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Diono Radian RXT Car Seat

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Diono Radian RXT Car Seat

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Parents love that this seat can fit tiny 5lb infants as a rear-facing as well as much bigger kids (up to 120lbs!) as a booster. With a full steel alloy frame and aluminum reinforced side walls, this seat provides unparalleled safety. It also folds flat for travel, is FAA certified, and thanks to its narrow frame, you’ll be able to fit three across in most mid-sized vehicles, which makes this super popular amongst families with multiples.

The Catch: It’s pretty heavy, so even though it folds flat for easy transport, it’s a bear to lug around.

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LOVE: 484 NEUTRAL: 158
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  • I love this seat! Just got for my 6 year old who needs a 5 point harness, and I wish we had it once we switched to forward facing. May 09, 2022

  • I love this car seat in my GMC sierra truck because it is slim and leaves more room for other items in the backseat. I believe I would be able to fit three across if I needed Feb 06, 2021

  • I once wrote a review saying how I loved this carseat. As I sit here in tears I am regretting this purchase now. Installing without latch is HORRID. I've been working 2 hours and still can't get it! Oct 27, 2020

  • Great seat! Apr 27, 2020

  • Love this car seat! Only downside is that it is very heavy, but it is excellent quality and safety ! Apr 06, 2020

  • My absolute car seat staple for kids as they grow into tla convertible seat. All three of my kids used these. They're the best! Kinda heavy but worth it Jan 01, 2020

    • Amy G.

    • Asheboro , North Carolina

    Do you have a small car and a lot of kids? You need this! 3 across in practically all vehicles. A new car seat is cheaper than a new car! Aug 17, 2019

  • We love this car seat! You can feel how solid and safe your child will be once you try to carry it. It’s on the slimmer side which is great if you’re trying to fit more than one car seat. Apr 05, 2019

  • Need this i like how its narrow. My 5yr old is above his height for his age. This would work perfectly especially we do alot of road trips. Feb 05, 2019

  • Nice and narrow. Easy to install. Only downside is it takes a long time to strap my daughter because of the click tight straps. Jan 31, 2019

    • Jenn K.

    • Colorado Springs , Colorado

    Too heavy and hard to install. Jan 23, 2019

    • Cindy M.

    • United States of America

    Love the small footprint of this car seat - we actually got 2 and are considering a 3rd when the time is right, so we can fit 3 kids in the backseat (and not be forced into another minivan) Jan 03, 2019

    • Jenn B.

    • Prattville, Alabama

    I love the safety features of this product and the low, slim profile. This makes it easier for my child to get into his seat and provides space around the car seat for passengers. Jan 02, 2019

  • I got the 2017 Essex version and I love the fabrics and the feel of the harness straps and how they snap. The manual is hard to follow though and the install is terrible Fits 3 seats across most cars! Dec 13, 2018

  • Super difficult to install and adjust. It is narrow so gives us more room in the backseat with two car seats. It converts into a booster, but I’ve been told the booster seat isn’t great. Oct 15, 2018

  • I love this seat for my 11 month old daughter. She is comfortable and safe, plus the fabric is so soft Aug 31, 2018

  • After a lot of research got this seat. It is very heavy, but we love this carseat. Secures very tight to car with latch system. Daughter is snug and comfy in this seat. Grows with child! Aug 04, 2018

  • Very narrow, so great if you need 3 across but way too heavy to be moving between vehicles or taking on trips! Jun 11, 2018

  • This is a great transition from an infant seat. It is easy to install and has a very sturdy steel frame. My only complaint is it is very heavy and not fun to move from car to car. May 25, 2018

  • Great for for both the car and at the house. Easy to move around. Jan 15, 2018

  • I have 2 and I love them! Heard they don't last as long and super heavy but it's easy to install and set up. Jan 04, 2018

    • Donna B.

    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This is a great seat. It feels. Little on the heavy side compared to some of the graco seats I have. Definitely not a seat to move in and out or share between cars Nov 02, 2017

  • We've been using this for my daughter for the past 4 years. She loves it; she can easily buckle herself in, and we know that it's incredibly safe. We will definitely buy another Diono for baby 2! Oct 24, 2017

  • We love this seat! My daughter was able to rear face in it until almost 5 years old. It's very sturdy and doesn't take up too much space either. Oct 18, 2017

  • I was given this for my 3yr old. And we love it. It's very skinny yet has lots of space. We really love it and it will last for many years..only downfall is it's extremely heavy Sep 08, 2017

  • Sturdy, high rear facing limits, comfy, low sides! Aug 25, 2017

  • I think this is really the best convertible car seat out there! gets excellent safety ratings, can REALLY fit 3 across in most cars, and is FAA approved. downside is really just that it is heavy! Aug 08, 2017

  • Can't say I fully love or hate it. Nice for small spaces. Harness hard to adjust. Hard to instal in a lot of vehicles especially rear facing. Fabric seems like it would be easy clean but shows stains May 22, 2017

    • Rana G.

    • Louisville, United States

    I have two of these. I love how the straps never get twisted and my daughter can snap them shut herself. The one I ordered in 2017 did smell strongly of adhesive which was pretty gross. May 10, 2017

  • Love the radian car seat! It is by far the sturdiest car seat we've had. It is very heavy but it's because it's more metal than plastic. It's also very narrow-great for 3 kids in a row in car seats. May 01, 2017

  • I have 2. My 6yr still fits harnessed and my 15mo has long way to go before he out grows rear facing. fit great when I had a 2 door Honda Civic Mar 03, 2017

  • This carseat is first class - we feel so safe traveling with our littles in these! Heavy duty, easy to clean, and high safety rating! Feb 15, 2017

    • Liz S.

    • Monticello, Indiana

    I with there was a higher level than love for this! Only car seat I will ever buy again! We have 3 and they fit next to each other across on row in my car. Extended rear facing was my biggest plus! Jan 15, 2017

  • I love the slim fit in the car. I love how safe it is. I love the extended rear facing. My daughter is very happy in this car seat! Jan 10, 2017

  • Allowed me to get three seats in the back of my car.Looked new after years of use. Unfortunately, mine expired and I need to purchase another one for my baby. Check manufacturing date before you buy! Aug 18, 2016

  • Great car seat, very narrow profile to fit several in car/airplane, etc. Con is weight - very heavy, even with travel backpack bag. Definitely like this one over R100 due to extra head bit for sleep Aug 08, 2016

  • This car seat is great for doing 3 in a row in my back seat. But I don't like that there's not much protection on the sides. Jul 14, 2016

  • This car seat is heavy, sturdy, and narrow! We have three and they all fit across my pathfinder! My children are 4, 20 mo and 7 mo and all love it! Jul 05, 2016

    • Hanh P.

    • Seattle, Washington

    AWESOME! I love the design and the easy to clean material. The best part is that it's slim so people sitting in the back seat can still easily access their seatbelts. Will get lots of use out of it! Jun 16, 2016

  • The second row seating in our truck is a little narrow with less leg room than I would like, so the Radian is perfect for our preschooler. Fairly easy to install. Very heavy but we don't remove it. Apr 26, 2016

  • I absolutely love this seat! I wish I would've purchased this seat three car seats ago! My 38lb 41 inch preschooler can still rearface and my 8 month old is super comfortable in it as well. Apr 03, 2016

  • Love that I can rear face so long in this. My 3.5 year old thinks is super comfortable too! Mar 01, 2016

    • Cara H.

    • Waukesha, Wisconsin

    I really like this carseat. It is really cushy and comfortable for my little guy. I love that he expiration date is so far out and that we won't need to buy a booster in the future! Feb 19, 2016

  • Love that it fits 3 across and the harness height , low profile sides are nice too. Not a fan of their UAS button style or the ratchet harness. Seat cover is awful to remove to wash. Jan 29, 2016

    • Lee D.

    • San Francisco, California

    Extremely long shelf life. Will be perfect from 5lbs to 120 lbs!! An amazing car seat and even works in compact cars! Nov 19, 2015

  • Love how slim this is. Nov 02, 2015

  • Using this seat with my 2 year old since he was only 5 months old. Takes up lots of space front to back rear facing but is great side-to-side in smaller cars. Easy for kid to get in and out on his own Aug 05, 2015

    • Laura H.

    • United States of America

    Love this car seat. 3 other mom friends have bought this because I recommended it! It grows with the child so I'm so glad I won't have to buy another car seat when he eventually switches to a booster! Jun 24, 2015

  • mostly love that this has such a long life! it's pretty heavy, but i don't plan on traveling with it, though it's pretty awesome that it folds up to travel. so for the car i think heavy = safe May 29, 2015

  • Easily one of the best seats on the market. Use Rear-facing from 5-45#s and Forward 5-pt to 80#s and booster to 120#s. Slim profile makes it easy to fit three across, and folds flat for travel! Oct 06, 2014

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  • Q: Does this carseat have a level on it and adjustable angle base?

    asked by Mollie B. - Jul 09, 2015

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  • Q: Does this car seat work with the UppaBaby Vista stroller?

    asked by Secretly Expecting - May 04, 2014

  • No. This is a convertible seat and those are not designed for stroller compatibility. Only infant carriers are designed for portability and stroller compatibility.

    Courtney G. - May 04, 2014

  • No, this is not an infant only carseat, it's a convertible, so it stays in the car.

    Marisa G. - May 04, 2014

  • As people said this is a convertible car seat for after the infant one but I highly highly recommend it! I have two and absolutely love them! I have tried others and haven't liked them as much and my friends all wish they got dionos!

    Melissa P. - May 04, 2014

  • No, but if you're taking it to the airport, you can get a rolling luggage cart and strap the car seat to that. You can even let your kid ride on it through the airport. (so say my sources, I haven't tried.)

    Mariah M. - May 05, 2014

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