Stay Safe On Those End of Summer Road Trips with the diono rXT Car Seat #Partner

***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my post. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***

dThe end of the summer may be approaching rapidly, but there's still plenty of time for a few more adventures. Whether it's a trip to the beach or amusement parks, an excursion to local parks, or just a road trip to Grandma's house, summer is a great time to travel with family and friends. 

As we head out onto the highways and byways for some end of summer fun, please keep safety in mind. It's so important that infants and children are in proper car seats. This will protect their little bodies if heaven forbid an accident should occur. 

Our go-to car seat brand is diono. Hands down. My kids' safety is one area I refuse to skimp on, and diono offers top of the line in comfort, versatility, and safety. 

Let me tell you, those mamas out there that are familiar with diono and their very high quality standards would definitely "get it". diono is second to none when it comes to safety, versatility, and functionality. Not to mention, they offer some of the most visually appealing car seats on the market today! And let's be honest: Looks DO matter, especially when it comes to things for our little ones! 

Good looks aside, as a mom, the most important factor when considering car seats is safety. Something can be gold-plated, blinged-out and gorgeous, but if it's not safe, it's not going into MY shopping cart! After all, car seats carry the most precious cargo around, my babies. Their safety is paramount. The diono radian rXT Convertible Car Seat is among the safest on the market, and has been rigorously tested, passing NCAP crash tests, and is even approved by the FAA for aircraft use. 

But what really sets the diono radian rXT apart is its extreme versatility. This is the ONLY car seat you'll ever need, from birth all the way to 120lbs! It comfortably seats rear-facing children from 5-45 lbs, forward-facing children from 20-80 lbs in 5-point harness, then converts to a booster for children up to 120 lbs.

​It’s built for strength and safety with a steel alloy frame, reinforced sidewalls, adjustable head support and our patented SafeStop® energy absorbing harness. EPS foam surrounds the child's head and body to provide complete side impact protection.

Our unique SuperLATCH system makes installation easy. The radian rXT is NCAP crash tested, the industry benchmark for verifying child seat performance in severe accident conditions, and the only car seatrated for LATCH use with a child up to 80 lbs.

The radian rXT sits low on a vehicle seat for easy child boarding, features memory foam padding and infant support pillows. Expandable sides and a longer seat bottom provide extra room and comfort for your growing child. One cup holder is included, with the option to add up to 4 cup holders. In addition to all this versatility, it folds flat for travel and storage, has a 10 year life and offers amazing safety, comfort and convenience your child won’t outgrow.

Here is a breakdown of the diono radian rXT's amazing features:

• Rear-facing: 5 – 45 lbs
• Forward-facing: 20 – 80 lbs (and up to 57″) in a 5-point harness
• Booster to 120 lbs
• Steel alloy frame and aluminum reinforced sides
• Safestop®energy-absorbing harness system
• Adjustable head support, reinforced for complete side impact safety
• Energy-absorbing EPS foam panels on all sides
• Rear-facing tether capability
• LATCH installation up to 80 lb child
• Infant body support cushions
• Memory foam padding for superior comfort
• 5 shoulder and 3 buckle positions for custom fit
• Expandable sides and longer seat bottom for leg support and comfort
• 12 height positions for adjustable head support
• 2 recline positions in forward-facing mode
• Sits low on vehicle seat for easy child boarding
• Fits 3 across in a mid-size vehicle and offers more shoulder space
• Add up to 4 cup holders (1 included)
• Folds flat for travel and storage
• Rubber bottom grips for no-slip installation
• 10 year life

When the diono radian rXT arrived, the first thing I noticed is that it is quite heavy. (Around 24lbs, to be exact.) I am sure this is due to the added safety features, such as the steel alloy frame. Yes, it may be cumbersome to move for some, but I feel that the added weight is well worth the unparalleled safety. 

I also noticed that the construction of this seat is amazing. The fabric used is durable, as well as soft. All of the straps and hardware are also incredibly strong and meet all standards for safety. I love the fact that it has a reinforced frame to minimize damage from impact, similar to the frames found in cars, so that if the unthinkable were to happen, a child will remain unharmed. Even the most careful of drivers can have an accident. You cannot control what other drivers do. All it takes is one split second for an accident to take place, and I love knowing that with diono, my kids will be secure. There is even a little compartment on the base of the seat that allows you to store emergency info, such as medical needs, insurance, and contact info so that in the event of an accident, rescue personnel will have easy access to your child's information. Now THAT is a great idea! 

I also appreciate that diono cares about the comfort of the children their products transport, and that they offer great memory foam padding for maximum comfort. I sleep on a memory foam mattress every night, and there is nothing like it! Why not give this same luxurious comfort to our little ones? They deserve to be enveloped in comfort, too! I also love the fact that there is a removable infant support pillow system for smaller babies, ensuring they can sit in a snug little "nest." More added comfort features include expandable sides, 12 height settings, and even 2 different recline settings. Yep...The folks at diono have thought of everything. This seat really will grow with your child! 

Overall, I am completely blown away by the diono radian rXT. The radian rXT in my humble opinion, is the Rolls Royce of car seats. It is gorgeous, provides exceptional comfort for babies and children of all sizes, and it is incredibly safe. It is also easy to install and has a myriad of wonderful features you simply don't find in many other car seats. 

This is definitely the best car seat I have ever used, and I know that I will get many, many years of use out of my radian rXT.

I would definitely recommend the diono radian rXT to any families out there that want to give their children only the best in comfort while providing the ultimate in safety and versatility. If you don't own a diono, or have ever been curious about the brand, don't walk...RUN...to your nearest retailer and pick one up!

​They even have a stunning shade of purple! (My favorite color, and one you don't find too often in car seats!) Trust me, this will be one of the single best investments you can make for your child. 

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