Clek Liingo vs Maxi-Cosi Ambra
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Clek Liingo | Maxi-Cosi Ambra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $399.99 | $399.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 9 lb | 7 lbLightest |
| Width | 16.9 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Not listed | The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. |
| Base included | No | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Newborn Body Support System, two-stage insert (page; no limit stated) | Head and body pillows: 'may be used to provide a better fit and body positioning for smaller infants up to approximately 11 lb (5 kg).' Do not use head pillow without body pillow. |
| Installation | baseless (European belt path), LATCH (removable bin) | LATCH (base), seat belt, baseless (taxi mode belt paths) |
| Load leg | No | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 7 |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 5 |
| Works with strollers | Baby Jogger, BabyZen, Bugaboo, Bumbleride, Silver Cross, Stokke, Thule, UPPAbaby via Maxi-Cosi adapters | Select Maxi-Cosi strollers and travel systems |
| Stroller adapters | Maxi-Cosi-type car seat adapters made by each stroller brand (page) | Not listed |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | The carry handle MUST be upright AND locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 9 years | 8 years |
Clek Liingo
A baseless infant carrier from Clek that installs with the belt or built-in LATCH connectors, aimed at travel and rideshare.
- No base needed
- Light 9 lb carrier
- Flame-retardant-free
- 30 lb limit
- No load leg or base option listed
Maxi-Cosi Ambra
A light infant carrier from Maxi-Cosi that comes with a stay-in-car base. The base has a load leg and an anti-rebound bar, and the carrier can also be belted in without the base.
- Carrier weighs about 7 lb without canopy and inserts
- Load leg and anti-rebound bar on the base
- 7 harness/headrest positions and 5 recline positions
- List price $399.99
- Maker lists 30 lb maximum, so outgrown sooner than 35 lb seats
Ask the meadow
Liingo or Ambra?
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?
Liingo: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9 lb. Ambra: certified for planes, installs without a base, 7 lb.
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