can sunshine kids radian 80 car seat turn into a booster seat?
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All the Diono Radian seats R100, R120, RXT and GTX can all turn into boosters, but not the Sunshine Kids Radian Radian models. BTW - Sunshine Kids is now named Diono.
1048668
No...the seat folds somewhat flat for transporting (i.e. putting into a large 33" or 36" rolling duffel as checked luggage) but it does not detach. We eventually got tired of shuffling car seats between 2 cars and ended up buying another pair of seats. After researching booster seats and finding out that it is still recommended to have upper body support, we chose the Britax Frontier 85 SICT which can be used as a booster later in the child's life. This is a bigger seat than the Radian but is a little lighter and has side impact cushioning for additional safety. See http://www.amazon.com/Britax-Frontier-SICT-Booster-Seat/dp/B004Z4U1QU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371401130&sr=8-1&keywords=Britax+Frontier+85+SICT+Booster+Seat
1048669
You can use the car seat with a seat belt. In this respect it can be used as a high back booster. The back does not detach to make it into a backless booster. Be sure to read the owner's manual for specific information about securing your child into this seat using just a seat belt.
940300
NO! There is no way this DESK can be used as a car seat! It shouldn't even be used as a booster seat. It is a lap type desk and functions well for its intended purpose.
1753754
I purchased mine for the booster seats for my grandchildren. The booster seats are in the back seat of my Chevy Tahoe. But I originally ordered the wrong type, so I contacted the seller and they were very helpful. My suggestion if you are not sure contact the seller who would be able to answer your questions.
1557034
If your child listens and will sit still yes. If you have a little one that wiggles a lot while in the seat or likes to undo latches I wouldn't recommend it. If you have a child that is big for a three year old I would say no but then you probably wouldn't be asking the question because they wouldn't need a booster seat.
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This should not be used for an 11 or 12 month old. You need a "convertible car seat" with 5 point harness, that has the capacity to rear face and move to forward facing as the child ages. The APA now recommends that ALL children are rear facing until AT LEAST 2 years of age. My son is 4.5 years old, was rear facing until 3.5 years old in a convertible seat, then forward facing in it and now moving to this high back booster.
1481726
My grandson will be 5 soon and loves it!! It sits lower than a regular seat, more like a booster seat. Should work until child is old enough or large enough to not be in safety seat
101901
My Grandson is on the larger side and I'm guessing the tray will no longer be usable by the time he is 18 months old. But the seat as a booster looks like it would hold a child for 3 or 4 years.
544606
Hi. No. The seat is just a regular booster. Sits straight up. Had this seat since 2012. And its still going strong with my daughter. Hope this helps.
803073
No, I can't see how. There is a strap that goes around the seat. Then inside the booster is a 6-8 inch strap you can clip to their harness or collar.
509281
No, this car seat is for babies who are mostly outgrowing an infant car seat that fit with a stroller. It will however allow you baby to ride in the car from toddler 30 inch+/ 20lbs + through to age 7 or 8 as it will eventually become a booster seat.. so lots of years of use. My boy is 33 inches, 23 lbs and he's very happy in his seat. It's sturdy, and more wide than it is high, so I can see out the rear vision mirror ok. Anyway, hope this answers your question. You might want to ring Graco and verify with them directly about the Quick Connect system.
1193537
I don't think so. A smaller child would usd a traditional booster. Our child was above the 100 pound weight limit of traditional booster seats but still needed to be boosted a bit so the belt would not lay across their neck
142108
No it does not convert to a booster. It's very comfortable and sits higher than most . Since most car seats don't have very much cushioning we buy some foam and cut it to size.
2150056
Booster seat = yes, we use it in the car a lot. Full car seat...not so much. It goes past the arm rests on the seat but sits too far forward and falls off constantly.
841230
i havent tried it as a booster yet- my son just turned FF.it is pretty tall tho. i would follow the guidelines of the car seat which should be posted.
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Hi Lola, This Car Seat has an internal 5-point harness to secure the child in the car seat. You can install the car seat into the vehicle with just a lap belt when using the 5-point harness. If you are using this seat as a belt-positioning booster seat you can only install it into the vehicle with a lap and shoulder belt. If you have other questions, please let me know.
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My understanding is that it can not transition to a backless booster, but the headrest adjusts to accommodate children as then grow taller.
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As others have stated, it depends on the height and weight of your child, not their age for appropriateness. You should also be sure your child meets the laws in your state to move from a car seat to a booster seat. Some parents feel safer using the boosters that have a back; amazon sells those too. They're called "Graco Highback TurboBooster Car Seat" (amazon link: http://amzn.com/B004GEC8LU).