
Its purpose is to increase the amount of time over which your child feels crash forces. Safe Stop Load Limiter: This small strap that is attached to the back left of the carseat when you first receive your Radian is called a load limiter. Models manufactured before May 2016 have the option of using it, but it increases your chances of a successful FF install. Most forward-facing children will be over 25 lbs., so that means you should lower it before installing the Radian FF. This is normal for this carseat.Īdjustable Bottom: When installing the Radian forward-facing, models manufactured after May 2016 require that the forward-facing adjustable bottom be lowered, but only if the child is over 25 lbs. Vehicle buckles that are on short buckle stalks or that are even with the vehicle seat may cause concern because the seat belt will bunch in the latchplate the tighter you pull. Installing the Radian forward-facing is easier than RF because the cover can be pulled away for access to the FF belt path. You’ll eventually get it tight-it takes you longer to do so. The best way to get a carseat tight is to pull the belt in the same direction as the belt path, but with a closed belt path, you can’t. Because it’s closed, tightening the belt for a tight installation is difficult too. If you’ve got big hands, you’ll have trouble fitting the seat belt or SuperLATCH belt through the belt path I’ve got average-sized hands and have trouble. The RF belt path is a closed belt path, meaning it’s enclosed in plastic.

In fact, Diono does not allow the use of rolled towels or noodles with Radians.įor an older child who has good head control and can sit upright unassisted, the Angle Adjuster accessory can be used under a rear-facing Radian to make it more upright and give front seat passengers inches more legroom too. That base will set the recline for you automatically-you will not need any rolled towels or noodles to achieve a proper angle.
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In order to install the Radian rear-facing, you must first attach the rear-facing base/boot. Installation of the Radian is either easy or hard there doesn’t seem to be a middle ground with this carseat. 14” at widest point at shoulders, 14.5” at widest point at thighs

17” at widest point at shoulders, 16.5” at widest point at thighs Low profile makes loading and unloading child easier.
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The Radian R-series, the R100, R120, and Radian RXT, all have basically the same shell design but features distinguish them from each other. The Radian line of seats is known for being 3-across friendly-when you have a tiny back seat, these are the carseats you generally look at first.

The Diono Radian RXT fills a niche for parents and caregivers looking for a narrow carseat that can hold a big kid. 2018 Diono Radian RXT models currently for sale have revised (lower) weight limits and other modifications so this review only applies to RXT models manufactured before the October recall. Recall notice: most Diono convertibles, including the Radian RXT, were recalled in October 2017. See our review of the updated 2019 Diono 3RXT here Updated 11-08-18 2017 Diono Radian RXT Review: The Folding Carseat that’s Great for 3-Across and Extended Rear-Facing
