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Clek Fllo Review

High-quality, comfortable seat that comes with a higher price and is harder to install
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clek fllo convertible car seat review
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Price:  $450 List
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Manufacturer:   Clek
By Juliet Spurrier, MD and Wendy Schmitz  ⋅  Dec 21, 2021
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RANKED
#13 of 17
  • Crash Test - 35% 6.5
  • Ease Of Install - LATCH - 20% 7.2
  • Ease Of Install - Belt - 15% 6.3
  • Ease Of Use - 15% 5.3
  • Comfort / Quality - 10% 7.8
  • Weight / Size - 5% 6.0

The Skinny

The Clek Fllo is the compact convertible car seat from Clek. This seat uses quality materials and is designed with supportive dense EPP foam for comfort with an adjustable headrest conducive to napping. We like the anti-rebound bar for the rear-facing installation and the belt lock-offs that are easy enough to use. Unfortunately, this seat is heavy and cumbersome, which makes installation a little more difficult. It also has a cover you can't remove which could be a problem if your child has an accident. Overall, the Fllo is an okay seat and comes in with an average overall score, but the trouble we had with installation makes us prefer the Clek Foonf over the Fllo. However, if you need a narrow seat and don't mind taking more time with installation, then the Fllo might be one to watch. For more on our favorite car seats, see our Best Car Seat review.
REASONS TO BUY
Comfy
High-quality
REASONS TO AVOID
Hard to use
Heavy
Price
Harder to install
Editor's Note: A gear review update happened on December 21, 2021, to offer more information on which products are the ones we would consider or recommend to a friend.

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Pros Comfy, high-qualityEasy to install and use, cozy comfort, nice qualityVery good crash test results, easy to install, high quality and comfyBest crash test results, rear-facing till 50 lbs, priceGreat crash test results, easy to use, attractive price, lighter
Cons Hard to use, heavy, price, harder to installAverage crash test resultsExpensive, heavier, stiff buckleNot the best quality, harder belt installationHarder to install using the vehicle belt
Bottom Line High-quality, comfortable seat that comes with a higher price and is harder to installImpressive option with quality features and super easy installation parents will loveComfortable with better crash test results but this quality option comes with a higher priceBest crash test results on a budget-friendly seat that lets little ones sit rear-facing for longerA lightweight, easy to use seat with excellent crash test result and price
Rating Categories Clek Fllo Britax Boulevard Cl... Nuna RAVA Graco Extend2Fit Britax Emblem
Crash Test (35%)
6.5
5.5
7.5
8.5
8.0
Ease Of Install - LATCH (20%)
7.2
9.5
7.7
6.6
7.2
Ease Of Install - Belt (15%)
6.3
9.6
8.2
7.0
6.0
Ease Of Use (15%)
5.3
7.6
6.6
7.3
7.6
Comfort / Quality (10%)
7.8
8.6
8.8
5.8
7.4
Weight / Size (5%)
6.0
5.0
4.0
5.0
5.5
Specs Clek Fllo Britax Boulevard Cl... Nuna RAVA Graco Extend2Fit Britax Emblem
Crash Test HIC Score 320 289 292 214 218
Crash Test Chest G Clip 40 51 40 40 42
Min/Max Rear Facing Passenger Weight 14 - 50 lbs 5 - 40 lbs 5 - 50 lbs 4 - 50 lbs 5 - 40 lbs
Min/Max Forward Facing Passenger Weight 22 - 65 lbs 20 - 65 lbs 25 - 65 lbs 22 - 64 lbs 20 - 65 lbs
Max Rear Facing Passenger Height 43" Child's head must be at least 1 in. below the top of the head restraint Not Listed Child's head must be at least 1 in. below the top of the head restraint Child's head must be at least 1 in. below the top of the head restraint
Max Forward Facing Passenger Height 49" 49" and the child's ears must be below the top of the head restraint. 49" 49" and the child's ears must be below the top of the seat shell. 49" and the child's ears must be below the top of the head restraint.
Measured Rear Facing Seat Weight 28.8 lbs 29.5 lbs 25.8 lbs 18.7 lbs 18.8 lbs
Measured Forward Facing Seat Weight 25.8 lbs 28.4 lbs 25.4 lbs 18.7 lbs 18.8 lbs
Width 17" 18" 19" 19.6" 18.9"
Recline Positions 2 7 5 Rear Facing
5 Forward Facing
4 Rear Facing
3 Forward Facing
1 Rear Facing
2 Forward Facing
Max Recline Angle 43° 51° 40° 51° 42°
Shoulder Harness Positions 6 14 10 10 10
Crotch Strap Positions 2 2 2 2 2
Built in Lock Off Yes ClickTight System True Tension Door No Yes
Anti-rebound Device Yes Yes No No No
Head Support Yes Yes Yes No No
Newborn Insert Accessory Yes Yes Yes Yes
No Rethread Harness No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Onboard Manual Storage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Level Indicator On Seat Line on Decal Ball in Tube. Indicator on base Ball in Tube. Line on Decal
Foam Type EPP EPP EPS EPS EPP
Seat Lifespan 9 yrs 10 yrs 10 yrs 7 yrs 7
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

Our Analysis and Test Results

Clek is a North American company headquartered in Canada. The company strives to think outside the box to create and produce innovative designs that are safer and stylish. Currently, they only offer safety seats and accessories including infant, convertible, and booster seats for older kids. The majority of their seats include a steel frame design that mimics the design of your vehicle seat.

Performance Comparison



clek fllo convertible car seat review - the anti-rebound bar used in the rear-facing configuration helps...
The Anti-rebound bar used in the rear-facing configuration helps prevent extra movement in the seat during a crash which should translate to little ones moving less as well.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Crash Test


The Fllo earned a just-above-average score for crash test results. While not significantly better than the competition, it is better than the average score for the group. Each seat for sale in the US must meet or exceed Federal guidelines outlined in FMVSS 213. Therefore, all of the car seats in this review are considered safe, and the Fllo is somewhat better than some of the competition as indicated by its recorded results.

BabyGearLab tests each seat using the same method and facility that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) uses. This process allows us to compare results side-by-side. The comparison graphs below include the test data for the head sensor (HIC) and the chest sensor (g clip) from the Fllo compared to the best results from the group.

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The Essentials by Britax Allegiance has the best HIC results with a 186 compared to the fllo's 320, where lower is better.
Credit: BabyGearLab, MGA Research
clek fllo convertible car seat review - the fllo did no perform as well as the foonf in our crash tests for...
The fllo did no perform as well as the Foonf in our crash tests for the chest clip earning a 40 compared to 33 where lower is better.
Credit: BabyGearLab, MGA Research

The results include the HIC results for the Britax Allegiance and the Clek Foonf for the chest clip which both earned the best results.

The Fllo comes standard with an anti-rebound bar (ARB) which is considered an additional safety feature. This feature works in the rear-facing configuration and helps stabilize the car seat against the vehicle seat back to help reduce the rotation or recoil of the car seat in the event of a collision.

The forward-facing LATCH installtion of the fllo is probably the...
The forward-facing LATCH installtion of the fllo is probably the easiest method to manage.
The fllo LATCH strap can be harder to tighten that the options with...
The fllo LATCH strap can be harder to tighten that the options with dual or center pull straps.

Ease of Install - LATCH


The fllo is not the hardest to install using LATCH, but it isn't the easiest either. This method should theoretically be easier to use than using the vehicle seatbelt.

clek fllo convertible car seat review - the fllo latch connectors are the easier to use button style that...
The fllo LATCH connectors are the easier to use button style that clicks in place and removes with a press of the red button.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

The Fllo has the button style LATCH connectors that are easier to remove and connect than the clip style connectors. Both are considered safe, but those with the release button are easier to use. Attaching the bar to the seat is time-consuming and takes more work than we think it should.

The side of the fllo has level lines parents should use to ensure...
The side of the fllo has level lines parents should use to ensure the seat is installed at the correct angle.
The bottom of the fllo has a flip out angle adjustment that isn't as...
The bottom of the fllo has a flip out angle adjustment that isn't as fancy as some of the competition, but it gets the job done.

The Fllo has a level indicator (above left) designed to help parents find the correct installation angle for installation. It also has a recline angle adjustment on the bottom of the seat (above right) that can help achieve this proper angle.

The sheer bulk and weight of this seat make it challenging to deal with and maneuver inside the vehicle. Some testers had difficulties fitting their hands through the holes to thread the LATCH connectors and vehicle belt. Everything about this seat, in general, is harder than the competition.

The fllo can be installed using the vehicle shoulder/lap belt or the...
The fllo can be installed using the vehicle shoulder/lap belt or the lap belt only that is often found in middle seats.
The floo rear-facing configuration installs using the vehicle belt...
The floo rear-facing configuration installs using the vehicle belt through a pathway that goes under the seat bottom.

Ease of Install - Belt


Installing the Fllo with the vehicle belt is about the same difficulty wise earning the same score as the LATCH method. Once again the size and weight make it harder to maneuver, and belt pathway and lock-offs are a little cumbersome compared to the competition.

The yellow "belt" in this photo of the fllo shows the rear-facing...
The yellow "belt" in this photo of the fllo shows the rear-facing belt pathway.
The belt lock-offs fllo under the seat bottom are easy to use...
The belt lock-offs fllo under the seat bottom are easy to use without tools for assistance.

The rear-facing configuration threads the seatbelt through the seat bottom of the Fllo (above left). It requires lifting the seat bottom and using the locks under the seat (above right). The process has more steps than the competition, but lock-off is easy enough to use. You can use this method with both a lap-only and a lap/shoulder belt.

This photo of the fllo shows the belt pathway for the forward-facing...
This photo of the fllo shows the belt pathway for the forward-facing configuration using our yellow "seatbelt".
Parents should read the fllo instructions to determine which belt...
Parents should read the fllo instructions to determine which belt lock-off to use when installing the seat forward facing using the vehicle belt.

The forward-facing configuration is somewhat more straightforward because you don't need to lift the seat bottom to thread the seatbelt (above left) and it has side lock-offs that are easy to use (above right). You just need to make sure you use the right lock-off based on the directions and location of the seat.

The rear-facing installation with the seat belt is complicated. It was stable once we managed to get it installed, but some users had trouble closing the belt lock-off without help.

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The fllo ARB connects to the seat bottom with a hole and pin system that is harder to use than it looks.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Ease of Use


The Fllo is one of the harder seats to use. The size and weight of this seat make it more difficult to maneuver in the backseat which contributes to the struggle.

clek fllo convertible car seat review - the buckle and chest clip on the fllo are stiff and rethreading the...
The buckle and chest clip on the fllo are stiff and rethreading the shoulder straps for height adjustment is more convoluted than the simple non-rethread design we prefer.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Harness


The harness is a rethread style that requires removing straps from a hook and threading through new slots and replacing them on the hook. It isn't hard to use, but it isn't as quick or straightforward as the non-rethread options. Don't be fooled by the adjustable headrest; it is not the same as the harness assemblies that move with their headrests. The shoulder straps have six height positions, and the crotch strap has two. Tightening and loosening the harness is simple and smooth. The buckle and chest clip are both stiff, but manageable.

LATCH storage for the fllo is under the seat bottom. It takes some...
LATCH storage for the fllo is under the seat bottom. It takes some practice to fold the straps up to fit, but it keeps them contained and out of the way.
The user's manual for the fllo stores in a pocket on the seatback...
The user's manual for the fllo stores in a pocket on the seatback. This location keeps it clean and out of the path of little ones, but it could fall out when you move the seat.

LATCH Storage


The LATCH connectors store under the seat bottom and the manual slides into a pocket on the back. The manual is out of the way of little ones and accidental spills, but if you move the seat, you'll want to make sure it stays put.

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You can remove the cover on fllo but you aren't supposed to and it could be hard to put it back on.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Cover


The cover is not removable which means it is spot clean only. This design could be an issue if little ones have an accident or spill their drinks. The company claims the cloth is easy to keep clean and they offer a cleaning kit sold separately.

clek fllo convertible car seat review - the fllo earned impress test results for comfort and quality with an...
The fllo earned impress test results for comfort and quality with an 8 of 10 and dense foam for support not found on the majority of the competition.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Comfort/Quality


The Fllo is one of the higher quality options with several features for comfort making it a top scorer in this metric. This seat has dense, thick padding over the entire seating area. It is very firm but still feels comfortable giving support where other seats lack it. The fabric fits the seat well, and because it isn't removable, it looks like upholstery instead of a slipcover. The material is soft and somewhat towel-like with a spill-resistant coating the company claims is easy to keep clean. The Fllo uses Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) for impact and comfort foam. This less commonly used foam is more environmentally friendly and less brittle than Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). It also doesn't off-gas which is a big benefit in our book. The shell and bottom are contained and relatively smooth. It is designed to keep things contained, and it does a good job.

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The Fllo weighs more in the rear-facing configuration thanks tot he addition of the ARB. You don't want to skip this safety feature for a lower weight.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Weight


Thanks to the steel internal framework, this seat is one of the heavier options. Rear-facing this seat weighs 28.8 lbs and forward-facing it is 25.8. This product is almost 10 lbs lighter than its bigger brother the Clek Foonf but it is still hefty compared to the competition with only four options weighing more. On the plus side, it is only 17 inches wide making it one of the narrowest options in the review, and theoretically, it allows for three seats across most back seats.

Should You Buy the Fllo?


The Fllo certainly has some nice attributes and we can see why parents would find it attractive. However, given that there are competitors that performed better during testing, including a competing Clek option, we don't think this is the option to buy. It is not a stand-out product, nor does it offers something special you can't find elsewhere in a higher-scoring or less expensive option. It's one potential attribute that could make it one to consider is the lighter weight coupled with the narrower width. At 25-28 lbs and 17 inches, it could be one to consider if you have lots of kids in safety seats. However, if you need a light option for travel or carpool, there are lighter seats available and if you need 17 in the competition Clek is also that narrow with a much higher overall score. So in the end, we don't think the Fllo is the best choice for most families.

What Other Convertible Car Seat Should You Consider?


If you like the Clek level of quality or the steel frame design, we prefer the Clek Foonf over the Fllo. The Foonf has impressive combined crash test results and is easier to install for both methods than the Fllo. While it is a few pounds heavier, we still think it is the better choice and it sports the same appealing narrow width for parents with multiple kids in safety seats. While it is more expensive, we think the ease of installation makes it worth the extra money as proper installation can help prevent injuries. If budget is a concern, we think most families could be equally as pleased with the significantly cheaper Britax Emblem or the Graco Extend2Fit. Both have better crash test scores than either Clek.

Juliet Spurrier, MD and Wendy Schmitz
 

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