I received a Diono car seat in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
Whenever I am in the market for a car seat, infant, booster or convertible, the very first thing that I look for is safety. After all, that is the whole reason we use car seats for our babies. The next thing I want to make sure of, whether the car seat is comfortable.
Between both my kids I have gone through a fair share of all three types or car seats from different brands. One of my very favorite brands, without doubt, is Diono. The brand is well known for their full steel frame and aluminum reinforced sides. While the brand does not carry infant car seats, they offer a great selection of convertible car seats which I am using for the baby right now and planning to still use for the next few years.
Diono has revamped their website and logo and has an even more user-friendly interface that allows you to quickly find what you are looking for!
Diono has different styles booster and convertible car seats and one of their most popular, and one of my personal favorites, is the Diono radian rXT. It has many safety features and is one of the best looking car seats out there. They have changed their covers to a selection of trendy eye-catching colors!
The Diono radian rXT features :
• Premium plush interlock knit fabric which is available in 5 different colors.
• Full steel frame and aluminum reinforced sides for extra safety.
• SuperLATCH system, Energy absorbing EPS foam, and side impact protection.
• Safe Stop® energy-absorbing harness, 12-position adjustable headrest, 5 shoulder, and 3 buckle positions for added comfort.
• Expandable sides and long seat bottom for proper leg support and low-sitting profile, which makes it easier for the little passenger to sit in.
• Cup holder, rubber bottom grips for non-slip installation.
• Infant body support cushions and memory foam, which is not as wide as most convertible car seats on the market, allowing you to fit up to 3 car seats in most vehicles.
• It is NCAP crash tested and seats rear-facing children from 5-45 lbs, forward-facing children from 20-80 lbs in a 5-point harness, then converts to a booster for children up to 120 lbs.
• It can conveniently fold which makes it a lot easier to transport!
What else you need to know?
It’s fairly easy to install, there is a belt that you will need to hold on to as you will need it when you switch from rear facing to forward facing. The covers are washable and relatively easy to take off and put back on.
The cup holder can be a bit tricky to install, the cover has a small hole on the side that you will need to locate and basically force the cup through. It might look like your car seat does not have this little opening, but it is there, just a bit hard to spot sometimes.
Heavy is good, and I like it!
The Diono radian rXT is on the heavy side , but that is because of the reinforce metal frame and 95 % of the time ( except for when I am traveling), the car seat stays in the car so I don’t have to carry it around. I have no problem whatsoever with the little extra weight .
The car seat has a 10-year life and a retail price of $359.99
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Their Dreamline Travel Bassinet is really nice, too. I like the side panel that you & the baby can see through. As for 3 items I need on a family vacation, I would say a phone (yes, I’m panicky about car breakdowns & emergencies!), extra cash for emergencies when cash is necessary & something to keep my nephews occupied on long drives (tablets, games, DVD player.)
Id love to try the pacifica convertible . Ive wanted a Diono for a long time bc they seem like top of the line seats. we try to keep it simple when traveling but I feel like Im always packing a lot of stuff lol. we def take snacks and water. toys and books to keep everyone occupied is a must as well.
I would also love to try the dreamliner travel bassinet. My top 3 products I need to pack for my little one for vacation are stroller, car seat, and his favorite snack 🙂
Thank You for the great review and giveaway!
For a family vacation I need diapers, snacks, and earplugs! I really like the Diono Traveler Dreamliner Bassinet in teal. It looks handy for a small baby.
The Dreamline Travel Bassinet is gorgeous! The three things I need on family vacay, would be diapers, wipes and lip balm! lol Thanks so much and good luck to everyone!
i woud pack the diono travel bassinet, her diapers/wipes and carrier/stroller. i think i would end up over packing anyways, i usually do lol
Another product I would love to get is the Diono Traveler Dreamliner Bassinet. My niece is due in 2 weeks and still needs a Bassinet. I love the colors they have to choose from!
I would also love to try the Pacifica convertible for our youngest child!
I like the Diono Radian RXT Car Seat for my granddaughter. We must pack clothes, diapers and wipes.
I like the Diono Radian R100 Car Seat. The top items for us are a cooler, snacks and sunglasses.
I would love to have the Diono Traveler Dreamliner Bassinet! Our top items are snacks, drinks, toys, and movies for the car ride. I can’t forget about the travel potty because I refuse to take my little ones with me to a public restrooms because they would be the ones to roll on the floor!
I would love to also try their Cambria booster seat as well. It looks safe and comfortable just like the Monterey. Our top products for traveling is a booster seat (of course), snacks, and an iPad with new apps and movies. Those are must haves for my grandsons whenever we go anywhere on vacation.
The Diono Dreamliner compact-folding travel bed would be terrific to have while traveling during the holidays. Baby would have a comfortable and safe place to sleep no matter where we’re staying.
I so love the Dreamline Travel Bassinet it is so pretty. For family vacations, I like to pack snacks, cds and dvds. We also like to play games to make the time go by faster.
I like the Monterey car seat. I always travel with hand sanitizer, car chargers and a camera.
i love the dreamliner. it is so comfy away from home. i also checked out thet stow and go. how handy for all your kiddos things!!!!
I would like to try The Dreamline Travel Bassinet and the three things I need on family vacay, would be diapers, snacks and sunglasses.
I really like the Dreamline Travel Bassinet. The top three things to take on a family vacation would be: snacks, tablets and cameras!
I would like to try the Cambria Booster. We definitely have to pack snacks, movies, and toys.
This thing looks super nice!
I would like the radian rxt car seat. The top 3 items I need for a family vacation are snacks, stroller, and my camera. It seems like my kiddos are always asking for food!
I also like the Dreamliner travel bassinet. The top three items I need to pack when my family goes on vacation are snacks, my camera and extra changes of clothes.
My son always seems to get into something. Thanks for a great giveaway!!
I would love to try the new Dreamliner.
This would be great for going to grandma’s or when we are staying in a hotel.
I’d like to try the Pacifica car seat. It looks just right for my baby.
The top three items I need are diapers, wipes and a soother.
top 3 product are a video player for the kids, diapers and snacks. From the diono website I really want the cambria booster. Love the hot orange color. That is SO My son. Thank you! xoxoxo
While I love the full booster seat for my grandson, for those times that we are visiting and just need a quick booster seat for a friend, this is great. They look very well built and won’t take up a lot of storage space. It seems we always end up lugging car seats between one car and another.
I would love a radian rxt for my oldest.
We usually pack snacks for everyone. We also pack games and little books for the kids.
I love the look of the Dreamline Travel Bassinet! For family vacation, I must pack our devices (phones, ipods, tablets), some cash in case of a emergency and some medicine. Someone always ends up feeling sick or getting a headache before we reach our destination.
. When I’m packing for our family vacation my must pack items are endless, I would pack up the house if I could. I would say my 3 items are the kids security blankets (don’t ever leave without them), portable charger, and the stroller.
I didn’t know Diono made anything other than carseats until checking out their site today. The dreamliner looks really cool and has some awesome features. I would love to own this definitely would be a game changer for when we’re traveling with out little guy.
The three things I pack are their blankets, stroller and some toys. I love the travel bassinet (dreamliner) that diono also makes. That would have been so handy!! So easy to pack up and easily transport then the baby always has somewhere safe to sleep!
We currently have a Diono Rainier for my son and we just love it! It fits so well in our small car. I would also really like to try the dreamliner™ travel bassinet for my daughter.
I like the cambria booster a lot. The top 3 products are electronics, snacks and toys.
I know my grandkids that are all 5 now could sure use the radian® r100 . I love the foldable options on seats…so clunky to move!
WOW, traveling with my own kids is pretty much in the past, but I’d say most important travel items are always snacks that are clean and easy….lots of baby wipes…and not the most important FOR the kids but for any travelers…a charged cell phone!
I also really like the travel bassinet. The three things that I always pack for vacation are a good camera, extra chargers and a backup credit card. Diono is a very popular brand right now!
The dreamliner. I know my brother needs one for his little girl. They have one but she’s growing and it’s not one of those that changes with age. Thanks for the Holiday Spirit.
I already have the Monterey for my kids but it’s going to expire so I’d like to get them another one.
I always travel with; water, snacks and cloths!
We drive 3,200mi every winter (there and then another 3,200 back) so safety is the upmost importance.
Thanks for hosting.
Besos Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
I like to try the dreamliner™ travel bassinet. The would be perfect for visiting family during the holiday. My baby will be kept comfortable and secure with a well-padded mattress, adjustable canopy for directional shade and integral insect net
I would also like to own the Monterey car seat
A full-featured, expandable high-back booster seat designed to fit growing children 40 lb to 120 lb. The adjustable head rest and deep, aluminum reinforced sides are lined with energy absorbing EPS foam for side impact protection.