Updated September 30, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Clek vs Safety 1st
Clek
Safety 1st
Higher score in this comparison
Clek vs Safety 1st: the differences
| Compare | ClekReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Safety 1stReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Liing, Foonf, Oobr, Ozzi | Grow and Go All-in-One, Turn and Go 360, onBoard FLX |
| Price from | $89.99 | $39.99Lower |
| Child height range | 43.3-57 in | 48-132 cm |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 54.43Higher | 45 |
| Rear-facing limit | 50 lb / 43 in (Foonf) | 40 lbs, 40 in |
| Rotating seat | No | YesHas it |
| Seat weight (kg) | 2.27Lower | 3.6 |
| Seat lifespan | 9 years | 8 to 12 yearsHigher |
| Load leg or rebound bar | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Plus Test passed | No | Not confirmed |
| Recalls | Not confirmed | Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint (Model CC321) Voluntary Recall |
Same on both: ISOFIX or LATCH (Yes), Markets (US).
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Key differences
- Safety 1st scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Safety 1st: $39.99 vs $89.99.
- Maximum child weight (kg) is higher at Clek: 54.43 vs 45.
- Rotating seat: only Safety 1st.
- Seat weight (kg) is lower at Clek: 2.27 vs 3.6.
- Seat lifespan is higher at Safety 1st: 8 to 12 years vs 9 years.
- Support channels: only Clek offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Safety 1st offers Email.
- Standards: only Safety 1st offers Fmvss 213a.
- Seat types: only Safety 1st offers All in one.
Our verdict on each
Clek
Clek suits families buying in a single market who want a seat that covers a long stretch of a child's growth without swapping models. The Ozzi carries the range's entry price of $89.99 and reaches 54.43 kg, and the seats are listed to fmvss 213.
Safety 1st
Safety 1st covers the whole family car seat run from infant carriers to boosters in a single US range, and the Grow and Go All-in-One carries a child to 45 kg. It suits parents who want one seat that grows with the child rather than a short term newborn seat replaced after a few months.
Score breakdown
| Area | Clek | Safety 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0$89.99 is the entry price, ranking 8 of 24 brands compared, so cost sits low in the field. | 9.6HigherCar seats start at $39.99 and the stroller and travel system range runs $539.99. |
| Offer | 9.154.43 kg child limit, an isofix latch with a load leg or rebound bar, and a 2.27 kg seat weight put real hardware in the range. | 9.1Seat types span infant, convertible and all in one with an Isofix latch and a Rotating model in the same range. |
| Trust | 8.5Run by Clek Inc. from CA, with support across chat, phone and help centre and a stated expiry of 9 years. | 9.1HigherSupport runs on email, phone and help centre under Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc., with 1 year of cover. |
How they place
| Ranking | Clek | Safety 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Infant car seats | 15 of 32 | 8 of 32 |
| Convertible and extended rear-facing seats | 15 of 33 | 8 of 33 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Clek | Safety 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada | Not confirmed |
Available in 1 country for both.
By the numbers
| Fact | Clek | Safety 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $89.99 | $39.99 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 54.43 | 45 |
| Seat weight (kg) | 2.27 | 3.6 |
| Seat lifespan | 9 years | 8 to 12 years |
What we checked
Clek
- clekinc.com: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Safety 1st
- safety1st.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Clek | Safety 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Seat types | Infant, Convertible, Booster | Infant, Convertible, All in one, BoosterCovers more |
| Standards | Fmvss 213 | Fmvss 213, Fmvss 213aCovers more |
| Legal entity | Clek Inc. | Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Canada | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Strollers
| Fact | Clek | Safety 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller types | Not confirmed | Full size, Compact, Travel system, Double |
| Price up to | Not confirmed | $539.99 |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 7.48 |
| One-hand fold | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Suitable from birth | Not confirmed | Car seat only |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 22.68 |
| Compatible car seats | Not confirmed | Safety 1st |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 year |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | Clek | Safety 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Crib, Bassinet |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 9.07 |
| Mattress included | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Smart features | Not confirmed | No |
| Rental option | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Clek | Safety 1st | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $89.99below the median | $39.99lowest quarter | $135.99 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 54.43highest quarter | 45below the median | 45.36 |
| Seat weight (kg) | 2.27lowest quarter | 3.6lowest quarter | 8.55 |
| Seat lifespan | 9 yearslowest quarter | 8 to 12 yearsabove the median | 10 years |
Median across 25 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Clek
Pros
- Clek ranks 1 of 24 brands compared on child maximum weight, with a listed limit of 54.43 kg.
- An isofix latch and a load leg or rebound bar anchor the seat into the vehicle rather than relying on the seat belt alone.
- A seat weight of 2.27 kg keeps the seat easy to move between cars and stroller frames.
Cons
- Clek seats are not rotating, so a swivel base sits outside this range and Britax is worth a look for that feature.
- The Foonf is not plus test approved, which narrows extended rear facing options for larger children.
- Clek ships to US only, so anyone buying outside a single market needs a different brand.
Safety 1st
Pros
- Seat types cover infant, convertible and all in one, so a family can stay with the same brand from the newborn carrier to the booster.
- The onBoard FLX pairs an Isofix latch with a 3.6 kg carry weight, so it moves between cars without a fight.
- A Rotating model in the range helps once a child has grown past the 40 lbs, 40 in rear facing stage.
Cons
- Warranty cover is 1 year on car seats, so read the terms before adding a booster for the third row.
- A voluntary recall notice names a Grow and Go Sprint seat, listed in Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint (Model CC321) Voluntary Recall, so check the notice against the model sticker in your car.
- The spread is wide: car seats start at $39.99 while strollers and travel systems reach $539.99, so the top of the range sits far above the entry price.
Who each suits
Clek
Who it suits
- Parents buying in a single market who want a light seat that covers a long growth stretch.
- Families fitting with an isofix latch and a load leg or rebound bar rather than a belt only install.
- Shoppers comparing child weight limits, where Clek ranks 1 of 24 brands compared.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants an all-in-one seat, since Evenflo Company lists infant, convertible and all in one against the narrower infant, convertible and booster at Clek.
- Parents who want a rotating seat, since Clek seats are not rotating, so Britax is worth checking first.
- Anyone needing a plus test approved seat, since the Foonf is not, so Safety 1st is a better place to start looking.
Safety 1st
Who it suits
- Parents in US who want infant, convertible, all-in-one and booster seats from the same brand.
- Families after a Rotating seat and a one hand fold stroller in the same basket.
- Buyers who plan around a defined seat lifespan: the listed expiry is 8 to 12 years.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers outside US who need local fitting advice: Chicco's Unico Evo i-Size, EverOne i-Size, Gro-Up i-Size are the range to read instead.
- Shoppers hoping to hire a bassinet: Safety 1st lists no rental option on its bassinets, so Britax is the other range to ask about a hire.
- Buyers who weigh warranty length heavily: cover is 1 year, so Evenflo's terms are worth a look before you commit.
Country by country
| Country | Clek | Safety 1st |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Clek
How much does a Clek car seat cost at entry?+
The Ozzi carries the listed entry price of $89.99. On starting price, Clek ranks 8 of 24 brands compared, which places it towards the cheaper end of the field. Higher child weight limits usually cost more up front, and Clek reaches 54.43 kg.
What kinds of car seats does Clek make?+
Clek covers infant, convertible and booster. The models in the range are Liing, Foonf, Oobr, Ozzi. The Ozzi carries the highest child weight listed at 54.43 kg, and the Oobr is listed with a child height of 43.3-57 in. That spread lets a family stay with the same brand as the child grows.
Safety 1st
How much do Safety 1st car seats cost at entry?+
Car seats in the collection start at $39.99, and strollers and travel systems run to $539.99. The spread between those figures is wide, so the entry price says little about what a full travel system costs. Safety 1st sets a price per product rather than per plan, so the price listed is the price paid.
Which Safety 1st seat fits the biggest child?+
The Grow and Go All-in-One Convertible Car Seat takes a child up to 45 kg and covers 48-132 cm, so one shell handles the rear facing stage and the forward facing stages. The onBoard FLX is the smaller carrier, and another model in the range adds a Rotating base to a similar all-in-one shell.
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