Ratings Summary
4.8
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236 Reviews
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Ashley
FL
Verified Buyer
Excellent!
April 28, 2016
So far, this purchase has been an excellent one! We needed to buy this brand for the narrowness of of the back seat in my car and a third baby on the way. I was reluctant to spend the money at first, but I am definitely not disappointed! Great product that I'm sure we will be using for years.
Best Uses
  • Narrow back seat
Cons
  • Super heavy. Not great if you plan to switch it from car to car.
Bonnie
Arlington, MA
Verified Buyer
Great car seat/booster combo
April 15, 2016
The Diono Radian R100 car seat is exactly as expected. The narrow size is great for our car and is what made me decide to purchase this seat. I like the fact that the top buckle is big enough for my toddler to buckle herself (she still needs help with the lower buckles). I'm very happy with this seat and would recommend it to others.
Kimberly
Milford, NH
Verified Buyer
Space saver!
March 28, 2016
Absolutely love this car seat. The red color is awesome. It is super sporty and stylish on top of feeling safe and comfortable. I chose this seat to go in the middle seat of the back row in my husband's 2009 Dodge Charger. I wanted him to have space for two adults in the back since he doesn't drive the kids very often. Mission accomplished.
Pros
  • Color is vibrant.
  • Love the padded straps.
Best Uses
  • Slim car seat. Fits great in the middle seat!
Cons
  • None.
Rachel
San Diego, CA
Verified Buyer
Solid carseat
March 27, 2016
This is the second Diono I've purchased from Albee Baby. They always seem to have the best price for this particular diono style. I bought this car seat because it is a style that isn't as wide as other convertible seats (I had an infant seat right next to it in the car and it fit well), and it will last a long time for each child as you can use it as a booster seat as they grow. I bought a diono seat angle adjuster so that it would fit better in our Honda Civic. I'm glad, as it reclines a lot when it is rear facing. The seat is worth the money to me because of its solid quality.
Pros
  • Skinny enough to fit three across
  • Solid and high quality
Cons
  • Super heavy (which could be a pro actually)
  • Reclines a lot when rear facing (unless you have the angle adjuster)
  • Expensive
Samantha
WA
Verified Buyer
Love Diono
March 27, 2016
We bought this car seat so that we could fit 3 kids across in our van. We have 1 front facing, one rear facing and my 3rd just uses a seatbelt. My daughter who is out of a seat has so much more room on the seat than she did before. We love the brand and just bought a booster seat too for my 6 year old!
Pros
  • Fit 3 across, steel frame, safety ratings
Cons
  • Heavy
Jennifer
Groveland, FL
Verified Buyer
Love it
March 17, 2016
Great seat, love that it will grow with kiddo through the years. Shipping was quick, pricing was a great deal, package was not damaged nor were contents inside. Best things are the slim fit in vehicle and the width can be adjusted as they grow
Jon
Lebanon, Oregon
Verified Buyer
Fits great in a narrow car
March 1, 2016
We were able to fit 3 across by putting this in the middle, between an infant's carseat/base and a forward facing toddler seat. Wouldn't have been able to fit 3 across otherwise. (If using this rear-facing with a toddler, I'd also recommend getting the Diono angle adjuster pad.) Comes with great instructions for installation. Build quality seems exceptional. Overall very happy with our purchase!
Pros
  • Slim
Rose
Brockway, Pa
Verified Buyer
Awesome Carseat!
February 8, 2016
Love this carseat. Color is much better than pictured. Greatest price around. Fast shipping!
Pros
  • Fits in tight spaces. Can fit 3 a cross easy.
Cons
  • Heavy seat
Casey
Louisiana
Verified Buyer
Great fit
February 3, 2016
While this seat is a beast to install because of its weight, it is a great narrow fit in the van. We also had a child get sick the first week we had it and it was not too difficult to disassemble and clean either.
Pros
  • Narrow, great seat adjustment
Cons
  • Heavy
Madeleine
Phoenix, AZ
Verified Buyer
Mom of 3, pt 3
February 1, 2016
This was the 3rd color we picked of our Diono R100's so our children could easily distinguish between their seats as they got in and out. We were expecting our 3rd and needed to fit 3 across in my Honda CR-V, so I knew we'd be limited in car seat options. I was loosely familiar with the Diono Radian line and felt comfortable with our purchase given our needs. When they arrived I was more satisfied than I could have guessed. Installation was easier than anticipated, manual was clear to understand and work from, and despite the narrow base my kid's, though petite, have PLENTY of room. Buckles are easy for my older two to use as they are learning to get themselves in and out, and my 4 year old tells me the seat "is nice and comfy."
Pros
  • Fits 3 across in most cars, color options, easy install, affordable relative to quality, longevity, and safety.
Best Uses
  • 3 across, color options provided us with a great way for kids to distinguish between their seats.
Cons
  • Heavy.
Christine
Cleveland, TN
Verified Buyer
It fits in our small car
January 21, 2016
I bought this because it is a slim car seat. It is the second Diono we have, my four year old already has one. I put my two year rear facing in the middle of our Corolla, and it fits well. I did also buy the angle adjuster, so we have more space between the seats. I found that I had to install it twice to get a snug fit. I suggest watching the videos on the Diono website for help. We used the seat belt, and it is harder to get a tight fit than using the latch. Overall, I am pleased with the purchase.
Pros
  • Slim, great for small cars.
  • Angle adjuster really helps to gain space for kids who can hold up their heads.
  • Easy for the children to get in and out of because of low profile.
Cons
  • It is heavy, so not great for traveling.
Jacque
Toledo, Ohio
Verified Buyer
Great carseat and super service!
December 24, 2015
It was a great deal and shipped super fast! I love the carseat. It's safe, narrow, comfortable and folds easily for traveling. Thank you!
Pros
  • Narrow, grows with child, long expiration, folds into backpack, flight certified, comfortable.
Cons
  • Very heavy.
Jenny
Staunton, VA
Verified Buyer
Pleasantly Surprised
December 19, 2015
This car seat is actually darker than it appeared to be on the site...more of a brown. I actually like it better though. We were able to buy this and another Radian together at an awesome discount. I love AlbeeBaby's prices - only way we could get the seats we needed. Now, since our newborn's arrival, we can fit all 5 of our children in our minivan.
Jenny
Staunton, VA
Verified Buyer
Happy as can be!
December 19, 2015
Another great buy, as expected. We've always been very satisfied with our purchases from AlbeeBaby. Our daughter loves the color and can happily fit across the back seat of our van with her sisters.
Pros
  • Helps us fit all 5 of our children in our minivan.
JenMerc
Santa Rosa
Verified Buyer
Heavy duty but slim
December 17, 2015
After multiple attempts to get 3 car seats across in my Prius V I stumbled upon the Diono in a mommy blog. These seats are great, superior safely rating and they fit my small 5 year old and tall 7 year old equally well. I wish I had purchased this seat years ago as it grows with the child and would have saved me many purchases. Very happy with the results.
Pros
  • Can use forever and can squeeze 3 in the back seat
Best Uses
  • Fitting 3 across and long term use.
Cons
  • minimal design, kids were bummed about no cup holders.
Olivia
Sudbury, ma
Verified Buyer
Nice slim seat
December 13, 2015
We needed another Diono to be able to fit three across in our 07 Odyssey. We have one we bought over a year ago and it's held up well. My only complaint is the Manaco color we received is completely different than the picture. It's darker almost browner and it's dark on the edges. Wish it looked like the picture so it would match our other one.
Melissa
Raleigh, NC
Verified Buyer
Bought for 3 across in Honda CRV
November 25, 2015
Very happy with this seat. I'm currently using with my petite 3 year old 26 lb daughter. She should be able to stay harnessed for a few more years. I should be able to fit this seat, a britax frontier and a chicco keyfit into my Honda CRV. It's tight but doable.
Pros
  • Easy install. Easy for my 3 year old to climb into herself without having to be lifted. I had to lift her into our old britax marathon so not lifting her as much while 7 months pregnant is a plus.
Cons
  • Heavy but it's solid!
Jessica
Boise, Idaho
Fits great in my tiny car
September 13, 2015
I have a 2006 Ford Focus, which is compact little car with already hardly any room in he back seat. I installed this rear facing for my 7 month old in the back passenger side. I had to move up my seat a bit but it still leaves room for a passenger in the front to sit even with the seat up a bit. I love that this seat is so sturdy. We have a 2nd car seat by Safety First in my husbad's car, and it takes up so much space in the back seat it's ridiculous. The Diono is SO much easier to install than other seats I've tried. The super latch just clicks onto the latches in the seat and you don't have to worry about losing a finger trying to get it latched (umm like my other car seat). We mostly got it because it travels by folding up, but it's just an awesome seat all around and I'm happy I got it.
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Pros
  • Slim, sturdy
Cons
  • No infant head support. I fixed this though with a little infant neck pillow.
Michelle
Pennsylvania
Verified Buyer
Narrow and safe
September 4, 2015
Very sturdy carseat. It is heavy, but that's why it deels so safe. Can fit three across a normal car with no issue. Great carseat for a great price.
Pros
  • Narrow and sturdy
Cons
  • Heavy
Jess
Sauquoit, NY
Verified Buyer
Diono Radian
September 1, 2015
We purchased three of these seats to fit in the back of my Subaru Tribeca. The kids love how easy it is to climb in and out of them. They took a little while to install, but once in, I can't complain.
Pros
  • The grow-with-me seats make them very affordable.
Best Uses
  • Fitting 3 seats across
Lauren
New Jersey
Verified Buyer
Love this seat!
August 30, 2015
We bought one of these for my oldest and at first I didn't like it one bit. Now that we have gotten the hang of the install we are loving the seat and grateful there's a seat out there keeping our super tall kiddo in a five point harness. Glad we gave this seat a second chance!!
Heather
Plainville, Kansas
Verified Buyer
Great Seat, Great Price
August 27, 2015
This car seat is by far the best we've had. It's on the higher end of carseats, but when you have multiple children it can make any vehicle uncomfortable. These are the most slim car seat you will find. You can easily fit three across comfortably. Or it leaves plenty of room for an adult to accompany the children in the back seat if necessary. :) The child is protected because it's incredibly sturdy. It is also spacious for little ones to ride comfortably without giving up protection. We love this seat and it's well worth the money. This was also a great price compared to other sites.
Pros
  • Slim
  • comfortable
  • sturdy
  • great price for quality.
Best Uses
  • For tight back seats
  • Multiple car seats.
Cons
  • Will need to buy car seat protectors for leather seats.
Fran
Punta Gorda, FL
Verified Buyer
I love Diono
August 23, 2015
This is my second Diono, and I love them! Very sturdy, comfortable and fit very well in the car - I can fit the two of them easily next to each-other. My son used to nap in his all the time, and loved it. I can highly recommend it.
Cynthia
Lexington, KY
Verified Buyer
Great carseat fast shipping
August 21, 2015
This carseat is great! Very heavy, but that's what you get with reinforced steel frame (or whatever the materials are inside). Narrow, which I need for 3 carseats in back of Camry. One thing is I wish Albee would've indicated manufacture date (is a year old), but I guess I can assume that because it was on sale. None the less, great service and product.
Kimberly
Ellisville, MS
Verified Buyer
Best car seat!
August 16, 2015
I love this car seat. We bought the R120 for our main vehicle when baby first transitioned out of an infant carrier. We bought this one for the spare vehicle that the babysitter drives. It's so slim and fits in the vehicle comfortably. The baby is almost two and rear faces with absolute comfort. I love the steel frame for safety. I also love that we will be able to use these car seats until the child is tall enough for the cars shoulder harness. Albee Baby has the best price and quick shipping!
Melissa
Arkansas
Verified Buyer
Narrow, easy to install
August 13, 2015
I bought this car seat because I need to fit three-across and it is the narrowest available. It installs easily and quickly. I'm using it with the angle adjuster rear-facing for my 2yo. It takes up a reasonable amount of room front-back and I can still fit a passenger in the front seat of my 2011 Jetta with this behind. Overall very impressed and really like this seat.
Pros
  • Narrow, birth to booster.
Best Uses
  • Extended rear-facing, three-across configurations.
Cons
  • Very heavy.
William
Louisville, KY
Verified Buyer
Just as described, very good
August 10, 2015
With three kids, I needed a narrow enough seat to fit three across. This one fit the bill. I also needed one to use as a booster down the road. I also purchased three to fit across the backseat of my mother in law's CR-V, because they often picks up the kids in the afternoon. Fit perfectly.
Pros
  • Narrow Width allows three seats across.
Best Uses
  • For fitting three across a back row, at least one or multiple of these narrow seats are necessary.
Cons
  • Heavy, a little difficult to install with the shoulder belt. Combined weight of child and seat surpasses car's LATCH weight rating earlier than with a lighter seat. Pay attention to LATCH's weight rating and switch to using the shoulder belt when exceeded.
Brittany D.
Cedar grove, Tennessee
Verified Buyer
Love this seat!!!
August 7, 2015
I love this seat way more than I thought I would. My daughter is comfortable in it and it fits nicely next to my newborn sons carrier! I have 3 children in my back seat and I don't think I would have been able to comfortably fit them all back there without this seat.
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Heather
South Dakota
Verified Buyer
I love it!
August 6, 2015
I ordered two of these because we are soon to be a family of 5 kids and need to fit everyone in a mini van. I got two to start with but might order a third and they are very slim. But still nice for kids to use and three would fit in the third row of our van. great product glad I found these.
Ashton
St. Louis, MO
Verified Buyer
I love this seat!
August 5, 2015
This is the perfect seat for my 7 month old. I was gifted a Britax "pumpkin" seat and after my daughter was 3 months old I found that it was really cumbersome to get her in and out of the seat without removing the entire seat and I hated carrying her around in it. Now that she can sit up on her own I thought it would be best to get a seat that stays in the car and can grow with her. It's so easy to get her in and out now! Also this seat is SOLID! It's very heavy and it feels very sturdy and safe. She is really comfortable in it. Great purchase!!
Pros
  • sturdy, comfortable
Cons
  • Heavy
Megan D.
San Diego, CA
Verified Buyer
Great value
July 31, 2015
Can't beat Albeebaby's price! We plan to use this for years to come. A much longer life span than most seats. My son loves it. Planning to get another for my daughter so we can put a booster in between and carpool!
Erin
Kansas
Verified Buyer
Awesome Car Seat!
July 30, 2015
We needed a car seat that was thin to fit 3 across. This one is so great... a heavy duty car seat, easy to install, and a very thin footprint. It can fold for storage when not in use, as well, though we haven't needed to use that feature yet. It is truly a seat the kids can grow into, as it converts to a seat belt booster for kids up to 100 lbs!
Pros
  • Thin width, sturdy construction (steel alloy frame), lasts up to 100 lbs as a booster seat.
Best Uses
  • Car seat for babies, toddlers. Booster for older kids. Optional accessories include straps to make it into a backpack for easy transport (such as going through an airport)
Cons
  • It is heavy due to it's steel alloy frame. All accessories are sold separately (cupholders, carry straps, etc)
Hillary
United States
Verified Buyer
Absolutely awesome !
July 24, 2015
I love this seat. It was so easy to install and my grandchildren say its the most comfortable seat I have and I have 5 in my van. I am going to replace the others with these seats. Because of its slimmer silhouette I can get three across the back seat. With the other seats I could only get two. I have 5 grandchildren so I need 5 seats that will last. These will!
Pros
  • Great safety rating!
  • Easy to install
  • Comfort
  • Goes from newborn to booster
Melissa
Minnesota
Verified Buyer
Best Car Seat So Far!
July 10, 2015
I am absolutely in love with this car seat! We can fit 3 across in the back of our minivan, and can fold up! I researched so many car seats before deciding on the Diono, and could not be happier with my decision!
Pros
  • Folds up
Cons
  • a little on the heavier side
mel
largo, Florida
Verified Buyer
Perfect!
June 17, 2015
Purchased so we would have a little more room in the back seat and its perfect!
Sarah M.
United States
Verified Buyer
Solid build, narrow frame, and comfortable
June 11, 2015
We are very happy with our purchase. Our 3 1/2 year old sits forward facing and is very comfortable. The seat is narrower than most others, which is the main reason why we purchased it. It is very heavy, but has a steel frame and will last 10 years, which is a great benefit.
Jennings F.
Arizona
Verified Buyer
Great buy
June 9, 2015
We purchased this car seat as a second seat for my husband's car. He drives Mercedes (C-class), so fitting a car seat into that back seat was tricky. The Diono Radian R100 fits perfectly! It will also travel well, since it folds in half and there is a carry strap that can be purchased for it. I am excited for this seat, as it will take baby all the way through the booster stage. I thought the price was more than fair, especially since this is one of the safest seats you can put your child in. Our other convertible seat is a Maxi Cosi, and baby loves it. It is very comfortable and soft. I thought I would be disappointed in this Diono, but baby seems to like it just as much as the Maxi Cosi. I recommend to anyone who needs to fit a car seat into a small car, travel with a car seat, or needs multiple car seats on one bench.
Pros
  • Fits into tight spaces
  • SAFE
  • soft fabric
  • long-lasting (rear facing to booster)
Cons
  • heavy
mom p.
United States
sturdy and awesome!
June 1, 2015
Great seats! They're very heavy and don't fit well as rearfacing in car. Otherwise, wonderful! Highly recommended
Mary
Midwest
Verified Buyer
Awesome Seat!
May 30, 2015
Just bought three of these to fit three across in Chevy I'mpala. They all fit!! Great quality and very comfortable.
Pros
  • Heavy Duty, Comfortable
Best Uses
  • Three across!!
Cons
  • Bottom buckle is a bit hard to click.
Teresa
United States
Verified Buyer
4 stars
May 28, 2015
Our Granddaughter seemed to be very comfortable in this car seat.
Leanne
United States
Verified Buyer
Fits 3 across Subaru Outback
May 27, 2015
We chose this seat primarily because it fits 3 across our backseat in a 2010 subaru outback. So far our girls both love it. Our 5 year old doesn't want to sit in her old Britax on the second car. It's very sturdy and seems safe. We were happy enough with it we bought an additional for my MIL Toyota Avalon.
Pros
  • Three across many backseats.
Cons
  • Higher price point
Anna
United States
Verified Buyer
great car seat
May 13, 2015
My item came to me quickly which was very helpful considering that my previous order delivery date, through another company, had been extended twice! The baby is coming, car seat or not. We have a 5, 2 and a newborn. This carseat has allowed us to fit all 3 children into our 2000 Toyota 4runner! I will be buying another one of these. Heave construction with compact fit...what's taken these carseat comoanies so long?!
Nichole
New Hampshire
Verified Buyer
Great quality, works to fit 3 car seats in car
May 7, 2015
With our newest (and third) arrival, we had to find a way to fit 3 car seats in our Subaru Legacy. After doing research, I came across the possibility of using the Radian but was put off by the price tag since we had to purchase 2 at once. Albeebaby provided a great price point with a huge savings from what I could find on other sites. Plus, the shipping was quick and the overall quality of the seats is great. We were able to get 2 of these Diono Radian R100s and a Chico Keyfit to work in our backseat and all kids are comfy, cozy and safe.
Pros
  • Price, quality, materials, size
Best Uses
  • Car seat, convertible car seat, fitting 3 across in backseat
Cons
  • Difficult to get in to backseat but only because we had to fit 3 seats which hinders easy access to use latch system and middle buckles
Katy
At;anta, GA
We had one of these seats in our other car and liked it. So, we got this one for the other vehicle.
May 4, 2015
This is a sturdy, safe seat which allows for the growth of the child. We have had nothing but good luck with it. It is easy to clean and looks good even after three years of use (our other one). So, you can understand why we ordered this one.
Amy
Boston
Excellent Seat
April 27, 2015
Perfect!! I needed a smaller booster and wish I had gotten this years ago. I could have used this instead of a Britax. It works for a wide range of heights and weights. My kids are pretty picky and they love it!!!
K
Portland, or
Verified Buyer
Narrow, safe and comfortable
March 26, 2015
Needed to get three seats across in a pathfinder. Two of these fit easily with a Graco infant seat.
Chelsea
Billings, MT
Verified Buyer
Great Car Seat!
March 22, 2015
Love this car seat. My 5 year old daughter also says it is very comfy. I like that it is slender and matches my car interior. I will be purchasing another one for our other daughter!
Lauren
Charlottesville, VA
Verified Buyer
Arrived very quickly and perfect seat
March 6, 2015
Arrived so fast I was impressed and diono is the absolute best seat for safety and extended rear facing!
Pros
  • Safe
  • Tall for extended use
  • My kids love theirs
  • Sturdy
  • Metal not cheap plastic
Best Uses
  • Extended rear facing
Cons
  • Heavy
  • Can be difficult to install of you're not used to installing seats
PghPowerGirl
Pittsburgh, PA
Verified Buyer
3 Seats Across
March 3, 2015
We purchased two of these seats to replace our Britax Boulevards so that we could fit an infant seat in the middle. It works! The lower profile also allows our children to climb in more easily. I was thinking the seats looked a lot less comfortable than the ones we had, but on a recent trip, both children fell asleep no problem.Only 4 stars for the color -- it's March and even the slush marks up this seat.
cindy
bishop ca.
Verified Buyer
best carseat ever
March 2, 2015
i have bought 5 now for my grand kids. 3 of the seats are in my car to transport my grand babys.

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