Kids Boston - January 07, 2008

Buckle Up

Clek Olli Booster Seat

New parent? Welcome to the hot seat.

At least you can ensure your kids stay comfy in theirs, thanks to the Clek Olli booster seat.

The clever device — for children between 40 and 100 pounds and under four feet, nine inches — has an integrated LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) compatible with any car made after 2002. Which means the seat locks quickly into place.

And because it comes in funky colors like bubblegum, camouflage, and leopard, your little one will look smart in the seat.

And that’s pretty cool.

Available at Wild Child, 397 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington (781-483-3566); online at magnaclek.com.

CELEBRATE
Chinese New Year Spectacular
What: A musical extravaganza with traditional Chinese music, dance, and more than 150 performers.
Why: Go out with a bang (again).
When: Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m.
Where: Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Downtown. Tickets at 800-954-4606 or online at ticketmaster.com.

ACT
Playtime Theatre
What: The Concord Youth Theatre’s audience-participation improv production of The Little Mermaid.
Why: It’s only pretend.
When: Sat., 10:30 a.m.
Where: Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main St., W. Concord (978-371-1482).

LISTEN
Nature Storyteller
What: Original and witty stories about respecting nature for kids ages 6 to 10.
Why: Mother Earth knows best.
When: Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Rd., Lexington (781-861-6559).