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Sunshine Kids Radian65 Convertible Car Seat - Champagne
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Manufacturer: Sunshine Kids
Find all by Sunshine Kids
Model#: 165.90
Weight: 26.20lbs
Height: 8.90" | | Width: 17.50"
Length: 29.10"
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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Retail Price: $189.00
Online Sale Price: $179.95
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Features:- Rear facing: 5 lbs to 33 lbs, forward facing up to 65lbs
- 5-point harness and 3 buckle positions
- 3" longer seat bottom
- EPS safety foam for side-impact protection with steel alloy frame
- Folds flat to a compact 6.5" for easy travel and storage
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Radian is a Convertible Car Seat for rear-facing children 5 to 33 lbs. and forward-facing children up to 65 lbs in a 5-point harness. Maximum child height is 51 inches. It features a high-stength steel alloy frame and 5 harness slot positions that are all reinforced for forward-facing use. Includes SafeStop, which absorbs harness load energy in an accident. It's also the only car seat in the world that folds to just 7". Advanced safety and performance features set new standards since it exceeds current regulations used to measure safety, convenience and comfort for the car seat industry. Champagne is tan and charcoal gray. Features: - 5 lbs. to 80 lbs. in 5-point harness
- Highest capacity convertible car seat
- Steel alloy frame
- Strongest convertible car seat made
- SafeStop harness system
- Absorbs impact energy in an accident
- 4-panel system EPS safety foam
- Total side-impact protection, more than any other seat
- V-shaped top tether
- Can be used rear-facing
- 5 shoulder and 3 buckle positions
- Proper harness fit for all ages and weights
- Narrower outside width
- Fit three seats across the back seat
- Infant body support
- Converts to pillow cushions for older child
- Folds to 7" (17.8 cm) thick
- Travel and storage convenience
- Easier to get child in and out, plus safer positioning for child
- Dimensions Open: 17"W x 16"D x 28.5"H
- Dimensions Folded: 17"W x 7"D x 28.5"H
- Weight 22.99 lbs.
User Submitted Sunshine Kids Radian65 Convertible Car Seat - Champagne Reviews
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 26, 2008
Great seat
The Radian65 was very easy to assemble and install. The directions were straight forward and the seat fits securely in our Mercury Sable. The back of the driver seat touches the back of the Radian65 when rear facing but hasn't impeded driving comfort or the angle of the car seat. I feel at ease knowing my son is comfortable and protected in such a sturdy seat.
September 22, 2008
Compact but difficult to install
We purchased a pair of these 1 month ago in order to get three car seats accross the back of our '02 Pontiac Montana minivan. Two radian 65s and a Britax Roundabout fit together perfectly.
The good: All children using the seats find them to be comfortable despite being among the narrowest full size seats on the market (Children just under 40# right now with skinny butts). They do not miss their Britax Marathons. Polystyrene foam padding around head area. Deep side bolsters to protect in side impact. A wide range of seat harness height adjustments. Buckles are easy for children to buckle though a bit harder to unbuckle.
The bad: Forward facing seat installation with shoulder belt was very difficult owing to poor routing of belt path. Seat belt is forced to bunch up making it very difficult to tighten belt adequately. Belt path is also quite low on seat requiring twisting of female seat belt end to lower it below belt path. After many four letter words during installation, they are finally in and are never coming out again. The seat is also quite heavy which can make it difficult to carry around despite its folding design. The sternum buckle brings the shoulder harnesses too close together causing them cut into the kids' necks uncomfortably. We replaced these with the buckles from Britax and problem is solved.
Overall a safe and sturdy seat that makes it possible to put 3 seats accross a standard 48in. minivan 3rd row, but loses a star due to difficulty of installation.
May 22, 2008
Works as advertised
We liked the first one so much that we bought a second one. They are in separate cars right now; however, as soon as the baby goes forward facing, we will put both in our Camry next to each other. The front/crotch strap could be longer.
February 29, 2008
Best Carseat we have ever used
With 5 children we have gone through a lot of car seats. This one is by far the easiest to use and the most comfortable for the kids. It easily installs with LATCH. It is a little more challenging using a seatbelt, but once it is in we have a great install. We bought 2 - one for a 5 year old and one for a 3 year old. Both are able to buckle themselves in and our 7 year old can unbuckle them. After riding in it for almost a month, my 5 year old still tells me how comfortable it is. We will be purchasing a 3rd when the baby is ready for a full sized carseat!
If you are looking at putting 3 across a seat, make sure you have enough shoulder room. The top of the Radian is wider than the base - just enough so that we can not safetly install 3 in a rear bench.
February 14, 2008
homeschooling mom
This carseat is AMAZING! We have had this carseat for over a year and a half and it is sooooo great, our 5yr old loves it and she will be in it until she is 6yrs old, which we love.
Yes the carseat is heavy but thats part of what I love about it. Also the price is really fantastic, Britax seats I think are ridiculously expensive, yes they are safe but not everyone can afford it so this seat is a perfect option.
December 6, 2007
Very secure, very safe, very easy
My daughter is very tall but very light. She had outgorwn her infant seat, but not the weight limit. I searched and found the Sunshine Kids Radian 65 which could accomodate her height and her weight. The item came very quickly and it only took a few minutes to assemble. I will not hesitate to order from this site in the future. The latches are so easy and secure. I feel very confident with the carseat's steel construction and it fits very securely, no movement. My 4 year old likes it because it's not a baby seat, but she is still in a 5 point harness which keeps her comfortable. I am very impressed with this product and will purchase another one for our next child as well. I can't believe how easy it is to get her in and out of it! I was not happy at first with the cost, but after using it, I realized it was well worth it for her to be as safe as possible and now, it really doesn't seem so expensive. I couldn't put a cost on the security and safety of my child. It seems that it was designed and put together by people who know what parents and kids need.
September 1, 2007
ok seat
This seat is narrow, which is good if space is an issue. The center buckle (crotch area) is too close to the body, so it's difficult to close with bulky clothing on. The Britax Regent has a lot more space. If your child is thin, or you live in a warm climate, then the seat will work.
August 12, 2007
Fantastic Seat
This seat was an excellent purchase for my family. We needed to get three car seats in the second row of a mid-sized SUV or purchase a larger vehicle with three rows. Two of the seats and a booster fit with room to spare. The seat is heavy, but seems well built and comfortable. It takes some effort to move in and out of different cars. My son sat in it for 12 hours on a driving trip to Canada and his bottom was not sore. There are no cup holders or other little spaces, but overall, I feel that my kids are safe. The carry case/cover is not well made and will rip. I'll provide a different review for that item.
July 20, 2007
Sturdy, but heavy
Pros:
1. upto 65lbs
2. built sturdy
3. gentral nuetral colour
4. DD seemed comfortable in it.
5. Rearfacing tethering.
Cons:
1. I bought this mainly to use as a travel seat. I was sold on the folding feature. But it is sooooo heavy. Unless I invest in another product like the gogokidz, I will not be able to lug this around in airports.
2. difficult to install rear facing coz its so long.
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