Making Travel Easier with Kids – Diono Radian RXT and Travel Accessories
*Products were received for purpose of this review. All thoughts are my own.
Our summer road trips have taken us through much of the state of Maine, during our long car rides I need to know that my kids are safe and comfortable. In July we participated in 2 weddings which required us to drive for hours. The more time you spend on the road, the risk of an accident goes up. I want to give my kids the best advantage in the event of a crash. Diono (formerly Sunshine Kids) has the technology and reputation that keeps kids safe.
The Diono Radian RXT is the last car seat baby “M” will need. It comfortably seats rear-facing children from 5-45 lbs, forward-facing children from 20-80 lbs in 5-point harness, then converts to a booster for children up to 120 lbs. At nearly 20lbs M was outgrowing her infant carrier and is definitely ready for the next step.
The Radian RXT is a unique car seat with 2 separate expiration dates. If you use the harness (up to 80lbs) the RXT expires 8 years from date of manufacture. If used as a booster without the harness, the seat expires 10 years from date of manufacture.
Diono’s Radian RXT car seat features a steel alloy frame, reinforced sidewalls, adjustable head support and our patented SafeStop® energy absorbing harness. EPS foam surrounds the child’s head and body to provide complete side impact protection.
Additionally, the RadianRXT boasts rear-facing tether capability to reduce seat rotation in the event of an impact, very few convertible car seats have that.
Although we did not travel by plane this summer, the Diono Radian RXT is approved for use on airplanes. It folds up quite slim but because of the weight I would not want to carry it through airports. If I could push it on a cart or with wheels it would be much better.
Installing the Diono Radian RXT rear-facing in the back of my Wrangler wasn’t as difficult as I thought it might be. Our vehicle comes equipped with a LATCH system that is only available in the middle seat, so we went with a seat belt installation.
The Radian RXT is so soft and comfortable! She kicks her little legs and waves her arms when I get her in. I give the extra padding on the straps above and below the chest clip two thumbs way up! The soft material and little bit of cushion makes that area more comfortable and pretty much steers car seat novices (my grandparents!) in the right direction when it comes to positioning the chest clip on her chest.
Did you know that Diono also offers travel accessories in addition to car seats? I didn’t!
One thing we are bad about is collecting trash on our trips. Just one stop at the convenience store or to eat and we’ve accumulated garbage. Diono sent us some Bag It disposable trash bags to try out. They come in small containers that hold about 12 bags each. The bags are 17″ and lightly scented to help control odors.
Whether it’s food containers, wrappers, dirty clothes, or dirty diapers, the light scent disguises the stink. Bag It is handy in size and doesn’t take up space. We use little bags a lot with 2 kids (and a husband, haha!) on the road. The rubber cord makes them easy to keep everywhere. No more trash all over my car! Hopefully it’s easier to keep it clean.
We love Diono’s products and each month we will be featuring new products from Diono! Stay tuned for your chance to win each month through December!
Visit Diono’s website for more information about the RXT and other travel accessories.
I love that it’s NCAP crash tested as safety is the most important feature in a car seat!
I love that it folds up!! Very helpful!
that fact that it folds up is my favorite feature!
I love that it folds up!
jofo120 at yahoo dot com
I have to go with the latch system.
the SuperLATCH system
i love that it is NCAP crash tested, that makes me feel safer about it.
I can’t wait to see who wins this! I’ve been checking back every day :)
The SuperLATCH system is neat.
I like the reinforced sides for safety
I like the SuperLATCH system
I like how compact it is but yet still safe.
Full steel frame and aluminum reinforced sides for unmatched safety!
the ease of use
I’m excited that it also fits 3 across in a mid-size vehicle, folds flat for travel and is FAA certified
I love that it holds up to 120 lbs.
energy absorbing harness is great
I am excited about the SuperLATCH system that simplifies thigs!
brich22 at earthlink dot net
I love that it can carry your child from rear facing to booster seat. It also looks so safe and secure
thank you
I love the narrow base!! We have an Evenflo right now and it is sooo wide! If you have captains seats in the rear, it can make for an uneven ride!
I love the fact that this carseat with grow with my child from 5-80lbs without the need to ever have to buy another one.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
patented SafeStop® energy absorbing harness
I like the latch system this carseat has.
The SuperLATCH system because I remember when I was a new mommy bringing my newborn home. My hubby and I had the worse time trying to install the carseat at the hospital! I had been discharged and we couldn’t get this carseat to work at all! I was trying to ask the nurses for help, but they said it was against the law for them to help me. I had a breakdown and just started crying, and was so frustrated wondering how I was going to get my newborn home. We finally figured that crazy carseat out.
I love the superlatch.. and the narrow base… and the high weight limit. Thanks for the chance!
The feature I’m most excited about is that this car seat can turn into a booster. There are not many seats out there that can do it all – rear facing, forward facing, AND booster. What a great value!
I like the Unique SuperLATCH system that makes installation easy
I love that it is machine washable.
I like that it is NCAP tested and comfortably seats a child from 5lbs to up to 120 lbs.
I love all the color options and that its machine washable.
My favorite feature is that its forward-facing children from 20-80 lbs in a 5-point harness
I love that it fits 3 car seats across the seat of the car!!
I love that this car seat is rear facing!
I like the Unique SuperLATCH system that makes installation easy
The superlatch system is really appealing. It is soooooo stressful switching vehicles with our current car-seat. I love an easy install.
I love how it’s birth-to-booster! My daughter is VERY tall (and I fully expect her little sister, due in Dec, will be too!) it’s great that I’d never have to worry about getting another new seat.
The most important feature to me is that the seat is NCAP crash tested, the industry benchmark for verifying child seat performance in severe accident conditions
Ladyblueeyez1960 (at)(aol)(dot)(com)
I am most excited about the high rear facing limits! I’m looking for something to continue rear facing as my current seat’s limit is almost reached. I frequently drool over Radians!
I am very excited about extended rear facing
Love that they are safe & you can fit 3 on a bench seat
NCAP crash tested
I love the Safe stop energy-absorbing harness!
I love the extended weight limit while still being so slim and streamlined. This would be the perfect replacement for our Marathon when it expires in a few months.
I am excited about the Safestop energy-absorbing harness
I love the extended weights on rear-facing.
I love that it converts to a booster that holds up to 120 lbs!
I love that it can be used for a long time!
birth to 10 years! Love this carseat!!
I love the extended weights on rear-facing!
i lovw how easy it is to travel with
I love it! Being able to use it from birth to 10 years us ideal!! I also like the variety of colors!
I like that it fits kids from 5-120 lbs. Great for my 6 year old.
The SuperLATCH system and the high weight limits
I love how long these can be used before they expire.
I love that it harnesses to 80 pounds!
I’m most excited that it folds flat for travel!!!
I am most excited for its longevity!
I love the Radiant RXT
I love that it grows with baby! From and infant seat all the way to a booster. Definitely a good investment for parents who want quality, safety, and versatility on a decent budget!
I’m most excited about the steel frame and the rear facing to 45lb! My 18lb 4 month old has almost outgrown his infant seat!
I love that it can do up to 80lbs in the 5 point harness. Our children are short but two of them would outgrow most car seats weight wise before they would ever get tall enough not to need one.
I’m most excited that it fits 3 across!
I am excited that it’s the only car seat I will ever need, from 5-120 lbs!
cupholders?
I am most excited about the steel frame! It really makes the seat feel more secure!
Easy installation
Full steel frame and aluminum reinforced sides.
I love the safety features and I love that the child can fit rear facing for so long!
Most excited about the length of rear facing. Only car seat needed.
LOVE the size! Being able to fit 3 across is awesome!!
I’m excited about the length of rear facing. I like to rear face as long as possible.
I love the slim design that allows you to fit three across, along w/the steel frame.
This is my dream car seat! We plan on ERF. I love the size and steel frame.
I love my diono! My favorite feature is that it is not too wide, so two people can still sit in the back with my little one and not feel squished!
I love that it is steal, slim fitting, and most likely the last car seat we would need for our daughter! :D
I love that these can fit 3 across and I love love love that they have steel frames & are reinforced with aluminum – nice & safe!
That it also fits 3 across in a mid-size vehicle! We are expecting twins and have a toddler!
Wow! 3 across! Perfect!
A friend of mine has both her children in this carseat and has nothing but great things to say about it!
I love that you can fit 3 across!!
I love the steel frame and that you can fit 3 across most suvs!
I love the feature of allowing rear facing for such an extended time as far as weight goes!
I like that there’s EPS foam to help with side impact.
I am most excited about the steel frame!
Wow It fits 3 across?!?!? I like the steel frame too! It’s a beast of an awesome chair.
I already have 2 sunshine radians for my boys and I love that they are extended harnessing to 65 pounds. I love the newer radian with the cushions and memory foam. The steel construction is a plus, as this car seat will last much longer than the ones with a plastic body.
Its CONVERTIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love that this seat rear faces up to 45lbs!!
Holds up to 120 lbs as a booster! Only have to buy on instead of 3 car seats!
I love the extended rear facing capability! Also that they fit three in a row :-)
I think the most exciting feature of this seat is that it serves as a booster up to 120 lbs! Additionally, it’s very “slim”. Most seats that “grow” with a child (and usually only up to 80-100 lbs at most) are VERY bulky. I drive a fairly large SUV, and I can’t put my two carseats side by side, thus creating a situation where my third row isn’t able to be accessed if needed. I LOVE THIS SEAT!
Most excited about the full steel frame and aluminum reinforced sides.
I LOVE diono, sooo safe and I can fit three across on a bench seat <3
i’m most excited about the size and the steel frame!
I love the height of this seat so baby can be RF longer
i like that it is not bulky ans folds flat for travel
This:
Comfortably seats rear-facing children from 5-45 lbs, forward-facing children from 20-80 lbs in a 5-point harness, then converts to a booster for children up to 120 lbs.
that three fit easily on a bench seat
I like the compact size and the rubber bottom grips to keep it from slipping during installation
the weight limit
Safestop® energy-absorbing harness
The side impact is a nice feature.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
I like the super latch system
My favorite features are that it fits 3 across in a mid-size vehicle. As I now have three children this feature is a BIG deal!
I’m most excited that it can accommodate rear-facing children, forward-facing children and then converts to a booster for older children. The perfect all-in-one car seat!
This looks like a great 1 time deal!! No buying 3 different seats anymore, 1 seat and you have it!
Im excited about 2 Forward-facing recline positions! I know my car seat doesn’t have that future and traveling with my daughter i realized how nice it would be to have that.
Looks awesome! Love that it grows with them!!
I love that it folds flat for travel.
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My favorite features are that it fits 3 across in a mid-size vehicle, folds flat for travel and is FAA certified.
We love Diono! We love the RadianRXT and the angle adjuster and would love to try the Radian Travel Bag!
The high weight limit! and that it folds flat! Heck.. what is not to love! It even looks awesome =)
I like added safety by the the side impact protection
The long expiration, especially as a booster!
I like that this will be the only cars eat ill need from birth until 120 lbs.
I love that this car seat can be used for a 5 lb baby all the way up to a child that weighs 120 lbs!! This means you only need 1 car seat :)
My favorite feature is the weight limit of 120lbs.
Love that it folds flat and that you can fit 3 across!
I like that I can have one seat for my child all the way through! Birth till 80 # in a harness and then a booster mode!
I like that the booster can hold children up to 120 pounds, I’ve found most hold up to 75 pounds
I really like that it has a steel alloy frame- so much safer! That would give me a little extra peace of mind. :)
I love that this car seat will actually last through all 3 stages of rear facing, forward facing and booster!
I like that it can go from birth and rear facing to a booster and forward facing.
I absolutely love that it goes up to 80 lbs in the 5 pt harness system!!!
WOW! I love that it fits 3 across in a mid-size vehicle!
I like the Unique SuperLATCH system that makes installation easy because I am always struggling to put in the car seat.
cjnedrow at gmail dot com
I like the broad weight range. You can use this from birth to booster.
I like that it has “Full steel frame and aluminum reinforced sides for unmatched safety”.
the steel and aluminum frame / sides
I really like that it folds flat for travel and is FAA certified… we’ve traveled with our current seat and it was horrible…
Comfortably seats rear-facing children from 5-45 lbs, forward-facing children from 20-80 lbs in a 5-point harness, then converts to a booster for children up to 120 lbs.
love the memory foam feature, this would be great for rear faces till they are 2!
I like the memory foam features for more comfort
I love that this car seat is the only one my child will ever need!
I love that this car seat is comfortable from rear facing to forward facing booster.
I love how long I can use this car seat!
I’m most excited about the full steel frame and then extended rear-facing to 45 lbs, forward-facing children from 20-80 lbs and a booster for children up to 120 lbs.
I like the adjustable head support
I love that it folds flat for travel … what a great idea!
The rear facing teether capabilities.
I like the reinforced adjustable head support that provides additional side impact protection!
I am most excited that it fits up to 120 lbs.
I’m most excited about the 10 year life. It’s good to know that a product was built well and will last 10 years.
Comfortably seats rear-facing children from 5-45 lbs, forward-facing children from 20-80 lbs in a 5-point harness, then converts to a booster for children up to 120 lbs.
I love the weight capacity> when you invest in this seat you know ita going to last
CONVERTS TO BOOSTER, love that :)
This looks so amazing :) just had a little baby, this would be perfect!
I like that it can be folded up, it makes traveling so much easier!
I love how slim it is and that you can position 2 side-by-side and still have room for another person to sit in back.
Love the rear facing until 45 pounds, makes me feel like my son would be safe for a long time.
DEfninitely the size and ability to erf
STEEL frame is awesome!
inalak at msn dot com
The extended rear facing and the length of use!
I’m most excited that it converts to a booster for children up to 120 lbs.
I like that it rear faces to 45lbs and can be used as a booster to 120lbs
I LOVE that it can rear face and serve as a booster up to 120 pounds.
i love all of the safety awards it has! makes me feel good about putting my baby in the seat.
We have an older verion of this and my favorite part so far is the cushions for the younger babies. On this version, I was excited to see that it now goes all the way to booster mode for after they outgrow the straps.
I like that the cover is machine washable and dryable.
My favorite feature is the Energy absorbing EPS foam and side impact protection provides added safety
I love the great safety measures they’ve taken with this seat. The steel frame might be heavy but I trust it to keep my kiddo safe.
I really like the longevity of this seat; as rear facing seat and booster. I like the easy install latch system…and the capability of three seats in one row!
I love how narrow the Radian is. I really dislike how wide our Britax Boulevard is.
Love the cover colors but the most exciting thing is the ERF capability and the high weight limit of the seat as a whole!
I love that it can be used up to 120lbs!!! I’d never need another seat :)
I love the steel frame and the high weight limits. My son loves that it comes in a purple color!
I am excited about the extended weight limit and the narrow 17″ width- I need three of these and they would all fit in my car!
I am most excited about the extended rear-facing! And the steel frame! Awesome car seat!
Easy install, easy to take around, and you can use it forward facing or rear facing!
I love that it coverts to a booster for up to 120 lbs!
It is for children 5-120 lbs!!!
It’s narrow!
I like the high weight limit for the harness. I would like to keep my kids in a harness as long as possible to protect their fragile bodies.
cover is machine washable
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I love that a tall child can ride rear facing in this carseat. My son is very tall and I want him rear facing as long as possible.
Seems like it is super easy to install! I like the bright colors too!
i like the ease of installation
Perfect for my husband’s car! The last seat we will ever need – would love to keep my little one harnessed as long as possible.
Love that the harness is rated up to 80 lbs.
I love the feature that allows this seat to be rear-facing or front-facing!! It is hard to find a booster/convertible like this with both options!! Love it!!!
I love the fit for extending the ability and comfort of my kids to stay rear facing!
love that it can fit 3 in a row!
I like that it can grow up to a 120 lb child. And I love that the frame is steel!
I learned that it can go up to 120 lbs making it the only seat you would need to purchase for you child.
I love the safety! Always a first in my opinion!!!
I love that three of their car seats can fit across one row in a mid-size car!
I love the fact that you could potentially fit three of these carseats in the backseat of a midsize vehicle!
I like that it has a SuperLATCH system that makes installation easy..i have spent way too much time trying to put carseats in and out of cars!
My favorite feature is probably It also fits 3 across in a mid-size vehicle, folds flat for travel and is FAA certified
I like the Comfortably seats rear-facing children from 5-45 lbs, forward-facing children from 20-80 lbs in a 5-point harness, then converts to a booster for children up to 120 lbs feature.
I already have an older diono that I love but these new eye popping colors are awesome! I love that red and it is not a color I would normally pick.
It being a five point harness for my 40″ three year old.
I love that it’s narrow and can fit well in a vehicle seat.
Love it!
it has memory foam wich is really neat and it has a 10 year life so it will last with most the kids. i also love the colors it comes in they are fun and its a really nice looking seat!
I like that it fits rear facing up to 45 pounds. My granddaughter is tall for her age at 1 year old and we are going to have to buy a new seat because her legs are cramped in the old one we have, because of the new restrictions the car seat we have isn’t going to work much longer. Would love to win this for her.
I love the steel frame, low profile, compactness, the weight limits and almost all other features it has. I love the plum color.
Unique SuperLATCH system that makes installation easy
I am most excited about being able to ERF my 95th percentile little for as long as possible!
Love colors and so safe. I’m big on 5 point harness and so safe
Love colors and so safe. I’m big on 5 point harness
Love that Is comfortably seats rear-facing children from 5-45 lbs, forward-facing children from 20-80 lbs in a 5-point harness, then converts to a booster for children up to 120 lbs.
Having a 5 point harness.
I am most excited about the high rear facing height and weight this car seat features!
Of course safety comes first but next I love that it is the only car seat you will need since it goes from 5 lbs to 120 lbs!
I also like the high weight limit for the 5 point harness
My favorite feature of this car seat has and always will be the ability to fit three across in the back seat!!
I love how slim they are, the rear facing weight capacity since I have heavy kiddos, and the ability to fold into itself for carrying!
I love the high weight limit for the 5 point harness
I love that its compact and has a full steel frame. Maybe I can actually sit in the backseat with both the kids in their seats!
I also love the Spring color option.. lol
The full steel frame makes me feel like they’re more secured.
I love that it has one of the largest rear facing weight limits!
I love the 3 across. My car seat now is so big it’s hard to fit another person in the backseat next to it.
I love that it will fit 3 across!
I love that you can fit 3 across in my 4Runner and that it is extended RF :)
I love how narrow it is!!!
I love the alloy frame. We want our kids to be as safe as possible and I think this seat would provide great piece of mind where safety is concerned.
I love that it can accommodate kids up to 80 lbs!
I love how you can safely fit 3 across. I don’t know of any other seats you can o that with.
Love all the safety features and the padding. My boy needs this. And up to 80 lbs is awesome.
So I excited that I could use this rear facing up to 45 pounds!
I like that it can hold kids up to 120lbs. That’s a long time for most kids!
The radians are awesome seats for extended rear facing :)
I really like the 12 position adjustable head rest. I hate in the car seat we have now that if she falls asleep her head always slouches in an uncomfortable looking position. Plus I think its safer to have some head/neck support.
I like that it is made with a steel alloy frame
I love the low profile of the seat for the kid to climb in and the safety in case of a wreck. I obsesses about this car seat. lol
I like the 5 point harness to 80lbs and then the booster. At the rate my daughter is going, she’ll need something like this! Also, my current seat doesn’t have a cup holder, which would be nice.
I love that it’s so compact. I have 3 little monkeys and we have a van just to fit their car seats. I also love that it folds flat for travel and is so safe! I wish I would have known about this car seat when I had my first baby.
I love that we could fit 3 wide with these. 3 kiddos under 4 makes it important to have good safe seats that still work properly 3 wide.
I love the 10yr life on the seat. My son will be able to use it without having to buy a booster seat later on.
With a surprise third on the way, the fact three can fit across…..LOVE IT!! We will be needing two since our youngest is only 8mo.
I’m excited to buy the carrying straps for airplane travel after I win me a much needed new carseat!!!
I absolutely love how compact it is, all of the safety features AND it folds flat! I have 5 children ALL in car seats and booster seats, I am positive that it would be a much more comfortable ride for them in our minivan.
I love that it is compact and rearfaces to 45 lbs.
I love that they can stay rear facing longer
I love that it’s compact enough to fit easily into most vehicles since we have a car full of car seats.
The feature I love the most is the size. I need something that will fit in a small SUV and this is the perfect seat!
I love that it is a compact seat. I have a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara and the backseat is so small. Currently our carseat is in the middle seat location because if it is behind the passenger or driver there isn’t any room in the front seat!
I am most excited about having a seat that can go all the way to booster and also can fit in my compact car with two other seats.
I like that’s its rear facing and it will grow with the children. I also like the garbage accessory too!
I really like that it is full steel frame and aluminum reinforced sides for unmatched safety
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The unique latch that makes installation easy
I really like how this looks like it would work really well for bigger toddlers. I feel like I have huge kids because it seems so hard to find seats they can use for a long time.
I love that it fits 3 across in a mid-size vehicle and folds flat for travel.
I love that it grows with baby!
I appreciate how they are compact and travel so well!!
that I would not have to buy another car seat after this that is great.
I love how many you can fit because I have a van jam packed full of car seats!
I love all of the colors and the carrying straps. That is one of the greatest things I have ever seen.
I love “fits 3 across in a mid-size vehicle, folds flat for travel and is FAA certified” and that it is up to 120 lbs. So excited!!!
The extended use! My 3 yr old is about to grow out of her 2nd carseat! I dont want to buy ANOTHER seat!
This looks so nice!! I have 2 girls and another on the way & both the big girl ones are expiring next year so I could really use one!!
I love that you can trust the brand and know that its safe for your child. the 5 point harness is important
i like the SuperLATCH system
I like that you can us this carseat from 5lbs and up. It is perfect to have one carseat throughout the childs growing years!
I like that it fold flat for travel
I like that they’re narrow enough to fit 3 across. Not that I’d ever be able to afford 3 of these, but a girl can dream.
I love that you can fit 3 across in most cars!
I am excited that these seats o to 120lbs. My kids tend to be on the huskier side, and this assures that they are still safe in a seat that can hold a higher weight :)
The 5 point harness 80lb weight limit! My daughter will be harnessed as long as possible and few seats all that.
I love that you can fit 3 across. I have 2 in car seats plus 1 in a booster and it would work great so they all can fit comfortably.
I love that I could fit 3 across!! I need that feature!!
Love the 5 point harness, the color choices and that you can get 3 of them in the back seat with ease:)
I love that the weight limit goes up to 120 lbs! You truly get your moneys worth out of this seat!
I think its super awesome that it RF so long and that it can be used as a booster to 120 lbs! Thats safe until highschool :) Kinda teasing!
I like the energy absorbing EPS foam
I love that you cab use the same seat from newborn to 120 lbs. Save moneybig time!
I am excited about how it grows with your child up to 120 pounds.
I would LOVE one of these seats for my kids! They look great and seems its the only seat they would ever need! How awesome!
The fact that it converts to a booster for children up to 120 lbs.
Love the dimensions! I have a tiny car and need to fit more than one seat. Also love that it goes from birth to booster :)
I love the huge weight range it accommodates rear facing!
I am most excited about the 10 year warranty!
I love the fact you can fit 3 across! I have 3 boys 5 and under and there are times (especially on long trips) i td be conveinent to have them all across the middle row and lay the back down for luggage!
I’m so excited that it works from newborn all the way up! It’d easily work for my four year old, amazing!
I like the 5-point harness system. Thanks!
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