Ratings Summary
4.8
out of 5.0
236 Reviews
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Jodi
Chico, Ca
Verified Buyer
My 2nd Diono. Excellent seat!
July 9, 2017
The grandsons keep coming so I keep buying Diono carseats. Easy to load the kids with no cumbersome armrests. Narrow, comfy, and most importantly, ranked one of the best for safety.
Rachel P.
OK
Verified Buyer
Very Sturdy and Well Built!
May 17, 2017
We purchased a Honda Pilot 2017 and we have twins. We wanted to place both car seats on the 60 portion of the 40/60 second row seats. We wanted to have easy access to the 3rd row seat by pulling down the 40 portion (seat) with ease. NONE of the car seats that we purchased and tried would work. They would be too big and in the way. We purchased 2 Diono R100 and it finally worked!!! We now have access to the 3rd row without have to uninstall and then install a car seat. The DIONO is VERY heavy, but I think it is well built and very strong. The installation was VERY easy. I looked at some youtube videos and it was a breeze. Once the seats were put in place, it was secure and did not move at all. I knocked one star off, because when the twins fall asleep their heads are bent forward or wobbling everywhere. Diono should add a pillow or make the sides a little more longer (forward) so they can rest their head.
Pros
  • Safety
  • Well built
  • Secure
  • Easy install
  • Space saver
Best Uses
  • To save space
Cons
  • No pillows or side panels long enough to rest a baby's head while sleeping
Rachel
Indiana
Verified Buyer
Love Diono!!
May 13, 2017
We love our new Diono!!! Albee Baby was the best price we found!! So thankful!!
Sara
WA
Verified Buyer
Quality carseat/booster
March 22, 2017
My son loves this seat, as he thinks it's a racecar seat. It sits nice and high, has quality steel construction, and a removeable cover. Will likely buy another for our 2nd car!
Cons
  • I think it's a little hard to sit on, but my 4.5 year old says it's not, so he's the expert!
elizabeth
TX
Verified Buyer
Definitely fit 3 across
March 15, 2017
We bought 4 of these. 2 for each car. They are so slim, my daughter actually fits better and has more room than before in our midsized suvs. I didn't think that they would fit well rear facing but they are no bulkier than the infant seats. They are also super soft. I wish my car seat was that soft and comfortable.
Best Uses
  • Multiples and small cars
Erika M.
Fort Myers, Florida
Verified Buyer
Dino Car Seat
March 14, 2017
I got this to be able to have 3 car seats in my Toyota Corolla and it works great. It is well built and padded it all areas.
Bekah
Fort Collins
Verified Buyer
Minimal, solid, works great but beware if you own a Subaru
March 8, 2017
I love the look and feel of it and got it at an unbeatable price. One disapointment for us is it does not work in the middle seat of the 1997 Subaru because of the cars seatbelt design but works well forward facing on the side seats but not rear facing. It didn't work for our one year old but we were able to use it for our 4.5 year old instead.
Amanda g.
Union, Ky
Verified Buyer
Great purchase
February 25, 2017
Great purchase! I'm now able to fit 3 car seat across the back row of my Chrysler town and country!
Jacquelyn
PA
Verified Buyer
Great Car Seat
February 24, 2017
This is my favorite convertible car seat. I love that it will fit my child through the booster stage. The other convertible car seats I have tried are very clunky forward facing so we ended up spending more money with our first two children purchasing more car seats when we could have just bought this.
Stephanie
Iowa
Verified Buyer
Great seat
February 22, 2017
We bought this to replace our Clek that was damaged in an accident. I love this car seat. Easy install, great fit in the car, and my son loves that he can see more freely.
Melissa
Minnesota
Verified Buyer
Overall great! A little heavy
February 22, 2017
I am very excited to start using this with my son. Set up was easy (he is forward facing with 5 point harness). My only complaint (which I knew when buying it) is how heavy it is. Otherwise, he seems to fit in it great and I love how it fits in the vehicle, giving him more leg room than a traditional convertible carseat. Look forward to not having to buy another carseat in 5 years for my newborn! Albee shipped extremely fast! Will be using this site in the future!
Allison
Keller, TX
Verified Buyer
Love Diono seats!
February 12, 2017
We already had 2 Diono Radian RXTs and ordered the R100 for our 3rd child to fit 3 across in my SUV. The install is super easy, which is always nice. I would highly recommend the angle adjuster to make room for taller passengers/drivers.I love that this will be the last seat that I will need to buy for my daughter!
Pros
  • Easy install
  • Longer expiration than other seats
  • Cleans easily
Best Uses
  • Fitting 3 across
Cons
  • Sometimes hard to get straps tight enough
Tricia
TOBYHANNA, PA
Verified Buyer
Buy this! Don't waste your money on anything else.
February 3, 2017
I've bought many many car seats and wish that I bought this from the start. I would've saved myself money. I drive a Subaru I'mpreza and this fits perfectly and I still have space for family to sit comfortably next to my son. It is a heavy duty car seat and I will be purchasing another Diono for our little one coming in April.
Victoria C.
MO
Verified Buyer
LOVING this carseat!
January 21, 2017
I was hesitant to purchase this seat as I hadn't really heard much about this brand until I started looking for a narrow carseat. My only regret is that we didn't buy this years ago. We have 5 children and really needed to find seats that would fit nicely in the car and still allow room for the older children not in carseats to have room. This is the carseat for you! It does not have cup holders but we didn't need them as drinks are not allowed in the car. Originally we had planned on just using this carseat and keeping the bigger Britax in the other car however I am thinking I might just go ahead and buy another one of these as I love it that much. So glad I found it!
Pros
  • Size is fabulous! It is a very sturdy feeling seat so don't think because it is narrow, it is chintzy feeling. I also really like the ease and feel of the hardness.
Best Uses
  • If you need space in the back seat to allow room for additional children, this is the carseat for you!
Cons
  • No cup holders, but do you really need those? I don't allow eating or drinking in the car so didn't impact us.
Sarah
Ogden, UT
Verified Buyer
Great quality, easy to get child in and out
January 19, 2017
This is exactly the car seat I was looking for and it is even better quality than I thought. I needed a car seat that would be easy to get a child in and out without bulky sides or cup holders. Forward facing this is great and is relatively easy to install. It is heavy, but I don't plan on moving it much. The straps are easy to adjust and with the padding they don't slide down when the child is not in it.
Pros
  • Easy to get child in and out
  • Steel frame
  • Easy to install
Cons
  • Heavy
Robyn
Texas
Verified Buyer
Great so far
January 7, 2017
Fast shipping and best price found on Albee for this item. So far so good. The kids love them.
Erin
Pensacola, FL
Verified Buyer
Completely Satisfied
January 7, 2017
I had a hard time convincing my husband to trade in our not-expired-fair-condition car seats for three Diono Radian R100s. I had heard a lot of hype about the awesomeness of Dionos but they were a bit cost-prohibitive for us until we received some unexpected gift money for our sons. Happy to report that we are completely satisfied with our purchase. My husband was actually really excited about the initial few days using them - he was the one bragging to people about our new car seats! Too funny. My 4 year old was constantly complaining about how uncomfortable he was even during short trips in the car, and he has stopped complaining now that he sits in his new seat. Like other reviews, yes, they are heavy, but I had no problems installing them securely in our Town and Country minivan, and we don't have the need to switch seats to another vehicle. For now, we've just got two car seats in the third row because our youngest son is still in an infant bucket seat in the second row; however, I can easily see how three R100s will fit snuggly in the third row once need be. My favorite part of the this seat is the harness. It is extremely well made, easy to clean, and it seems super safe - it's almost like the rider is a jet pilot! We joke with our older sons about strapping into their pilot seats! My expectation is to use these seats for the entire time we actually need them - our three boys are ages 2 months, 2 years, and 4 years - and we're open to God growing our family more, so we'll probably need car seats for the next 8-10 years. I have no doubt that these will wear the years well and safely.
Kellie
Wilmington, DE
Verified Buyer
Great buy! Wish I'd purchased a long time ago.
January 6, 2017
Great price. Fast shipping. The car seat is super slim and easy to install. I'd definitely recommend this seat, especially if you need more seating space.
Pros
  • Slim
  • Easy to install
Cons
  • Heavy
Nancy
Chicago
Verified Buyer
Great
January 4, 2017
Good quality seat that can fit in the back seat of a Colorado
Zachary
Richmond, VA
Verified Buyer
Wonderful seat! After a few add ons.
December 31, 2016
Ordered two of these for our long road trip. Needed a little more room in the back seat. Worked wonderfully. Plenty of room with two of these in the back. I had to order cup holders and a head support for our youngest. There isn't much holding the head in place in these seats
Pros
  • Small footprint
  • Soft
  • Available add ons
  • Folds up very small
Cons
  • No head support
Michelle
MA
Verified Buyer
Awesome car seat
December 28, 2016
Very pleased with this car seat. Easy to install and fits nice and snug.
Katherine D.
Jacksonville, Florida
Verified Buyer
So worth it!
December 25, 2016
I'm so glad this is on sale because the regular price is way out of the budget. I had a lot of trouble convincing my husband to get it but he's really happy with it now. He does all the installing and can have a lot to say about all my baby gear that isn't made properly, or safe enough for baby - but this item, he was instantly a fan! It's heavy and gets installed just right. We bought the pad that goes underneath for rear facing and it looks great, baby fits great, and parents feel like their family is safe. 5 stars!
Pros
  • Strong, heavy, safe, and durable!
Cons
  • No infant insert for the price... we bought the diono head support separate and love it though!
Rich
California
Verified Buyer
Safety and space saver in one
December 22, 2016
Exactly what we needed...a dependable car seat for the ultimate safety needs in mind as well as a seat designed to meet every daycare worker's dream when it comes to space and seating three across...Albee had the best price to boot.
susan
Columbus, oh
Verified Buyer
Wonderful Carseat!
December 9, 2016
We love the Diono Radian carseats. We have 2. We need to fit 3 kids across the back seat of our cars and the dimensions of these seats and the overall slimmer design, allow everyone to have the seat and shoulder room necessary in the back seat. The lower sides also make getting "little one" into the middle seat much easier as well! I would buy 10 more of these if I needed them!
Amanda
Texas
Verified Buyer
Great seat for older babies
November 30, 2016
This is a great seat for babies and kids that can hold themselves up. The weight is atrocious, 25 lbs if you need to carry it and I wish I had been able to get it at this sale price. The size is awesome. I can fit all 3 car seats in my Edge. It's a great buy!
Best Uses
  • For cars that are small
Cons
  • Weighs too much
Rebecca
Owensboro, KY
Verified Buyer
Great car seat!
November 19, 2016
Extremely fast delivery and a price that can't be beat. Same car seat listed for more on every site I looked at. The seat itself is heavy and well made, I feel very safe allowing my son to ride in the seat.
DIANA
GA
Verified Buyer
Love it!
November 7, 2016
Colors are slightly darker than shown but very happy with the product, also with the shipping. Ordered one day and they were delivered the next.
Sarah
California
Verified Buyer
Super slim and strong
October 28, 2016
I love this car seat. It is super slim...I think 17 inches. It's very heavy duty. This fits my almost 4 year old well.
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Pros
  • Slim
  • Sturdy
  • Easy 5 point harness
Best Uses
  • Forward facing
Cons
  • None
Kelly
Charlotte, NC
Verified Buyer
Perfect for 3 in a row
October 16, 2016
We have twins and a 3 year old so this was the perfect fit for our third row. I've seen reviews about this being difficult to install, but go to the Diono website and watch the video. It took 5-10 mi utes about watching it.
Janell
Mukilteo, WA
Verified Buyer
Great costumer service
October 16, 2016
I knew the carseats would be great as I researched them... they have not disappointed me!! I bought 5 of these for my new van. These are for my small inhome daycare that I have. I knew these would work for all ages of children that I have. They also work perfectly 3 across in the back seat and when need will do 3 Diono and an infant seat. When ever I need a baby or child product, Albee Baby is the first place I look and also the place I recommend to my families and friends.
HK
Princeton, NJ
Verified Buyer
Love diono
October 5, 2016
This is our second Diono seat. We also have the RXT, which we use for our 2 year old. Our 4 year old uses this seat. I debated getting another RXT but decided we didn't need the head wings. That was definitely the right decision, the four year old prefers the extra head room and it's easier for him to look out windows etc. The Dionos are super heavy-- but, I'm six months pregnant and can install and uninstall it without issue. It's much easier to install than our graco seats. These are built to last, easy to wash and overall a very good investment.
Casey
Louisiana
Verified Buyer
Our Favorite seat
September 26, 2016
While extremely heavy, the Diono Radian R100 is a great seat. Comfortable, easily adjustable, has all the attachments for seating arrangements you could need. I love that the instruction manual is tied to the unit, so it safely stays behind the seat while it's in use. Fabric: we have owned both the red and this khaki seat. The red fabric may have not been as comfortable as the khaki, which is more like perforated leather. My 4 year old calls it bandaid fabric, which is close to the way it feels, like a padded waterproof bandaid. The crotch buckle is a bit tough to press enough to open, my 4 year old has a hard time with it and has to be let out of her seat still. We have found when you need to move the seat, wearing it like a backpack has been helpful in carrying it. It's preferable to our Chico Next Fit, which is not only heavy, but an awkward shape as well. The Diono R100 is a very slimline seat. We fit 2 in the back of my '08 Honda Odyssey Touring with room for another child in the middle. The height and weight limits are great. My 7.5 year old just transitioned out of the 5 point harness on her Diono when she reached a height that we were comfortable with using a regular seatbelt with.
Pros
  • Slimline
  • Comfortable
  • Relatively easy install
  • Wide range of child fits
  • High weight and height limits
Cons
  • Heavy
  • Difficult to depress crotch buckle
Kodi Y.
Forest lake, Minnesota
Verified Buyer
Love our seats!
September 19, 2016
We decided we needed to get a couple of smaller car seats because I do daycare and will have 6 kids all in car seats. We decided to purchase the Diono and we couldn't be happier! We have one of our sons rear facing still and our only complaint is that the driver seat can't go back very far in our odyssey but we are still able to make it work! My other son is front facing and he loves his new seat! The color is the picture is off and once they got here I liked them WAY more! We are still talking about buying a couple more of these for our other vehicle!
Pros
  • Fits 3 car seats on one bench
Best Uses
  • Fitting a lot of car seats in one car
Cons
  • When rear facing driver or passenger seat can't go back very far.
Charlie C.
Los Angeles, CA
Verified Buyer
Awesome product and service
September 17, 2016
This brand makes the best car seats in my opinion. It will grow with your child, my child is 41 inches and 42 lbs and sits comfortably in that chair and have a lot of room to grow into. I had a chicco next fit, man was that a bad purchase, it lasted us less than 1 year and was already too small for your kid. The Diono is really well built and comfortable, seat is very breathable hence very comfortable for the kid. It's also very slim unlike the bulky design of chicco nextfit.
Pros
  • The best part about this is that this is the best car seat I can find and Albeebaby had the best prices (by far) and the delivery was super fast considering the distance.
Best Uses
  • Fits great in the back seat and does not take a lot of unnecessary space. Good fro traveling since it folds nicely and also makes changing from one car to another easy.
Rachel
Laguna Niguel, California
Verified Buyer
Fits three across!
September 16, 2016
I bought two of these car seats because this model was the top recommendation to fit three across in the backseat of my sedan and it worked. I can fit the two car seats and an infant seat. They are sleek, easy to install and easy to use. So far I'm a fan.
Jamie
North Carolina
Verified Buyer
Excellent
September 3, 2016
The car seat is very well built & my kids love them. I easily fit 3 in the back of my SUV.
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Cathy G.
Owensboro, KY
Verified Buyer
Love it!
August 25, 2016
Love everything about it except is very heavy and cup holders are not provided up front.
Cons
  • Heavy
  • Cup holders are a separate purchase
Jackie D.
Lake In The Hills, Illinois
Verified Buyer
Perfect size for our 2 and 3 year old!
August 6, 2016
Bought two for our little ones and they fit great, look nice, and the kids like them way better than their old seats! A+
Pros
  • Narrow base for more room to fit three kids in backseat!
Bobbi
Illinois
Verified Buyer
We love them
July 30, 2016
We are so pleased with the quality and size of these car seats. They are roomy enough for our tall four yer old. We are able to fit 3 seats across and do not have to purchase a bigger vehicle at this time.
ashley
Raleigh, NC
Verified Buyer
Great, sturdy carseat!
July 29, 2016
My 3 year old loves his new Diono Radian! I got it so that we could fit 3 seats in the back row of my Toyota Venza. It definitely solved our space issue. He says its comfortable and the sides even support his head when he naps. The straps and strap pads are very nice! My only complaint is that the anchor strap doesn't fit AROUND my small headrest it has to go over it which makes the anchor straps sit awkwardly. I will probably be ordering another one for my 5 year old so that we have even more space in the back! Kudos to AlbeeBABY for getting this carseat to me in just 2 days!! THANK YOU!!
Pros
  • comfortable, saves space, expandable sides
Best Uses
  • Space saving & three across
Cons
  • heavy, odd anchor strap
Grace M.
San Diego, CA
Verified Buyer
Solid car seat
July 27, 2016
Bought 2 of these for 4 year old and 18 month old based on the great reviews and I'm so happy with the purchase! The LATCH system offers sturdy securement. The straps are thick and don't twist. The shoulder straps come with pads that are soft but sturdy. The straps release and tighten with ease. And the price was affordable. I highly recommend this product!
Yael A.
Denver, CO
Verified Buyer
Slim Carseat. Good quality. But Heavy
July 22, 2016
Came quickly and in good condition. My mom was able to install herself but it is a heavy seat. My toddler (2.5 yo) was very comfortable in it still rear facing. Much slimmer than our Britax. Would recommend to a friend.
Pros
  • Looks nice. Great safety reviews. Slim.
Best Uses
  • Convertible seat for rear and forward facing use.
Cons
  • Heavy
Laura K.
Fulshear, Texas
Verified Buyer
Son loves his chair
July 2, 2016
My 2 year old son was forward facing, and I decided to rear face him. We were having a hard time getting him adjusted, and went through two car seats. We got the radian and he accepted it right away. He likes climbing in himself.
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Pros
  • Feels like good heavy quality materials. Easy to adjust. Son doesn't sweat to death in it.
Cons
  • Too many loose straps on the back. Takes up a lot of drivers space when rear facing. My husband is 6'2" and he can't drive my car because of this. Won't let him move the seat back enough.
Peds n.
Norton Shores, Michigan
Verified Buyer
Three across
July 2, 2016
We purchased these seats because they were advertised to fit three across in a mid sized car. We have a Dodge Dart and with a three year old and twin 20 month olds it was impossible to fit all the children in the vehicle. We did purchase three, and they do fit well. They seem to be super sturdy and well made, but they are really heavy. The children look to be comfortable in the seats and the three year old says "I feel so big" every time he is in his new seat.
Pros
  • Does fit three in back seat of mid sized vehicle
Cons
  • Heavy
Erin
Los Angeles
Verified Buyer
Terrific narrow seat and very comfortable
June 23, 2016
I have four Dionos and the r100 is my favorite. It is narrow enough for three across in my small car and it fits my 7m old, two year old and 3.5 year old. The low profile make sit easy for toddlers to climb in themselves.
Best Uses
  • Narrow
  • Three across
  • High rear facing limit
  • Low profile
Beth
Florida
Verified Buyer
Excellently made
June 3, 2016
After spending endless hours researching safety features for 4 & 5 year old who could not STAY SAFELY in their booster seats(!!!) I invested in these Radian seats. They are in my primary vehicle and now I grimace when the kids are riding in the "other" vehicle. It took a huge amount of discipline to change over at first. Now, I wish that I had purchased these seats from the beginning when the need for car seats first entered our lives. In our case, it was not from birth. The children will be able to ride safely in these seats for several years yet, until their feet are placed firmly on the floor of the vehicle. The padding on the straps and seat make it extra comfortable and the seat base has and pop out space to make it fit in tight spaces, 3 in a row or to give extra room when available.
Cons
  • Heavy, difficult to move. Though, these are safety features in my opinion.
Jessica
Washington
Verified Buyer
Great Carseat
May 25, 2016
This car seat is fantastic. I love how narrow it is. It also fits the contouring of our seat in our Honda pilot perfectly. My son loves sitting in it and has no complaints. It is also super sturdy, I couldn't believe how heavy it is. It comes with straps to wear it as a back pack for traveling which is handy, but I don't know how you would be able to carry it around for too long. But as a permanent fixture in our car, I love it!
Ralph
Milledgeville, Georgia
Verified Buyer
Great car seat at a great price.
May 22, 2016
Seat is easy to install. Built very well. Safety was considered in the making of this seat.
Cons
  • Little Heavy.
Derek
Norco, California
Verified Buyer
Excellent product
May 6, 2016
This is one of the easiest seats to install with all the options you need to secure it properly. It fits inside the vehicles perfectly. Especially if you have a latch system this is the best seat for you.
Pros
  • Saves people from getting a very large car that's not good on gas because it's seats 3 acrossed.
Best Uses
  • 3 across
Cons
  • None
Valerie
Kansas City
Verified Buyer
So far love it
April 30, 2016
We purchased this a few weeks ago for my 2 year old. The seat we'd had him in was very difficult to take part to wash or whipe down and was very heavy/wide. So for the diono has been easy to install, adjust, and wipe down. It's narrow but still offers plenty of room for my son. The only surprise so far is it is not light- I must have missed that in the specs.
Pros
  • Easy to install
  • Easy to adjust
  • Easily wipes down
  • Easy to take apart to wash
Cons
  • Not light

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