Ratings Summary
4.8
out of 5.0
388 Reviews
Ratings Snapshot
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Recommend
Ellen S.
Coupeville, Washington
Verified Buyer
Great seat
February 4, 2017
Super safe. Soft and comfortable for little ones and long lasting.
Edna
San Antonio, TX
Verified Buyer
Great car seat
February 4, 2017
Very sturdy and well made. Not the easiest to install but I think this car seat is worth the effort. Love that it has an all steel frame.
Kathleen
Kelso, Washington
Verified Buyer
Great Quality worth the price!
January 29, 2017
This seat is the highest quality seat I have purchased in my 7 years of parenting three children. Best quality and at a great price on sale at Albee.com.
AngelaHL
Wisconsin
Verified Buyer
Excellent carseat
January 28, 2017
Great price on Albeebaby.com for this car seat. It is an investment up front, but will be the only carseat you need to buy for little one.
Adam
Idaho
Verified Buyer
Just what I was looking for
January 28, 2017
Was in search of a slim, safe, convertable seat for my one year old. This fit all my needs. Wasy to install and use. Comfortable for my child.
Pros
  • Slim fit and ease of installation.
Best Uses
  • Slim fit.
Cons
  • Heavy to carry.
Henry
NY
Verified Buyer
Needed to fit 3 kids in Prius
January 22, 2017
I purchased two Radian RXT car seats as I have twins (18 mos) and a 4 year old. I also drive a Toyota Prius (Gen 3) and did not want to have to trade in my car to fit all 3 kids. The Diono Radian RXT fits the bill perfectly. Currently I have a Rainer in the middle forward facing and the twins in the Radian RXTs rear facing. Works and looks great!
Pros
  • Great colors - both the black scarlet and black cobolt look great.
Angel
Walhalla, South Carolina
Verified Buyer
Love it!
January 19, 2017
I absolutely LOVE this car seat for my child! I love that she can grow with it. I also love that it not only fits into my Optima, but my boyfriend's 2 door Jeep Wrangler as well!
Tonia
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Verified Buyer
Great seat, great price!
January 16, 2017
We needed a slimmer seat to fit three across in our vehicle and are very happy with our purchase. Very well made seat, fast shipping and a great price at Albee Baby!
becca
PA
Verified Buyer
the perfect carseat
January 14, 2017
we had to buy a new carseat for my daughter. i love that it is all encompassing- rear facing, forward facing, booster, it does it all! very easy to set up and install. buckles easily. safe and secure. great color too. highly recommend. will buy another for our next kids
Alex L.
San Francisco, CA
Verified Buyer
Sturdy convertible!
January 12, 2017
We love this Diono. The RXT is just the right car seat for my 2 year old in the car I drive to work in--a 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek. I have to use the Angle adjuster to get it to fit better rear-facing, backseat passenger side, so as to give more legroom to front passenger. I love that the RXT is narrow yet great for side impact protection.
Destinee
Illinois
Verified Buyer
Amazing
January 9, 2017
In love with this car seat. Bought one for my two year old. I will be buying one for my newborn and my 5 year old as well!!
Cons
  • Very heavy
Jessie
PA
Verified Buyer
I'm not hitting my kid's head anymore!
December 28, 2016
I bought this seat because my other one had too deep of sides, and I kept hitting my daughter's head on the door frame getting her in and out. This seat has next to no sides on it, and it's great! The padding is ok, not too cushy, but not too bare. She's comfortable in it. The straps seem wider, which I like. Fits great in the middle seat, but not so good on either side (the back is pretty tall), but if you keep your seat a bit closer to the wheel, you can do it! The only really negatives I have are it is really difficult to adjust everything. Adjusing the straps up and down requires removing them. Adjusting the crotch buckle requires small hands. Installing is super easy. Gets really tight without too much effort. Overall, I'm very glad I got it.
Rhea
Columbus, OH
Verified Buyer
High Quality Seat/Highly Recommend
December 22, 2016
I chose this seat for these reasons: (1) replace car seats after an accident; (2) the size so that we could purchase a sedan over another gas hogging SUV with baby #3 on the way. I could not be more impressed with the following: (1) how fast Albee Ships; (2) the design of the seat is like no other, it is rock solid, the instructions are clear, and the installation videos on Diono's website were incredible. Please note this seat is definitely not for someone who does not want to take a lot of time to set up and install. I read the new car manual and the installation manual (more than once). This made my first attempt at install work seamlessly.
Pros
  • Quality, design, safety features, size
Cons
  • Installation takes some self education so that you make sure you get it right.
Kalle R.
Redmond, WA
Verified Buyer
Nice chair, possible to fit 3 in a row
December 21, 2016
This was one of three chairs we bought here because we needed to fit 3 different types of childrens car seats in one row. This one was for our 3 years old and I really liked the quality. Not so tricky to assemble as said in some comments you can find from the internet.
Rhonda
Naperville IL
Verified Buyer
Highly recommended
November 9, 2016
We purchased this for my 6 year old to use as a forward facing 5 harness booster so we could fit his baby sister in the middle of the back seat next to him. The high back booster we already had fit ok but didn't allow him enough room to buckle his seat belt. After much research we decided to invest in this seat with plans of transitioning baby into it when she outgrows her infant seat. My 6 year old LOVES this seat, says it's super comfy and he loves tha harness straps. Well worth the $$, excellent quality, small enough to fit multiple across the back seat if needed.
Deborah
Hesperia, Ca.
Verified Buyer
Exactly what we needed
November 7, 2016
We were looking for a durable combo seat for our 3 year old. Our third kiddo is on the way and we needed something to accommodate fitting 3 seats in a row in our Durango.(next to a highback booster and an infant carseat) This works great! Our daughter loves it. It sits lower than most carseats which is a bonus and doesn't have the width of a boat! The only reason I'm not giving a 5 star, is if someone is looking for something lightweight, this is not it. But I'd rather have safety over lightweight imo.
Pros
  • Less width than most carseats
  • Easy for child to get in and out
Best Uses
  • Multiple seats in a row
  • For older toddlers
Christi
Ma
Verified Buyer
Great, safe seat
November 4, 2016
Very pleased with the safety ratings, ability to use with infants through a high back booster and space saving design. The onlyreason I'm not awarding five stars is it's somewhat difficult to tighten straps fully. I need to use my entire body weight to tug it repeatedly in order to tighten the harness appropriately for my son.
OkDesignerMom
Iowa
Verified Buyer
We came back for another
November 4, 2016
We purchased a Diono RadianRXT for our middle child and liked it so much that we came back when it was time for our youngest to get a new seat. The slim profile is fantastic for fitting in any seat you want (2nd or 3rd row). The seat is solid...you can feel the sturdiness of the steel frame. The detachable drink cup holder has 6 different places it can be located for maximum flexibility. The fabric on this version of the seat is much softer (but still durable) than our older RXT. My kids love these seats...never any complaints. If you use a coupon code here at Albee it makes it more affordable and the service is great!
Pros
  • Steel frame, highly adjustable, narrow footprint, comfort, softness, ease of use.
Best Uses
  • 3 seats across, narrow seats, captains chairs,
Cons
  • Heavy if you will be carrying it at all
Brandy
LYNNWOOD, Washington
Verified Buyer
Love this seat
November 3, 2016
I was a little skeptical about getting this car seat. I drove 45 minutes just to check it out at a "local" retailer before purchasing online. But now that I have it, I love it. It's so easy to lift my toddler into and out of it because the sides are low. Very easy to buckle as well. I only give it 4 stars because it's hard to pull the straps tight to snug her in well. The color is beautiful as well. We purchased one in scarlet and one in plum.
Lori
Fullerton, CA
Verified Buyer
Everything I expected it to be
October 16, 2016
The seat was delivered before the expected day. There was a bit more assembling than I expected but I finished it all and read the entire manual and had the seat installed in the car in just over an hour. The install was easy. My three year old rides in the seat rear facing and he has said it is comfortable. I am super pleased about how narrow the base is which allows for more room on the seat for someone riding between the two car seats.
Jerilyn
New Jersey
Verified Buyer
terrific carseat!
October 13, 2016
I bought this car seat after my son recommended it for my grand-daughter. I went to a hospital to have it properly installed and they were very impressed. I have only used it twice but it was very easy to get her in and out of it and I feel comfortable knowing that it is a very safe seat.
Shannon
Boston, MA
Verified Buyer
Strap tightening is grandmother friendly!
October 6, 2016
We have a Radian RXT in our car and we love it for the ability to fit 'three across'. We just purchased one for my mother, as she has been struggling to tighten the straps of almost all other car seats (arthritis in her hands). This has left us concerned that the straps might not be as tight as they should be for our child. What is nice about this seat: the chest clip is super easy to release and for tightening, it 'ratchets' rather than a single pull. It isn't dependent upon how much force you apply (when in fact if you apply too strong of a pull, you don't get anywhere). Instead, you do a series of small tugs, to get it to ratchet tightly. She LOVES it and we all feel safer because of it.
Jorge
San Diego
Verified Buyer
Excellent child seat
October 5, 2016
It is an excellent child seat, feels solid and sturdy, it's narrow so it leaves space for other rear passengers.
Best Uses
  • It's narrow but still comfortable
Corine
Hibbing, Minnesota
Verified Buyer
Perfect for smaller vehicles
September 29, 2016
Exactly what I expected. I did tons of research before this purchase and its exactly what I wanted, the quality is excellent, it arrived the day it was supposed to, and I had it installed with fit check in under 5 minutes. I know my baby is very safe in this seat and I won't have to buy another one for him ever! It is heavy but I knew that before buying. I'd recommend the angle adjuster from diono for rear facing install if you have a small vehicle, I have a Ford Escape and needed it for my husband to be able to fit in the passenger seat comfortably. This was one of the only car seats that would fit in my backseat with my other 2 car seats that met my safety criteria!
Best Uses
  • Rear facing, forward facing, 3 across in small vehicle
Shelly
Southern CA
Verified Buyer
Great Car Seat
September 25, 2016
We've had the Diono Radian RXT for about a month and so far our little man seems to love it. It was easy to install and does seem very sturdy and most importantly safe. I love the fact that he can grow with this car seat and that it will last for years. Color is nice and fabric is soft. Good buy. Price on Albee Baby can't be beat and we received it sooner than expected!
Eileen
Chicago, IL
Verified Buyer
Perfect for vehicles with three carseats across.
September 23, 2016
Not only did this car seat promise a slim fit, it is also luxuriously comfortable while extremely safe. If we would have found this seat before, all three of our children would have one. Highly recommend, especially for tight back seats.
Dee
Clarksville, TN
Verified Buyer
Great seat, great price!
September 22, 2016
We love the Diono Radian RXT (we already had two prior to this purchase) and we got a great deal on this one. The seat is super soft and comfortable, but not water resistant like our other two. It is still a great seat though! And if you need space, this is the seat to use. We were able to follow three across one row of our van comfortably.
Pros
  • Space saving, great quality, heavy duty structure/frame
Cons
  • Heavy, seat cover is not made of liquid resistant material like other options for the RXTs
Audrey
Alabama
Verified Buyer
Very Comfortable
September 19, 2016
So far, we are loving this seat! It's very comfortable and has the low profile that we want. My only issue is that the cupholder does not seem to stay in place well, but that is a minor inconvenience and there's really not space for it in my car, so we'll just have to leave it off.
Pros
  • Easy access for a child to climb into the seat themselves
  • Nicely padded shoulder pad/harness cover
Cons
  • It could be easier to install, but it's not too bad
Shelly
Michigan
Verified Buyer
Great Car seat
September 16, 2016
This is my second Diono car seat. My granddaughter can get into the seat by herself and then I just need to buckle her in. I feel it's a very safe seat. It's built like the car seats were when my children were little. With a metal frame. With more grandchildren on the way I like that it has a 10 life.
Dan
Alabama
Verified Buyer
Awesome seat
September 16, 2016
Excellent so far my son loves it
Pros
  • Paddibg
Best Uses
  • Placing children in
Cons
  • Cost
Jackie
Tampa, FL
Verified Buyer
Appears very safe
September 15, 2016
Sturdy construction. Wonderful that one seat will change with the child through the years.
Lady M.
Louisiana
Verified Buyer
Best price for this high quality carseat
September 14, 2016
We have transitioned all three of our children to the Diono Radian rxt model as they outgrow the infant carseat. We have bought all three of themotion Diono from Albee baby because no one can beat their pricing. Also no tax and free shipping!
KC
FL
Verified Buyer
Great Car seats!
August 26, 2016
I bought 2 of these for my boys (4 & 2). They both love these car seats way more than the last ones.
Diane
Bourbonnais, IL
Verified Buyer
Favorite car seat
August 25, 2016
I love this car seat. Super easy to install. Car fit three in the middle row of my SUV. The kids love them because they can climb into them by themselves. Only negative is it is very heavy and the cup holder is difficult to install. Definitely my favorite car seat thus far!
Rudy
Dallas, Texas
Verified Buyer
Diono Radian RXT convertible car seat
August 20, 2016
Excellent car seat for the price. Although a bit expensive compared to other car seats, it will grow with your child and save the expense of buying others. Great quality as well!!
Pros
  • Easy to fit 3 car seats in the back
Cons
  • Heavy
Richard
Washington
Verified Buyer
Perfect gift for the new mother
August 20, 2016
My daughter by marriage was the recipient of this seat. It was exactly what she wanted. It arrived a couple of days before her baby arrived. She had the hospital nurses check it out and make sure it was secured properly in the family car. She was thrilled.
Andrea
Goodyear, Arizona
Verified Buyer
Good support and sturdy
August 8, 2016
I had to search for how to install it on UTube. The directions, like all directions, aren't very helpful and I'm a visual person. It's hard getting used to a new car seat. We went from the Peg Perego and really like that. My daughter is 13 months now so we needed to transition.
Pros
  • It feels very sturdy and heavy. I feel like my daughter is comfortable in her new seat.
Cons
  • I didn't realize how much room it would take being rear facing. I will need to try it the middle seat of my Highlander. Both my husband and I can't sit up front at the same time when the seat is on one side or the other. I need to take another look at how to install the cup holders. As of right now, I don't like it since the fabric how to be moved to the side.
Sarah
Northern VA
Verified Buyer
Great product.
August 3, 2016
Solid construction and heavy carseat, easy tighten-loosen mechanism. Narrow. I drive a 4Runner, have two in the backseat and enough room for an average size adult to still fit comfortably. These are also low profile enough that the kids can see each other leaning their heads forward. Only con - this car seat is heavy and high quality so it isn't easy to transfer car to car.
Jess
KC, MO
Verified Buyer
Great seat.
August 2, 2016
Here's hoping I never have to update this on the effectiveness of the seat in an accident. Got this seat for my 4 year old son. He seems to like it just fine. Seat belt installation was less than fun. My car has tall stalks for the female end of the buckle, I guess, and even with the angle adjuster it was difficult to get the locking clip on without it going into the belt path, but it did happen eventually. Seat is heavy. Manual is long, but easy to understand. Definitely read it.
Laura
Houston, Texas
Verified Buyer
Great Car Seat
August 1, 2016
After doing a ton of research on convertible car seats, I decided to try the Diono for the main reason that I have a growing family and would love to fit 3 across. I love it for that reason, but I also love how breathable it is compared to other car seats we've tried; we live in the south so that is a huge bonus for us and my little guy never gets out sweaty. It is heavy, but it folds up nicely and is doable for airport travel. We purchased the travel bag with it which provides a ton more padding than other ones I've used so I think that is well worth it if you will be traveling with it. I always recommend this car seat AND Albeebaby for purchasing it to everyone who asks!
Happy N.
Dallas, Texas
Verified Buyer
Looks more complicated than it is
July 23, 2016
Very heavy car seat! I would not want to lug this through an airport, but I am a Nana & bought this for my grand daughter based on the excellent safety & durability ratings. Although the directions seem complicated to install, it is really pretty basic once you figure out where everything goes. So far, I am very pleased with this purchase. The solid construction & the weight of the seat assures me that it will protect my grand baby for years to come!
Pros
  • Construction is great. Seems solid & well built
  • Rear facing is in a reclined position for comfortable sleeping
Best Uses
  • Installed in the back seat of a car. Not a great option for moving to different places because of its weight.
Cons
  • Cup holder seems useless. Not really connected to the seat.
Angela
San Francisco
Verified Buyer
fits!!
July 22, 2016
Just had baby #3 and needed to be able to fit 3 car seats in a row. The carseat is super heavy but works perfectly in my car.
Stephen
GILBERT, AZ
Verified Buyer
Awesome carseat
July 18, 2016
This car seat feels very sturdy, it also feels comfortable to the touch. The manual is not real helpful but after a couple YouTube videos the install is solid.
Pros
  • Solid construction
  • Comfortable fabrics
Cons
  • Harness adjuster is hard to access in rear facing configuration. Infant head pillow doesn't seem to fit well.
Laverne
Miami, FL
Verified Buyer
2nd time with Albee
July 17, 2016
So pleased with Albee! They are the most affordable...really the best price online for our top of the line diono radian rxt convertible baby seat. I got my seat quickly and in excellent condition. Everyone should purchase here...really impressed!
Janine
Wappingers Falls, New York
Verified Buyer
Great Carseat!
July 14, 2016
This carseat comes highly raved about by a lot of mothers in our community. I needed a new seat that I could use next to an infant base safely in our SUV. This seat is slim and obviously well constructed. My son loves it and calls it his "red racecar seat". We will definitely be purchasing another one when my newborn is switched to a convertible.
Erin
Phoenix
Verified Buyer
Easy to install, looks great & super comfy!
July 11, 2016
My son loves his car seat! He looks super comfortable in it and he loves going for rides now that we've switched car seats. It was incredibly easy to install. It is well made, sturdy and fits nicely in my moderate sized vehicle with use of the extra piece that fits below it to change the angle to allow it to fit best into the vehicle. No concerns or problems at this point and we've been using it for about 6 months now. It looks great too!
Pros
  • Excellent styling
  • Comfortable
  • Fits nicely
  • Doesn't take up too much space across the back sear
Cons
  • A bit on the heavy side if using it for airline travel -- I haven't tried it yet but can tell it will be a bit of a challenge when we do based on its weight.
Rebekah
Stanton, KY
Verified Buyer
Heavy Duty & Perfect!
July 8, 2016
It is solid and very well made. This thing is heavy!!! But I think that's a good thing. I feel like it will protect my son if we were ever in a serious crash. He seems to find it comfortable. I love how it's not as wide as some of the other seats so it fits perfect in the middle seat of my van. I love the dark red color too! It's just a great carseat and i would definitely recommend it.
Nicole
Pennsylvania
Verified Buyer
Slim & Sturdy
June 27, 2016
Bought 2 of these while they were on sale, love how slim & how much more room is in my back seat now. Had to buy these to eventually fit 3 across with new baby on the way. They are easy to install, but still very sturdy. Love how compact they are. My husband was also very impressed with the ease in which he could install them. Wish we would have found these before spending money on Graco & Britax.
Natalie P.
Columbus, OH
Verified Buyer
Love this Carseat!
June 12, 2016
We got the Diono Radian RXT for my husbands car after our infant car seat expired. This seat is heavy and sturdy! My daughter seems to like it, as she falls asleep in it every time we are in the car. The seat is very soft, it was easy to install, and it looks great. We love that it has a cup holder, and that this is the last seat we'll ever have to buy. Another great feature is that it folds up if you need to throw it in the trunk or travel with it.
Pros
  • High safety ratings, comfy, sturdy, looks great
Cons
  • A bit heavy to lift
Heather e.
San Diego,ca
Verified Buyer
Perfect for my smaller suv
June 12, 2016
We are havin a third baby and I have a Ford Escape and didn't want to buy a new car if possible so bough two of these and amazingly they both fit across in my back seat and leaves plenty of room for the infant car seat. Yayyyy. Lol. And the quality is awesome. Both my girls love them
Pros
  • Fits 3 across in small back seats

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