Clek Liing vs Cybex Cloud T

The Liing is 0.7 in narrower. The Liing lists for $49.96 less.

Only the differences are shown.

Clek LiingCybex Cloud T
TypeInfant car seatInfant car seat
List price$599.99Lowest price$649.95
Rear-facing weight4–30 lb4–30 lb
Rear-facing heightUp to 32 inUp to 32 in
Seat weight9 lbLightest12 lb
Base weight17 lbNot listed
Width16.9 inNarrowest17.6 in
Head ruleNot listedTop of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the top of the Infant Car Seat or Headrest, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER.
Base includedYesYes
Newborn insertNewborn Body Support System (page; no limit stated)Infant Insert: manual says use until the child weighs about 5 kg (11 lbs) or about 3 months
Installationrigid LATCH, seat belt (belt-tensioning), baseless (European belt path)rigid LATCH, seat belt, baseless (locking belt)
Load legYesYes
Anti-rebound barNot listedYes
RotatesNoNo
Harness heightsNot listed12
Recline positions74
Works with strollersBaby Jogger, BabyZen, Bugaboo, Bumbleride, Silver Cross, Stokke, Thule, UPPAbaby via Maxi-Cosi adaptersCybex strollers with included adapters; other brands only with their own adapters
Stroller adaptersMaxi-Cosi-type car seat adapters made by each stroller brand (page)Other brands: maker says select stroller brands accommodate Cybex infant seats with their own adapters (no list given)
Handle in the carNot listedManual: 'ALWAYS have the Handle in a LOCKED position while using this Child Restraint in a vehicle.' Four LOCKED positions: 1 Carrying, 2 Intermediate, 3 Intermediate, 4 Resting.
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the makerCertified for aircraft, per the maker
No added flame retardantsYesYes
Expires after9 years6 years

Clek Liing

A narrow infant carrier with rigid LATCH, a metal load leg and flame-retardant-free fabrics.

  • Narrow for 3-across
  • Load leg
  • 9-year life
  • List price $599.99
  • 30 lb limit

Cybex Cloud T

Cybex's Platinum infant carrier with full-recline mode outside the car, rigid LATCH and a load-leg, anti-rebound base.

  • Full-recline mode outside the car
  • Load leg and anti-rebound base
  • Highest Cybex infant price
  • Heavy 12 lb carrier
Ask the meadow

Liing or Cloud T?

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Which is easier to travel with?

Liing: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9 lb. Cloud T: certified for planes, installs without a base, 12 lb.

What does the extra $49.96 for the Cloud T get you?

Per the makers, the Cloud T adds an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.

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