{"id":18329,"date":"2017-12-18T00:56:17","date_gmt":"2017-12-17T23:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=18329"},"modified":"2021-07-26T21:33:08","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T20:33:08","slug":"diono-car-seat-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/diono-car-seat-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Diono Radian Car Seat"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Suzanne Keane checks out the\u00a0Diono Radian 5\u00a0 car seat<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What is it?\u00a0<\/strong>Diono is a brand from the USA who manufacture car seats, buggies and car seat accessories.\u00a0Originally known as Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products they invented the first steel frame folding child seat in 2005 \u2013 the Radian.\u00a0The Diono Radian 5 is a seat suitable from newborn until approximately 7 years, or 25kg.\u00a0The main feature of this seat is that it can be used rear facing until 25kg but if necessary can be turned forward facing, with a 5-point harness, from 9 – 25kg with use of a top tether. The narrow design takes up less space because due to the steel frame it\u2019s not necessary to have thick plastic sidewalls. As it\u2019s one of the narrowest seats on the market the Diono\u00a0Radian 5 is ideal for anyone who\u2019s a little tight on space in the back seat or needs to fit three seats across. Due to its design, it can be installed in almost any car and with the optional angle adjuster pad it can allow plenty of space for those sitting in front. For storage or for travelling the base of the seat folds up and it can be carried as a backpack if\u00a0you\u2019re flying.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s in the box?\u00a0<\/strong>The Diono Radian 5 car seat comes with a rear facing base, seat belt lock clip, infant insert,\u00a0tether straps, infant shoulder pads, additional supergrip shoulder pads for older children (15-25kg) and a cup holder. The seat also comes with a rear facing bolster for use when the seat is placed in the front passenger seat (only with the airbag switched off).<\/p>\n

Fitting\u00a0<\/strong>Because the Radian 5 can\u2019t be adjusted while fitted it\u2019s important to set it up for your child before installing. As DS is just 10 months old we had to use the infant insert and the harness straps were adjusted down to the second last setting \u2013 plenty of room for growth! At first the amount of adjustment available is overwhelming but this is a seat that can grow with a child and meet their requirements at every stage.\u00a0Run the 3-point seatbelt under the seat, through the guides, and clip it into the correct seat belt buckle. Then push down on the seat as hard as you can and feed the seatbelt back into the retractor as much as possible.<\/p>\n

Once it\u2019s tight enough a seat belt lock clip connects both parts of the belt together. You can test the tightness of the seat by holding it at the base and trying to move it. A tether strap then connects to a fixed point underneath the front seats, preferably the seat runner, and this is tightened until the indicator on the connection changes from red to\u00a0green!<\/p>\n

As always, if you\u2019re unsure about fitting your car seat yourself take it along to a check it fits by the RSA!<\/p>\n

See if the Diono Radian 5 will fit your car here
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Watch the installation video <\/strong>
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