If you're looking for a safe car seat for your child, see why we think the Diono Radian RXT is top-notch.
You've probably realized by now that I'm pretty passionate about child safety and car seat safety in particular. I've written a lot of on the subject, including my posts: 5 car seat safety tips every parent should read, Car seat use after an accident - what you need to know, and 5 things to consider when buying a car seat. I've reviewed quite a few car seats at this point, but have always wanted to check out the Diono Radian RXT. Thanks to it's versatile design, it's billed as the only car seat you'll ever need, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on one to see if it lived up to it's glowing reputation. Diono sent me a Radian RXT in Storm (at no cost) to facilitate this review.
Diono Radian Convertible Car Seat
Right out of the box, I could tell this seat was innovative. It comes in a slender box and once I pulled it out, I could see that the seat was folded, making it easy to carry via a carrying strap or padded shoulder strap (available as a separate accessory). This really makes this seat ideal for travel. If you've ever traveled by airplane with a baby, you know that lugging a car seat with you can be a nightmare. Being able to carry this compact seat as a backpack is awesome. On a related note, the Diono Radian RXT is FAA certified for use in an aircraft (as a harness restraint, not in belt-positioning booster mode).
The Diono Radian RXT is designed to comfortably seat rear-facing children from 5-45 pounds and forward-facing children from 20 - 80 pounds in a 5-point harness; then it converts to a booster for children up to 120 lbs. See why it's the only seat you'll ever need?! You can see in the photos above that the Radian RXT comes with an infant support cushion. Once your baby becomes a toddler, you can simply remove the infant head pillow and continue to use the body support cushion as needed.
First, let's talk safety because that's what we're most concerned about, right? The Diono Radian RXT is NCAP crash tested. This is the industry benchmark for verifying child seat performance in severe accident conditions. The seat boasts a full steel frame and aluminum reinforced sides for unmatched safety. Speaking of the full steel frame, you'll find this seat is on the heavier side, weighing in at 26.15 pounds (keep this number in mind considering regulations regarding LATCH installation have changed and you shouldn't use the LATCH if the weight of the child PLUS the car seat is greater than 65 pounds. So, once your child reaches 38 or so pounds, you should be using the seat belt for installation). The Radian RXT also has energy-absorbing EPS foam and side impact protection to provide added safety for your little one.
The Radian RXT has a 5-point safety harness that is easy to use and adjust as needed to ensure a proper fit for your child. There are 5 shoulder harness height positions and 3 crotch strap positions. Remember, when rear-facing, the shoulder straps should be at or BELOW the child's shoulders. For forward-facing, the straps should be at or ABOVE the shoulder level. All of these features are amazing, but perhaps my favorite feature of the Radian RXT is the rear-facing tether capability to reduce seat rotation in the event of an impact. I LOVE that you can tether this car seat to a front seat leg that's bolted directly to the floor. It gives it so much stability and makes for a tight, great-fitting installation. The RXT also comes with a SafeStop energy absorbing harness that provides extra protection for forward facing children who weigh 20-4o pounds.
The Diono Radian RXT has an aluminum reinforced headrest that's lined with EPS foam for advanced side impact protection. The head-wings adjust upward and downward (to 12 different positions) by pushing up or down on them with your hands, rather than adjusting with a knob on the back of the seat. When using the bottom two harness slots (for an infant), you'll want the headrest to be at the highest location. When using the top three harness slots, you'll position the headrest so that the bottom edge is above the child's shoulder and about level with the jaw.
You might have noticed how narrow this seat is. Measuring only 17 inches wide, this seat is perfect for those who need to fit 3 seats across in their vehicles. You can see in the photos above that the sides of the seat base are expandable to ensure comfort and a proper fit. I don't have it pictured here, but there are four cup holder installation slots on those expandable sides. The Radian RXT comes with 1 cup holder, but you can purchase an additional Radian cup holder or three if you'd like.
Just a quick look at the back of the seat - you'll see there's storage for the top tether and LATCH connectors. You'll also see the harness straps. This is a rethread system but it's very easy to adjust the straps. Also notice the SafeStop strap on the top left. This is a load-limiting device designed to absorb energy and reduct impact to smaller, forward facing children (under 40 pounds). Although, it's safest for your child to be rear-facing as long as they are under their car seat's maximum weight and height limits for rear-facing (sorry, I just can't help myself. Please, check out this YouTube video to see why rear-facing is safer - you can skip to 1:30 to see actual crash testing).
Now, let's talk about installation. You can install the Diono Radian RXT using the LATCH system or a seat belt (lap belt or lap/shoulder belt). The Radian RXT even features a SuperLATCH system that offers an audible click and visual indication to let you know when the connectors are safely locked. In my compact SUV, I can't safely use the LATCH system in the middle of the back seat because the anchors are too far apart. So, I always use the seatbelt for installation. I stress to you, PLEASE read your vehicle's manual and the car seat manual to ensure that you select the proper installation approach. Also, please remember that the seat weighs 26.15 pounds and, so if your child is over 38 pounds, you'll need to use the seatbelt for installation as most anchor points are weight-limited at 65 pounds (combined seat + child weight). Actually, the Diono manual says if your child is over 35 pounds, do not use the LATCH system.
The Diono Radian has a detachable base that must be used in the rear-facing position. The base is very easy to attach and you simply place the Radian RXT on the seat and move it forward until the restraint bottom and base are both flat on the vehicle seat and the little feet on the base are right in the fold of the seat. Then, I simply installed using my seat belt. I did have a little instability at first, but utilizing the top tether made a huge difference. I had very little movement side to side or front to back (way less than 1 inch). Of note, the Radian RXT also features non-slip rubberized grips on the bottom of the seat to help with traction.
You can see in the photos above that the seat has a really low profile, so it's easier to get little ones in and out of the seat. My toddler can climb right in. Our previous seat was quite taller and we bumped his head quite often on the (albeit cushioned) headliner. You'll also notice how far back the Radian RXT reclines. In the car seat manual it says it may be necessary to move vehicle front seats slightly forward to properly fit a rear-facing restraint. They are not kidding. In the picture above, the front passenger seat is moved pretty far forward and it still almost touches the front seat. For this reason, I'd highly recommend getting a Diono Angle Adjuster.
The Diono Angle Adjuster is made of high-density PU foam and is designed to be positioned underneath a rear-facing Radian car seat to give it a more upright angle for children 1 year of age and up. This allows for an additional 4 inches of room behind the front seat (so, basically the front seat doesn't need to pushed so far forward and the front seat passengers are more comfortable). It's crash tested and fits all models of Radian seats, and it's LATCH compatible. I know what you're thinking - it's just a piece of foam, can't I just get that anywhere?. No. Do yourself a favor and buy the Diono brand so you can be sure it's safe to use with your seat. I've read a few forums online where people have said that they compress over time and you have to replace them every so often. I've just started using mine, but will let you know when/if that is true for me. At about $12-$20 per Angle Adjuster, I'm okay with that intermittent cost if it means I get more leg room in the front seat.
I think the Angle Adjuster makes a BIG difference! I'm very happy I bought it.
We believe in extended rear-facing, and my almost 2.5-year-old is happy and comfy rear-facing in his Diono Radian RXT. In these photos, he's about 34 inches tall and 30.8 pounds. He's got plenty of leg room and usually seems to be perfectly content in this seat. Of note, these were taken before I installed the Angle Adjuster.
If you'll be installing the Radian RXT in forward-facing mode, there are additional forward-facing recline positions to accommodate different types of contoured vehicle seats. Then, when your child is old enough, you can transition the Radian RXT to booster mode (for use with children 50 - 120 pounds and 40 to 57 inches).
You'll also be happy to know the Radian RXT cover is machine washable (although not recommended for machines with an agitator) and dryable. This is lovely considering the seat has a 10-year lifespan and you'll surely need to wash it at some point.
Overall, I'm extremely pleased with the Diono Radian RXT. In fact, after using it for just a few weeks, I talked my friend into buying two of them to replace her outdated car seats. We've been using the Radian for about 2 months now and I love the lower profile and the fact that I was able to get a great installation (thanks in part to the awesome top tether being used in rear-facing mode). I'd highly recommend the Radian RXT to just about anyone. I think I'd still prefer to use an infant car seat for the first several months of baby's life so I don't have to wake him or her to transfer them out of the car, but the Diono Radian RXT can certainly do it all if you want to invest in just one seat. The MSRP is $339, but you can often find it for about 20% cheaper on Amazon. The Radian RXT comes in several great fashions too.
Buy it: You can purchase Diono Radian RXT car seats on Amazon.com, and at major retailers like Babies "R" Us, BuyBuyBaby, Target, and Kohl's.
If you're traveling soon, see why we love the Diono Rainier and Diono car seat travel bag (the same applies for the Radian!). We also feature the Radian RXT in our post about car seats and coats - what NOT to do and the benefits of extended rear-facing. If you're expecting, be sure to check out what to include on your Amazon baby registry.
Melanie Ramirez says
This looks like a great carseat that my son or daughter would love and would fit perfectly in our car
Melanie Ramirez says
The Cozy Coupe stroller fan would be another item I would love.
Vanessa Manley says
My sister-in-law has three (yes, THREE) of these seats and loves them!!
Michelle K says
this is the best car seat in the whole world, I have one now and would use the second one for my soon to be.
Carol Burgess says
Beautiful, sturdy, and safe. Very nice looking
Sarah Payne says
How very through!
Shannon Stubbs says
I love these seats. We have 2 of them and would love to win one for the new baby, as well as some extras for the other truck. I really love them for rear facing. My almost 2.5 year old is plenty comfy in his and will be for a long time yet.
Jennifer says
Really love this... my sons seat is exp really thinking about getting this one in daytona
Amy Franz says
We recently bought two very nice convertible car seats for our two cars, one being an evenflo and one a diono pacifica. My husband was ragging on me about the extra cost for the pacifica, which I wanted for our 'all the time' car, and we put the evenflo into the car that is only used maybe once a week for a quick 3-5 block drive to daycare and home. After we got the pacifica in the mail and I unpacked it, the first thing my husband sayd was "This thing is a beast". It is amazingly sturdy, our nine year old comfortably sat in it when we had it sitting in our living room. I would absolutely love the diono radian also. Amazing!
reyna ramirez says
Thank you for the review. Really helpful.
Joshua Lanham says
Wish i could afford an awesome carseat like this. We need another with our son coming any day.
chloessa Danielle says
I can't get the link to work :/
Kasie Tillman says
I love that you can rear face for a long time with these seats and transition to booster mode. I think the low profile helps bigger kids not feel like they are in a "baby" seat. They look really cool, like a racing seat. 🙂
LeeAnn H says
I love the way it folds and looks like a great seat!
Stacy Soto says
If I don't win I would love to purchase one!
Norene Walters says
I love that it folds. Also, it seems like you wouldn't need to upgrade to a booster.
Charity Almer says
Great review! I like that you include good pictures of the installation and tips for good installation. I was concerned by how tall the seat is that in rear facing mode, the seat back would reach to far forward. I'm glad you touched on that and covered the information on the angle adjuster.
Beth Hallowell says
I love that it folds and is narrow for my small car! Would love to try it!
Erica and says
I love the sleekness of the design and the color choices! My favorite part is the washable cover!
Melanie says
i love that the size limits are so high! Our current car seat doesn't even come close to this one.
I also love that you can wash and dry the cover. Our current seat you can't, and it gets so dirty!
Sarah Ruggiero says
A great seat for extended rear facing, which is very important to me. Also love the slim style, makes it easier to fit multiple seats in one car.
Nicole says
Great review! I love the Radian we have for my two year old and we need another to fit in the backseat for my ten month old!
Athena Rivers says
I love convertible seats, especially with three boys all different ages! The idea that it fold is great, as I've tried lugging around a giant car seat through the airport with my toddler and I thought I might die in the terminal. It also looks very comfortable, which is perfect for long car rides, and safety features are the most important thing to consider when selecting the right seat.
Sheila Owen says
I love everything about this car seat. I love that it is good for extended rear faced seating, this is exactly the type of seat my daughter has been looking for. I think the colors it comes in are great also.
Jeanie Payne says
I love the Radian car seats. I got one for my daughter in 2008 and we still US it for my younger son, who is six. My sister's both liked it so much, they both bought one for their kids.
Dottie Stone says
Great review. We love our Diono seats -- best seats on the market!
Marki says
I love the convertible seat and that we can fold it also to take less room when. Nice seat and will be very useful for my daughter
jess fritzges says
I am impressed with how long this seat is useful. We've been shopping around for when our new baby arrives and I haven't seen much that goes over 100 lbs.
Nicole Bear says
I have been coveting this seat for a while. I love how narrow it is and that it folds up for travel. The color choices are great too!
Trish Clapper says
looks so much more comfy for my child. I love the colbalt color.
Marsha Mary says
I love this seat for extended rear facing. The weight and height limits are so nice for my kids who are 90+% in height and weight. The ability for it to fit into a smaller back seat is just an added perk!!
Christina C. says
This car seat looks like the top of the line in safety & comfort. I would love to win this for my dd.
Caitlin R. says
This looks like such a great purchase! I'm addition to any of their car seat line.
J.M. says
Great and in depth review on the Diono.
Janet W. says
This is an excellent car seat that grows with child! It looks so comfortable and safe!
Veronica Bohan says
I need this so bad for my second child! I love that it has a steel frame! I feel safer using it!
Denise Silva says
What a nice car seat thank you for the review!
Calandra H. says
Thank you so much for your honest and thorough review!
Anita Autry says
This car seat looks like it would work great for my new granddaughter, since with 2 tall parents, she's sure to be tall. I love the way it gives more leg room! If I win, can I get plum?
Honesty says
Awesome review! Would love to win this!
Brandy White Buneta says
I've had my eye on one of these for sometime now & would be so grateful to win one. It not only looks great & comfy but has th look of a high standard car seat. Thank you so much for your review in this wonderful seat.
Melanie Molnar says
I love how this seat grows with your child. Everything you need in one seat.
lauren Barsotti clendaniel says
I would love to win this Diono! My oldest daughter is 2.5, a year ago I was driving my son to school. I was hit from behind my daughter suffered a broken arm. She was securely buckled in. The medics said she was lucky. She now hates getting in the car, it takes an extra 30 mins to get her in the car. At 2.5 she checks her car seat by pulling on her straps. She will say " tight OK good". We would love to win this for her.
Ruth V. says
How scary! I'm glad she's okay! I do love that she checked the tightness of her harness straps though 🙂
Jenni says
This looks fabulous. I love that it doesn't arrive in a huge box. And, less important than the safety features, I love the colors!
Kelly Fennemore says
I love that it folds and that it is machine washable!
Jennifer Comeaux says
Very good review. Covered all of the bases making it much easier to decide if the Diono would be right for us!
Tricia Humphrey says
We love the two we have and desperately need a third! New baby will only fit thrree across with this awesome seat.
Kelly Richardson says
I would love this carseat. Thank you about the info about latch and weight limit. I was not aware of that
Laura Rubenstein says
Looks very safe and comfy
Keno Moore says
I love that the sides are expandable.
Holly Wells says
I love that it has a steel frame. I feel like other car seats are not as sturdy when they are made out of plastic. I also love that you can rear face until 45lbs! That’s awesome I want to keep my son rear facing as long as possible so that’s a huge plus!
Molly Conetta says
Such a great giveaway! This is such a safe car seat and I would love to win it for my daughter!
Thuy do says
I have always own a britax but after reading the features of this brand I am considering it for its versalitity and features. This would be great for my going to be 4 years old toddler .
Tayler says
I really like how these seats are so slim. I've been looking into a seat for my son and not keen on getting another like we have for my daughter, since it's so gigantic and I drive a tiny Jetta
Daisy M says
This is an awesome Car seat. I would feel so comfortable having my son on it and it would fit in our small Car =D
Toni says
I like how the seat is more compact and easily carried. I was impressed with the angle adjustor, what a wonderful idea.
Julie Elliott says
I would love to win this car sear. Not only has my granddaughter out grown the one she has, but i need a cat seat for my car as well. Having a seat that is easy to transfer back and forth between cars would be really nice.
Suzanne Michele says
I've been wanting a Diono! I'm curious if you were able to put the front seat back the whole way with the angle adjuster?
Jessica B says
I like the colors! This would be perfect to come home to once we are state-side and won't have to have my parents hunt one down for us.
Yvonne Jones says
I have heard lots of mommy's rave about this carseat because it is easy to fit multiples. Thanks for the thorough review!
Christine P says
Love that it folds flat for travel. Also the conversion to a booster
Martha Brecht says
So cool that it folds up for storage!
lisa says
His is an amazing carseat from mynewborn to my giant 5year old my three kids can comfortably sit in this carseat. I love all of the amazing colors
Jennifer Cramer says
THis looks like a great car seat! The plum is really pretty!
Lucy Smith says
This car seat sounds amazing! I need one for my little boy. He's only 2mo now, but he's growing SO much faster than his petite sister. He may need something he can RF in til 80lbs! Haha
Shirley Smith says
After reading your review, I must tell you I'am totally impressed at all the features the Diono Radian RXT has and how versatile it is. Beginning with the Rear Facing and forward facing techniques you explained about how to properly use it in the different features. I never knew that shoulder straps should be worn differently when using it in the different positions, (Lower then the shoulder in rear facing in the seat and above the shoulders for forward facing. And the steel frame that is built well if forbid you were in an accident. And that the width of the Radian is only 17 inches. Which would be perfect sine we have 3 Children in carseats. Our 2 year old twins and our 1 year old. To be able to have them all in one row would be amazing for me. I also love how it has the latch system to make sure the seat is secure in any car. And I love the low profile of the seat for easy in an out of children. And how much space old Children have for there feet. As I also believe in keeping the kids backwards for a long as possible for the safest ride for them. Thank you again for the amazing review. I learned a lot....
pamela jablonski says
This is a great review! Very detailed, thank you! I am very concerned about safety, and this car seat seems to be a good choice!
Katy Barnes says
I would love to win this. It's super safe and I love that out grows with the child. I can't afford stop it would be awesome to win it. The color choices are cool as well.
Katy Barnes says
I would love to own the Pacifica as well.
kristen says
I love the fact this this fits three in a row, even in a smaller SUV!
KAREN DYER says
This looks like a fantastic car seat that would get my grandson through the next few years. He is currently in his infant seat but will need to upgrade shortly.
Aubrey W says
I would love this for my son. I love the safety features and the slimness of it!
Amanda Brandel says
I like that it has a steel frame
katie a says
I love the fact that this is truely a all in one carseat.
DanielleD says
I love the extended rear facing option- my daughter is 2 & I hope to keep her rear facing until at least 3! I also love the adjustable headwings!
Thanks
Mara Davenport says
These look like awesome seats! I would love to own a couple for my boys!!!!
theresa m. says
I like that it folds u for easy travel! Thanks for the info on the angle adjuster - my sister has this seat and has an issue with rear facing since the passenger seat of her car has to be pushed forward - Thanks for the info!
Jana S says
I like the SafeStop energy absorbing harnes. Plus the cupholder is nice, too! 🙂
Linda Mannst says
I love that this folds up to carry as a back pack. I don't think I have ever seen one that does this. I love all the safety features and that it is the one and only seat you will ever need. thank you so much for sharing
karrie g says
My baby is growing out of his rear facing car seat, and this looks like a perfect alternative.
JoAnn Gibson says
I was happy to see that they offer the tether system with rear facing. My almost 3 year old is still rear facing and we use tether on her seat although it was not the easiest thing to figure out. We are looking to find a seat that is easy and compact to use with our almost 1 year old. The Diono may be the answer. Thanks for an awesome and in-depth review!
Nicole-Lynn says
Oh how nice! I like that this car seat comes in so many different colors, has a steel frame and is easy to fold-- great for travel!
Danielle Isom says
This looks like the mac daddy of all car seats. It would be perfect for any family!
Dianna Martinez says
I Love all the amenities this car seat offers. It can last a lifetime.
crystal davis says
My two year old finally outgrew his infant seat so I moved him to his big bubby's old sunshine kids radian. It is still in great shape and my only complaint is that now he falls asleep in less than a block. Makes nap time hard.
kelly tripi says
I love that it is washable!!! It really looks like a great fit for my daughter
Rachele W. says
This is less about the actual car seat...which is awesome, BTW! But, I love your pictures. Your posts are always detailed & well written, but [in this case] I need to see the space a car seat leaves or how much it takes up. I can't just read dimensions and guesstimate. Your photo's are always crisp, clear and are a perfect companion to your review. I love reading your site...and entering the fabulous giveaways! ;]
Lesley McKissick says
I LOVE this seat! Ever have since I saw it. I love the steel frame, it just makes things feel more safe. And I love that it folds up! Non-folding car seats take up so much room in the garage! Thanks so much for the awesome, information filled, review!!
Aleia Chambers says
I have one and the steel frame is really impressive compared to my Evenflo convertible carseats! It's also lower profile so my daughter can get in and out of it easier.
Aliesha Zoe says
This looks like a seriously awesome seat!! I would LOVE to get this!
Erin Burns says
The life span of these seats is awesome! Would love to own one!
Beckie P. says
I love this carseat, and wish I would've found it before buying our Britax. I love that (if) we have more kids we'd be able to line three of these across one seat. The colors available are gorgeous as well!
Beckie P. says
And I wouldn't need any other products, because I'd have one carseat from birth to preschool! But I would definitely need the carrying bag for travel!
Leanna Morris says
Wow...amazing carseat.
LauraD says
That's really neat that it folds flat-ish for carrying and storage. I think this would be a great fit for our DS who's getting ready to size out of his current seat.
Cassy Johnson says
What a AWESOME Car seat! Having two little ones so close in age this Dino would be such a blessing!
Carol Woods says
This is a great review on the car seat. I love that it can be used for so long instead of having to buy a new one as kids get bigger. A good car seat is so critical for the safety of all kids. I lost a 5 year nephew several years ago in a car wreck, he was not properly restrained and was thrown out and the vehicle landed on top of him. I would love this for my 8 month old great niece.
Amber Ludwig says
Omgosh! What don't I Iove about this seat?!?!!? Serious;y! Easy to carry, easy install, super safe, cute colors, comes with an angle adjuster! I've died and gone to heaven!
martha mosquera says
Thank you for this review. As a mom of triplets and an little one slender car seats are a must. Reading your review on how this is slender and lighter than others makes me want to trade in the 4 car seats for these. Thanks again
Kelli McCormick says
This looks fantastic!
Barb Borntreger says
I just had a baby 2 weeks ago and I'm starting to panic at the thought of buying another car seat! I have 3 children 3 years old and under! So they are all in car seats yet! This review was very helpful, thank you!
Angie Thaxton says
This carseat looks amazing! My daughter is going to need the next stage carseat real soon and this one would be great to have.
Beth Shehee says
This looks like a great seat that would fit nicely in my car!
BObbie Rybin says
Love this article!! I have had 2 dionos in 2 years and LOVE them!! I recommend them to everyone!! I have also had some of my friends get them to..
taylor harsh says
Looks like a great seat i would love to have one
Barb Borntreger says
I would have to say, the little Tikes sit and play bouncer! 🙂
taylor harsh says
Looks like a great seat would love to have one
judy maharrey says
I think this carseat would be great for my new grandbaby. Safty is very important and I feel this seat is safe.
Molly Waddell says
I have heard very highly of these car seats. Thank you for including the part about the angle adjuster. I was curious about that piece and hadn't gotten a good review on it.
Hannah N. says
I love this carseat! We're due with our first this spring but soon plan to have a small crew, so fitting 3 across would be perfect. 🙂
Katie Smith says
This giveaway could not have come at a better time. I have been looking for a good 3-in-1 seat. My son will be 2 next month and REALLY wants to sit in his brothers booster! So finding something like the Radian RXT that looks like a booster but has a 5 point buckle is a great idea
Kerilynn says
I LOVE the Diono seats! We have one back from when they were Sunshine Kids from when my oldest was little, and we are still using it for our current youngest. They have a longer date before they expire, I'm guessing due to all that steel. We've used it forward and rear facing and it's been washed who knows how many times and it's still in great shape. I'd LOVE to have a new one, especially with a new baby on the way.
Brandi Welch says
It's so hard to find a seat that will accommodate a big kid... going up to 120 lbs. with a quality seat is a win-win!!
Erin Fox says
I've been wanting this exact seat for my baby due in March! In storm or rugby!
Kelly F says
Wow!! I love this car seat! The features, especially the latch and foam adjuster feature is awesome and I cannot get over the colors!! I think I would pick the Shadow or Storm! Thanks for a great review!
Cynthia Chapin says
I've been looking at these car seats for a while. They look amazing
Beth Z. Patt says
I like that you can use the same seat for the duration of the time that your child needs to be in a car seat.
Cathy C says
Great and thorough review. After seeing all the safety features and the different stages of use, I want one more than ever for my grandson!
gloria patterson says
I am really impressed with the information you had on the car seat. I like that you mentioned that top was lower. I have to admit at 65 I have really not bad a lot attention to car seats, but you gave me a lot of good information..........thank you!
Trisha W. says
I love the high weight range for the 5 point harness!
Melissa says
These car seats are the best!!!!!!! We absolutely LOVE them!
Angela Burgin says
Two grandbabies coming. This would be awesome to give to one of them or even to keep for when they visit!
Lori Thomas says
I love the design and that it has a 5 point harness. Would like this for my lil ones
Shilo Wheatley says
I have an older Radian car seat for my daughter and love that she's been using the same seat for 5 years now! I would love one of these for my son due soon!
Maggie Anders says
What an amazing car seat. I am expecting my first grandchild and I would love to have one of these safe car seats to ride my little bundle of joy around in 😀
Sandra Guzman says
Awesome feature perfect for my toddler
Ashley :) says
My son could really use this the one we got I feel is to unsafe if we got into an accident I'm afraid I'd lose him I'm so scared I don't like to take him out anywhere I would love to get Him a carseat that I feel he would be safe in while we venture out to doctors appointments and raw store and family outings
Amanda B says
We have one of these for my older son and absolutely love it! It's so easy to load him in, has long lasting weight/height limits and seems to be very comfortable! We plan on getting another for #2.
Tran Steel says
Wow, that's the first I have heard about the angle adjuster. I'd like more detail bout it. Not sure if our 2 yo would like or hate it more. We believe in extended rear facing too.
Anne says
I've been searching for a better car seat for extended rear racing. My son is almost two and always hits his head when getting into his seat. This looks perfect. I'm just worried my husband wouldn't fit in the car since the seat is so big
Laura says
I am amazed that this car-seat folds up to be so slim for travel! That is a great feature!
Meredith Keith says
I love that itvtransitions. However I honestly worry about if it would be safe in an accident. And also wish tgere were more color selections.
Lisa Cole says
I would love to have this car seat! I'm expecting twins and have a 3 year old, so we need a slim designed seat to fit three across. The plum color is really pretty too!
Lisa Cole says
The cozy coupe bouncer from their site is adorable as well! I'd love to have that for my little ones.
Linh Lloyd says
This sounds like a safe car seat and would love to win for my 19 month daughter.
Becky Naylor says
I love how compact it can be. And all the features. Our only choices near me are what's avaiable and walmart or knart, unless we go online and try to make heads or tails of what's posted 🙁
Rachel says
I would love the stuff and scuff! Especially since winter has happened here in MN.
Stefany C. says
Great review! Love this car seat!
Scarlett Mills says
I'm so excited for the rear facing weight limit! Thanks for the giveaway 😀
shawna durk says
This has to be one of the best reviews I have ever seen. So detailed. I am so impressed this carseat. It is amazing. I would love to win this for my grandson who is to be born in January
shawna durk says
This has to be one of the best reviews I have ever seen. So detailed. I am so impressed this carseat. It is amazing. I would love to win this for my grandson who is to be born in January.
Jenicia Beckstrand says
We actually own this car seat! We did a ton of research prior to buying (over two years ago) and decided that this was worth the higher price tag. We are now on a med student budget, but need another car seat for our second child and are having a hard time settling with a different car seat just because of the cost. I could go on and on about my positive experiences and the little things I'd change but I'll spare whoever is actually reading this from another long post. 🙂
Kelly Sands says
Wow! This seat looks amazing. I really like that it's a seat to go from tiny baby all the way up. And the color options are pretty cool too!
vanessa lane says
Thanks for the detailed review, and all of the pictures. I am considering getting one of these seats - deciding between this and the NextFit Zip….
Melissa C says
Thanks for the review! We are looking for convertible seats for our son.
Chrissie W says
Love this car seat! Was so curious about it, I went and checked it out at the local baby store.
martha L Rivera says
I would love this car seat for my LO who will be here in March! It looks very safe and comfortable!
jennifer dunkelmann hon says
this is awesome and i love this degisn.
Chrissy Cox Scharneck says
Absolutely love this car seat. My grandson getting bigger and turning 1 and this would be perfect 🙂
Chrissy M says
I love the versatility of this seat, and I've heard so many things about it from others (unfortunately after we purchased something else). We would love to be able to try it!
RebeccaJ says
This is the first quality seat that I've seen that folds up. I would love to try it.
ellen Kowal says
I love that it folds in half and there are neutral color options
carmen miller says
I love the cobalt blue car seat. It would suit my g/grandchildren just fine. lol
Amy S says
this seems too good to be true...one car seat for the long haul!
Dominica H. says
Diono looks like a great company. This is a car seat I wouldn't otherwise be able to afford, so thanks for the chance to win!
Lisa Salazar says
I really like the steel construction of this carseat. I want to keep my oldest in a harness booster as long as I can. And plus it comes in a variety if colors including Red....his absolute favorite color.
marissa lerer says
I love it's narrow profile. seems like a great seat
KARENALBERTWINSLOW says
I LOVED THE FACT THAT YOU SHOWED SO MANY PICS ALL OVER THE CAR SEAT. YOU REALLY EXPLAINED THAT THE CAR SEAT GOES FROM BACKWARDS TO FRONT TO BOOSTER & ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN ATTACH IT. ITS A GREAT CAR SEAT & WOULD LOVE IT FOR THE NEW GRANDSON COMING ANY TIME NOW. YOU EXPLAINED EVERYTHING SO GREAT I UNDERSTOOD IT ALL. THANKS SO MUCH
Amy Hood says
This seat would help us. I have 2 seats side by side and they don't fit correctly. I like that this seat is more narrow.
Melanie A. says
I love that the weight limit goes all the way up to 80lbs.
shelstian says
Having been in an accident with 4 kids in carseats, it looks very safe and would love to have this carseat.
anastasia b says
This is an awesome car seat! I love that it can fit 3 in a row.
DEBRA DUBOIS says
Very nice this would be so perfect for my grandson he is out growing his new born car seat thanks for the great review.
Sheila Muhone says
It looks like the ultimate thought out car seat I would love to have! Super compact, easy to travel w, and very well made! How can you go wrong!
Kami Allen says
Really great review on this carseat. Looks like a quality and safe carseat for my little one.
Andrea Cofman says
I've been ding Posts & Reviews for about a Year now. I would really LOVE to Test/Review and Give Feedback on "THE DIONO RADIANT RXT"
Yvette iskandar says
Love this car seat the best and safest
Chrissy B says
I have this seat and would recommend it to ANYONE AND EVERYONE. With number two on the way I hope and pray I win this!!!
Kristy Hughes says
I have one of the Diono seat-- I think the Diono Radian. We love it. I love that my almost three year old can still still rear-facing and even when I have to turn him we will be able to stay in the five point harness for quiet a while! This is an amazing seat. We have also traveled with this seat and it was a breeze.
Kirsten Thompson says
We have this car seat for one of our girls and are going to buy it for our twin boys! Would love to win this as we have to fit four little in car seats and they are soooo expensive!
Elizabeth Green says
I have never heard of a carseat that can hold up to 120 pounds! We definately are big on saving money so if this literally a onetime purches i am in! I really like the plum color one
Linda Montes says
This is a well explained review. I love that the seat can be made adjustable to fit the vehicle it will be used in. I would love to have one for my grandson. Thank you for this review. Safety always a great concern for our little ones.
Nicole G. says
Thank you for pointing out about checking the manual of any car seat and the car's manual about the weight limit of using the anchor system versus the car's seat belt. I will have to check ours first thing tomorrow morning.
Sarah L says
I loved your review - especially the picture of the back of the carseat - it's too easy to forget where all those straps go!
Veronica Raney says
This looks awesome!
terry myers says
And works great
Veronica Raney says
My son would love the cozy coupe bouncer.
kathryn duplichan says
I love all of the safety features. They look so comfortable.
Kim Jones says
Whoa, this car seat comes in different colors?!?! Great car seat! I would love the purple!!!
Jessica Fletcher says
This review was great!!! Definitely the seat that will work for us! Thank you!!
jennifer colas says
with 3 boys all still in car seats, we have seen and used our fair share. This one looks safe, comfy and sturdy. We could definitely use this in our house.
Julia chiang says
I have heard a lot of great things about this carseat and seeing your review is pretty awesome looks like something that would be perfect for my son.
Julia chiang says
I would love their Rainer car seat sounds pretty good newest model i see
Joseph Ng says
Aesome seat my friend raves about it thanks for the review
Jackie says
I love that the cover is machine washable---great idea to keep the seat looking fresh!
Joseph Ng says
another product i would love to own from diono would be their shade maker canopy
Wing Sau Chiang says
Love this review and the seat hope to win =) thank you for your time
Wing Sau Chiang says
i like the rainer car seat
Krystal ellis says
I have heard great things about this seat and would love to win it! I am so impressed with DIONO and their top notch products!
Monica Nicholson says
I've been eye-balling this seat for months. I'm glad it got such a great review. My little one just arrived three days ago, and while we have a safe hand- me-down seat from her cousin, I would really like to get a Diono Radian RXT.
kendra norwood says
Great review. This seat looks safe and comfortable for my tall toddler.
Kyaw Sein says
Being looking for a front face car seat for my grand daughter. Wish I win it to give her as a Christmas gift.
Jennifer Marohn says
I love these car seats!! My mother in law has one for her car, and we couldn't be happier with it. The only thing I would change is to make the install a little easier and maybe add the clicktight like the Britax have now.
Chelle says
I love the idea of the rubber bottom gripper pads, and I am a fan of the colors! (Of course, not anything super special, but the cover being machine washable is a definite must when dealing with little ones too!)
Chelle says
I am just really loving their colors (although, the quality of the seat seems to be really up to par too!... It's just fun to see something that looks good, and looks good you know!)
Cheyenne McCutchan says
I've heard nothing but great things about the Radian and would love to have one for my next baby on the way. It's so important to feel like your children are safe in the car, and I know the Radian is extremely safe.
Danielle Clifford says
My 3 and 5 year olds would love this seat! It looks great and all of the features are nice as well!
Maria Iemma says
I like to know that my granddaughter would ride safe in the car and this car seat has a lot of safety features .
Joy says
I love how sturdy it looks. I bought a cheap carseat, and later put cut some foam for under the cover to make it more comfortable. I know I should just invest in this wonderful carseat, but where will the money come from?
Elizabeth Thorlton says
QUESTION - You mention that on the base the "little feet" go into the folds of the seat...what does that mean for a bench seat? I own a truck, and this is one of the contenders we're looking to buy, but the back seat doesn't have three separate "seats"—it's a bench across the driver and middle, then a separate seat on the passenger side. Will the base then not fit properly?
Becky VanGinkel says
Oops.. i put my comment in the wrong spot! lol I love the idea of the SuperLATCH that makes installation easier!! My kids car seats sometimes get moved between my SUV, my husbands work truck, and my Moms vehicle.. even though we take the time to make sure they are safely and properly installed, this SuperLATCH makes it sound like it would be faster and easier! Great review.. thank you for sharing 🙂
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Jenny V. says
I love the width and totally need one so I can fit three car seats in my car.
SHINING OHLSON says
love this car seat, it would be great for my daughter, I love how it grows with them.
polly says
I love that the sides of the seat are expandable. So many great features.This would be a perfect car seat for our grandson for our car.
polly says
I like their Super Mat Accessory to protect the car seat.
Car Seat Kellie says
I have always wanted a DIONO seat! YOu did a great job reviewing this seat!
Deborah D says
My sister would love this for her son.
Megan Rank Carmichael says
This is such comprehensive review of a TOP NOTCH product - there are some things that you are wise to scrimp and save on, but a car seat is NOT one of those things!
Amanda McCollum says
I love how many colors this comes in, and I absolutely ADORE that you can fold and carry it. We have an awesome but bulky seat right now and I have to lug it between cars sometimes. It's cumbersome!
Angela Rhodes says
Our friends love this seat! Would love to try it out!
Liz Kitty says
what an excellent and thorough review! anyone looking into a diono should definitely give this a read! i own two for my 5 yr old and 1 yr old and i LOVE them. i researched a lot of different seats and these won for the length of time you can use them and the steel frame!!!
Morgan Schwall says
Great review! I love that this seat can rear and forward face and lasts 5-45 pounds. If had been in our price range we would have purchased this for our daughter!
christen piper says
I love this seat. My son is tall for his age, and this seat will allow me to keep him in a 5 point harness as long as possible.
Chelsea Ruledge says
I love how the weight limit is so high! And it is so amazing that you can truly use this car seat for so long especially rear facing! 🙂 Thank you for the awesome review!
Cheryl Brixner says
What a great review! You really touched on all of the seats options.
Danielle Finley says
I would love to have one of these for both my children! But especially for my rear facing son, it looks so much more comfortable!
Jessica Johnson says
Great looking car seat!
marian boll says
I would LOVE a chance on getting this wonderful car seat for my great granddaughter!!
I have been watching these seats and know it's the best!!!
Danielle Papsis says
I like the accessories. The shoulder strap would be very helpful as we move around our car seat on a daily basis.
Alberta says
I love this car seat. It is so much nicer than the one I am using now. I like how narrow it is. The one I have now is huge and takes up so much room.
Regina says
Would love to have one to rear face kiddo longer!
mama407 says
Love the color choices!
Mamaknowsbreast says
Great review! Makes me want one even more than I already did!
Sarah Hayes says
This is one of my favorite seats. It has so many great safety features. The cup holder is nice too
Nikole H. says
I absolutely love that these can fit 3 across in a back seat!!!
Claire Rheinheimer says
This is the seat I want for my daughter, the safety features are amazing!
Gladys Aguilar says
Never heard of this but glad I did because I'm going to need it for baby #2
Brett Ardiel says
Good review. Thanks!
terry myers says
Making it be a backpack I s great
Sarah B. says
I love how narrow this seat is, because we need to fit 3 car seats across the back of our car! I also like the high weight limit and the height of the seat. My daughter is almost to the max height limit of many other seats.
Kiara Buechler says
We got this for our middle child so we could fit three across, and it is by far our favorite seat!
Nathan says
This looks like a really good car seat. It looks comfortable for the kids on a long ride!
Angie Thaxton says
I'm really excited for a chance to win one of these they look exactly like the kind of seat I've been looking for.
Hillary R. says
Love this carseat! It would be perfect for my new little one on the way!
Amber Gormley says
I would love to win this to extend rf my 18m old.
Mercedes hanks says
This seat seems awesome!
Kalynn Towle says
I am so glad you should examples of the foam angle adjuster. We plan to do extended rear facing which is why I've been looking at this brand since they have a tad higher read facing weight limits! It would be so great to win one!! I'm currently stuck trying to decide which convertible seat to get...
Kalynn Towle says
I'm so glad you showed** examples of the foam angle adjuster (is what I meant to say!).
Kalynn Towle says
Tad higher rear* facing weight limits.
Autocorrect wins! This tired mama gives up and is going to bed!
Allison Appleby says
I didn't know about the weight limitations of the LATCH system, thank you so much for including that informtion.
sabrina macdougall says
I love that it's a smaller carseat so I have room for the other 2 I have in the car plus that it goes to a booster=)
Chrissy B. says
I love that this goes up to 120lbs and is a slim design. We had to replace our last carseat because it wouldn't fit in our vehicle. We're shopping around for our new daughters seat now. This looks promising.
trishwaggener says
Would love one of these!!
Amy Taylor says
Great review! I love how safe and sturdy this carseat sounds but I have to admit, what excited me most was how easy it sounds to travel with. I love the carseat we have except when having to bring it on a plane! This one sounds like the total package.
Audrey G. says
Thank you for the great review. This seems like a great car seat. Quality is something that I value and just based on the pictures this seat looks very well-made.
Audrey G. says
I looked at the website and I would also like to try the angle adjuster with this seat. In my car, I'll need it!
Dani Osenbaugh says
Love Diono! Have one for my daughter & need to get one for my son. Definitely the safest seats I can have my kids in!
Stephanie Palaad says
Wow, this car seat is impressive! Thank you for the review. I am seriously considering buying one (if I don't win of course ;).
tiffany yang says
Have one for my first son. Need one for my second! DIono is such an awesome company and their carseats are soo sturdy.
Carrie Heilman says
Would like the review to include booster mode.
Ruth V. says
I hear you Carrie! I tried to borrow a friend's child for booster mode, but we couldn't work out the travel. All of our local friends are toddlers.
Leslie Mills says
I cant get the link to work. Hopefully all I need to do is comment here. I would love to have this car seat for my son!
Katie McHenry says
I love how great of a carseat this is. Top quality and would feel very assured knowing my baby was safe in it.
Jennifer Kibbon says
I love these car seats! So solid and love the slim design.
Kelly Bishop says
This would look amazing in my jeep!!
Amy Tyler says
I have 2 of the sunshine kids rxts that I use and would love a plum rxt. Whenever my sister rides with us theres always a fight over who gets to sit in the rear facing Radian. They both just turned 4:D
Eva says
This looks like an awesome carseat - I would love it in the plum color!
Carrie W. says
I love how narrow this is. With #3 on the way, this would come in handy! I also really like the angle adjuster. It sure can get tricky to have the child rear facing when they lean back so far and the seat gets in the way.
Rochelle Luaders says
I love this seat, could def use another to fit 3 across!
Kristin Hankins says
I LOVE that you can fold it up and take it on an airplane! We fly a lot, and I fly solo sometimes, and this would be a great help!!
Kristin Hankins says
The Shade Maker look brilliant! We would love to have one for our stroller!
Marie says
I LOVE the purple on it's beautiful.
Amy Rose says
Before I new about the NextFit, and before the Britax Clicktights came out, the Radian RXT was my favored seat. It's sturdy, well-designed and slim. The downside for many people is that its height limits don't accommodate taller kids, but my baby is on the tiny side, so that won't be a problem for us!
Brittany squires says
Wow! What a great car seat!
Alisha says
This looks like a great car seat to have. It will have to be on the list for baby #2
Melissa George says
the best feautre of this product is the adjustable head wing which adjusts up to 12 different positions which makes me feel safer for my child and it makes me believe that the product is made so smartly as it catches all the attention of the child safety.
Dorian Taylor says
I love that it can be used rear facing. My little one would love this car seat.
Cheryl Cole says
I would love to in this seat for my little niece, she could rear face in it for a long time. 🙂
Amy Riley says
love this car seat. Unfortunately we are down a car seat due to my dog eating a $300 car seat that I had just taken apart and cleaned due to being thrown up on and was sunning it to remove the smell. My son is failure to thrive and needs to stay rear facing as long as possible.
Christine B says
I have a little girl who will be moving into a forward-facing seat at some point in the very near future. This would be an amazing car seat for her! Thank you so much for this review - it is very detailed and offers a ton of information. 🙂
Tianna says
I have been looking into getting a Diono for my 4th baby that is due in June. I love the idea of a 12 year life span!
MoPar Mama says
Thank you for a very thorough review. I am pregnant with our first child and due to the high risk nature of my pregnancy, we are exrtemely concerned with safety, both now and in our baby's future. Since my husband is active military, we will be moving and traveling more often than most, and via various forms of transportation. This is definitely something I could see being an asset to our family.
Tianna says
I learned that they are designed to allow plenty of passenger room and space for the child.
Lisa Fraizer says
Would love for my LO!!
Angela A Simmons says
Thats pretty scary Im glad she checked that would have been good. I really like the style of this car seat and I like the features especially the fact that it folds up. Thats pretty cool thanks for the review we are due in march and i want to make sure I pick the best car seat
mackenzie parsons says
i like this it seems really safe and comfortable for kids i know when i was little i wouldve loved to have a comfy carseat like this
Megan Hansen says
Great review! We love our Diono doe our 19 month old and will buy another for the new baby
Diana says
After lots of research this is the exact car seat we are hoping to buy for our one year old. Safety is our number one priority abd this seat is it for us.
janet aycock says
this is a very informatife site
Kim says
omg being able to carry it as a backpack is a total dealmaker!!! love that
Roger Michalski says
Looks safe but expensive
Allison H says
This car seat looks very comfortable and safe! With a 4 year old child with special needs, safety in the car is a huge concern of mine. My son doesn't have head control so he needs a car seat that reclines, has a 5 pt harness, and is comfortable!
Patricia Cash says
So need this space wise in my van.
Gloria Luongo says
I love that I could understand this car seat when I read the review. I would love this for my grandson.
Cassandra Ross says
I love the fact that this seat has an angle adjuster to allow more leg room as the child grows so that they can fit rear facing for much longer. I also love that it's the only seat you will need and can adapt into a booster seat for much later.
Sam C says
This looks like a great seat for my very tall but skinny 5 year old! We like her to still be in a 5pt harness because she is still under 40lbs but the big bulky convertible seats aren't comfortable for her!
Amanda Geer says
Awesome car seat! I'd love the cobalt one!
Angela M says
This carseat is also recommended for children with special needs as it has a high weight capacity with the five point harness.
ashleylwinter says
love how its compact, has the side impact protection, and all the color options!!
Tracy Bland says
I have been looking at the Diono car seats for a very long time. This is a very thorough review and just makes me want one even more. I love that you show the installation both with the adjuster and without.
Jessica Thomas says
This would be a great car seat for my daughter once she grows out of her current infant seat!
Cindy Kong says
I love this review.. love all the info you give and it really help me out when I'm looking for a new car seat. The style is great and love all the protection it provides. I would love this.
Kerri A says
I love the longevity of this seat. Super easy for plane travel as well.
kathy pickering says
thanks for having checked out this carseat Ive been looking for strong safe carseat for my daughter. thanks
Traci says
very helpful review! we love this car seat
Sonya Peterson says
What a great seat, would love to win.
sarah watkins says
Love how versatile it is. Have a baby due in January and yet to get a car seat. Would love this one. The way it can be changed to the needs of the child is perfect.
All Natural Katie says
Great to know that it can be used for rear facing. Our local Buy Buy Baby employee said only for forward facing and nothing about the base. I am also for extended rear facing and all about safety first!
Tierney says
Love the detailed review of this car seat!
Kristi C. says
I have fallen in love with this seat and it's on my "to-get" list for baby #2 due in 1 month and 2 days!! 🙂 Thanks for the great review.
Susanne Scheper says
What a great seat. Thank you for the review.
Penni says
This is going to be my next car seat! I love all the great features - especially the travel-compatible portability, the aluminum-reinforced headrest/side-impact protection, and the fact that it converts to a booster!
Debbie Ernandez says
We have one & need one more for our newest baby. I can't say enough about this seat. Looks good, feels so sturdy & safe, nice & compact to fit our crossover SUV 3 in a row, & our 2 year old loves it.
Kristy Ferrante says
I love for slim this seat is, and how easy it would be to travel with!
jodi Armstrong says
I love that it is rear until 45lbs & front until 80!!! Ahhh so hopeful
Tina M says
These are amazing. One car seat that does it all, instead of buying four different car seats.
Nikki Washburn says
We are looking at this one, the Britax or the Recaro for our little one's next seat. This would be wonderful for her!
carmen miller says
I like that it's a compact carseat that you can carry, especially when traveling by plane. I also like that it can be adjusted to so that if you have more carseats, they'll fit. And it looks comfortable for the kids.
Jackie says
I like the variety of colors and that it has features that make it easy to travel with.
Tara says
I really like how long this seat will allow for rear facing. When I had my first he was squished rear facing at ust 8 months old. I love seeing a seat that will accommodate for longer legs.
samyra says
I like that the other two back seats are still open to fit additional passengers
Maria Castro says
From the review, looks like an one awesome car seat with a big plus that installation is easy too.
lauren r says
Would love this for my daughter, it looks like a safe seat for transitioning from the infant seat
Ashley Kuehn says
I love dionos I love how long you are able to rear face them for.
Jennifer M says
Nice review! I've been thinking about it for a bit for the 3-seat across capability, and like the idea of cup holders if you don't have 3 across. Love the backpack carrying option as well.
Kathleen Kuykendall says
I love that I only have to buy 1 carseat! I hope more companies go to this! I love the cobalt color! Gone are the days of ugly plether like when my daughter was little. I love that it can be used longer as a rear facing seat.
Amanda Buccieri says
I love all the great safety features & the color options!
Debra S says
I quite honestly have NEVER seen such a nice Car Seat. I have a TON of grandkids and I do not like the little booster seats that were given me to use for the bit older ones.. I do not think they are as safe OR as comfy as something like this one is. I really am interested in this seat.
Nicole S says
This seat would be perfect for my tall 18-month old so that we could leave his rear-facing comfortably as long as possible! It would fit much better in my mid-size sedan, especially behind his 6'1" daddy.
Lizzy says
I wish this car seat was more affordable! We would love to have 1 ... well, 2 with our second child on the way!
Laurie A says
Thanks for the reminder about LATCH using combined weight. I think that is a really easy thing to forget about!
Natalee C says
Love these seats! I have an old Radian80 that is on its second kid and still going strong! I would love a new one for either my 3 y/o or new baby girl coming in Jan. And thanks for the info on the Diono Radian Angle Adjuster! What a neat product! My DH and I are tall so we could always use that extra front seat leg room!
Elisha Frumkin 2404778648 19123 Highstream Drive says
I have always heard so much about these seats, but mostly about the width. Thanks for the in depth review that tells about the other features of this seat!
Stephanie says
Would love to win this car seat!
shawna c says
I would love to see if 3 of these would fit in my car!
shawna c says
the stow n go would be awesome for trips!
Kayli Crowe says
Diono has been on our wish list awhile! we would love one. I love how compact they are and the fact that it is basically the only seat you will ever need! our 3 year old has so far already had 3 different car seats he is a big boy and growing so fast! I think this would suit him better than our convertible car seat that he is rapidly growing out of! Thank you for the opportunity to win a great prize!
Lab says
This review is making me want a radian rxt even more than I did before.
Kortnie says
I think this looks like an awesome seat. I would love to win!!
Angela Warren says
Thanks for the review. I love that this seat has such a high weight limit, and that it can grow with my child.
Katie h says
Ove that it folds up for easier transport. I've never seen a seat with that ability
Elizabeth Brunk says
I have a couple friends that have this and love it-- thanks for the thorough review! We will add this to our list!
bonnie says
I have just begun to research convertible seats and the diono rxt is at the top of my list! The one thing I wish it had was straps that are easier to adjust, but I'm really looking forward to using this seat in my smaller car.
christine k says
These seats are amazing! I have two in my husband's car and one in my car. I'm hoping for a 4th so that I can have both children in these awesome seats in both vehicles! My son is currently in a Sunshine Kids in my car, but it only goes to 80lbs and I really want the FF 120lb booster capability.
Trisha B says
I want one of these seats so bad. They look so comfy. My son would love it
CarLa Murray says
Love our Diono Radian RXT. Now with the new little guy we need a second one. Love that we can have two car seats and a passenger in the back the extended rear facing is amazing. My daughter loves her seat
Emily says
It sounds like many people love this car seat! I would love to get my hands on one to try with our little girl who is expected to arrive any day, now. The thought of a sturdy car seat that has such functionality is impressive to me!
Meredith says
I have this car seat for my 1 1\2 year old and he loves it. He seems to love getting in it and naps well in it also when we take road trips. It is very easy to install with the new latch system they are using. Love it!
Jen doyle says
Love that the seat folds and the color selection.
Kristin says
I like that there is a 5 point harness. Also, it grows with the child to a booster.
Tracy M Dennison says
I have heard awesome things about this seat, and love all the color options!
Krystina Gerke says
I love the diono. Only brand of carseat I will buy for my littles.
Jessi H says
What an excellent and thorough review! You don't hear much about Diono on the market since it's so dominated by Graco, love learning about other brands. Thanks!
dylann geyer says
I love this seat!
Rebekah Hadley says
Sounds like the best seat around. I'd love to have a few of these for all my kids!
Jodi J says
We are huge Diono fans! I didn't know that the seat cover is machine washable or that the carseat is good for 10 years. I really need to get two of these Radian seats for my little ones. My 5 year old son is only 33 lbs and, although he forward faces, I really worry about how his tiny body and neck would handle a crash - I love the SafeStop feature on these seats, it's the only seat I feel he's safe in, but our current seat expires next year. My 2 year old daughter is following the same growth pattern of her big brother and is only 25 lbs - still rear-facing. Likely neither of these kids will be ready for a booster seat until they are seven or eight (and finally reach 40 lbs).
Jodi J says
The Cambria High Back Booster seat looks really comfortable. The deep wings look like they add a good amount of protection in case of a side-impact crash. I think my oldest son would really like a booster seat like that.
Jennifer says
It is nice how narrow it is. With 4 kids, that would be very helpful for us. At one time I had 3 in car seats.
Holly says
Wow thank you for such a thorough review. I never would have thought to use an angle adjuster, the picture shows a real difference. Its also great to see a seat fold. As a small person it is very difficult to lug around a seat, especially when moving or traveling.
Judith Martinez says
I have Diono's lowest priced model and I really like it. I think I need to get the foam adjuster! That's a great tip. From your photos I'm not 100% sure my car seat is installed correctly so I'm glad I took the time to read your whole review.
Leslie Mills says
This car seat holds 120lbs. Thats how much I weigh as a grown woman! This carseat meets all of my expectations as an over protective mother! I want one so bad!
Lisa Cook says
I love that it is easy to cary and it folds and has a strap
Jutta P. says
We have one of these for my daughter. I'd love to get another for my son. the angle adjustor looks really cool.
heather says
Thank you so much for doing this review. Being a mom of a 6 year old and now 4 minthols, so much has changed in 6 years that I don't know what the best products are anymore!
Brandie Boese says
This is a great review and looks like this is an amazing carseat that I would love to have for my littles!
Nicole Acuna says
I love your review and the seat looks so versatile and comfy for my little one - i absolutely love the color choices too
Chelsea johnston says
This car seat looks amazing! Safe as well as comfortable 🙂
Amber S. says
The safety features on this carseat are wonderful! Love it!
Erin Ritter says
I really want the Daytona for my 5 year old! He's in a high back booster right now but I would like to switch him back to a harness!
Melissa says
I'm a new mom and I love this car seat because of how long I can keep my little man rear facing! Hopefully I'll be able to afford it!
katy p says
I also like the rear facing tether capability and the five point harness
Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says
What a great car seat! I would love to win this for my sister who is pregnant with her first child.
Robbie Martin says
Grandkids would love it!!
Jeff Toplak says
Awesome because it just folds up for easy storage.
Tierra says
I love this car seat because it can be used from an infant to toddler stage. One thing I love mainly is that for my 2 year old daughter can sit in an upright position since she gets motion sickness from laying back. This would be so perfect and this would be a nice Christmas gift for me. I hope I win...fingers crossed!
LAUREN ESPOSITO says
I love this because it folds and you wouldn't need a booster. It is all in one!
Janell says
This carseat is awesome! We foster babies and over the last 6 years have bought many carseats but this one looks like the safest and sturdy one I've seen.
Jennifer Welsh says
This would be perfect for us, since our daughter has outgrown her infant seat. We really need this!
Ariel Minter says
Looks like a great carseat for all babies! Would love to have one for my first baby boy expected in March!
Richard Lee says
I loved the review about the Diono Radian RXT car seat. In addition to those basic info that comes with every car seat, such as weight of the child for the seat and national safety test results, I liked that facts that this car seat is easy to install compared to the other car seats and it has Infant body support cushions and memory foam for added comfort as well as energy absorbing EPS foam and side impact protection which provides added safety. My nephew's car seat is the one his brother used 8 years ago so it is worn out and somewhat outdated although still usuable; however, I would love to win this car seat for him so he can travel more comfortably when he goes out in my car. Thanks.
Lisa Nuckols says
I love that it is narrow! With 3 littles in car seats, it would be awesome to have something that would fit 3 wide.
Susan Eichberger says
I LOVE the Cobalt! I have wanted a Diono for years. We will be needed a new convertible seat in the Spring so to win this would be awesome.
Jessica White says
How awesome is this!!! This would be such a blessing!!
Elizabeth Wesley says
I love all the features of this seat! I would definitely need the angle adjuster as well!
kathy agate says
Your review is spot on-what a top of the line car seat! I would love to win this for my grandson!
Kristen Milliken says
I have only heard good things about all Diono seats! They are very narrow and long lasting!
laura rubenstein says
I love everything but I find it really cool that you can carry it like a backpack when having to move it from car to car or however you need to move it
Allison M says
We love our Radians we have for our son. We have one in each car. I love its low profile and small footprint and that it has a steel frame. Our son seems comfortable. I'd love another one (or two) for our baby girl on the way! 🙂
Natasha Li says
Nice car seat.
dexter says
sounds nice
Katie F says
This looks like a great car seat. I love how narrow it is. I've got three kids in car seats, and I need something that is slim. I also love that the cover is machine washable. One of my current seats does not have a removable cover, and it is such a pain to clean!
Sonay N. says
I love this car seat it looks very comfortable, my granddaughter would love to ride in this one!!!
Nansie Rogers says
I love the construction of the seat! With my first coming in January, I would love to see him using this!
Stefanie says
This carseat looks perfect!
Elizabeth Thorlton says
I'd also like the angle adjuster, since it seems so useful!
Cassandra says
Looks like a great car seat for our growing family,especially when we will soon have 2 under the age of 2.
Carol Butler says
Thanks for the very detailed review! This would be perfect for my family. We've been wanting to upgrade the car seats for a few months now, My favorite color would have to be the rugby. It would definitely be more comfortable for one of our kids, the straps seem to be better than the ones we have now. I so hope to win this!
Mare W says
Our son needs a larger car seat and this is the next size up. I'd love to win it instead of having to buy but I understand there can only be one winner!
Dawn B. says
There are so many neat feature on this seat. Other than the safety ones, I really like how slender it is. We have to squeeze three in the back when my step son is over so this would definitely help when it gets cramped back there.
Jessica L. says
I like that it has a low profile, too. I'm constantly bumping my toddlers head on the ceiling of the car, too. Thankfully I've learned to go slow so it doesn't bug her too much.
katie a says
I have a Diono now and LOVE it. My 2.5 yo is comfortably rear facing. It seems so safe and sturdy. Now that we have a new baby, I'm in the market for another one 🙂
deanna says
A seat that will last ten years?! Sounds great. I like the different color options.
Kate L says
The suggestion to get the angle adjuster is very helpful for those of us that have limited space in our cars.
brandi josey says
Ooo that is very nice, especially the purple one.
Laura B. says
Wow, being able to use this as a carseat on an airplane with the backpack feature must be so convenient!
I'm crazy about that plum purple color as well.
Thanks for the review!
Stephanie says
I really love how narrow the diono seat is. With baby 3 on the way, it's very important to be able to fit three car seats comfortably and safely into our vehicles.
Melvin Roberts says
It looks very comfortable.
Michele P says
I love the colors this carseat comes in, and also the full steel frame is a big plus-the car seats I had for my children didn't have cup holders either and I can't tell you how glad I am that this one has one since my grandsons love to ride around in a carseat AND of course have their favorite drink along with them...so this is another feature I enjoy with this carseat.
Cutiehats says
This is definitely going on my Christmas list.
Sarah R. says
The design and safety are great and I've heard they rate low on chemical emissions.
Jessamy says
This seat is amazing. Thank you for presenting it in such a great way too.
Jessica Mason says
What an amazing sounding seat! This would be perfect for my 3 month old squish.
lc says
Thanks for this great review. The angle adjuster pad is a great item that I did not know about.
Kay B says
I love everything about this seat! I need to fit 3 across and bought 2 harnessed boosters but wonder what I will do when the baby moves to a rf convertible. I want this car seat!
Pammie Sichangwa says
I love these carseats. Safety, ease of install, narrow seat base... safety conscious moms with 3 kids and small cars rejoice!
Keri Stooksbury says
Love 3 across!
Adriana Pena says
This car seat looks very child safety
Samantha Paixao says
This seat is great because it not only has high safety standards but it is comfortable for our wee ones and grows with them!
lisa marie berry says
I love that its easy to travel with and you can carry it like a backpack. Also that it folds up. That would make a world of a difference.
Kayla B says
Wow after reading your review, I really want this for my youngest child. You wrote about everything I needed to know. Thank you!
Leanne Townsend says
This car seat looks amazing! Would love this for my baby boy!
Lisa Bowden says
Great review, thank you! I watch a lot of YouTube videos and have seen a couple of people that use this seat. I wish I had know about them when we bought the one we now have for our daughter but we are needing to purchase a seat for our 7 month old.
Kate says
Thank you for a very thorough review! I love how this seat works for every stage of your child's life and is very adjustable for the right comfort and fit. Would love to have one!
Richard Hicks says
I love this car seat. It is highly engineered and has so many safety features.
Amanda Witmer says
Looks like a great seat, sure would be nice for my little guy!
Elizabeth Copeland says
I've owned something like 13 car seats. I know. However, at this point, I prefer the Dionos, due to their slimness, easy install in my vehicles, and proven track record in car wrecks.
Paula Adams says
Really nice feature to be able to attach to a front-seat leg, to really increase stability. Sounds like a great extra safety feature!
Kim Christopher says
I love that this car seat fits 3 in a row and has a high weight and height maximum for extended rear facing. And the colors are cute, too!
maria c says
I love everything about this car seat. I really like that it grows with your child. Thank you for the review.
Julie M. says
May seem insignificant to some, but with 3 kiddos in car seats, I really like how narrow this seat is. With a seat like this you'd have an easier time fitting three seats across in most any car. And as far as I know, it's one of the, if not the only, seat this narrow. Great seat, Diono!
Jennifer Banyay says
how great that this car seat folds! Useful. Seems truly useful for the child's entire car seat years.
Willesa says
Would totally loves one of these car seats for my baby!
Christina Strapp Lambert says
I love this car seat and I really like that it has a tall shell for extended rearfacing.