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I currently have 3 Diono Radian (various models), a Diono Ranier, and the Graco 4ever DLX. Each year Diono comes out with a slightly modified model with a different name, but they are basically the same between models. The "QXT" jazz is all marketing as there are very little differences between models. We have another child on the way so I've been following these for some time.
The Graco is actually my favorite seat, but it is absolutely huge and may not work in your vehicle if you have multiple car seats or children. I currently have it behind my driver's side seat in my Ford Flex (7-seater full size vehicle) and it takes up most of the middle seat in the second row. There's no way anyone can use that seat now.
For the Diono's I do love that 3 of them can fit side-by-side; even in our previous Subaru Outback, but they are not meant to be moved between vehicles or anything. They weigh a ton though they are space conscious. Tightening the harness belt is actually oddly difficult with the Ranier.. That said, even if the seat next to it isn't as crowded as with the 4ever DLX, it's not a comfortable fit for my 11yo daughter sitting next to one. She can reach the buckle and sit up straight, but it's still a bit crowded.
TLDR: Diono's have the best space-saving capabilities by far and are really safe, but don't go for the Ranier at the inflated price even though it has a few gimmicky comforts. The Graco is my favorite as far as functionality since you can pull a lever and decline/raise the seat with a simple lever pull. Exceptionally useful with infants, and it feels like the infant inserts actually cradle the baby in the carseat. It's also decently easy to pull apart and wash like a Diono.
If I had less kids, I'd have more of the Graco's but I'm happy with a mix of both.
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I currently have 2 of these. Great comfy seats for the kids. It's a pain to install compared to Britax Click tight and the chicco next fit or next zip I had previously.
Chatted with Nordstrom and they agreed to price match for the colors in-stock on the vendor's website. They wouldn't budge on the other colors thought. Still a great deal IMHO.
I tried Macy's since they have more colors in stock, no go.
I tried Buy Buy Baby and they matched Diono's price even for the not in-stock colors... but when the chat agent was manually creating the order, she then sad the color I chose is showing not in stock and she cannot create the order... only the yellow color is what's in stock... ironically, their webpage still shows it is eligibe for shipping so I ordered it and the agent said it will ikely be cancelled but I could try and they will manually adjust the price once it goes through the warehouse for shipping. Gave me a case number so I can reference back and have them adjust the cost. If all else fail, I can return it to a nearby BuyBuyBaby to my house.
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Is anyone awareness of a way to exchange the car seat for a different color. The grey wasn't available, so we just bought the purple, but my wife isn't happy with the color
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The Graco is actually my favorite seat, but it is absolutely huge and may not work in your vehicle if you have multiple car seats or children. I currently have it behind my driver's side seat in my Ford Flex (7-seater full size vehicle) and it takes up most of the middle seat in the second row. There's no way anyone can use that seat now.
For the Diono's I do love that 3 of them can fit side-by-side; even in our previous Subaru Outback, but they are not meant to be moved between vehicles or anything. They weigh a ton though they are space conscious. Tightening the harness belt is actually oddly difficult with the Ranier.. That said, even if the seat next to it isn't as crowded as with the 4ever DLX, it's not a comfortable fit for my 11yo daughter sitting next to one. She can reach the buckle and sit up straight, but it's still a bit crowded.
TLDR: Diono's have the best space-saving capabilities by far and are really safe, but don't go for the Ranier at the inflated price even though it has a few gimmicky comforts. The Graco is my favorite as far as functionality since you can pull a lever and decline/raise the seat with a simple lever pull. Exceptionally useful with infants, and it feels like the infant inserts actually cradle the baby in the carseat. It's also decently easy to pull apart and wash like a Diono.
If I had less kids, I'd have more of the Graco's but I'm happy with a mix of both.
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I tried Buy Buy Baby and they matched Diono's price even for the not in-stock colors... but when the chat agent was manually creating the order, she then sad the color I chose is showing not in stock and she cannot create the order... only the yellow color is what's in stock... ironically, their webpage still shows it is eligibe for shipping so I ordered it and the agent said it will ikely be cancelled but I could try and they will manually adjust the price once it goes through the warehouse for shipping. Gave me a case number so I can reference back and have them adjust the cost. If all else fail, I can return it to a nearby BuyBuyBaby to my house.
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