Sunshine Kids Radian65 Convertible Car Seat - Granite

Manufacturer: Sunshine Kids
Customer Rating:

, based on 36 reviews

Lowest Price: $199.00
By Supplier: Little Folks

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Editorial Review:

5lbs to 33lbs rear facing, 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

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.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent! Very happy (former Britex owner)

I went from a large bulky Britex (which I loved!) to this seat for my 3 year old to streamline since I have a sedan and needed all the room I could get. I can't be happier. It is excellent. My daughter loves it too. She thinks it is a big girl chair. I would recommend this to anyone with a 2 year old +.

2008-09-29

Love this car seat!

At my son's four month check up I was surprised to find out he was a very long baby and soon to outgrow his infant seat (which for some reason I thought would last until he was a year old!) I began an internet search for safety ratings and reviews to find a great new car seat. I ended up trying to decide between the Radian65 and Britax Boulevard car seats. In the end I chose the Radian65. Both received very good reviews as far as safety and consumer recommendations. The Radian65 is almost 1/2 the cost of the Britax and it is the only car seat that folds! We are a family that travels a lot and the thought of lugging a huge 20+ pound seat around an airport is not appealing. But, with the Radian you can fold it and attach a carrying strap to make it more manageable. My son loved this seat the minute we put him in it. It is very roomy, but also fits well in the back seat of our crew cab pick up truck as it has a narrow design. The only challenge I have with this seat is finding toys that will attach to it so my son can play while I am driving. I definitely recommend this seat. It was easy to set up in the rear facing position and seems very comfortable and safe! Free shipping through Amazon for this item was a definite bonus!!

2008-09-24

Love it!

Love this seat! Not only is it terrific for safety, it also is narrow, allowing a better fit into our vehicle!

2008-08-18

3 across, anyone?

I nanny triplets and do not have 3rd row seating in my vehicle, I needed car seats that would fit 3-across. The Radians fit awesome! I have NEVER had any issues installing with a seatbelt, or LATCH, or in Toyotas. I love everything about the Radians. Plus they EXCEED safety standards.
Having car seats that will fit 3 across, allow me to practice extended rear-facing AND extended harnessing, that exceed standards....is priceless. I highly recommend.
**Also consider the "comfy-soft" infant insert that supports little ones to 30 lbs, then converts into a toddler pillow for big kids. It's like $17. So no real reason to whine about head support.

2008-08-04

Radian65

Awesome! This seat fits perfect!
I drive a Toyota RAV4 and will have three kids in the back seat, two in boosters and soon a baby in this one!! This seat requires just as much room reclining as any other convertible seat or even infant car seat. The base is narrower than on other seats. Took about 10-20 minutes to set up and install. The instructions were really easy to follow. I would definitely recommend it!!!!

2008-07-06

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