Ratings Summary
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388 Reviews
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Elisa
Houston, Texas
Verified Buyer
Best car seat for my 3 year old!
July 16, 2017
I was a little skeptical about this car seat when I first saw it but after reading reviews, I went for it and let me tell you, its so worth the money! We have a small car (Ford Fusion) so I wanted a good car seat for my three year old that would keep him save. Before this one, we had a Britax Marathon, I loved that car seat, but when I received this one, I instantly fell in love with it!. However, it is heavy, but I don't mind that at all because we do not take it out of the car. I highly recommend this car seat if you have a small car like me!
Laurie
Claverack, NY
Verified Buyer
Love it!
July 15, 2017
I'm so glad we went with Diono! It's slim but oh so durable and supportive.
Cons
  • Heavier then most but I understand why!
julia
Kalispell , MT
Verified Buyer
Cleans well
July 13, 2017
I bought this for its obvious safety ratings, but it also cleans very well which is a plus.
Bronwyn
California
Verified Buyer
Best overall use
July 12, 2017
Great for all of my kids--7months, 3 years and 6 years! Safe and fits 3 across in our nannies camry.
yawei
san diego, CA
Verified Buyer
good qaulity
July 5, 2017
It has very good qaulity. The steel frame inside is very firm,and it is good for travel.
Pros
  • steel frame
Cons
  • very very very heavy.
GLS_
Los Angeles, CA
Verified Buyer
Not good for tall kids
July 5, 2017
This is a sturdy seat, and I can definitely see why it is so highly rated but it will only work to a certain point. We purchased a new car and I ordered 2 seats for my 2 kids (5yr old and 7 yr old) in hopes to get more room in the back seat. There aren't too many narrow car seats available and this car seat seemed to review well in that department. This didn't fit the bill for us and we ended up returning. My 5 year old (still in 5 point harness) fit this seat fine. However, my 7 year old didn't fit this seat, he was too tall and the head rest didn't adjust tall enough. I'd say this will work better for younger babies/kids...I ordered mine a little too late. My search for a narrow booster seat continues. I will say, coming from New Jersey to California - the shipping was fast! Thanks Albee Baby!
Erin
Birmingham, AL
Verified Buyer
The Last Car Seat!
July 2, 2017
This car seat is the last one you will need. We had First Years Premiere 360 seats for both of our kids and really liked them, but they were so wide that it made it difficult to get around them to access the third row in our SUV. The Diono lives up to its slim fit billing. My kids (6&4) have so much more leg room just by switching to this seat. It is very heavy, so I would not recommend this seat if you plan on taking it in and out of the car regularly. My kids find the seat to be very comfortable. Although we are past the rear facing stage, I do love the high rear facing weight limit. I also like the higher weight limit for using the five point harness. This is definitely the last seat we will be buying for our kids. I only wish that I had been willing to spend the money when they were infants to get this car seat then.
Pros
  • Slim fit
  • Solid construction
  • High limits for rear facing and five point harness use
  • Capable of being used for all stages from infant through booster
Cons
  • Crotch strap is a little short
  • Pricey if you can't find a deal
Carrie
Dallas, TX
Verified Buyer
Exactly what we wanted
June 29, 2017
My daughter loves the seat and it was easy to install. Read the manual. It's not a take from the box and install kinda seat because it has so many options.
D I.
Atlanta, GA
Verified Buyer
Very nice and comfortable
June 26, 2017
We upgraded to this car seat for our 10 month old after long research. We felt confident going with Diono as reviews and test has proved this to be the safest car seat in the market. My daughter is extremely comfortable in this car seat and I really wish we could've gotten this from infant stage. It is very slim and nice looking. I gave it 4 stars because it is extremely heavy, but other than that I love it and recommend it to everyone.
Krystie
GA
Verified Buyer
Love it!
June 24, 2017
We are in love with this car seat we have a big boy and he is so happy in it. I recommend this product 100%
Sandra
Crowley, Louisiana
Verified Buyer
Wonderful Product!
June 15, 2017
I love this carseat! It will adjust to fit my 2, 5, and 8 year old children. I had just ordered one, but plan to get more now! Great price, product, and shipping. Thank you Albee Baby
C M.
California
Verified Buyer
Awesome
June 10, 2017
My daughter is tall for her age. This car seat offers plenty of space and it doesn't look and feel so bulky.
Julie
Baltimore, MD
Verified Buyer
Awesome seat!
June 8, 2017
We love these car seats! Kept our babies safe in a car accident and bought these to replace them. Easy to use!
Collet
Canada
Verified Buyer
Love it
May 29, 2017
My kids love this car seat! So comfy, easy to clean and the kids don't complain! I can know fit in a third car seat in the same row! The only downfall for me is how heavy they are but I understand why they are. Totally recommend this car seat to everyone!
Kin
Chicago, illinois
Verified Buyer
Much better car seat!
May 19, 2017
We had a different model before and found that after using these life got a tiny bit easier. Installation was pretty straight forward and buckling is much easier! The best part is that we can fit three next to each other so it saves us having to commit to buying a new car!
Kerrie P.
Woodbridge, Virginia
Verified Buyer
Excellent Car Seat
May 19, 2017
We have used Diono car seats for over a year now and we love them. Especially great if you travel a lot and need to bring a car seat on the flight. Easy to travel with. We decided to upgrade our Diono to the Radian RXT. Very happy with is so far. We like having the headrest for our now 2 yo son. Previously we had the Diono Radian 100 and we love that one too.
Shawna
Austin, TX
Verified Buyer
I'mproved Diono Radian RXT
May 17, 2017
Love this car seat! We love how slim this car seat is. It allows you have 3 car seats or a mixture of 3 car seats/people in a row. It's very easy to put you child in and tighten straps. I like that they added a thin pad around the pelvic area buckle. It makes it more comfortable when child is in shorts or a dress so the buckle strap does not dig into the skin. This is an upgrade within the last year.
Melanie W.
Chesapeake, VA
Verified Buyer
Perfect Car seat!
May 10, 2017
Love this car seat. Just transitioned my 9-month-old from her infant carrier & I'm really pleased with this car seat! Love that it will grow with her until she no longer needs a car seat/booster seat. Well worth the money & I had so many recommendations for this product!
Amanda
Highland, NY
Verified Buyer
Excellent purchase!
April 30, 2017
I just recieved two of these for my 2013 Nissan Murano. Previously had two Britax Marathons. One is rear facing, the other forward facing. We love the extra room they provide in the back seat wirh them being so narrow and the cup holders. Also love that our kiddos can see eachother face to face in them! First use and they both knocked out comfortably! We love them!
Best Uses
  • Narrow, great for travel, longevity (growth of child)
HelicopterMom
Nebraska
Verified Buyer
Great Price for Great Carseat
April 15, 2017
I am excited to put this seat to use. Found it to be one of the very few seats on the market for my LO with a steel frame. I feel thateven with its weight it will be a great seat for her. Love the way it is able to grow with the child. Also love the colors. I feel likeit would be easily visible in any accident. (Hoping to never have to find out.) I feel the price tag was just right considering the peace of mind it will give me.
Pros
  • Steel Frame
  • Nice fabric
  • Well Built
Cons
  • Heavier seat. Not an issue as it will not be leaving the vehicle once installed.
  • May be a tight fit in my Explorer as a rear facing seat, however will wait for final install to see.
Elizabeth
New York
Verified Buyer
Perfect Fit
April 15, 2017
We purchased this carseat in order to fit three carseats across the backseat of our van. This is the only carseat that would allow for this that would fit the size and ages of the three children who would be using them. Albee Baby offered a %20 off promo which saved us $60.00!! This was the best price on top of free shipping that we could find after months of shopping around. The seat itself is amazing and holds true to all the reviews and the product discriptions.
Pros
  • Very narrow and the seat folds flat when not needed for easy storage
Best Uses
  • This is truly the only carseat you will ever need for your child from 5-120lbs!
Cons
  • it is very heavy... but that adds to its safety for child so worth it!
Jenny
Virginia
Verified Buyer
Our favorite seat!
April 13, 2017
Love this carseat! This is our 3rd Diono RXT for our vehicle and each set of grandparents has 1 in their car.Easy to install, easy to use. Love that we can fit all 3 across the van seat - they are sturdy and safe. We have used them RF and FF. Love that the weight limit is high and the expiration is much longer than other seats.
Pros
  • Great safety features
  • Easy to install
  • Easy to adjust
  • Folds
Best Uses
  • Rearfacing
  • Forward facing
  • Booster
Cons
  • Heavy if you have to do a lot transferring between vehicles
Mandi
Kansas City
Verified Buyer
Great seat
April 7, 2017
Very narrow, easy to install.
Erica
NJ
Verified Buyer
Great, sturdy car seat
April 5, 2017
I've used this car seat years ago with my first two children (back when it was Sunshine Kids), so with our new little one, I was excited to order the new Diono. It is exactly as I remembered it...sturdy and extremely well-made. I like the "slimness" of it, in that it does not take up too much room across the backseat, as I have two other children that regularly ride back there. I LOVE the orange color. It was relatively easy to configure & install, as these things go. My only negative is the overall weight of the seat. It is very heavy and cumbersome to heave in & out of the car (thankfully, we don't have to do this much), but I can imagine taking this on a plane would be challenging. Overall, we love this car seat and love that it should last for years, as the weight limit goes up to 120 lbs, and we can eventually use i as a booster. Highly recommend!
Kim
Upper Marlboro, MD
Verified Buyer
So far so great!
April 3, 2017
I've only had the car seat for about a month now but I think it's great. Easy installation, very roomy for my tall 18 month old, pretty heavy but worth it. Compared to other seats it's a excellent price because it converts to a booster.
Pros
  • Installation, converts to booster
Cons
  • Heavy
Natalia S.
Whitestone, NU
Verified Buyer
BEST CHILD PURCHASE!
April 2, 2017
I can't say enough good things about this car seat! Not only does it fit 3 across in the backseat of my 2016 Ford Escape, but my kids get in and out happily! So sturdy, so slim, without sacrificing safety. So happy to have purchased this! Should have been the only seat I bought from the beginning but now I know!
Tiffany B.
Indiana
Verified Buyer
Love this carseat!!!
March 31, 2017
This is hands down the best carseat I have ever used.
Pros
  • Works great both forward and rear facing.
Maggie
Cincinnati, OH
Verified Buyer
3 Across the Back
March 27, 2017
This is the third Diono we have bought. We just switched our third from his pumpkin seat to this and it fits very well rear facing (with the adjuster- sold separately). When front facing, this seat is prefect, when backward facing, it is very hard to tighten the shoulder straps. I can't figure out why but the strap is nearly impossible to pull no matter what angle you attempt. This is not the only seat with this problem, though. Almost all of the ones I have used have the same problem.
Pros
  • Super solid feel. I'm confident it is a dosage seat.
  • Narrow to fit three in the back seat. This is the only see I can do this with.
Best Uses
  • Infant who can sit up on his/her own and older.
Cons
  • Very hard to tighten the shoulder straps when backward facing.
Shel
slc, Utah
Verified Buyer
Fits 3 in row
March 26, 2017
I had to buy all 3 new car seats so that they fit in your Chevy equinox. Thanks goodness they all fit together. Nicely made, colors are rich. Only issue is my son did say they were hard, but they have memory seat cushion so who knows.
Kariada
Beaumont, TX
Verified Buyer
Great seat
March 22, 2017
Yes, it's a little heavy but it makes me feel like it's actually as sturdy as it claims. The buckles are pretty easy to work and the straps come with shoulder pads so I don't have to worry about them digging into baby's neck. Wouldn't be one I'd want to change back and forth between cars regularly but as a single vehicle seat both baby and I like it.
Pros
  • Safe
  • Fun color
  • Padded straps
Cons
  • Heavy
  • Couldn't fit rear facing in a sedan
Rebecca
Phoenix, AZ
Verified Buyer
Best car seat ever!
March 22, 2017
We love this car seat. We had one and bought a second. It's easy to install and the straps never twist. Both our kids like it and seem comfortable.
Sara
Kansas
Verified Buyer
I wish I would have purchased this first!
March 19, 2017
I recently purchased two of these seats because we are having our third child and there was no way we could fit another seat in our car. The box was smaller than any car seat box I've ever seen (as it comes folded), and I was pleased to see how narrow it was.I hesitated at buying these seats when my other two were due for new seats, but instead purchased two different Britax seats--great seats but definitely too wide to fit a third. I would suggest if you plan on having three kids or more save the trouble and buy this seat up front.
Pros
  • Narrow
  • Folds flat for travel
Best Uses
  • Three car seats in a bench row; low height makes it easy for children to climb in and out
Cons
  • Heavy
  • Not compatible with inflatable seatbelt position--I wish I would have seen this before purchasing, but we shuffled seating arrangements (but not all passengers are happy with current placement)
Kelsey
Ayr, NE
Verified Buyer
Great carseat!!
March 18, 2017
I love this carseat and how my son fits in it!! It will last a very long time! The color is also great! Totally worth every penny!!
Celia
Buffalo,Ny
Verified Buyer
The best carseat!!!
March 18, 2017
This is a great carseat!! It's narrow enough to fit 3 across without compromising comfort. You can tell it is very well made. This color is nearly impossible to find elsewhere and it's beautiful.
L G.
Haysville, KS
Verified Buyer
Nice compact car seat
March 17, 2017
I love this seat. It's versatile and saves so much space. I had a chicco next fit for my toddler. He kept complaining that he was uncomfortable. He's very happy now.
Pros
  • Sturdy, folds up for travel, takes up less space, comfortable,SAFE
Cons
  • Heavy
Jamie R.
Mesa, AZ
Verified Buyer
Great carseat
March 17, 2017
We love this car seat so much that we ordered a second for our other vehicle. The price is definitely worth it for piece of mind.
Pros
  • Fits 3 across in most vehicles. My two teenagers have plenty of room in the back seat with the car seat. My 2 year old is very comfortable.
Best Uses
  • Any age.
Cons
  • Heavy
Nicole
Spokane, WA
Verified Buyer
Great seat!
March 15, 2017
We decided on this seat after looking at several options. It fits great, as we have 3 across, and I feel confident in its safety, as we drive hours daily. Definitely would buy this again if we needed another.
Pros
  • Removable cover for washing.
  • Easy to secure.
  • Extended rear facing.
  • Narrow.
Best Uses
  • Fitting 3 across, extended rear facing
Cons
  • Heavy.
  • A lot more adjustments to getting it fitted properly.
Tiffany
tbriggeman@hotmail.com
Verified Buyer
Great Product!!! Shipped Quickly
March 5, 2017
Best car seat I have ever owned. Easy to install. Amazing quality!!!
Jennifer
jennifer.williams30@yahoo.com
Verified Buyer
Diono Radian RXT
March 2, 2017
Our vehicle was totaled in a recent accident and we had to replace our car seat and we knew we wanted another Diono Radian RXT, so we searched the internet to find the best price and Albee Baby was the best price available. Saved a lot of money and easy process and received the car seat in about a week. Our son is very happy with his race car colored car seat and we are happy with the 10 year life span so we can get a full 10 years use out of it since we have a baby on the way. I would purchase from them again and recommend others.
Leanne
Seattle, WA
Verified Buyer
Fit 3 across in my Toyota!
March 1, 2017
Happy with the carseats. They have a nice narrow fit in my Toyota highlander making it possible to get all 3 kids in the back row. They are a little difficult to get securely installed at first, (keep in mind I'm putting 3 in right next to each other though!) but after getting them in there tight it's a good fit. Kids love them:)
Amanda
North Carolina
Verified Buyer
Diono Radian RXT
March 1, 2017
Love the Diono brand car seats. I feel like my children are so safe in this brand. My daughter is turning 1 next month and the infant car seat was getting to small for her. But really the cheap plastic of the infant car seat just made me want to get a convertible car seat for safety issues. My older daughter has had her Diono for 3 years now and it is so easy to clean and install. Love it!
Tiffany
Indiana
Verified Buyer
Hands down best car seat I have ever owned!!
March 1, 2017
This is the best car seat I have ever owned. Still have one I bought 6 years ago and it's as good as it was brand new. I have 5 kids in car seats and everyone of them Ride in a Diono RXT or Diono Radian.
Pros
  • Size, durability, safety, ease of install, high weight limits.
Cons
  • Price (defiantly worth the money just hurts the pocket), heavy (also not really a con as that's what makes me feel it is safe).
S
IL
Verified Buyer
Fits well with "angle adjuster"
February 26, 2017
The foam angle adjuster makes all the difference. The front seats were not accessible with the car seat until I used the angle adjuster. With it, the seats fit nicely and fit in the driver's seat in a PriusV. Love that these are narrow. Install isn't that challenging if you read instructions first and use common sense. Currently have one on each side, but will try them next to each other to allow access to a seat in the back. Love that they work for a long time for rear facing (height and weight).
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Pros
  • Lasts long time, longer rear facing, narrow, low profile
Best Uses
  • Extended rear facing, 3 across
Cons
  • Needs angle adjuster to make it work
Kristin
Jupiter, FL
Verified Buyer
Quite Comfortable for my little guy...
February 24, 2017
This seat is big! I have a minivan and it didn't really fit too well into it. It took up so much room that only I could drive the car with it installed, my husband didn't have enough leg room. So, we had to order the pad to go under the seat and then it gave us a few more inches so my husband could fit comfortably. My son is super comfortable in this chair, he was hating the infant car seat. Overall I am happy with the purchase and picked it for the excellent safety features and ratings. It will be even better when it is forward facing.
Pros
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • Take up a lot of space rear-facing.
G
Seattle, WA
Verified Buyer
Best fit for growing family
February 15, 2017
I wish I'd bought this with #3, instead of waiting until we had four kids in the car!!! This is the best seat to fit side-by-side, and I'm so glad the rear-facing lasts for so long! The instructions are also very thorough and go through everything you need to know about setting up the car seat. It is a very heavy, very durable seat and the only one I've seen that lasts for 10 years.
Best Uses
  • 3+ kids, side-by-side, extended rear-facing, large families
Lena
Stewardson IL
Verified Buyer
great carseat
February 15, 2017
We bought this car seat for our two year old it's great quality I honestly thought it was pretty easy to install we love it so much that we replaced our 4 year olds car seat with a diono also!
Marcey
Pittsburgh, PA
Verified Buyer
Diono DRadian RXT Convertible Booster Car Seat
February 13, 2017
I purchased this car seat for my granddaughter who is 18 months old. The seat is a little heavy to lift but built sturdy. She fits in the seat comfortably and is easier to get her in with the low sides.
Cons
  • I have a Nissan truck and the car seat need the angle adjuster so that my front seats could go back for someone to sit in the front seat.
AA
Boston, MA
Verified Buyer
Great as expected
February 9, 2017
This is our *THIRD* Diono Radian RXT car seat. Just as good as expected - solid, sturdy, easy to use. The car seat is on the expensive side compared to many others on the market. We ordered this one after we had a cheaper car seat for one of our cars. The higher price is well worth it when it comes to saving the daily struggle with buckles and straps (meaning screaming kid).
Ashley
Wilton ct
Verified Buyer
Great
February 8, 2017
Easy to install. Doesn't take up a lot of space. My child can easily get in and out of it, he is small for his size and is 19months old. This is my second one for the second vehicle. I plan to get more for the next arrival.
xiaojie l.
California
Verified Buyer
Safe and good qaulity
February 4, 2017
Steel frame inside and soft outside. It's good quality

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