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Originally Posted by Liquid_o2
Opinions on infant car seats? I was looking at the Clek Liing, but wondering if there are better options out there?
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Clek Liing is one of the few that offers the rebound bar which means in the event of a collision there's reduced bounce back.
All seats sold in Canada pass all the safety checks but it's a pass or fail so it's sometimes hard to determine which would be safest.
As a Car Seat Tech, my suggestion is the safest seat is the one that fits your child and budget.
Here are something to keep in mind when shopping for an infant seat
- You're only going to use this seat for a year, don't splurge for the extra materials it's generally not worth it.
-make sure it fits your vehicle, some infant seat handles are tall making it hard for you to get them in and out of your car
-most infant carriers has rigid latch anchors, make sure you can install them easily and safety and it's secure (use your non dominant hand give it a wiggle at the belt path it shouldn't move more than an inch)
-stroller compatibility - one of the best things about infant seats is they pop off the base and you can attach them safety to a stroller. So whatever stroller you're getting make sure it works with the seat
-weight - nearing the end of the year an infant carrier + child is 30-40lbs. A lighter infant seat might be easier to handle especially if a household member can't lift heavier items. My friend got a Nuna Pipa Lite because it was the lightest carrier simply due to the fact she sometimes struggles with groceries.
-Some infant carriers can be installed by itself and some has to be installed with the base. So if you have multiple cars you can get a couple of bases which can be easier but costly.
Last but not least carrying your infant seat. Don't use the handle it's aways clumsy and makes it hard to hold do this instead.
