- Rear facing: 5 lbs to 33 lbs, forward facing up to 65lbs
- 5-point harness and 3 buckle positions
- 3" longer seat bottom
- EPS safety foam for side-impact protection with steel alloy frame
- Folds flat to a compact 6.5" for easy travel and storage
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| Model number: | 16590 |
| Maximum weight recommendation: | 65 Pounds |
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Not all babies and toddlers fit the "standard" sizes for car seats and boosters. Some might be too tall for an infant seat but too light for a booster--and vice versa. The Sunshine Kids Radian 65 car seat aims to include those in-between children. With safety and performance at its core, Sunshine Kids designed an omnibus convertible that combines maximum protection, comfort, and ease of use. It starts with the steel alloy frame; complemented with expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam around the head, neck, and torso; and completed with comfort foam and plush padding. Install in a rear-facing position for infants five to 33 pounds via seatbelts or using the LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children). Strap baby in with the padded five-point harness and attach the two-piece sternum clip. Comfort pads will help prevent chafing on the neck and shoulders. Convert to a forward-facing booster seat for toddlers and children up to 65 pounds. You can use the five-point harness up to the maximum weight, and the five shoulder strap heights grow with the child. Feel safer knowing that your child has the same impact protection well into their school age years. The Sunshine Kids Radian 65 quickly folds for a depth of seven inches. The steel frame is less bulky than the normal plastic, and the narrow bottom allows for multiple car seats in the back. Manufacturer recommended age is birth and up with a maximum weight of 65 pounds and maximum height of 49 inches. --Scott Teal
Product Description
Radian is a Convertible Car Seat for rear-facing children 5 to 33 lbs. and forward-facing children up to 65 lbs in a 5-point harness. Maximum child height is 51 inches. It features a high-stength steel alloy frame and 5 harness slot positions that are all reinforced for forward-facing use. Includes SafeStop, which absorbs harness load energy in an accident. It's also the only car seat in the world that folds to just 7". Advanced safety and performance features set new standards since it exceeds current regulations used to measure safety, convenience and comfort for the car seat industry. Champagne is tan and charcoal gray.
Features:
- 5 lbs. to 80 lbs. in 5-point harness
- Highest capacity convertible car seat
- Steel alloy frame
- Strongest convertible car seat made
- SafeStop harness system
- Absorbs impact energy in an accident
- 4-panel system EPS safety foam
- Total side-impact protection, more than any other seat
- V-shaped top tether
- Can be used rear-facing
- 5 shoulder and 3 buckle positions
- Proper harness fit for all ages and weights
- Narrower outside width
- Fit three seats across the back seat
- Infant body support
- Converts to pillow cushions for older child
- Folds to 7" (17.8 cm) thick
- Travel and storage convenience
- Easier to get child in and out, plus safer positioning for child
- Dimensions Open: 17"W x 16"D x 28.5"H
- Dimensions Folded: 17"W x 7"D x 28.5"H
- Weight 22.99 lbs.
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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT SEAT,
This review is from: Sunshine Kids Radian65 Convertible Car Seat - Granite (Baby Product)
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- Foldable seat - This is the key reason that we purchase this as opposed to buying another Britax Marathon. Once the seat is folded, it is about 7" thick. There are tabs on the frame to allow you to carry it with a strap (sold separately). - Carry bag (sold separately) - We also purchased the bag/backpack to carry the seat onto planes. It fits the seat like a glove and can be converted from shoulder-carry to backpack. BTW, if you want to go minimalist, you can also unbuckle these straps and hook them onto the seat's frame. Very convenient. - Steel frame - Although the Radian is slimmer than the Britax, it is still quite heavy (20 lb.) due to its steel frame. Since we only plan to lug the seat on infrequent plane trips, this was not much of an issue for us. - Fabric - Suede feel, less velour-like, more fitted than Britax. Padding is about the same thickness as Britax but looks less as the suede fabric is more tailored (not as puffy). - Seat Size - definitely a narrower seat (many board members have reported that you can fit 3 of these seats in the back seat). - Comfort - My 3 year old son has not had any complaints about the seat. I did notice that the seat belts are a bit closer together when buckled and thus making the padded epaulettes (comes with the seat) essential to prevent seat belt burn on the neck. - Chest Clips - They do feel a bit flimsier than Britax (has extra rubber pad (HUGS in their lingo)). - Rear Facing - We are using it forward facing so we did not need to install the additional based for rear facing. I am annoyed that the car seat is not all in one piece but I suppose it lowers the weight for traveling for those who only need forward facing. - Recline - There are only 2 options - recline or upright with very little recline. We chose the recline position and my son is comfortable napping in this position. It is also not overly reclined to prevent him checking out the road. - Installation - Some people complained of installation problems. We used LATCH (forward facing) on our 2006 Mazda5 and did not have any problems with the installation. We have yet to try installing it with a seat belt. Overall, I think the Britax is easier to install with its clip locks for seat belt installation and versa tether to allow for front tethering options. However, if you plan to use LATCH forward facing, both the Britax and the Radian65 are equally easy to install. CONCLUSION The Radian65 is a very nice seat that is far more portable due to its folding seat than the Britax Marathon. I especially like its innovative portable features with the carry bag and the tabs on the seat for carrying it. This is a cool feature that I did not find in any other seat.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The ONLY car seat that works in my situation.,
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This review is from: Sunshine Kids Radian65 Convertible Car Seat - Granite (Baby Product)
My car ('95 525i) has a lap belt in the center back seat, making a belt-positioning booster impossible. Additionally, the only seats I have seen that accommodate a 44# child are GIGANTIC! Since I have 3 kids in the back seat, two already in boosters, a huge car seat was not an option. I have been at a loss, keeping my big kid in his Britax Advantage for waaay longer than he should have been. I was so happy to find the Radian65! I could install it with the lap belt, the weight limit is 65#(!), and it actually fits between the two boosters without crowding my other two kids. This would have been enough for me, but I am also very impressed with the quality of the seat. The design details were very thoughtful, and the workmanship is on par with Britax. It looks like a much more expensive seat. Which brings me to my final point: I live in Hawaii, and shipping is always a killer. Amazon's price for this seat was not just $20 less than anywhere else (and believe me, I did plenty of research), but they shipped it to me for free - which, combined with the lower price, ended up saving me around $100! I couldn't be happier.
41 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very difficult to get a good installation.,
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This review is from: Sunshine Kids Radian65 Convertible Car Seat - Granite (Baby Product)
SKJP was on the right path with this seat. It's narrow, it's made from quality components, it has the potential to be user friendly.
However, this seat typically runs in the 40-60% of acceptable installation range. In other words it's VERY possible that this seat may NOT work in your vehicle. Remember, a properly installed carseat should not move more than 1" side to side when checked for movement at the beltpath (where the seatbelt/LATCH strap is route through the carseat). I purchased one of these directly from SKJP when they were first released for my then 4yo son who was too tall for pretty much every harnessed seat on the market with the exception of the Britax Husky, yet he was too thin (33lbs soaking wet) to be placed into a traditional booster seat. This seat was completely incompatible with the vehicle that I needed to use it in. Buyer beware...make sure that this is going to work in your vehicle, or that you have the option of returning it if it does not install properly in your vehicle. Keep your kids safe, make sure that their seat is properly installed and used each and every trip! strollerfreak - Mom of 4 and Child Passenger Safety Technician 2115|R3QFY867LXS7HJ;2115|R2F2OS0VE1WSPI;2115|RABYCKUF1YT1R;
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