I had been looking at getting the Radian80 for Charlie once she outgrew the Diplomat but that is probably a year from now. The Radian has a very high shell which is great for extended rear-facing and it has padding that is great for lateral support, which Charlie very much needs. Then, once she is forward-facing, it harnesses to 80 lbs and has very high top slots, and the padding can be used as a head support. So the Radian is quite possibly a GREAT special needs seat. What can I say...I like to plan ahead! So guess what I got in the mail the other day? Yup, a Radian80! I cannot name names, but someone out there (well a couple of people actually) were very generous and provided Miss Charlie with a seat that will last her a long, long time!
Of course, I have pics!
See how much more room she has above her head! I think even Adrian might still be able to fit rear-facing in this, if he were not over the weight limit (yes, my skinny little boy has been packing on the lbs lately and finally pushed 35!).I still have to make some minor adjustments. I think the straps need moved up to the third slots. I will probably remove the harness covers. And I will probably replace the chest clip with a Britax one (this is SKJP approved) because I don't like how the little one pulls the harness so close to her neck. Because there's no headwings like the Diplomat, I have to roll a receiving blanket and put it beside her head, but that's no big deal considering what I was trying to do in the Diplomat to keep her torso straight!
Thanks, generous internet strangers!!! ;-)
1 comment:
Wonderful! I am glad you have a new seat that will meet her needs! She certainly looks comfy and it will last forever!
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