The Clek Fllo and Clek Foonf are, quite frankly, two of my favorite car seats on the market right now, and I’ve had the opportunity to review a number of them. At one point, I had both the Fllo and Foonf installed in our family vehicles, and I still have a number of friends who do. However, not every family has the budget or space to do so, even though both seats are among the best on the market for making  3 across installations possible. Here is a quick comparison of the Fllo and Foonf to help you choose between them. If you’re in a hurry, my recommendation is to go with the Fllo. However, if you’ve got a bit more time, it’s worth the trouble to read on. My full reviews of each seat are here (Fllo, Foonf).

The truth is that both seats are among the best convertibles you can buy on the market right now, and that we’ve come such a long way in car seat safety in the United States that it’s almost like an embarrassment of riches out there today. We haven’t yet caught up to the Swedes in best practices for car seat design, car seat use, road design, and driving safety yet, but our car seats are definitely heading in the right direction. That said, folks are always interested in seeing how to get the most out of their money, which is where this guide comes in. As I’ve said, between the Clek Fllo and Foonf, I recommend the Fllo more, which is part of why I kept it and donated the Foonf to our in-laws.

Here are reasons to go with the Fllo over the Foonf:

I would recommend the Fllo over the Foonf under the following conditions. Keep in mind that if you’ve already bought the Foonf, you’re still protecting your child as much as possible in any seat currently available in the United States.

1. The Fllo is cheaper. This factor might not make the difference between the seats for everyone, but it certainly might for some. On average, the Fllo runs around $50 to $100 cheaper than the Foonf, depending on the print you choose. The money you save could be used for a number of other things, such as several life hammers, which could save your life if you ever ended up in this kind of a collision.

2. The Fllo is lighter. Again, weight isn’t the most important factor in choosing a car seat for many people, but when you’ve got a seat that weighs 38 pounds when rear-facing (the Foonf) and have the chance to replace it with one that weighs 25 pounds in the same configuration, it’s hard to think of reasons to choose the heavier seat. The additional weight doesn’t make the Foonf safer; it just makes it heavier.

3. The Fllo is shorter. This is a third factor that won’t make a difference for everyone, but certainly will for some drivers. The Fllo and Foonf are both more vertical seats than the typical car seats, which means children can see out the windows more with them when their parents are driving. However, it also means it’s harder for parents to see out the back windows. Because the Fllo is up to 2 inches shorter, it’s significantly easier to use the rear view mirror when driving with it.

With all this said, does this mean that you should sell your Foonf right now if you’ve already bought one and purchase the Fllo instead? No way! Both are great seats. The answer to which is better will depend on your needs. You’ll note that I didn’t say anything about safety differences between the two seats, and that’s because there isn’t any. The differences are in the factors of convenience that I described above. The weight limits and safety features are essentially identical. However, between the two, I’d choose the Fllo every time; it’s an updated and more practical version of the Foonf. You can buy the Clek Fllo here and the Clek Foonf here.

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