Clek Liing vs. UPPAbaby MESA Infant Seats

KEY CAR SEAT FEATURES

No Re-Thread Harness:

• Clek Liing – No
  
• UPPAbaby MESA – Yes
  

Anti-Rebound Bar, or Load Leg:

• Clek Liing – Yes! The Clek Liing base is equipped with a load leg which reduces rotation and crash forces in case of a collision
• UPPAbaby MESA  – Handle must be moved forward when in vehicle and acts as an anti-rebound device

Latch Type:

• Clek Liing – Rigid latches that retract for contact with vehicle seat back [note: some rigid latches do not tighten]
  
• UPPAbaby MESA – Self-retracting UAS
  

Canopy: 

•  Clek Liing – 100+ UPF extendable canopy 
  
• UPPAbaby MESA – UPF 25+ canopy

Load Leg Video Demo

The Specs

Weight + Height Limits:

• Clek Liing & UPPAbaby MESA  – Both 4-35 lbs or up to 32” or when the head is within 1" of the top of the car seat. 
• If Clek Liing is being used with the load leg in the vehicle, you can use the seat until baby’s head is right to the top of the shell. 
  • Your child has outgrown their seat when they have hit any one of these limits!

Car Seat Weight:

• Clek Liing – 9 lbs
  
• UPPAbaby MESA – 9.9 lbs 
  

Expiration Date:

• Clek Liing – 9 years from the date of manufacture
  
• UPPAbaby MESA – 7 years from the date of manufacture

All about that Base

Can Be Installed Without The Base:

• Clek Liing - Yes
  
• UPPAbaby MESA - Yes

Width of Car Seat on Base:

• Clek Liing – 16.5”
  
• UPPAbaby MESA – 17” 
  

The Fabrics

Included Infant Inserts:

• Clek Liing – Yes, use from 4-11+ lbs to achieve a proper fit with newborns
  
• UPPAbaby MESA – Yes, use from 4-8 lbs to achieve a proper fit with small infants

Fabric Options:

• Clek Liing – Merino Wool options on Mammoth & Twilight fashions 100% Ethically Sourced 
  
  • Free of ALL Added Flame Retardants 
    
  • Made with Natural Materials  
    
  • Hypoallergenic 
    
  • Best for Breathability & Temperature Regulation 
    
• UPPAbaby MESA – Merino Wool options on Henry and Jordan fashions 
  
  • “These fashions pass federal safety standards without the use of fire retardant chemicals. The wicking properties of Merino wool keep babies cool on hot days and warm on cool days" - UPPAbaby

Removable & Washable Fabrics:

• Clek Liing – Yes 
  
• UPPAbaby MESA - Yes
  

CLEK LIING

THE PROS:

• Rigid latches tighten firmly to vehicle seat back for a secure installation  
• Red/Green indicators confirm a proper install, recline and connection of bucket to base
• UPF 100+ canopy extends to provide full coverage of baby for resting on the go  
• Compatible with multiple stroller brands to create a convenient travel system
• 7 position adjustable angle can be adjusted once base is already installed in your vehicle, which removes the need to install/uninstall multiple times to achieve correct recline
• Metal load leg included on base reduces rotation in case of a collision  
• Added layer of Side Impact Protection surrounds baby’s head
• 9 year car seat expiration date
• Made in Canada
   

THE CONS:

• Not a no re-thread harness
• Adapters must always be purchased separately to use with a stroller as a travel system  

UPPAbaby MESA

The PROS:

• Uses a self-retracting latch system to get a tight install against the vehicle seat back   
• Red/green indicators in multiple spots on base to confirm proper install and angle
• No re-thread harness is easy to make adjustments on the fly   
• Added layer of Side Impact Protection surrounds baby’s head
• Base has height adjustments built in to fit on vehicle seats with a seat with a deeper slope & the use of pool noodles or rolled up towels is allowed when need be [*refer to manual for more details]

The CONS:

• Must put the handle forward to act as anti-rebound device every time you get in the vehicle which can be inconvenient  
• Canopy is on the smaller side
• Not compatible with strollers that aren’t UPPAbaby strollers   

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