Which strollers does the Clek Liingo fit?
0 strollers take it with no adapter and 12 with one adapter, according to the makers.
UPPAbaby strollers that take the Clek Liingo
You'll need one of these adapters.
Adapter you need
UPPAbaby Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Cybex and Clek adapter for Vista and Cruzabout $49.99 · for 6 seats below
Adapter you need
UPPAbaby Minu and Minu V2 adapter for Maxi-Cosi, Nuna and Cybex seatsabout $54.99 · for 2 seats below
Adapter you need
UPPAbaby Minu V3 adapter for Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Cybex, Clek and Joie seatsabout $69.99 · for 1 seat below
Adapter you need
UPPAbaby Ridge adapter for Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Cybex, Clek and Joie seatsabout $49.99 · for 2 seats below
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Mockingbird strollers that take the Clek Liingo
You'll need this adapter.
* The maker names the model but not which version; open the card for what to check.
Doesn't fit (1)
Key specs
- Child weight
- 4–30 lb
- Child height
- up to 32 in
- Carrier weight
- 9 lb
- Install
- With the base or without
- Expires
- 9 years after it was made
About the Clek Liingo
The Clek Liingo is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 to 30 lb and up to 32 in tall. The carrier alone weighs 9 lb. Base: baseless: LATCH connectors integrated in carrier; European belt path. Clek says it is approved for use on aircraft. Clek gives it a 9-year life from the date of manufacture. List price: $299.99. Clek points to baseless latch install, european belt path, flame-retardant-free fabric, upf 50+ canopy and 4 more; see the details below.
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12 strollers take it according to the makers. By kind: 7 full-size strollers, 3 compact travel strollers and 2 jogging strollers. The lightest pairing we have figures for is the UPPAbaby Minu (original) at 14.8 lb, about 23.8 lb with the carrier on.
Summary from the makers' published data.
Highlights
- Baseless LATCH installLATCH connectors are built into the carrier, so no base is needed. Clek product page
- European belt pathCan also be installed with the seat belt using a European belt path. Clek product page
- Flame-retardant-free fabricAll fabric choices are free of added flame retardants and PFAS. Clek product page
- UPF 50+ canopy3-position UPF 50+ canopy with a mesh peekaboo window. Clek product page
- Newborn body supportA two-stage insert supports newborns' heads and bodies. Clek product page
- Narrow 16.9 inOnly 16.9 inches wide. Clek product page
- Base sold separatelyNo base in the box; you can buy one later. Clek product page
- Child size rangeFor babies 4-30 lb up to 32 in, rear-facing only. Clek product page
Build your travel system
Pick the other half to see the whole set at the makers' list prices.
List prices from the makers; stores and sales vary.
Compare the Liingo with similar infant seats
The closest seats of the same kind by weight and price. Every figure is the maker's.
| ClekLiingoThis one | BritaxWillow S | UPPAbabyMesa V3 | ChiccoFit2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier weight | 9 lb | 9.2 lb | 9.9 lb | 11 lb |
| Baby weight up to | 30 lb | 30 lb | 30 lb | 35 lb |
| Baby height up to | 32 in | 32 in | 32 in | 35 in |
| Without the base | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| On a plane | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 9 yrs | 6 yrs | 7 yrs | 6 yrs |
| Strollers that fit | 12 | 4 | 12 | 15 |
| …with no adapter | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| List price | $299.99 | $279.99 | $349.99 | $329.99 |
| Check price | Check price | Check price | Check price |
How to use the Clek Liingo
Step-by-step guides from the maker's manual. Pick one.
Canopy
- 1The canopy has three positions, and all of them are fine in or out of the car.
- 2To go between closed and open, grab the front of the canopy and pull it forward or rotate it back.
- 3For full extension, unzip the canopy extension, then pull the front of the canopy forward to the fully open position.
- 4Keep the extension zipped closed when the canopy is in the closed or regular open position.
Retold from Clek help article.
Common problems with the Clek Liingo
- Find the harness adjuster tab: reach it through the slot sewn into the fabric between the adjuster strap and the crotch strap.
- Press the tab down and hold it.
- While holding it, pull the shoulder straps out toward you.
- The Liingo has a two-piece shell, so the outside can look more upright than the angle your baby actually sits at.
- To check, find the blue recline reference line on the side of the carrier.
- The angle is right when that line is parallel to the ground.
- Turn the carrier over and find the barcode label on the bottom.
- The date of manufacture is on that label.
- The serial number is printed directly under the barcode.
- It is made for the Vista, Vista V2, Vista V3, Cruz, Cruz V2 and Cruz V3.
- For the Vista family it only fits strollers made from 2015 on; Vistas made before 2015 are not compatible.
- It is for single mode only.
The Clek Liingo: pros and cons
Why parents pick it
- Fits 12 strollers, directly or with an adapter. (from the makers' fit charts)
- Approved for use on aircraft. (maker)
- 9-year life from manufacture. (maker)
Keep in mind
- Rated to 30 lb, lower than most (32 lb), so babies outgrow it sooner. (compared with the strollers and seats we list)
Frequently asked questions (14)
What are the weight and height limits of the Clek Liingo?
4–30 lb, up to 32 in tall.
Can you use the Clek Liingo without the base?
Yes. Clek's manual describes 3 ways to install it with no base: with the European belt path; with a lap belt; using LATCH.
How do I install the Clek Liingo?
Clek's manual gives 3 ways: without the base, with the European belt path; without the base, with a lap belt; without the base, using LATCH.
Is the Clek Liingo FAA approved?
Yes, the maker says it is certified for use in aircraft.
When does the Clek Liingo expire?
9 years after the date it was made; the date is on the seat's label.
What base does the Clek Liingo use?
Baseless: LATCH connectors integrated in carrier; European belt path.
Which strollers does the Clek Liingo fit?
12 strollers, according to the makers: 0 take it with no adapter, 12 with one adapter.
Does the Clek Liingo fit the Mockingbird Single Stroller 2.0?
Yes, with the Mockingbird Car seat adapter for Clek seats.
When do I use or remove the Clek Liingo infant insert?
The seat comes with the newborn support cushion already in place. It must be used for babies under 11 lb and whenever the tops of the shoulders are below the lowest harness slots.
How much does the Clek Liingo cost?
Clek lists it at $299.99. Store prices and sales vary.
My Liingo looks too upright when it's on the stroller?
The Liingo has a two-piece shell, so the outside can look more upright than the angle your baby actually sits at. To check, find the blue recline reference line on the side of the carrier. The angle is right when that line is parallel to the ground.
Specifications
Weight and size
| Carrier weight (no base) | 9 lb1 |
|---|
Base, safety and travel
| Base | Baseless: LATCH connectors integrated in carrier; European belt path1 |
|---|---|
| Approved for aircraft | Yes1 |
| Expires after | 9 years1 |
Price and dates
| List price | $299.991 |
|---|
From the makers' fit charts
| Strollers that fit | 12 |
|---|---|
| …with no adapter | 0 |
| Ways to install (maker's manual) | 3 |
| Step-by-step guides | 5 |