Liing Infant Car Seat

Clek Liing Infant Car Seat

by Clek | Babesta Pick — Best Safety-First Infant Car Seat for NYC

The Clek Liing by Clek is a rear-facing infant car seat engineered from the ground up around one thing: the safest possible installation. The Liing pairs Clek's signature Rigid-LATCH base — where the lower anchor connectors extend out and click directly into the vehicle's anchors — with a 13-position energy-absorbing metal load leg that contacts the vehicle floor and dramatically reduces crash forces on your baby's head, neck, and spine. Seven recline positions are adjustable after the base is installed, so you can dial in the correct angle for your newborn's airway without reinstalling. A bubble indicator tells you exactly when you've hit the right position. The two-piece shell is lined with EPP foam for enhanced side-impact protection, and the newborn body support system keeps even the smallest babies snug and properly positioned from day one.

At less than 17 inches wide, the Liing's narrow profile makes genuine 3-across seating possible in most back seats — a real consideration for NYC families dealing with car services, rideshares, and the occasional actual car. The one-handed quick-release lets you move the carrier on and off the base or onto a compatible stroller without waking a sleeping baby. Zip-off, machine-washable Ziip covers make the inevitable messes manageable. All Liing fabrics are completely free of brominated and chlorinated flame retardants and PFAS. It's certified for use in aircraft. And it comes with Clek's Lifetime Extended Warranty when registered within 90 days of purchase.

The Liing is compatible with top stroller brands including Bugaboo, Stokke, Joolz, Cybex, and UPPAbaby using the Maxi-Cosi adapter made by each stroller brand — making it a true travel system option for New York families who live on their strollers as much as in their cars.

Specifications

Best For / Not Ideal For

Best For

•       Parents who prioritize top crash-test safety performance — the Rigid-LATCH and metal load leg combination is one of the most secure infant car seat installations available

•       Families in NYC who use rideshares, car services, or shared vehicles: Rigid-LATCH clicks in fast, and the bubble indicator eliminates guesswork on every install

•       3-across situations: at under 17 inches wide, the Liing is one of the only infant seats that genuinely fits three across in a standard back seat

•       Travel families: aircraft-approved and stroller-compatible with most major brands using Maxi-Cosi adapters

•       Safety-minded parents who want flame retardant-free, PFAS-free fabrics — every Liing fabric meets this standard

•       Newborns and premature babies: the two-stage newborn body support system accommodates very small infants from birth

Not Ideal For

•       Parents who need to carry the carrier frequently across long distances — at 9 lbs (carrier only), it's on the heavier end for frequent lugging around the city

•       Families who don't need a car seat base as they don't have a personal vehicle. The car seat works perfect with the European Seat Belt Routing. But, with this purchase one would over pay for a base. A better bet would be the baseless Clek Liingo Car Seat. 

Is It Suitable for My Baby's Age?

Newborn (0–6 months)

Yes, from birth. The Liing includes a two-stage newborn body support system — a two-piece headrest and body insert that keeps newborns snugly positioned and ensures a proper fit even for premature infants. The seven recline positions and bubble indicator mean you can achieve the precise angle needed to keep a newborn's airway open, every time. No additional accessories are required for this stage.

Infant (6–12 months)

Yes. As your baby grows, the newborn insert can be removed. The 5-point harness adjusts to keep your child safely harnessed as they develop, and the EPP foam two-piece shell provides protection at every stage.

Toddler (approaching limits)

The Liing is a rear-facing-only infant seat, suitable up to 30 lbs or 32 inches tall (use whichever limit is reached first). When your child outgrows it, Clek's Foonf or Fllo convertible seats offer a natural next step in the same brand family.

Is It Good for NYC / City Use?

For NYC families who use cars at all — whether that's a personal vehicle, a car service, or a rental for weekend trips — the Liing is built for the way you actually install a car seat in a city: quickly, in unfamiliar vehicles, without the time to fuss over a complicated setup. The Rigid-LATCH clicks directly onto the vehicle's lower anchors; the bubble indicator confirms the angle immediately. The 13-position load leg handles everything from sloped vehicle seats to the uneven floor of the center position. There's no guesswork.

The narrow 17-inch profile means it can realistically fit three across in the back of an Uber or a standard sedan, which matters when you have multiple kids or another adult needs to sit in back. The travel system compatibility with major stroller brands means you can dock the carrier onto your Bugaboo, UPPAbaby, Joolz, or Stokke and keep moving through the city without disturbing a sleeping infant.

Car Seat Compatibility

What's Included

•       Liing infant carrier

•       Base with built-in 13-position metal load leg

•       Headrest and Newborn Body Support System (two-piece insert)

•       3-position UPF 50+ sun canopy with mesh peekaboo window

•       Owner's Manual

•       Warranty registration card

Optional Add-Ons Available at Babesta

•       Compatible stroller adapters for Bugaboo, Silver Cross, Stokke, Cybex, Joolz, and UPPAbaby

Why Babesta Carries It

The Liing solves the problem that parents in cities face most acutely: every car seat installation is different. You're in a rideshare with an unfamiliar seat shape. The center seat has a floor hump. You're rushing. Most infant seats make this harder than it needs to be. The Liing's Rigid-LATCH clicks in fast and positively — no squeezing a belt, no wondering if you got it tight enough — and the load leg drops to the floor and absorbs energy in a crash instead of letting the base rotate. The bubble indicator removes all remaining doubt about the angle.

The narrow width is the other reason we carry it. If you're ever going to need to fit three car seats across the back seat, or simply need a seat that fits in a standard NYC sedan without the base eating the whole row, the Liing makes that possible. The Ziip cover system, machine-washable and snap-off without tools, is the right solution for how messy infant seats get in real use. And Clek's commitment to flame retardant-free, PFAS-free fabrics across the entire line is the kind of materials thinking that matches what our customers are looking for.

Babesta Services on This Purchase

Car Seat Testing

You can test out any car seat on the floor, see the functions in person and learn about stroller compatibility and travel systems.

Hold It Til You Need It

You can purchase and we'll hold it until you're ready to take delivery. This way you can check things off the list, yet manage your timing.

Free Stroller Assembly (In Store)

We'll build your stroller for you in-store and attach car seat adapters onto the frame if needed. Let the experts handle it. 

Free Stroller Training (In Store)

We'll train you on your stroller including folding and opening, attaching an infant car seat, using accessories and more in-store.

Price Matching

Apples to apples, we do our best to match any official listed price on an authorized dealer's website.

Post Sale Support Including Warranty Support

We're always here to help you navigate any questions about your purchase and any warranty claims. Although warranties run through the manufacturer, we can often get any issues fast-tracked.

Baby Registry

Make a baby registry with us and automatically get all of our services, as well as a registry close-out discount at the end. If you already have a registry, note our links can also be added to Babylist, and if you let us know you've added us, we will apply our services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Liing's installation different from other infant car seats?

The Liing uses Rigid-LATCH — where the lower anchor connectors are solid, extendable arms that click directly and positively into the vehicle's lower anchors, rather than flexible straps you have to tension manually. This makes for a rock-solid base installation with minimal effort or guesswork. Combined with the 13-position metal load leg, which contacts the vehicle floor to absorb crash energy and prevent the base from rotating in a collision, the Liing delivers one of the most secure infant seat installations available.

What is the load leg and why does it matter?

The load leg is a metal leg built into the base that extends to contact the vehicle floor. In a crash, it transfers energy away from the baby and into the vehicle floor, reducing the forces on your child's head, neck, and spine. Most other infant car seats don't have a load leg; the Liing's load leg has 13 adjustment positions so it works across virtually all vehicle floor configurations, including the center seat where the floor is often raised or uneven.

Can I install it without the base?

Yes. The Liing can be installed without the base using the European belt path — a different routing of the vehicle seat belt that delivers a secure, base-free installation. This is particularly useful in the center seat position (which may not have LATCH anchors), in taxis, rideshares, or when traveling. The European belt path installation is built into the carrier design.

What strollers is it compatible with?

The Liing is designed to work with Bugaboo, Silver Cross, Stokke, Cybex, Joolz, and UPPAbaby strollers using the Maxi-Cosi adapter made by each stroller brand. Adapters are available at Babesta. Check Clek's stroller compatibility page for the full current list.

Is it good for 3-across seating?

Yes. At less than 17 inches wide, the Liing's narrow profile is specifically designed to make 3-across installations possible in most standard back seats. This is one of the few infant car seats where true 3-across is genuinely achievable rather than theoretical.

How long can my baby use the Liing?

The Liing accommodates children from birth up to 30 lbs or 32 inches tall (whichever comes first). It is a rear-facing-only seat; your child should remain rear-facing until they reach the seat's limits. After that, transition to a convertible seat.

Are the fabrics safe? What does flame retardant-free mean?

All Liing fabrics — across every color and fabric option — are free of brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, as well as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Some car seat manufacturers add chemical flame retardants to fabrics to meet flammability standards; Clek uses different material and construction approaches to meet those standards without the chemicals. The Ziip fabric option is also PFOA-, PFOS-, PFC-, and fluorine-free.

Are the covers machine washable?

Yes. The Ziip cover system is designed to zip off without tools and go directly into the washing machine. This is a meaningful convenience feature for an infant seat where spit-up and diaper blowouts are a regular occurrence.

Is it approved for use on airplanes?

Yes. The Liing is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft and meets all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

What is the seat's warranty and expiration?

The Liing has a 9-year expiration from the date of manufacture. All new Clek car seats come with a Lifetime Extended Warranty when you register the seat within 90 days of purchase. Babesta can help you navigate any warranty questions or claims.

Can I try it in person at Babesta?

Yes. Come into our Tribeca store at 56 Warren Street and we can show you the car seat in person, and walk you through compatible travel systems with strollers.

Can I add it to a baby registry?

Absolutely. Create a registry with us directly, or add Babesta links to your Babylist registry. Let us know you've added us and we'll apply all of our services to your purchase.