Diono Radian rXT Review – My opinion on the safety, comfort, and ascetic features of Diono’s Radian rXT Car Seat.

Diono Radian rXT Review

I would like to consider myself a car seat expert. I mean, my oldest is 9 years and I feel like I have been using (or researching) car seats non-stop for the past 10 years. When it comes to baby gear, I am actually rather frugal. There are two places, however, that I invest in my purchase for my child 1.) Shoes 2.) Car Seats (everything else is purchased at consignment shops, shopping Craigslist or shopping Facebook Groups – one man’s trash, is another women’s treasure!)

Anyhoo, shoes. I would rather have a few pairs of shoes that help my growing toddlers feet (especially during those first steps) than a bunch of cheap shoes that can hurt my child’s food. When it comes to car seats, for me it is all about safety! As many of you know I have two elementary aged girls, who are now out of car seats (booster seats) – finally! The car seat law goes pretty late up here in Virginia – up to 8 years old. However, in additional to my girls, I have a young baby who is 11 months old and I have twin boys that are due in 4 months – Ahhh. That is going to put me with three young kids in car seats. And not just an easy booster seat, car seats that can support my kids, cradle them and will protect for side-impact or should a collision occur.

Since my initially search for car seats, I did not shop frugal. I shopped wisely. First of all, I took advantage of trade in events to save money. Did you know that this occurs often at Babies (Toys) R Us? I also pay attention to discounts. Sometimes during major holiday weekends (or even Black Friday) I can save a little more.  I also frequently checkout the Amazon Lightning and Daily Deals. In my latest research, safety was very important to me and being able to fit three car seats in a row (side-by-side) was incredibly important to me. After all, if the kids don’t fit in the car, then the car seat doesn’t matter.

Diono Radian rXT Review

I recently talked to another mother of 5 and she suggest Diono Car Seats. They are easy to install; they are incredibly safe; they are comfortable; they are safety tested and highly rated – they completely covered my check list! Best of all, in most cars/vans/SUVs they can fit 3 across – meaning I can have all three kids in the same row of my minivan (yes, I became a minivan mom this summer!) I looked a lot at the website to find the perfect model for our family. Any of the Diono Radian seats will fit 3 across in most mid-size vehicles, this included the Radian rXT.

Did you know this?! Facts about the Diono Radian rXT

• Full steel frame for unmatched safety
• It is a three-in-one car seat
  • Comfortably seats rear-facing children from 5-45 pounds
  • Seats forward-facing children from 20-80 pounds in a 5-point harness
  • Converts to a booster for children from 50 pounds up to 120 pounds, and up to 57″ tall – proper fit in booster mode
• Folds flat for travel and is FAA certified (wear like a back pack!)
• Aluminum reinforced sides with energy absorbing EPS foam additional side impact protection
• Safe Stop® energy absorbing harness
• 12-position adjustable headrest
• 5 shoulder and 3 buckle positions adjust for a comfortable ride
• Rear-facing tether capability
• Expandable sides and long seat bottom offer proper leg support
• Low-sitting profile makes it easy for your child to board
• Optional angled cup holder keeps drinks upright and within easy reach

I personally love the fabric. I went with a neutral style (the Essex).  The memory foam cushion is thick, comfortable, and very easy to clean.  There are optional infant body support cushions for younger children. The car seat cover is machine washable.

Looking back, one of the bigger mistakes I made as a first time parent was buying an infant car seat and buying a toddler car seat and buying a booster… that is three car seat purchases for one child – ouch! Luckily I was able reuse a couple of the car seats, but not all of them as they either expired or both girls needed the same style car seat at the same time. The Diono Radian rXT is the only car seat you could ever need! The Diono radian rXT all-in-one car seat provides unmatched safety for your child from birth to booster – and every marvelous moment in between. With a 10 year life from the date of purchase, this car seat is well worth the investment. My wallet says thank you!

The car seat was easy to install! It is a heavier car seat so being pregnant with twins, I did need my husbands help.  This might be the only negative I had as I am a pretty independent person (wife/mom).  There are rubber bottom grips for no-slip installation. This was nice against my leather seats.

I don’t think my opinions are alone. It looks like others love the car seat as well – take a look at these rewards!

Currently the Diono website has a few of their car seats on sale (my language!) All car seats come with FREE shipping (also my language!) Tell me your favorite!

Disclosure: I was provided a Diono Radian rXT car seat for review. All opinions are my own and should not be substituted as your own.

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When it comes to gifts, have you ever wanted to do a more personalized approached? Stitched Quilts is a way in which you can deliver a personalized type gift, but know it will last many years to come. Stitched Quilts is a whole new way of making quilts. You have the power to make a beautiful quilt in just minutes. I am not a sewer. Even sewing a button on a shirt for me requires strain. This gave my family the option to have a quilt just like my grandmother would make. I also can hand it down for years to come.

How it Works

I was engaged with the entire Stitched Quilts process and it just blows my mind we can do this with today’s computers and software. The process was simple. You can customize any quilt or order any of their fabulous pre-made designs! The customization process is simple; you can change anything from the font to the color of the fabric. It’s entirely based on your preferences. Stitched Quilts wants you to have the quilt YOU want. So, then your quilt design is printed, made, and then shipped.

The steps are as easy at 1, 2, 3. Design your quilt in minutes with their software. After you design your quilt, it will be handmade in the USA and sent to you within 7-10 days! That quick!

Different Options on the Site

I’m amazed at the different options that are available from Stitched Quilts. You can grab a quilt based on an animal print, you can also check out their religious quilts, or go with a toddler quilt. The different quilt designs available are amazing and REALLY cute. I had a hard time narrowing down what I wanted.

How Much Does It Cost

Each quilt is worth a different price. What you might pay for one quilt may be different than the next. However, the base price starts at $139 for most of them. Depending on what customization pieces you add to the quilt, everything could change, price wise. However, I think for the quality and detail, there is no shame in paying a little more for such a great product. Plus, in my family, quilts are passed down for generations so this so not something you are buying to toss away in a few years. This is an investment. Your child’s quilt will go to their child too!

Quality of the Product

Knowing I am passing this down, I want something that will not be destroyed in one wash. I’m a quality fanatic. I’d much rather pay a few extra dollars for something and get a quality product. With Stitched Quilt, I never once doubted the quality. However, once it was in my hand, I knew that I had made the right choice with picking a company that values quality over anything else. The quilt was soft, strong, durable, and had a plush backing.

Way Out There- Plants in Outer Space Quilt

I’m thrilled to show you guys the final product of our order from Stitched Quilts. Ordering was super simple and we also got the quilt in a timely fashion. In fact, we added our new baby boy a few days ago and this quilt is perfect for his nursery! We have an aviation inspired room (see below) with blue prints on the wall. One of the blueprints is a space shuttle so I thought the Way Out There- Plants in Outer Space Quilt would be the perfect addition for our little addition. This quilt is great in so many ways, but the outer space theme is great.

As promised, nursery photos! My husband I decorated with an aviation theme to carry down the family name. Little man's great grandfather was one of the first crop dusters and flew Piper aircraft to South America, his great great uncle flew in WWII and was one of Eastern airlines first pilots, his great uncles own a general aviation business in Florida, his grandfather took his first solo flight at age 16, and my husband designs airplanes. Some of the blueprints on the wall are planes my husband's company has built. #familyfacts #baby #nursery #potterybarn #landofnod #homegoods #amazon #dcblogger #dc

A photo posted by Ashley Recio Langston (@frugalcouponliving) on Oct 19, 2016 at 3:51pm PDT

I have felt soft quilts before, but this one tops the cake. The quilt back is finished with super-soft Cuddle® minky fabric by Shannon Fabrics. Trust me, you should feel it, to understand how soft it is. I know our son is going to love cuddling with his quilt for many years to come.

I love the Space quilt we got, but there were some others that were on my radar of “must haves” in the home.

• Forest Friends Baby Quilt
• Big Game Deer Quilt – I think this is so fun for Christmas!
• Families Are Forever Quilt
• I Am a Child of God Quilt

There you have it. Stitched Quilt is an awesome custom gift for any occasion. They have perfect family quilts, holiday quilts, religious quilts, nursery quilts, and more! I’d love to hear your thoughts on this product if you choose to order it!

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