Clek Liingo vs Nuna PIPA aire
The Liingo is 0.6 in narrower. The Liingo lists for $40.01 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Clek Liingo | Nuna PIPA aire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $399.99Lowest price | $440 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | 9 lb | 6 lbLightest |
| Base weight | Not listed | 14 lb |
| Width | 16.9 inNarrowest | 17.5 in |
| Head rule | Not listed | Top of child's head is at least 1" below top of child restraint. |
| Base included | No | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Newborn Body Support System, two-stage insert (page; no limit stated) | Not listed |
| Installation | baseless (European belt path), LATCH (removable bin) | LATCH (PIPA series base, rigid latch), seat belt (belt path) |
| Load leg | No | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Works with strollers | Baby Jogger, BabyZen, Bugaboo, Bumbleride, Silver Cross, Stokke, Thule, UPPAbaby via Maxi-Cosi adapters | All Nuna strollers, with adapters |
| Stroller adapters | Maxi-Cosi-type car seat adapters made by each stroller brand (page) | Not listed |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | Manual: 'The handle has 3 locked positions (including carry position).' 'Nuna recommends to have the handle in the carry position when in the vehicle.' 'Handle MUST NOT contact the vehicle interior (side of car or seat in front) when installed.' |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 9 years | Not listed |
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
Nuna PIPA aire
A very light Nuna infant carrier that is about 6 lb without the canopy and inserts. The $440 listed price includes the PIPA series base.
- About 6 lb carrier
- Steel stability leg on the base
- Made without added flame-retardant chemicals, per Nuna
- List price $440
- 30 lb maximum
Ask the meadow
Liingo or PIPA aire?
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. PIPA aire: certified for planes, 6 lb.
What does the extra $40.01 for the PIPA aire get you?
Per the makers, the PIPA aire adds a load leg. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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