Ratings Summary
4.7
out of 5.0
105 Reviews
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Recommend
Torrey
Scottsdale, AZ
Verified Buyer
Love
May 23, 2022
Love this car seat and all Diono car seats! Bought it when my daughter turned 2 and she is still using it at 5! Washes easily and fits back together easily! Has held up nicely! Definitely recommend Diono!
Emily
GA
Verified Buyer
Very sturdy seat…
February 3, 2022
We have used this seat rear facing until my son was 3 and now forward facing. It is so durable! Just gotta remember how to put all the fabric back on correctly after washing.
Pros
  • Washable
  • Durable
  • Rear or forward facing
Cons
  • Tricky to put fabric back on after washing
Brooke
Bradenton, FL
Verified Buyer
Fabulous
November 7, 2021
This car seat is amazing! Love how skinny they are so you can fit 2 or 3 of them in one row! We are still using this seat for our little on several years later. Wonderful car seats.
Diana
Alliance, Nebraska
Verified Buyer
We love it!
August 16, 2020
I've had this car seat for 4 years now. At first, I thought it was a pain to move the seat from my car to the husband's truck because it is heavy but the more we did it the easier it got. We did have to purchase a new cover for it because my 3-year-old at the time was potty training and had an accident and when I tried to wash it by hand in the tub, the smell still did not come out. Now, 2020 we still have the same cover and seat, even bought a waterproof seat protector. The only thing I kinda don't like is that when he does take naps on long road trips his head will hang forward. Other than that we love it!!
Atanas
Malden, MA
Verified Buyer
Great car seat.
February 6, 2020
We are very happy with this car seat and have been using it for the last 2 years. The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't recline in its forward facing position and that makes sleeping in it uncomfartable. Although my son never complained and it doesn't stop him from falling asleep in the car seat. We will be purchasing the same car seat but the current model for our daughter soon.
Courtney
Mesa, Az
Verified Buyer
Love it
November 27, 2019
This car seat is amazing. It’s so cushy and comfortable for our daughter. We bought another one for our son since we like it so much.
Pros
  • Rear facing for our 4 1/2 year old
Cons
  • Heavy
Abbye
Georgetown, Kentucky
Verified Buyer
LOVE this car seat
October 28, 2019
I love this car seat. It's heavy duty. I read a lot about convertibles and we settled on this one due to its frame design and construction, safety rating, and the many, many great reviews. The colors are great, it's fairly easy to clean, not hard to install (if you watch the videos). Rear facing, you definitely need the foam accessory to go under. It will lean way back and could cause your passenger front seat to have to be moved uncomfortably close to the dash board. The weight limit on rear facing and forward facing is fantastic. We will definitely buy another for a second child.
Pros
  • Sturdy, strong. Great safety rating. easy to clean. luxurious feeling fabric and cushions.
Cons
  • Can be more complicated to install if you're not good with these kinds of things, Rear facing options requires the additional foam accessory to go under the seat to allow for more room up front. customer service for Diono is a little slow.
Liz
Jacksonville, Florida
Verified Buyer
Love the color
July 15, 2019
The pattern and colors are what initially attracted me to this car seat. Upon reading the reviews I was sold. I love that i had ample space in my backseat after installment. The only con I have about this car seat is that it’s a pain to take off to wash the fabric. I don’t even think I was able to put it back on properly after my last wash.
Melissa
Chepachet, RI
Verified Buyer
Love this seat
May 21, 2019
I research long and hard before committing to a car seat for my daughter. This seat was perfect. Heavy, safe, easy to install with Extra padding for when she was little with plentry of room to grow. Rear facing until 4 with no concerns. Happy purchase. Would buy again.
Re
San Marcos, CA
Verified Buyer
Great investment
May 7, 2019
This car seat is working great so far. It still looks good in condition. Cleans easy. Have traveled with it a few times and makes it easy with the ability to fold up for easy transport.
Laura
Denver, CO
Verified Buyer
Amazing car seat!
March 31, 2019
Great quality and well made. We love this seat for our heavy toddler. It kept him rear facing much longer than any other seat would have. I took one star because the seat cover faded in the sun rather quickly but all in all this is an excellent product.
Janet
Chula Vista, CA
Verified Buyer
Amazing heavy duty narrow carseat
February 2, 2019
Very strong and heavy duty. The steel frame is amazing. Great narrow seat.
Pros
  • Lasts for 10 years. Super comfortable.
Best Uses
  • Narrow cars
Cons
  • Heavy. Not easy to install.
Grania
Lebanon, NH
Verified Buyer
Love it!
November 1, 2018
This car seat is sturdy and well made. It fits narrow, no arm rest on two sides, so very easy for my 2 years to get in by herself. It's apparently very comfortable too, because my 2 year old loves riding in it. The sale price was pretty good too!
Kal
Moscow Idaho
Verified Buyer
So glad I finally made this purchase!!!
July 7, 2018
I was skeptical at first. I read at least 50+ reviews which were mostly positive. My Dr highly recommended this car seat for safety and longevity so I gave it a try.
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Pros
  • -Very sturdy and safe.
  • -Very comfortable.
  • -5 point harness easily unclipped with one finger.
  • -Cup holder included and option to add more.
  • -Additional Padding for any fit. Padding for shoulders and chest. Padding to keep lower clip from rubbing. Padding behind head. Padding under back and butt!!
  • -Easy clip system in rear and front of car seat for even more security and stability.
  • -Comes with padding under car seat (sold separately) to help make room and keep from damaging seat.
  • -Arrived in under 5 business days.
  • -Allows rear facing kids up to 44? whereas most are only 30?.
Best Uses
  • Rear facing, front facing and booster up to 120lbs.
Cons
  • -Initial set up takes about 20 minutes to get a good fit for your child but after that it took me maybe 5 minutes to transfer to truck from suv.
  • -It is $314 normally but I found it here on sale for $259!
  • - I wish it had a sun hood.
Maria
California
Verified Buyer
Never been happier!
June 29, 2018
I never have to buy another car seat again. It's so comfortable my baby keeps falling asleep which is a plus. I installed with the adjuster in my small versa note hatchback and my husband 6'1 is still able to recline his seat as much as he needs. It was here on time with no issues. I will make another purchase if needed from this site!
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Pros
  • Fast shipping. Very well packaged.
Best Uses
  • Use with Diono Adjuster for more recline room in car.
Cons
  • Very heavy but excepted for a steal car seat.
Linh
Garland, Texas
Verified Buyer
favorite car seat
May 3, 2018
so heavy duty and safe. the only thing is that it's super heavy, def not for moving from one car to another.
Kylee
Tampa, Fl
Verified Buyer
BUY IT!
May 3, 2018
If you're considering this car seat, buy it! We've been through the Graco forever, Chicco Nexfit, and Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Max. Graco was fine, but not a comfy seat. Chicco was nice and plush, but a pain to get our kiddo in and out of (he's really tall) and Maxi Cosi didn't tighen properly (we had two). I wish I started with Diono! I was thrown off by its look at first. It looked like a booster, and with a market flooded of car seats, I assumed I was reading something wrong that it fit an infant. Silly me. I love it, my son loves it, and so does my husband. Highly recommend!
Pros
  • Comfortable Seat
  • Easy tightening system
  • Tall enough for bigger kids but still safe for tiny ones
  • Folds and offers strap for travel
Cons
  • None!
Nelly
Los Angeles, California
Verified Buyer
Diono Rainier
February 6, 2018
I LOVE this car seat! I purchased it for my 8 month old daughter. I had another brand but they were too bulky, took too much space and my daughter would hate getting in it. The Diono is perfect! My daughter is tall for her age but is super comfortable in the Rainier. No more fighting to get her in her car seat. Just bought a second one for grandma and grandpa's car. :) Knowing she is safe is worth the extra weight. Highly recommended!
Pros
  • Child fits comfortably
  • Thin design to fit smaller cars comfortably
  • Safety
Cons
  • Pattern is discontinued :(
  • Wish they would have more colors and patterns to choose from.
Bruce
Jacksonville, Florida
Verified Buyer
My kids love them!
February 1, 2018
My kids may not like being held still for very long but they never complain about being uncomfortable or that they do not like the car seat. Their rear ends are big fans of this seat. I don't like how heavy and large it is when traveling through an airport but I think my small sacrifice is worth it. The safety, comfort, and longevity of this seat is unbeatable. I have purchased two, 18 months apart and would do it again.
Pros
  • Comfort, and safety
Cons
  • Weight
Susan
Lewisburg, PA
Verified Buyer
Very sturdy.
January 9, 2018
This is a very sturdy seat, the fabric is good my son doesn't seem to get hot sitting in the seat. It is easy to install. The one draw back it you have to remove the seat and reinstall when you need to adjust the height of the harness.
Pros
  • Strong and sturdy
Cons
  • Must uninstall car seat to adjust harness height.
Vonda
Raleigh, NC
Verified Buyer
Doesn't fit anywhere near the 57'
January 4, 2018
Even though it's advertised to accommodate a child up to 57' and/or 65lbs., the upper shoulder strap slots are at 17'. The shoulder straps have to come out at or above the shoulder. This seat won't handle a child over about 45'tall. It was useless to me since I was counting on it to accommodate a child in the 5 point harness for above the normal height. I'm going to have to return it. It's a nice seat, very sturdy and safe feeling, but it isn't able to be used as described. Albee was very prompt, and did their part. This problem is with Diono. They need to be realistic in their height accommodations.
Pros
  • It was very sturdy. Heavy. Well padded! Nice color. Albee did their part. This problem is Diono's specifics not being realistic.
Cons
  • Won't accommodate a child over about 45', even though it states up to 57'. I do have to pay for return shipping ðŸ¤Â
Desiree
Tucson, AZ
Great seat, my son loves it!
December 29, 2017
Great seat. My son loves it, just took it on a long road tripand my son was able to sleep most of the way with no issues.
Pros
  • Very comfortable
  • Easy to install once properly prepared
Cons
  • Difficult to read instructions
Lisa
Seattle, WA
Verified Buyer
Sturdyj!
December 20, 2017
This thing is solid! My 23 month old likes it so far. I'm happy that I can keep her rear-facing as long as possible with the limits on this seat. I used the latch system to secure and it seems great so far.
Best Uses
  • Safe long-lasting seat. Bought another for my husband's car.
Susan M.
Brimfield Ohio
Verified Buyer
Special needs toddler
December 18, 2017
My special needs grand daughter is now 5. She will need to be in a car booster seat for many years to come. This does not make her look like a baby but a big girl. I searched high and low for one that as her Nanna I could help her get in and out of. I LOVE it! I told my daughter to come to this site and see if you have any more to replace hers.
Pros
  • Special needs grand daughter can pull herself forward with ease and slip off the front till her feet touch the floor. Good grabbing sides for her to pull herself into the seat. The release buckle can be undone with ease for Nanna's older hands.
Cons
  • When my grand daughter fell asleep her head had no place to rest, (rolled forward), like a car seat that reclines somewhat. But at age 5 that is not what most children need.
John
Auburn, WA
Verified Buyer
Great seat - 2nd Purchase
December 18, 2017
Been very happy with this make / model.
Christine
Chicago, IL
Verified Buyer
Just what we needed for extended rear-facing
December 11, 2017
We bought this to replace a Britax with a lower rear-facing limit. Our son is close to 35 lbs and over 37 inches tall at 2.5 and we wanted a seat where he could comfortably rear-face for at least another year. With the Rainier's 50 lb limit, we should be good to go. It fits fine behind the driver's seat on our Chevy Equinox, but I could see how it might be a tight fit without the angle adjuster on a smaller car. It's much easier for him to get in and out of by himself, and he seems to have a ton of leg room. It was a little tricky to install using the seat belt, but we managed to get it tight enough after some finagling. I would definitely recommend this seat.
Pros
  • 50-pound rear-facing limit
  • Easy for child to climb in and out of
Cons
  • Somewhat difficult to install
  • Somewhat difficult to tighten straps
Marissa
Akron, Ohio
Verified Buyer
Amazing Seat!
December 8, 2017
This seat is great! Rear faces until 50lbs (which keeps my petite kids rearfacing for quite a while!) and then harnesses until 90lbs, then turns into a booster! Not to mention the amazing saving I got from Albee Baby! I will always shop here from now on for gear!
Allison
Woodstock, Georgia
Verified Buyer
Amazing Car Seat
September 21, 2017
You can't go wrong with Diono. Their seats are durable and very safe. They are also slim so you can fit multiple car seats in your car. I love the easy fold and carry feature. The colors are great and the seat is comfortable and it is easy for my toddler to get in and out of.
Pros
  • Safe, slim, comfortable
Cons
  • Heavy
Cori
Mill Creek, WA
Verified Buyer
Should of bought it to begin with!
September 1, 2017
I care for my granddaughter daily and bought another carseat brand. It was fine, as she's grown I have found that it had become increasinly diffcult to get her in/out of. Her parents have had the Diono RXT from the begining, I should of bought this from the begining! She looks so much more comfortable, and the ease to help get her in & out is wonderful. We LOVE this carseat and cannot say enough wonderful things about it. We are expecting our second grandchild, planning on purchasing the same Diono for him. Thank You
JUN
Castro Valley,CA
Verified Buyer
Great comfortable car seat
August 27, 2017
very comfortable, my baby loves it and it is easy to install
YEH C.
CA
Verified Buyer
Nice Car Seat
August 26, 2017
Nice Car Seat
Janell
Sherman Oaks, CA
Verified Buyer
Favorite Car Seat
August 24, 2017
Love this fabric! So happy to find a narrow car seat that fits three across!
Pros
  • Everything you want in a carsear.
Cons
  • Aren't able to adjust the harness as the child grows while car seat is strapped in. Need to completely rethread.
Tiffany
Slidell, Louisiana
Verified Buyer
Great car seat
August 21, 2017
We love this car seat, except for the fact that my daughters head ALWAYS falls forward when asleep. We even bought the diono angle adjuster, but it didn't work with our seats. She's still rear facing and would always wake up crying because her neck hurt. Had to put this car seat in our secondary car, and put our maxi cosi pria in our primary car until she faces forward.
Pros
  • sturdy frame, baby doesn't overheat in it
Cons
  • bad angle when rear facing
Julie C.
Ardmore, OK
Verified Buyer
Diono car seat
August 14, 2017
Excellent quality and fast shipping. Thanks
angela
millen, GA
Verified Buyer
great car seat
July 30, 2017
wonderful product. love it . very comfortable for the child.
Pros
  • cute
Best Uses
  • toddlers
Cons
  • no cons
Jupiter j.
Clarksville, tn
Verified Buyer
Love this seat!
July 30, 2017
I own this seat and a clek I love this one for the ability to travel easy. It is cute not gaudy, I was concerned about pattern but it is great. My child falls into a deep sleep in it. Has wiped clean several times this month.
Pros
  • Traveling, safe, long lasting, looks good.
Best Uses
  • Safty
Cons
  • Large footprint in my small car but fits
Angela
Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania
best car seat
July 10, 2017
we were recently in a car accident and i was advised to purchase all new car seats. but we currently own this one for our 4 year old and she didn't move an inch. she was so secure and safe. i just purchased 2 of the new models because i will not put my children in anything else after seeing our 7 year old daughter thrown forward in her current booster seat. well worth the money!
Pros
  • everything!
Cons
  • it is heavy but i would not say that is a con. it is just made extremely well.
Mom t.
Mason, Ohio
Verified Buyer
Amazing seat!
June 28, 2017
This is my third seat we have purchased. My two daughters love it! Soft and comfy fabric, impeccable safety ratings, and easy to install! Highly recommend!
Pros
  • Easy to install
  • Soft and comfy
  • Breathable fabric
  • Stylish
  • Durable
  • Safe
Best Uses
  • Convertible car seat from infancy to beyond toddler
Cons
  • On the heavier side
Kennedy
Ohio
Verified Buyer
Fast and easy
June 18, 2017
Order shipped quickly and arrived as advertised.
Molly
Cleveland, Ohio
Verified Buyer
Favorite car seat
June 15, 2017
This is our third diono car seat. Can't go wrong. Love the print.
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Pros
  • Safe
Cons
  • Have to buy the angle adjuster to have room to comfortably install.
Brandy
Michigan
Verified Buyer
Diono carseat
May 24, 2017
First time ordering from albee baby and I had a wonderful experience! Carseat arrived just a cpl days after I purchased it. I will be buying another one from this company soon.
Norma P.
Batesville AR
Verified Buyer
Love it.
May 19, 2017
Bought this seat to begin transitioning my 12 week old son into... he's just 16 pounds but I want him to have a safe car seat that would be more comfortable than the seemingly cramped infant carrier/car seat I received as a gift at my shower. I really like this seat. And thankfully so does he! He fits well in it and has fallen asleep in it several times without a problem just as he would the infant seat. His head does fall forward slightly when he sleeps but I don't think it will cause him any strain... the harness padding is so thick that it keeps his head more upright than side-lying. I love the fact it's tethered to the car fame... literally this thing does not budge after being properly installed! (Which was super easy after watching Car Seat Lady's YouTube tutorial) I think the midnight color is fantastic, I love black and the seat is functional and appealing to the eye. I can't wait for him to grow with this seat, I'm proud of my purchase. Feel I made the right decision!
Julie
Oregon
Verified Buyer
Love the print and the price!
May 12, 2017
Order arrived fast. Price was fantastic.
Sara C.
Ohio
Verified Buyer
Great Purchase!!!
May 1, 2017
We like that thus car seat will keep our daughter safe and rear-facing longer than other seats. It seems very comfortable. Only concern to have is it you have a tall driver, this seat does have a pretty far back position for rear-facing or recommend the seat wedge to elevate it.
Pros
  • Great head support, easy 5 point harness
Cons
  • Rear-facing angle of seat can cause it to not fit in some card properly without the seat wedge sold separately to place under the car seat.
Amy
ME
Verified Buyer
Slim Seat
April 13, 2017
We purchased three Dionos to fit three across in my husband's vehicle (cheaper than buying a new car!) The toddlers seem to be very comfortable in theirs, but we haven't used it for our infant yet. You can't beat the prices on Albeebaby!
Ani
Nevada
Verified Buyer
Beautiful like the picture
April 5, 2017
Looks very luxurious and feels very comfortsble and secure. It's a heavy seat, as expected. Installation was easy and straight forward. The angle adjuster foam is very useful, you should buy them together. It adds an extra step to the installation process which could be a minus. I also find it difficult to loosed the latch belt when removing the seat (quite impossible actually, my husband had to use a screwdriver to do it). Other than that I really like the seat and so does my 16 month old.
Jessica
Boston, Massachusetts
Verified Buyer
Great car seat
March 22, 2017
I am extremely happy with my purchase. This car seat is heavy and feels very secure in my car. My son is very comfortable in it as well and is able to reach the cup holder on his own.
Whitley L.
West Virginia
Verified Buyer
Great seat
March 22, 2017
Yes, it's heavy and really tall so not the easiest to maneuver. My almost 3 year old loves that she can sit rear facing with her brother, has plenty of leg room and is comfy. It's rally narrow and fits 3 across easily in my Acura. Love, love, love the print as we're a Bama family. The fabric is soft and foamy so it seems really comfy.
Pros
  • Narrow
  • Comfort
  • Needs met
Cons
  • Price
  • Weight
Jill
Georgia
Verified Buyer
Heavy but such good quality
March 19, 2017
I love this seat. It is super heavy so if you have to switch it between cars frequently then it's not the seat for you but it feels so soft and the quality is great. I love everything about the seat. Also, I didn't find it difficult or complicated to install. The only other thing is go ahead and get the seat adjuster and include it in the costs when deciding which carseat to get. But overall I live this seat and my daughter seems to as well. I definitely recommend.
Pros
  • So comfortable and such good quality and sturdy.
Cons
  • Very heavy and you need to buy the angle adjuster cushion which is dumb. It should just come with it.
Brie
Fayetteville, NC
Verified Buyer
Absolute must have!
March 14, 2017
I am so glad I was able to purchase this car seat to grow with my child. Sturdy construction to last. My kids have complained about brands not as expensive but I am happy to report they love it with great cushion and support it will last them forever.

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