Clek Liingo
The Clek Liingo rear-faces up to 30 lb, is 16.9 in wide, and weighs 9 lb, per Clek. A baseless infant carrier from Clek that installs with the belt or built-in LATCH connectors, aimed at travel and rideshare.
- $399.99List price
- 30 lbRear-facing to
- 9 lbSeat weight
- 16.9 inWidth
Liingo: key facts
- The Clek Liingo rear-faces from 4 to 30 lb and up to 32 in tall, per Clek.
- It installs with baseless (European belt path) or LATCH (removable bin).
- Clek says it expires 9 years after the date of manufacture.
- Clek lists it as certified for aircraft ("certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft").
- It's 16.9 in wide at the widest point and weighs 9 lb without the base.
From Clek's published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the Liingo stacks up
Against the 74 infant car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the typical range for infant car seats (6 years to 8 years).
The same as most infant car seats (30 lb).
Within the typical range for infant car seats (16.9 in to 17.5 in).
Within the typical range for infant car seats (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb).
Within the typical range for infant car seats ($219.99 to $449.99).
What sets the Liingo apart
Measured against the 74 infant car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- No base includedunlike most: 53 of 57 infant car seats have it
- 7th narrowestof the 41 infant car seats with it published: 16.9 in
- Weight: 9 lbin the middle half of the 58 infant car seats that publish it (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Maxi-Cosi AmbraNext to it, the Liingo is 1 years longer before it expires; 2 lb heavier; no base included (the Ambra has it); no load leg (the Ambra has it).
- UPPAbaby Aria V2Next to it, the Liingo is 2 years longer before it expires; 0.1 in narrower; 3 lb heavier; no base included (the Aria V2 has it); no load leg (the Aria V2 has it).
- Cybex Aton G2Next to it, the Liingo is 3 years longer before it expires; 0.6 in narrower; no base included (the Aton G2 has it); no load leg (the Aton G2 has it).
Strollers named with the Liingo
14 strollers on Cribpicks are named with the Liingo in a maker's fit list. Listed stroller fit: Baby Jogger, BabyZen, Bugaboo, Bumbleride, Silver Cross, Stokke, Thule, UPPAbaby via Maxi-Cosi adapters.
And 2 more.
Matched by brand and model name. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours with both makers.
Flying with the Liingo
Clek's label: “certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft” It is 16.9 in wide at its widest point.
What airlines say about car seats:
- American: “Each ticketed customer is allowed 1 stroller and 1 car seat to be checked free of charge” “If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the safety seat to your final destination.” Source
- Alaska: “We will transport your child's car seat and stroller free of charge as checked baggage.” Source
- JetBlue: “Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed” Source
- Spirit: “One (1) car seat will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge.” Source
- Frontier: “strollers and car seats can be checked for free.” Source
- Allegiant: “There is no charge for checking or gate checking one car seat per fare-paying passenger.” Source
- Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source
Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.
Listed features
- No base needed
- Light 9 lb carrier
- Flame-retardant-free
- 9-year life
Worth checking
- 30 lb limit
- No load leg or base option listed
Where to buy the Liingo
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
- Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Clek Liingo | |
|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat |
| List price | $399.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 9 lb |
| Width | 16.9 in |
| Base included | No |
| Newborn insert | Newborn Body Support System, two-stage insert (page; no limit stated) |
| Installation | baseless (European belt path), LATCH (removable bin) |
| Load leg | No |
| Rotates | No |
| Works with strollers | Baby Jogger, BabyZen, Bugaboo, Bumbleride, Silver Cross, Stokke, Thule, UPPAbaby via Maxi-Cosi adapters |
| Stroller adapters | Maxi-Cosi-type car seat adapters made by each stroller brand (page) |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes |
| Expires after | 9 years |
Compare the Liingo with
How each closest rival differs from the Liingo, from the makers' specs.
- Maxi-CosiAmbrarear-facing to 30 lb7 lb$399.99
- 1 years shorter before it expires
- 2 lb lighter
- UPPAbabyAria V2rear-facing to 30 lb17 in wide$399.99
- 2 years shorter before it expires
- 0.1 in wider
- 3 lb lighter
- CybexAton G2rear-facing to 30 lb17.5 in wide$399.95
- 3 years shorter before it expires
- 0.6 in wider
- $0 less
- NunaPIPA rxrear-facing to 30 lb17.5 in wide$409.99
- 0.6 in wider
- 1.4 lb lighter
- $10 more
Liingo: questions answered
From Clek's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Clek Liingo rear-face longer than other infant seats?
24 of the 97 infant seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 30 lb. The highest is the Baby Jogger City GO 2 at 35 lb. NHTSA: stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA)
Will the Clek Liingo fit three across or in a small car?
It's narrower than 66% of the infant seats we track, at 16.9 in. The narrowest is the Evenflo NurtureMax at 14.8 in. Fit depends on your vehicle; check each seat's manual and your vehicle manual. Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Is the Clek Liingo heavy to carry?
With a 7.5 lb newborn inside you'd lift about 16.5 lb, and that grows as your baby does. The carrier is lighter than 48% of the infant seats we track. See the lightest infant seats.
Can you use the Clek Liingo in a taxi or Uber without the base?
Yes. Clek lists a baseless install with the vehicle belt; see the manual for the belt routing.
Can you bring the Clek Liingo on a plane?
Yes, Clek lists it as certified for aircraft; look for the red-lettered label that says so. The FAA asks that a car seat go in a window seat so it doesn't block the aisle, and the crew will look for that label. It weighs 9 lb to carry through the airport.
Liingo or Ambra: what's different?
By the makers' specs, the Ambra has a load leg; the Ambra has an anti-rebound bar. See every spec side by side.
Is it OK to buy a used Liingo?
NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Clek lists a lifespan of 9 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More infant car seats
- BritaxCypressrear-facing to 30 lb16.9 in wide$379.99
- Baby JoggerCity GO 2rear-facing to 35 lb17.3 in wide$399.99
- NunaPIPA airerear-facing to 30 lb17.5 in wide$440
- ChiccoKeyFit Max Zip ClearLuxrear-facing to 30 lb17 in wide$349.99
- Peg PeregoPrimo Viaggio Nidorear-facing to 30 lb8.2 lb$449.99
- Peg PeregoPrimo Viaggio Urban Mobilityrear-facing to 30 lb17 in wide$349.99
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.