can sunshine kids radian 80 car seat turn into a booster seat?
1048667
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.
324340
I don't think there are any boosters that strap into the car. At 28 pounds though the child should still be in a car seat. The safest thing is a 5 point harness for as long as possible. I just bought this booster for my child who is about to turn 6 and just hit 50 pounds so to heavy for her car seat. I suggest another car seat that goes up to 50 pounds and has a harness the child can't open not this seat.
635475
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).
1082844
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that children can advance to a booster seat when they are at least 4 years old and 40 pounds. I think the height is 40 inches but I'm not sure. They also say that children should stay in a booster until they are 8 years old and 60 lbs. I love these seats. They're light, easy to clean and my girls say they are comfortable. Hope this helps.
1719903
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.
2091651
It does not. Since the booster seat doesn't have a rigid bend where the back meets the bottom, you could lean the car seat back a bit. The seat 'neck' does go up and down to protect as they get taller.
814527
No, most booster style seats just sit on the seat, and the child uses the regular seat belt. It's a nice seat, mt son has been using it for about a year now. No complaints, but a little pricey :/
1834580
This seat does NOT work as a booster. It makes a horrible, unsafe belt fit. You will need to buy a booster seat once it is out grown forward facing.
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.
2255133
No. The convertible seat is used when baby is about 9 months old and out grown the baby car seat. My son out grew the baby seat at 9 months, he was 27 in long, & the doctor recommend that I switch him to the convertible seat. He will stay in this seat until he is 2-1/2 to 3 yrs old then switch to booster seat until 9 yrs old.
880651
I am not really sure. If your child can sit in a booster, that may be a little easier. I think it may be too big.
2108390
You can use it as a harness/convertable seat also. If your child is past the size or weight of a harness, you should look at their booster only seat.
1219338
Yes, we used a booster seat til he was almost two, the side rails helped keep him inside the confines of the chair too.
2072739
My understanding is that it can not transition to a backless booster, but the headrest adjusts to accommodate children as then grow taller.
460663
Pioneer 70 can only be used from 25- 70lbs. Frontier 90 is updated version of 85. Like the 85 it can be used up to 120 lbs. the 90 features larger side impact wings, EPS impact foam and safe cell technology which allows the seat to compress in certain spots during an accident so that the impact of a crash is taken by the seat instead of the child. The 90 has a headrest that is easier to adjust. I have to unbuckle our 85 to adjust ours despite what they say. All are great seats, but know that they are quite bulky. So if your child is petite or you have limited space, this may not be the seat for you. If your child is small or you have limited space, I'd recommend the sunshine kids radian car seat. It's much narrower and has tote same safety features.
1848103
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.
337691
Quite honestly I don't know how this seat will support kids up to 90 lbs. just based upon the length of straps. I share your concerns. My child is approximately 38 lbs and definitely has room for growth, but I do not think it will realistically last through the booster seat years. I hope this helps.