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Sunshine Kids New Radian 80 Convertible Car Seat - SuperCool
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Manufacturer: Sunshine Kids
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Model#: 185.50
Weight: 27.20lbs
Height: 8.40" | | Width: 18.20"
Length: 30.80"
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Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Retail Price: $219.00
Online Sale Price: $219.00
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Features:- 5 lbs to 33 lbs rear facing, forward facing up to 80 lbs
- 3" longer seat bottom, infant body support, and adjustable head cushions
- 5-point harness, 5 shoulder harness positions, 3 buckle positions
- EPS safety foam for 4-panel side-impact protection
- Steel alloy frame folds flat to 7 inches
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. A high-capacity car seat has to be amazingly strong for a big child, but properly designed to provide the best performance for a small child.Radian's patented steel frame means no bulky plastic structure. Compared to other car seats, Radian offers more shoulder room, more leg support and fits three across in a car.Features include 5 shoulder harness positions ,3 buckle positions, EPS safety foam for side-impact protection, steel alloy frame and V-shaped top tether.Folds flat. Weighs 22 lbs. For children 5-33 lbs. rear-facing and up to 80 lbs. forward facing. Ages 5 to 80 lbs. Open: 28.5"H x 17"W x 16"D.Closed: 28.5"H x 17"W x 7"D. Supercool,Manhattan, Princess or Tan.
User Submitted Sunshine Kids New Radian 80 Convertible Car Seat - SuperCool Reviews
December 1, 2008
Solid Safe Carseat
We purchased 2 of these carseats for our 1 year old twins. Here are the pros and cons
Pros
1. Narrow enough you can fit 3 of these in the rear seat of your mini vans if you would like. I have a Honda Odysess and I have my twins rear facing in the center seats. I have plenty of room to sit between them if needed.
2. The sides are easy for them to see around, so they can interact or see the outside world.
3. We got the cool max because our infant carriers would always get hot down here in the TX sun. So far we have had no sweating.
4. They have plenty of room to grow!
5. Seat folds up for easy carry or storage.
6. Fabric comes off for washing.
CONS
1. Heavy! This increases the safety aspect and I feel it is worth it.
2. The velcro tabs that are suppose to hold the straps back actually catch on the 'coolmax' fabric and snag it. Within a few short days of use, mine had snags all over the fabric. I decided to remove the velcro "hook" tabs from the straps and have not missed having them. I am not sure why these tabs are on there since they do not seem to be of much help.
3. You can only use this rear facing in a large car/van/truck. The seat back is very tall and the angle extreme when rear facing. It does fit in our Mini van but there is NO room to squeeze around it and for a tall driver/pass it could be cramped.
November 23, 2008
Sunshine Kids New Radian Convertible Car Seat
Not wanting to travel with my toddler's Britax, I ordered this as a safe and easy to transport seat when I go visit friends or relatives that involve a flight. (trying to rustle up the right sized car seats at the destination is stressful). We didn't need the seat for the airline seat (yet), but I liked the fact that this was purported to be FAA compliant and would fit into a regular airline seat. The seat is a nice size, very sturdy due to a steel frame. My daughter liked it. Imagine a Britax without the plastic base. What I found challenging was the weight and dimensions. Although it does "fold" (the seat into the back), it is still pretty bulky and 25 lbs of dead weight heavy. The price seems high at first for a travel car seat, but upon receipt, you'll see that it is a durable piece of equipment. Since it goes up to 80 lbs, I anticipate having many years of use with it and intend on using it as my daughter's "booster" when she gets older.
November 19, 2008
Liked it so much we bought 2
After much time looking at various car seats in the stores and comparing to the safety and parent reviews from Amazon and other web sites, we decided on the Radian80. We bought one at first to see how we liked it. Our son was just coming out of the infant carrier so we needed the next phase. We decided on the Radian80 with the hopes that we won't need to buy an additional booster seat later, trying to justify the expense. However, we were comparing to Britax mostly (because of their high ratings) which is just as expensive or more and didn't go up to the weight limit as the Radian80. The car seat is very sturdy and installation is a snap (used both the seat belt and now the latch system). He fits in there very nicely, he's secure and the harness is easy to use. We had it rear facing in the middle of the back seat for a couple months but recently moved it to the rear passenger side because he really likes to see out the window and it's easier to get him in and out now. My only complaint is in this position we've had to move the front passenger seat more forward so sitting in that seat isn't the most comfortable if you need the legroom. Once we turn it so he's front facing, this won't be an issue. After having this for a week we bought another one for our other car.
November 18, 2008
One HUGE flaw
Yes the folding feature is handy for people who travel on planes to grandpa's house... but it is heavy, and you have to buy an additional strap to carry it like a back pack.
Also, THE COVERS ARE NOT MACHINE WASHABLE!! What kind of child's product isn't machine washable?!? Our one year old vomited old milk all over the car seat, and no amount of hand washing was going to get the smell of sour milk out, so we threw it in the wash... and it practically disintegrated. A replacement cover is $70.00! So instead I sewed it back together Frankenstein style, not very attractive, but it's working... sorta...
If the cover were washable, I would recommend this car seat... but without, I'd say keep looking.
October 30, 2008
Great seat after one return
I purchased this seat after doing all the research. Our 22 lb, 10 month old daughter is at the height limit of her infant seat (although it goes to 30 lbs). We needed something that would do well for air travel well and fit our daughter for a long time. We received our first order from Amazon in the "Super Cool" fabric and it looked used. There was wear on the base and on the tightening strap at the front of the seat. I called and Amazon immediately sent a call-tag to return the seat we had and sent another, which we received in 2 days. I am very happy with this second car seat so far. It is heavy but I would rather it be heavy and sturdy than the alternative. The only feature that would be nice to add is an adjustable base to use when rear facing. My daughter does not like to be reclined that much anymore but needs to be rear-facing, add will probably stay that way for quite a while yet.
October 26, 2008
Safety plus comfort! We have a winner!
My son has a sensitive stomach. His previous carseat (Graco) always produced spit-up, no matter how long I tried to wait before taking him after feeding him. Now he can ride right after eating and is completely comfortable. Plus with the slim design, he can look out the window better. This is a huge help with reducing tears on longer drives. He sleeps comfortably without a lot of head lolling and strange positions. Even better than the one (Eddie Bauer) my husband got for his car too!
Only downside is the weight. But since it stays in my car 90% of the time, its just fine for us! Easy to seatbelt back in after removal when needed.
I am thrilled that he is so safe AND comfortable!
October 24, 2008
Perfect
I recieved my Radian 80 a few weeks ago and I love it. We took it on the trip we went on last week and it handled superbly- It went through checked baggage without losing anything! The shoulder strap makes it easier to carry (not easy, but better than any of the others I have worked with). My son likes being in it, and sleeps comfortably with the head support. The seat is a bit big for him, but the head and body support gives him a cradled-in-comfort seat. He is 9 months and I can't wait to turn it forward facing so he can see the world! It is also easy to install and remove, and although it is big it does not force the front seat up into munchkin-only territory- I can still have someone sit there comfortably.
October 8, 2008
Love it!
Product is a bit heavy and directions are a little tough to follow, but the seat itself seems very well built and sturdy. I feel like it is the safest seat that I have ever seen or felt! Very comfortable for the little ones!
I have an SUV, so it fits pretty well in my vehicle. I would not recommend it as rear-facing seat in a smaller car as the back is pretty high and may not fit.
September 30, 2008
Very happy with the Radian 80
I bougt this from safe babies plus a while ago & resently bought another color for my new baby. It is the best car seat & I tell all my friends with kids to get this. You will love it.
September 24, 2008
Great - 5pt harness booster- we can now take three toddlers out!
We can fit this booster with two britax car seats in our car/Suv. Our child LOVES it and we love that we can now take three kids out with us at any time.
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