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Diono Radian RXT Car Seat Review

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Diono Radian RXT Car Seat - the only car seat you will need!

The car seat that grows with your child from baby to big kid, from rear facing all the way to a booster.

One of the best investments a mother can possibly make may just be a solid, high-quality convertible car seat.

Read Menucha's review on this fabulous car seat. Find out more about her and the whole Powered by Mom team on our About Us page.

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When my baby (now a toddler) was just four months old, I received that big jolt that made me aware of just how important car seat safety is. We were driving, passing by a driverless garbage truck that was half blocking the road. My husband drove past it very slowly and carefully, as it was snowy out, and a little slip wouldn't have put us in good shape...

Then the truck began to drive. We hadn't even noticed the driver get back in! And apparently, he didn't see us. We were lucky, and he stopped right after he bumped our car. The front door was smashed in, with shattered glass all over. My husband had some cuts, but that was it. We were safe.

Sometimes it takes a little accident to make you realize how, even if you are the most careful driver on the road, there will always be someone else who isn't. And ensuring that your child is properly strapped into a good car seat is essential.

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I began research on not only what's the law and AAP recommendations regarding car seat safety, but also what best practices are. The Diono Radian RXT Car Seat is unique in that it not only conforms with the laws and guidelines, but it makes it easier for moms to go beyond that and keep their kids even safer.

It does that by being:

  1. Easy to install properly.
  2. Extremely sturdy; the only car seat with a full steel frame.
  3. Built for extended rear facing (up to 45 pounds!)
  4. Built to accommodate different seat shapes while forward facing, with a recline option.

About Diono:

Dedicated to developing safe, reliable and easy-to-use car seats, boosters and travel accessories, Diono® is focused on offering families enjoyable travel experiences with award-winning products. With an unmatched safety record, all Diono® car seats and boosters surpass Federal crash test standards and meet NCAP standards, the industry benchmark for verifying child seat performance in severe accident conditions.

Diono is simply king when it comes to making car seats that go above and beyond. And when it comes to protecting my child, I know that I want to do just that. The Diono Radian RXT shows that quality, with its extra features. I have only heard rave reviews about it when I've asked around about car seats, and now I got to experience it...

Features of the Diono Radian RXT:

Add up to four cupholders! One is included with your car seat.

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Easy-to-open harness doesn't get jammed (a big concern for me as I've had that issue in the past.)

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Folds up for storage or travel!

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Features a reinforced head support for extra safety and comfort.

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Shoulder pads keep your baby comfortable. The chest clip has an illustrated reminder of proper positioning - at armpit level.

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Currently available in four beautiful colors.

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  • Sturdily made with a full steel alloy frame and aluminum reinforced sidewalls. This makes it much stronger (although a bit heavy to carry.)
  • Lined with EPS foam and an energy absorbing SafeStop® harness system  to keep your child even safer.
  • Not only does it come with LATCH connectivity - it comes with SuperLATCH! These are four times stronger than the industry standard.
  • It has a narrow footprint so you can fit three across in most mid-sized cars.
  • It also has a low seat so your child can easily climb in.
  • Comes with infant body support cushions to keep your baby comfy and secure.
  • Includes 5 height positions.
  • Removable, machine washable cover.
  • Rear facing: from 5-45 lbs, forward-facing: from 20 - 80 lbs in a 5-point harness and booster up to 120 pounds.
  • Life-span of ten years until it expires.

Installation of the Diono Radian RXT car seat was extremely easy, even without a LATCH-capable vehicle. My toddler is obsessed with it and finds it super comfortable. He is a tall two-and-a-half-year-old and recently outgrew rear-facing in other convertible car seats. In this one he can still rear-face!

The Diono Radian RXT is a sturdy, safe option so that you can do your best to protect your babies!

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By on April 20th, 2016

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150 thoughts on “Diono Radian RXT Car Seat Review”

  1. Awesome review...really informative!! I researched tons of carseats but still learned a lot from this. Like, I had no idea this was the only carseat with a steel frame so it's, by far, the sturdiest one you can buy. I love that you can fold it up. Our last train trip was a nightmare with a huge car seat that didn't fold...makes a huge difference!!

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  2. Thank you for highlighting the key selling points to this car seat, it helps me in my decision making towards a new seat for my toddler.

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  3. I love this seat my friends have it and its easy to get out of the car and its built for extended rear facing (up to 45 pounds!) It will save money in the long run with the time the child can stay in this seat too.

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  4. I love that easy to open harness! There is nothing like having a fussy, squirmy little one when you can get the harness undone!

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  5. This is the only carseat with a full steel frame. Carseats need to be extremely safe, and I like this feature.

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  6. This is a very good review.
    I especially love that car seat has a steel frame and that get to choose which color for my family.

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  7. I was glad to read the all the features. Shoulder pads keep your baby comfortable. The chest clip has an illustrated reminder of proper positioning – at armpit level.

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  8. I love that this is a convertible. Also, what a great idea for that strap. I have a friend who never has her childrens seats at the right height for them.

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  9. I learned that it is the only car seat with a full steel frame and easy to install and exceeds safety standards

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  10. I think that Diono offers a lot of safety features that are incredible. I give thumbs up on very high quality.

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  11. I love the safety features that don't catch when you try to install it, the fact that it is easily stored for travel, and it fits in most cars. The Diono is special in the way that it fits newborns to the time the child doesn't need a car seat or booster.

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  12. I love that this car seat will last all the way from infant to booster! That makes it so nice to only need to buy one seat for a child!

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  13. I love the reinforced head support for extra safety and comfort. This is perfect for my 18 month granddaughter. She’s getting too big for her seat and it doesn’t grow with her.

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  14. I love that it grows with your child and you won't need to buy another car seat at each stage that they'd need one. That would cost way too much and too much of a hassle. This would be great!

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  15. I love that Diono Radian car seat is very easy to manage. Your pictures speaks everything about how its easy to set it on car. I love its design and all other features you have mentioned. Love reading your review as much as I love this car. Always wanted to have this car for my kids but could not buy one. Your review would be very useful! thanks for sharing!

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  16. I love that this carseat grows with child. I have a one month old and a four year old. this is a great carseat.

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  17. It's the only car seat with a full steel frame. That is fantastic - that's got to be a very sturdy and safe car seat!

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  18. I love that this car seat accommodates taller kids so that I can get extended use of the car seat to booster.

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  19. I love that you can add up to four cup holders! (I knew many of the specs of the car seat, so I picked something I didn't know before to comment on!)

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  20. I love that it grows with your child! It can hold up to 120 lbs which is great for children as they grow so fast

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  21. Great review! My favorite feature is definitely the steel frame, you know this baby will keep your baby or chil safe, not only that but it has been thoroughly tested and well designed to fit into anyone's life.

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  22. Thank you for mentioning your car accident. I agree you can be the safest driver and still be involved in an accident. Great review! I am so looking forward to winning or purchasing one for my next bundle of joy!

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  23. I love the idea of only having to purchase one car seat for the entirety of my child's need for a car seat. I also really love that the seat folds up for storage.

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  24. I am a foster mother to three toddlers right now and this seat is something I have been wanting for years, it will grow with any child that I take in, the cover comes off to wash and clean between uses , it fold up and stores in the trunk easily. And most of all it is very safe! These children I carry are not mine and I have to be extra careful when I drive with them and give them the best safety seat I can find! Thank you for this chance!!

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  25. im obsessed with this seat! I love that it goes up to 120 pounds! this means NO more buying of another seat!! SCORE! I also am loving the no jam straps/harness and the cup holders!!!

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  26. I love that this car seat will grow with my daughter. It would be nice to just need one instead of having to buy different ones as she grows.

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  27. Love that it will grow with my grandson - cupholders are always a huge plus. Good looking and offers so much protection.

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  28. I didn't know they fold up and I also love that they come in multiple colors! What kid needs four cup holders, though? 😉 I love that it has a ten year life span! So once you get it, it lasts until they outgrow it!

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  29. I did not realize that Diono had a 10 year expiration. Most car seats have a 6 year expiration. I've never met a 120lb 6 year old!

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  30. This seat is perfect for my family because it grows with my child, which, in turn, saves money. Our money is almost always tight, so saving is very important to us!

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  31. I learned that this carseat is awesome! I love that it supports rear-facing kids up to 45 lbs. & that it's the only seat with a sturdy steel frame. The fact that it's the only seat my kids will ever need is the icing on the cake!

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  32. I love this car seat for so many reasons, I love the style of this and the safety features and really like how you can fold it up if need
    to do so.

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  33. This car seat has so many amazing features! I really appreciate that it is easy to install and is the only car seat you will have to buy. I also like that it is a sturdy well made car seat and has 5 height positions so it is safe for every child's size.

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  34. This seat is fantastic! I didn't realize you could use it rear facing until 45 pounds. I also like that it folds for storage & travel. That's a very nice feature to have.

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  35. I love that this car seat has a steel frame, folds up and can fit three across. Need this seat since we just had our third and the other two are still in car seats.

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  36. I love that it has a long lifespan. Ten years - sufficient amount of time to transition my newborn from infancy to early adolescence years.

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  37. Its a really nice car seat the fact that its able to fold for storage is a big plus. I love that and how you have mentioned that the harness doesn’t get jammed, no one likes that. The colors that it comes in are all nice its hard to choose.

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  38. It's hard finding comfortable car seats that fit 3 across which my family needs! Glad to know that this one would work!

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  39. I learned that Diono brand has an unmatched safety record! All of Diono car seats and boosters surpass Federal crash test standards and meet NCAP standards!

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  40. It looks great! We have a Radian and we love it. But it would be nice to have one for my car, as our son is almost outgrown of his current seat.

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  41. EASY TO INSTALL............. I hear so many stories about how hard it is to install to lets take your car because it has the seat

    car seat that grows with your child from baby to big kid, from rear facing all the way to a booster.

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  42. Wow! Sounds like a company who has gone above and beyond for there consumers! What isn't to love about this car seat!! I am amazed with the time and effort put into this car seat, thank you for this great and helpful review!! This company deserves more spotlight, so everyone knows about them!!!

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  43. the seat is big and the colors are good and then i like it for the car abd then i like the purple and then i have acess to the kida and then i now if they are accident they would be protected

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  44. I love that it can go from rear 45lbs and up, so not only my younger granddaughter can use this but my older granddaughter, which is really nice.

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  45. I love this seat. I love how it grows with your child AND I love the slim design. i will need to fit three across in my car soon and this would be a BIG help!

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  46. this is an amazing seat! top of the line for sure. I learned that it has reinforced head support for extra safety and comfort and thats so great! it looks like a comfy seat

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  47. The best thing I can think to say is that I would trust letting my grandkids ride in this seat, citing its comfortable appearance and solid construction.

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  48. I learned that this car seat can be used from infant to childhood and has a life-span of ten years until it expires.

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  49. I like the safety system it uses, with its SuperLATCH system! Its four times stronger than the industry standard. I like the safest options for my child.

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  50. i learned that the life span is 10 years which is awesome. I also learned it is easy to install and very safe. I also learned it goes up to 45 lbs.

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  51. I really like that it can stay rear facing up to 45 pounds because they now recommend staying rear facing as long as possible

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  52. This car seat has so many great features. I love how safe and comfortable it is. It's narrow and can accommodate rear and forward facing which is awesome since I won't have to shop for other car seats.

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  53. This car seat sounds incredible! I love that it has a steel reinforced frame, as well as a comfortable padded seat. I also love that it allows for extended rear facing, and that it's weight for forward facing is 120lbs! That's amazing!! 🙂 I could definitely use one for my oldest daughter, she's a very tiny 7 year old and is going to need to be in a car seat for a long time!

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  54. First off I am so happy you are OK. Driving in snow can be tricky. Second I love this carseat. It has everything and it seems so safe! The fact that it folds up is awesome!

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  55. Review was great. I did not know it folded for storage. That is a great added feature. The metal sides and frame is a great safety feature. The 10 yr life is a huge plus for us. We have grand kids with more coming. This will last us the whole 10 yrs!

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  56. You are so right about how being involved in an accident makes you more aware! I know we got rear ended and it scared me so bad that it made me a more defensive driver! I love that this sit will take you all the way to booster saves money. I also love the ease of installing which is really important to me because we bought one that I never felt as though we got it installed correctly!

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  57. I love that it has a full metal frame! There is no cargo more precious than a child's life. I also love that it grows with the child. The easy to install feature is fantastic since we have to transfer from one car to another on a daily basis.

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  58. This is the perfect seat for us! With my first child we spent a fortune on an infant seat only to have him outgrow it in a few short months. I got smarter with my second and bought a convertible car seat. This one is so great with all the cupholders and the easy to open harness!

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  59. I love that this car seat co Es with a super latch, the reinforced sidewallls and lasts 10 years. Also, has great safety features! I would feel super safe using this for my granddaughter!

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  60. I love that this car seat has a full steel frame and I appreciate that it folds up. I also love that this is the only car seat that my child will ever need - so much better than buying new ones for different stages/ages. I like that it's easy to properly install.

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  61. Thank you for the very detailed review - you covered any question I might have had in regard to the safety features and included enough info to let me know that it would be comfortable as well.

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  62. I really love that the Radian allows for extended rear facing. It is also great to be the only seat you will need since it grows with your child. Looks like an amazing seat, thanks for the great information! ?

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  63. This carseat is amazing!! Wish I would have seen this before getting my baby's infant seat! She's almost outgrown it! Love the ease to install and all the padding for a secure ride!

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  64. This is the only seat I need!!! I wish I would have seen before buying my baby her infant seat!! She's almost outgrown it!

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  65. This car seat is so nice. I love that it is the only one you need. I love all the padding and protection it offers for the little ones. I also like that it is easy to install. Thank you for sharing

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