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frontpagedaisybeetle | Staff posted Jun 21, 2024 06:57 PM

Diono Radian 3QXT SafePlus All-in-One Car Seat (3 Colors)

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Diono via Target has Diono Radian 3QXT SafePlus All-in-One Car Seat (3 Colors) on sale for $224.99. Shipping is free.

Available Colors:Diono also has Diono Radian 3QXT SafePlus All-in-One Car Seat (3 Colors) on sale for $224.99. Shipping is free.

Available Colors:
  • Red Cherry
  • Yellow Mineral
  • Black Jet
Thanks to Deal Hunter daisybeetle and Deal Editor RazorConcepts (discuss) for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Stages: Rear-facing harness (4-50 lb), forward-facing harness (22-65 lb), high-back belt positioning booster (40-120 lb)
  • Grows with Child: Converts to high-back belt positioning booster, 12-position easy adjust headrest, removable 4-in-1 Newborn Protection inserts and harness pads.
  • Includes: Removable advanced 4-in-1 Newborn Protection insert, 2-in-1 infant positioning liner, and harness pads, removable XL cup holder, easy remove machine washable cover, LATCH guides, shoulder belt guide
  • Safety Features: SafePlus steel rear-facing anti-rebound bar, steel reinforced frame, 8 layers of SafePlus side impact protection, Diono SuperLATCH attachment, 5-point harness, removable 4-stage Newborn Protection
  • Slim Fit Design for 3 Across: Features 8 layers of SafePlus side impact protection without compromising 3 across installation in most midsize vehicles

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from Diono customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $30 lower than the next best available comparable prices starting from $254.99. -SaltyOne
  • Sign-up for Target Circle Card to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping, and attain an extended return period.

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Diono via Target has Diono Radian 3QXT SafePlus All-in-One Car Seat (3 Colors) on sale for $224.99. Shipping is free.

Available Colors:Diono also has Diono Radian 3QXT SafePlus All-in-One Car Seat (3 Colors) on sale for $224.99. Shipping is free.

Available Colors:
  • Red Cherry
  • Yellow Mineral
  • Black Jet
Thanks to Deal Hunter daisybeetle and Deal Editor RazorConcepts (discuss) for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Stages: Rear-facing harness (4-50 lb), forward-facing harness (22-65 lb), high-back belt positioning booster (40-120 lb)
  • Grows with Child: Converts to high-back belt positioning booster, 12-position easy adjust headrest, removable 4-in-1 Newborn Protection inserts and harness pads.
  • Includes: Removable advanced 4-in-1 Newborn Protection insert, 2-in-1 infant positioning liner, and harness pads, removable XL cup holder, easy remove machine washable cover, LATCH guides, shoulder belt guide
  • Safety Features: SafePlus steel rear-facing anti-rebound bar, steel reinforced frame, 8 layers of SafePlus side impact protection, Diono SuperLATCH attachment, 5-point harness, removable 4-stage Newborn Protection
  • Slim Fit Design for 3 Across: Features 8 layers of SafePlus side impact protection without compromising 3 across installation in most midsize vehicles

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from Diono customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $30 lower than the next best available comparable prices starting from $254.99. -SaltyOne
  • Sign-up for Target Circle Card to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping, and attain an extended return period.

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daisybeetle
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I appreciate the contribution of the link, but I feel parents or expectant parents really research and choose their car seats based on their and their baby's needs. So it should be an apples to apples price comparison, not a "this car seat is lower cost" comparison. Cost would just be one of the factors in their decision.
cvuong1984
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Also construction quality Diono are steel frame.
And QXT goes up to 10 years old, baby seat to booster.

Even a Graco 4DXL is like $200+ and I think those are more comparable again without a steel frame.
Raizon
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Not slim fit like Dionos if you need 3 in backseat so not even a fair comparison.

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t8i5nJun 24, 2024 01:09 AM
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Possibly one of the best seat. We've gone through Graco and Chicco. Settled on Diono for easy loading and solid construction. We now have 3 Dionos in two separate cars.
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This vs Nuna?
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bizzlejones32Jun 24, 2024 01:56 AM
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I bought 2 of these seats and ended up returning them. It is impossible to get the seat to stay firmly in place. For context I tried installing in both a Ford Explorer middle bench (side & middle) and Lincoln MKz rear seats. I tried the Diono in both forward and rear facing, securing with the seat belts. The base of the seat would always move at least 2-3"+ and the top of the seat was extremely wobbly. Diono's own install videos will also show a wobbly top is expected. This is not acceptable as I have never used a car seat that moved this much. It seems to be a design flaw as the center of gravity feels high. The seat design is rather complicated and cumbersome. Read the Amazon reviews and many people will say the same thing. It is a study seat, but that's the only positive. I replaced with a Britax Poplar 17" and couldn't be happier. I have 3 car seats installed in the Explorer middle row, including a Britax 19".
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VincentD8229Jun 24, 2024 02:17 AM
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Quote from bizzlejones32 :
I bought 2 of these seats and ended up returning them. It is impossible to get the seat to stay firmly in place. For context I tried installing in both a Ford Explorer middle bench (side & middle) and Lincoln MKz rear seats. I tried the Diono in both forward and rear facing, securing with the seat belts. The base of the seat would always move at least 2-3"+ and the top of the seat was extremely wobbly. Diono's own install videos will also show a wobbly top is expected. This is not acceptable as I have never used a car seat that moved this much. It seems to be a design flaw as the center of gravity feels high. The seat design is rather complicated and cumbersome. Read the Amazon reviews and many people will say the same thing. It is a study seat, but that's the only positive. I replaced with a Britax Poplar 17" and couldn't be happier. I have 3 car seats installed in the Explorer middle row, including a Britax 19".
I am able to get a sturdy install every time on mine. When forward facing you must tether to the back. This was also one of the only car seats that had a front tether when rear facing. Mines a few years old now but solid car seat although I did buy ours for much less(again a few years back).
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Quote from BostonMarket :
That is way overprices, get the Safety 1st Jive 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat For $120 any day on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084LSM...KCUjLJdU7b [amazon.com]
Personally I would not sacrifice features and quality to save a hundred or two hundred bucks when it comes to my baby.
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bizzlejones32Jun 24, 2024 02:45 AM
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Quote from VincentD8229 :
I am able to get a sturdy install every time on mine. When forward facing you must tether to the back. This was also one of the only car seats that had a front tether when rear facing. Mines a few years old now but solid car seat although I did buy ours for much less(again a few years back).
Here is the video. Notice the movement, especially in the top. No other car seat brand I have used has this much movement. The Diono guy is absolutely wrong in stating the only place that matters is movement at the belt path.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Uz6fWN...clUDZj3I1_
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Just my $0.02 reading these comments, all car seats have to meet federal safety standards, irrespective of the price. What you are paying is for features and convenience not safety, as a $40 car sear should keep your baby just as safe as a $200 one. Also, keep in mind car seats have an "expiration" date based on date of manufacture, not when you bought. Most will expire before your kids turn 10 if you bought them right after they are born
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Laika87Jun 24, 2024 02:50 AM
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FYI

"We have said this in other Diono multimode seat reviews and will say it again: a properly used car seat will protect a child extraordinarily well in a collision, but a complicated car seat makes that a lofty goal for even the most seasoned technicians and caregivers. Unfortunately, the Diono Radian 3QXT with its extra pieces and rules falls into the complicated category and is not a seat we would recommend outside of VERY specific scenarios."

From:
https://csftl.org/diono-radian-3q...at-review/
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CodyT3303Jun 24, 2024 03:19 AM
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Now if only had a Milwaukee logo on it
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RussellJohnsonJun 24, 2024 11:41 AM
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Quote from E.K :
Just my $0.02 reading these comments, all car seats have to meet federal safety standards, irrespective of the price. What you are paying is for features and convenience not safety, as a $40 car sear should keep your baby just as safe as a $200 one. Also, keep in mind car seats have an "expiration" date based on date of manufacture, not when you bought. Most will expire before your kids turn 10 if you bought them right after they are born
some go above basic federal standards. So no, they are not "just as safe"
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Quote from RussellJohnson :
some go above basic federal standards. So no, they are not "just as safe"
This is from Consumer Reports:

"Spending a lot of money doesn't necessarily mean you'll get the best car seat. Many midpriced models work as well as or better than pricier ones. An expensive model may give you more features for ease of installation or use, but paying more does not guarantee a safer seat. "

https://www.consumerreports.org/b...ing-guide/
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CoralSwing6776Jun 24, 2024 05:34 PM
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Quote from RussellJohnson :
some go above basic federal standards. So no, they are not "just as safe"
This is the truth!
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hatsixJun 24, 2024 06:33 PM
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I've got 4 Dionos, 2 of the older Rainier and 2 Radians. I've had at least 1 kid in a Diono for the past 7 years. I've taken a pair of them on vacation in their backpack bags, one on my back, one on my front... they're super heavy. This is a feature... it's one of the few things that my hyper anxious wife is never anxious about, she knows that once the kids are buckled in, they're safer than she is.

The narrow spacing is great even in our SUV. It means a full size adult can sit between the car seats... Put Grandma back there and long trips are something the kids look forward to!

It only takes me 5 minutes to get a seat in and out... and I can climb all the way into the seat to weigh it down and get the straps tight without worrying about breaking something plastic, like I worried about with my brother's car seat.

Highly recommended. The only thing I would change is the cup holders, they're not great, but they're servicable.
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AegisXJun 24, 2024 06:53 PM
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I probably would have gotten this when we had our first child. Instead, we got a Graco (on sale $120) 3-in-1. I do like that this Diono seat can be folded up conserving space until needed.
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TooManyMindJun 24, 2024 11:23 PM
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Do they make adult size versions of these? They do I think, Recaro and Sparco make them. 😃 💺 🏁 🏎

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