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RAV4 D.
San Diego, CA
Verified Buyer
Great seats for a great price.
September 10, 2013
Perfect size for my 5 year old and 3 year old. They love sitting next to each other.
Pros
  • The narrow seats worked for us.
Best Uses
  • Fits well in a small SUV. We were able to get (2) RXTs and (1) Graco infant carrier with base across. My husband took some time to make it work but it fit
Dean
Texas
Best seat yet!
September 8, 2013
My son and daughter-in-law do exhaustive research on anything they want for their children. This seat gets very good reviews. I bought one a while back for them and the year and a half old loves it. She is so much more comfortable. The memory foam padding is even in the padding of the harness. It is easy to adjust and grows with child. One huge feature is that the seat is narrow enough so that 3 seats can be mounted across in many minivans and small SUVs which is a big deal if you have three children 3 years and under! I just bought another one for the three-year-old.
Pros
  • Memory foam, narrow aspect, excellent harness
  • heavy
Cons
  • heavy
Mindee
Phoenix az
Verified Buyer
Super luxury car seat
August 9, 2013
I love love love this car seat ..... It's super luxury,super safe and easy to install also bought the diono seat protector and angle adjuster ..... The seat cover is super soft and mainly what I like about this seat is the impact absorbing foam on the straps I feel my daughter is the safest she can be and I would recommend this seat to any one;) well worth the money.
Pros
  • Safe , fits in my car well
Cons
  • Heavy .
Gina
Pa
Verified Buyer
Love these
August 8, 2013
These are very solid heavy and sturdy seats. My boys are 3 and 4 and they will be in them for a long time! Plus we are able to fit three seats in th back of our SUV. I feel very safe knowing they are in these! Love them!
Pros
  • Solid steal
Camilla
New York
Verified Buyer
Love! Love! Love!
August 6, 2013
I am very impressed with the quality of this product. I was so excited to finally find a car seat that I felt safe putting my baby into. Not only that but this carseat will last for the rest of her car seat life! That was a huge selling point for me. I would recommend this product to absolutely everyone in fact I have been recommending it everybody I know. I really really really love this car seat! After purchasing this seat for my daughter I went and bought one for my son too. Love it!
Dean
Graham, Texas
Best seat ever!
August 3, 2013
Really impressed with this seat. My grand daughter is obviously more comfortable and doesn't mind being in the seat. The mounting system is excellent and the harness is very adjustable and extra cushioned. The seat is long in the backwards position, so it does require the car seat in front to be moved forward.
Pros
  • Wide age range
  • very comfortable
Cons
  • long in backwards seating
Esther
Phx, Az
Verified Buyer
Love it!!
August 2, 2013
Bought 2 of them and fit just great and love how they r not huge and bulky!
Nicole
Massachusetts
Verified Buyer
Good option
August 2, 2013
This is in my husband's car as we figure we'll use it less often so it was better to spend money on one seat that would go all the way from rear to forward to booster. It's no easier or more difficult to buckle in the baby. My only suggestion is that I found the instruction booklet not as useful for the installation. I spent most of my time on the internet looking up installation videos rather than using the booklet. We haven't had to use it yet for flying but we did like that it has the ability in case we take any trips.
Me
Denver, co
Verified Buyer
Great
May 8, 2013
I love this
Pros
  • Protecting the baby and ensuring their safety
Best Uses
  • In the car
Kim
Denham Springs, LA
Verified Buyer
Diono radian Rxt
March 2, 2013
Love the seat. Albee Baby shipped it out quick. Easy to purchase!! Great experience!
Pros
  • Comfortable, safe! Sturdy!
Cons
  • Heavy seat..so not the easiest to switch cars. But I like that it is sturdy.
caroline
paxton, ne
Verified Buyer
best carseat
February 8, 2013
We purchased our first Diono seat for our son a couple years ago and loved it. We purchased a this seat for our daughter. Albee Baby has the best prices. Service was great and fast delivery. I would highly recommend this seat for everyone. I feel it is the best and safest seat on the market.
Pros
  • You can fit 3 seats in the same row.
  • Steel frame
  • My children can use the seats long term.
Cons
  • Heavy but I think it would protect well in an accident.
Gina
Minneapolis, MN
Verified Buyer
Love it!
January 9, 2013
We bought this car seat the (2012) last March for our then 8 month old. I did extensive research both online and in stores. I read a few great reviews given by EMT's and Firefighters who saw first hand how well these seats handled a crash and bought the same seat for their kids because of it. We love the ability to fold up the seat and sling it over your shoulder for travel. The cover washes up well and isn't too hard to put back on. We just bought another one for our little boy arriving in May.
Pros
  • Fits 3 accross
  • Soft and comfortable
  • Steel reinforced frame
  • Easy in/out low profile
Brooke
washington
Verified Buyer
Its ok
December 21, 2012
I like this car seat because we can take it on the airplane with us but its base isnt elevated at all so my son can't see out of the window in the car like he can in his other car seat which is frustrating for him and for me. I do like the fact that it is nice and sturdy and the buckles are very easy to use and it is a nice compact car seat its not huge which is also a nice thing seeing as most car seats take up half of the seat. But if I could do it again I would probably have gotten something different.
Vicki
Weaverville, NC
Verified Buyer
I LOVE IT!
December 20, 2012
Albee baby was awesome and had the best prices of any I found on the web. Their service was quick, and I LOVE this car seat. It was easy to install, the pattern is beautiful, and it's the last car seat I have to buy for my baby girl, so I'm happy.
Pros
  • The color/pattern, the ease of installation, the price, the safety features.
Cons
  • The cupholder, having to watch the video to understand how to install it.
Brooke
Lees Summit, MO
Verified Buyer
Great Carseat!
December 19, 2012
This seat is so easy to get my 21 month old daughter in and out of. She loves the freedom of her legs, too. The only thing "bad" about it is the long pieces of belt left hanging and the lever to loosen the straps isn't as easily accessible as I would like. We had the Britax Boulevard 70 before and are selling it because we would love to get another of the Diono for our other car.
Pros
  • Easy to get in and out of, flat base fits well in my car, my daughter can see out of it well, comfortable
Cons
  • long pieces of belt left hanging, the lever to loosen straps isn't easily accessible
Melissa
NYC
Verified Buyer
Safe, narrow but heavy
December 18, 2012
Love this car seat - have the same one for our almost 3 year old. Like all the toddler seats it is tricky when rear-facing - fits in the middle, or when the seat in front is not pushed all the way back, and it is heavy making it not fun to travel with on an airplane, but the narrow profile is great and it is so safe. When we needed one for our second child it was an easy choice. The folding flat(ish) feature makes it easier to store.
Aleta
Omaha, NE
Verified Buyer
Excellent price, excellent service!
December 18, 2012
I was pleased to find such a high-quality car seat for the lowest available price on Albee Baby. I cannot believe how quickly it arrived. We will be sure to shop Albee Baby again.
Pros
  • safety record
  • steel frame
  • aluminum reinforcements
  • price
  • color/pattern options
Rebekah
South Carolina
Verified Buyer
Diono Radian RXT
December 17, 2012
I love this product. It does take up a lot of room rear-facing, so I bought the Angle Adjuster (good for children over 1 year old and with good head control) and that has worked wonderfully. If you have a small vehicle and will not be able to use the angle adjuster when rear-facing, this may not be the best choice. Also, the chest clip is huge! It barely fits on my small (18 lbs.) 1-year-old daughter's shoulders. I cannot imagine it fitting well on a newborn. Those few negatives aside, I do love this seat. It has great weight limits, and feels really sturdy. If you plan on using it as a post-infant seat carseat, it should suit your needs for years to come. I also like the fold option on it because we plan on traveling by plane somewhat frequently. It will be much easier to lug through the airport than a non-folded carseat. Also, Albee Baby was great. It arrived at my home less than 5 days after I ordered it.
Pros
  • High weight limits
  • Steel frame
  • Foldable
  • Slim footprint in the backseat
  • Can be used with the Angle Adjuster after 1 year
Cons
  • Takes up lots of space front-to-back when rear-facing
  • Heavy (because of the steel frame)
  • Large chest clip
  • Takes multiple tugs to achieve proper harness tightness
George M.
Austin, TX
Verified Buyer
Pretty well car seat
December 16, 2012
Excellent product, robust and beauty. Comfortable for the baby just 2 weeks born and hope still the same when he growth.Something heavy but strong.
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Pros
  • Strong, beauty, comfortable, safe
Cons
  • heavy
S R.
chicago, il
Verified Buyer
Diono is a great seat I have 2 of them
December 16, 2012
I was debating between this one and Britax 70 Convertible and went with this one. It is definitely more narrow than most and very sturdy. I purchased one for my truck and loved the ease of installation and how safe it is. I have another in my car. It is expensive but worth the money in return for the safety it provides.
Pros
  • It is narrow and easy to install.
Cons
  • It is expensive but so worth the money.
angela
atlanta, ga
Verified Buyer
it's a great seat
December 16, 2012
I was thrilled to find a seat with a great safety rating that will last for 10 years! we have bought at least four different seats for our 5 year old and several for our 3 year old, so i was determined to do it differently with our new baby. we have a pilot with 3 kids in the backseat, so the size of the radian was also a huge plus. we can easily fit all three seats. it is nicely padded and seems very comfortable. the fabric is soft, yet durable. we have only been using it a few weeks, but so far, i really like it. my only complaint is tightening the straps. i have a terribly difficult time getting it tight enough to fit a 6 month old. a small negative outweighed by all of the positives. i would have given it 4.5 stars, but it only allows for entire stars in the rating.
Pros
  • the safety factors
  • the width of the seat
  • the fabric and substantial padding
  • the weight limit
  • the duration of use
Cons
  • tightening the straps
GL's m.
Lexington, ky
Verified Buyer
Our second diono!
December 15, 2012
This is our second diono. This car seat is safe and easy to install. I agree with other that say the carseat is heavy, however, now that we have two, we don't have to worry about switching it between cars. My son likes the seat and I take comfort in the fact that he is safe. Will purchase again when baby 2 comes along
Kelly
Milwaukee, WI
Verified Buyer
Love this seat!
December 3, 2012
I had to get 3 carseats in the backseat of my car: 2 RF, 1 FF. I did a LOT of research and apparently this is the narrowest seat available on the market. I got it for FF my 3 1/2 year old. This seat is amazing! It is way narrower than any other seat I looked at, fits great in my car, but does not feel cheap or flimsy in the least. I found it very easy to install and the latch buckles are great (I only had the alligator style previously). The seat installs more solidly than any other seat I have seen.... doesn't budge! I'm glad I got the more deluxe version with the headrest: looks better and I think is more comfortable. Cons: It doesn't have much of a recline so her head sometimes flops forward, but she doesn't complain! It is VERY VERY heavy; you'll need some muscles if it will be transferred between cars frequently. I love the color, but am not a huge fan of the material: its kind of a suede material. I think the blue/red look like a shinier material and would prob stay cleaner better. Overall it is TOTALLY worth the price!!!
Pros
  • Easy to install
  • Installs solidly
  • Narrow
  • Attractive
  • Heavy Duty
Cons
  • Lack of recline
  • Suede material
Diann
Connecticut
Verified Buyer
Diono Radian RXT Car Seat
November 28, 2012
No compliants! Bought for second car and to use on airplane. Great seat.
Pros
  • Pros: safety
  • Cons: heavy
Hannah
Missouri
Verified Buyer
Love
October 10, 2012
My daughter loves her chair! She constantly cried in her carrier carseat but as soon as we switched to this one she stopped. I love the safety features on this chair and I love the purple color. The only thing I don't like is the weight, it is a bit heavy but I guess it means its more durable? I totally recommend this chair to anyone and wish I'd bought it first!
Danyielle
Florida
Verified Buyer
Excellent car seat
August 13, 2012
We purchased this car seat for my 3 year old. We had to give her old seat to her little brother. I has worked perfectly and is well worth the money. We'll be able to use it for many years!
Pros
  • Easy for my child to climb in and out as well as clip the top clip herself.
Cons
  • They hide the infant head rest under the seat (inbetween the frame and cushion) for shipping. It's a pain to get out and it says nothing about it in the instructions. My daughter would have been sitting on a big hump if I hadn't read someone else's review.
Ashley
NJ
Great seat!
August 13, 2012
As other reviewers have said - "You get what you pay for." This is a great, solid and safe seat. My 2 1/2 year old son has been in this seat in my husband's Ford F-150 since his first birthday. This is an expensive and heavy seat, but it's worth it's weight in gold - it is also the slimmest car seat out there, making it possible to fit 3 accross. We just ordered another (since there is a great sale going on) for when our 6 month old outgrows his infant car seat. It installs very quickly and easily & travels well, too. The only 'issue' I have is that it's a bit difficult to tighten the straps, but if you just slide your hand behind the seat to help them along, that does the trick.
Pros
  • slim - ability to fit 3 across
  • safe
Cons
  • heavy
  • difficult to tighten straps
Alice
Ky
Verified Buyer
Great seat
July 23, 2012
Got this after we tried a safety first seat, which was a bear to install. The Diono is far easier to install and it's a better quality seat compared to safety first. It is very heavy, which I expected from reading other reviews. I had read about Diono and was considering it when our local fire dept chief advised that he has a Diono for his kid. That the sealed the deal. We got rid of the safety first and now have a Diono in each car. Not cheap, but you're paying for what you get.
Pros
  • Easy to install
  • Seems comfy for my 11 mo old
Cons
  • Heavy
A
NYC
Verified Buyer
fine
July 10, 2012
This is a good carseat. The only suggestion I have is that for international travelers they should make a way for the various contraptions in the back to detach. It's annoying to travel with a bunch of strings hanging down. (e.g. the latch system, which doesn't exist in various parts of the world). That would make it a bit lighter. AND, the thing that we really needed with us (the clip to keep non locking shoulderbelts at bay) seems to have fallen off somewhere en-route. There could be a little bag that comes with the contraptions, or a way to organize them better). Right now the seat is useless out of the US.
Pros
  • foldable, narrow, durable
Cons
  • heavy
Mandy E.
The Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania
Awesome seat! Does everything it should plus...
June 26, 2012
We purchased this seat after it was highly praised in a European Car Magazine article. It was touted as being able to spare one the all to often necessity and embarassment of having to become a Minivan owner/driver due to having three children. This seat is suppossed to be able to fit three comfortably across the back seat of a midsize sedan. I'd bet it can, because it allows us to fit two in the back seat of our VW New Beetle (first generation, not the now overgrown PT cruiser/VW Beetle looking hybrid it has grown to become). And if your saying all car seats can do that, not without having to adjust the front seats forward to avoid being kicked in the back by your little ones. Our first child is in the 97%tile for height for a two year old, and he can't kick us that way anymore. An additional bonus, we were used to having to reach behind the restraint to properly tighten the belts, not with this seat. This seat is so easy to tighten the adjustment straps, I'd bet a feeble 90 year old with a broken wrist could still properly tighten the belts. If you read and follow the directions supplied with the restraint, it will work as it is suppossed to and do it easily.
Pros
  • Fits in small cars easily.
  • Seems to be very comfortable.
  • Has an upright and "reclined" seating position.
  • Very easy to adjust.
  • Looks like it is a factory colored upholstery in our VW, Audi, and Mercedes (we bought the Storm color to match our "gray" interiors).
Cons
  • It is heavy for a child's carseat, which makes it not fun to transfer between cars.
  • Initially I found the instructions to be set up in a non-intuitive fashion.
Joe
Florida
Verified Buyer
Goood
June 21, 2012
Good product and good price!
Melanie
Michigan
Verified Buyer
Great seat!
June 20, 2012
I bought this for my 10 month old, but ended up using it for my 3 1/2 yr old! I took a long trip alone with the 2 kids and wanted to have them both rear-facing. My daughter is too big to rear face in her Britax, but she can in the Radian. She was very comfortable and could keep her toys & books on her lap easily while rear-facing. She enjoyed being "backwards" like her little brother and even wanted to stay that way for a while after the trip. I've decided to keep her in the Radian and let the baby be in the Britax, even though it's a girly print. The Radian is forward-facing now and is very easy for my daughter to climb in and out of. It installed well with LATCH in my minivan and my sister's car. It isn't a snug (unmoving!) as my Britax seat, but it is within the safety range of less than 1 inch movement. I was unable to install it with a seat belt in my minivan, but I think that's more the van's fault. It takes up a lot of room when rear-facing, so it is not for a small car. That is why we got another seat for our daughter before we had a minivan. I wanted a Radian, but was sure it wouldn't fit in our Cavalier rear-facing. If your baby is over 1 yr, you can use Radian's angle adjuster, which helps a lot. This seat is wonderful. It's very sturdy (and heavy). I like the headwings for side impact protection and my daughter leans comfortably on them when she falls asleep. I have experienced some problems tightening the straps at times, as I've heard other Radian owners have. I'm not sure what causes it, but as I'm using it now, there is no trouble. I'd rate this seat 5 stars for safety and comfort, but I can only give it 4 stars because it's not as easy to install and adjust the straps as some other seats. Once you can get that done, though, this seat is wonderful!
Pros
  • steel frame
  • high weight limits
  • easy to climb in and out of
  • safety
  • comfort
Cons
  • can be difficult to install
  • difficulty adjusting straps
  • takes up too much space rear-facing
Amy
Los Angeles
Verified Buyer
Great Seat
June 18, 2012
This seat worked out great. My child loves it. Its actually easy to tighten shoulder straps. Love that it folds for airtravel!
Misty
Seattle, WA
Verified Buyer
Nice ride
April 14, 2012
I have two kids in these seats one is 23lbs and 1 yr old and the other is 36lbs and 3 yrs old. The straps are hard to get adjusted tight, but since both seats are rear facing I reach around the back and help them along. The kids find them comfortable.
Pros
  • Slim design, easy to install.
Cons
  • The straps are hard to tighten after the child is in the seat.
Heather
Dallas, TX
GREAT carseat - love the Diona Radian RXT
March 27, 2012
we LOVE this carseat in our family. We needed to be able to fix 3 carseats along the 2nd row of our 4Runner and the Diono Radian RXT is PERFECT. It comfortable, sturdy, the material looks great. WE. LOVE. IT! Get one!
Pros
  • The comfort of it, the easily cleanable fabric, the ease in strapping in my son, the easy installation, that it folds up for travel and has a carrying travel strap and ESPECIALLY how narrow, yet comfortable the chair is.
Cons
  • NOT. A. THING.
Jennifer
Vienna, Va
So far, so good
March 10, 2012
My 2 year old rear facing is doing well in this seat. I ordered the pad from amazon to make it more upright but it seems to make it looser. I am still working on getting a tight fit. Overall I am happy.
Blue S.
Los Angeles, CA
Verified Buyer
Great Car Seat
February 16, 2012
Great price and quick shipment. Our 15 month old is happy in this carseat. We particularly like the Storm color because the fabric is soft and won't heat up as much as black in the summer. We have friends that have this carseat as well as other known brands and they say they prefer this one.
Frances
Rhode Island
My new car seat
January 11, 2012
Easy to install, Does not take up a lot of room in the backseat and it sits low so it is easy to place child in and get them out of the seat. My daughter seems to be comfortable in it, I wonder if as she gets larger if the seat might be a little to narrow though.

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