Clek Oobr

Clek is a Canadian company based in Toronto, offering the popular Foonf and Fllo convertible car seats in addition to the Oobr, Olli, and Ozzi booster seats. The Clek Oobr is a high back booster seat that is jam-packed with features.

Clek Oobr features ‘no numb bum’ padding

Comfort Foam

The Oobr features a thick layer of foam in the seat bottom.

Clek Oobr drink thingy

The included drink thingy cupholder can be attached to either side of the Oobr. Pop off the seat pad and snap the drink thingy into place. It’s the perfect size for a drink or all of the other small trinkets kids tend to bring in the car with them. Because it’s a separate piece, it’s also prone to getting misplaced when not in use.

Clek Oobr features the Krypton fabric that repels liquid and stains

Most Oobr models feature Crypton Super Fabrics, which repel moisture and stains and allow messes to be easily wiped up. We also love the fun fashions that Clek features, which help big kids love their boosters!

Clek Oobr features a recline option

The Oobr can recline while in the vehicle, which allows for children to sleep comfortably without moving out of position, which can leave them vulnerable to serious injuries in a crash.

Note: When reclined, the Oobr does require contact with the vehicle head restraint.

Disassembled Clek Oobr

The Oobr has 2 modes: high back for younger booster riders or backless mode for older riders who have outgrown it in high back mode.

The Oobr arrives in separate pieces and must be assembled for use in high back mode.

Assembling the Clek Oobr

To assemble the Oobr, tilt the back portion of the seatback away from the base.  Then, slide the right side of the back into the bottom portion of the seat. Finally, snap in the other side of the back and both pieces will be firmly connected.

Adjusting the head rest on the Clek Oobr

The Oobr’s headrest must be adjusted to fit the child, placing the red belt guide at or just above their shoulder. To do this, push the button at the base of the headrest post then pull the headrest up.  This adjustment is quite similar to a lot of vehicle head restraint adjustments.  As your child grows, raise the headrest along with them.

Rigid lower anchor connectors on the Clek Oobr

The Oobr features rigid lower anchors to secure the seat when it is unoccupied. Booster seats can become a dangerous projectile for other occupants if the vehicle is in a crash while the child is not in the car and the seat goes flying.

Lower anchors also help steady the seat in the vehicle, making it easier for the child to climb in and out and buckle themselves.

To attach the Oobr’s lower anchors, first pull the handle on the front of the seat. That will extend the lower anchor connectors so they can be attached to the vehicle’s lower anchors. Attach the push on connectors to the vehicle’s lower anchors, pull the front handle to slide the Oobr back and flush with the vehicle seat back.

To detach the lower anchor connectors, just push the red button on the end of each lower anchor connector.

If your vehicle does not have lower anchors, simply leave them be, set the Oobr on the vehicle seat, then thread the vehicle seat belt through the belt guides.

Should belt guide on the Clek Oobr

The Oobr does not require a vehicle head restraint behind it.

The shoulder belt guide is wide open with a small opening which means it lets the belt slide through easily without coming out or getting hung up in most of our review vehicles.  It did stick in our 2016 VW GTI, a car that has a lot of great things but isn’t always the most car seat and booster seat-friendly so take this assessment with a grain of salt.

Clek Oobr- 6 years, 43 pounds, 47 inches

CSFTL recommends children be at least 5 years old before riding in a belt positioning booster.  The 20.5 inch top belt guide position means it will fit most children until around 8 years old.
This child is 6 years old.  He weighs 43 pounds and is 47 inches tall. The headrest is on the second click from the bottom so he’s got some room to grow.  The Oobr offers him an excellent vehicle seat belt fit in high back mode.

Clek Oobr is more shallow than other boosters

Our model carries most of his height in his legs, and his main complaint with the Oobr is that the shallow seat pan does not provide much leg support. He commented regularly that he felt as though his legs were falling off the seat. This caused him to attempt to sit in some awkward positions, slouching and propping his legs up in different ways that resulted in many reminders from the front seat about proper booster seat etiquette.

Clek Oobr: 8 years old

This kiddo is 8 years old.  She weighs 67 pounds and is 51 inches tall.  Though the laws in her state don’t require her to ride in a booster seat anymore, the laws of physics are clear:  she’s much safer riding in a booster seat until she can pass the Five Step Test.  The headrest is on the second click from the top so she’s almost outgrown the Oobr in high back mode.

She isn’t thrilled with the padding –it’s quite firm and she prefers more cushion.  That’s a preference, not a safety feature!

Clek Oobr thigh support

She was able to buckle herself in without issue but the vehicle seat belt had some trouble retracting in our 2016 VW GTI. She also noted that the thigh support felt pretty short to her.  She’d also like to show off this particular pair of shoes.

Clek Oobr- 7 years, 48 pounds 48 inches

The Oobr does not include a shoulder belt positioning strap for backless mode because Clek recommends use of the high back if the child’s shoulder belt is not properly positioned when using the Oobr in backless mode. The rigid lower anchors can be used in backless mode, and it is important that the child have a vehicle head restraint behind their head at all times.

This child is 7 years old.  She weighs 48 pounds and is 48 inches tall. She is using the Oobr in backless mode and finds it quite comfortable. Removing the back allows for a larger seating depth and more leg support than in high back mode.

She also found it easy to buckle on her own and has an excellent belt fit, with the shoulder belt sitting flush with her body and crossing her collarbone evenly, and lap belt positioned low on the hips, touching the tops of the thighs.

Cleck Oobr backless mode 8 years old

Once again, our fearless booster model displays her mad modeling skills while demonstrating the Floss dance.  It is my hope that this particular dance will be long out of fashion when you’re reading this.  She’s still 8  years old, 67 pounds and 51 inches tall.  The Oobr offered her a great vehicle seat belt fit and she found it more comfortable in backless mode than in high back mode.

Cleck Oobr date of manufacture label, FAA information, manual storage

The FAA label, manual storage, and Date of Manufacture label are all found on the bottom of the backless portion of the seat.  Like all booster seats, the Oobr is NOT approved for use on aircraft because airplanes only have lap belts and booster seats require lap AND shoulder belts.