campaign source (read ).
  • 21C006000: does not cover this model. Campaign 21C006000 covers only the Liing model LG19U1 made March 27, 2019 to September 14, 2020, and the Liingo LGO20U1 made May 20 to September 14, 2020. This Liing carries the later LG24U1 model numbers (manual for seats made after February 4, 2024), which are not in that population. Campaign source (read ).

Each campaign naming this family was read against this model’s numbers and build dates, and none covers it. Still check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use, especially on a used seat.

NHTSA recall search · Recent car seat recalls

Liing: common questions

What are the Clek Liing height and weight limits?

The manual gives 4 to 30 lb and 32 in or less, and the top of the child's head must be at least 1 in below the top of the carrier. Reaching any one of these limits means the seat is outgrown.

Clek Liing owner's manual, US, January 2024 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

How heavy are the Liing carrier and base?

Clek lists the carrier at 9 lb with the newborn insert removed and the base at 17 lb. The base is 13.2 in wide and 22.6 in deep, and the carrier is 16.9 in wide.

Clek Liing product page (opens in a new tab)

Can I use the Clek Liing on a plane?

Yes, but only without the base. The manual says to install the carrier on an aircraft using its lap-only belt instructions and never to use the base on an aircraft.

Clek Liing owner's manual, US, January 2024 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

When does the Clek Liing expire?

The manual says to stop using the base or carrier 9 years after the date of manufacture, which is on a label on the bottom of the carrier. It also says not to use it after a crash of any kind.

Clek Liing owner's manual, US, January 2024 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

What is the difference between the Clek Liing and Liingo?

Clek lists the Liingo with the same 4 to 30 lb and 32 in limits and the same 16.9 in width, but it comes without a base. It has LATCH connectors stored in a removable bin on the carrier.

Clek Liingo product page (opens in a new tab)

Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.

Before you buy

  1. Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
  2. Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect; Clek lists 6 colors of this seat.
  3. Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
  4. Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Clek so you hear about the next one.

Sources

Other Clek infant car seats

ModelTop child weightSeat weightWidthUsable life
Liing (this seat)30 lb9 lb16.9 in9 years
Liingo30 lb9 lb16.9 in9 years