Clek Liing vs Doona
The Liing is 0.5 in narrower. The Doona Car Seat & Stroller lists for $49.99 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Clek Liing | Doona Doona Car Seat & Stroller | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $599.99 | $550Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 9 lbLightest | 17.2 lb |
| Base weight | 17 lb | 10.4 lb |
| Width | 16.9 inNarrowest | 17.4 in |
| Head rule | Not listed | Use while the top of the child's head is 1 inch (2.5 cm) or more below the top edge of the seat (manual: stop using if the top of the child's head is less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top edge). |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Newborn Body Support System (page; no limit stated) | Infant Insert: 'ALWAYS secure your child ... WITH the Infant Insert if your child weighs below 11 lbs (5 kg)' or shoulders below lowest strap level; remove when shoulders are above the lowest shoulder strap slots. Head support also included. |
| Installation | rigid LATCH, seat belt (belt-tensioning), baseless (European belt path) | LATCH base (rear-facing only), baseless |
| Load leg | Yes | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 7 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Baby Jogger, BabyZen, Bugaboo, Bumbleride, Silver Cross, Stokke, Thule, UPPAbaby via Maxi-Cosi adapters | Built-in; converts to a stroller (no separate stroller needed) |
| Stroller adapters | Maxi-Cosi-type car seat adapters made by each stroller brand (page) | Not listed |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | ALWAYS engage the handle in Position C when traveling in a vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 9 years | Not listed |
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
Doona
An infant car seat with fold-out wheels that turns into a stroller. It is a one-piece travel system for quick trips.
- Becomes a stroller without a separate frame
- Good for travel and rideshare
- FAA aircraft approval per maker
- Heavy at 17.2 lb
- 30 lb maximum
Liing or Doona Car Seat & Stroller?
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. Doona Car Seat & Stroller: certified for planes, installs without a base, 17.2 lb.
What does the extra $49.99 for the Liing get you?
Per the makers, the Liing adds a load leg, no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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