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Safety 1st Grow and Go ranks #33 out of 68. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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Experts prefer Safety 1st Grow and Go over Diono RadianRXT
On 9 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 84 Convertible Car Seat expert endorsements .
Currently, Safety 1st Grow and Go received 4 endorsements from what to expect (15 Feb 2024), Verywell Family (20 Mar 2024) babylist (30 Mar 2024) and 1 other. Meanwhile, Diono RadianRXT did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Convertible Car Seat | Best Products  | Good Housekeeping  | what to expect  | Verywell Family 
| BabyGearLab  | Parenting Pod  | babylist  | Parents  | Strolleria  | Wirecutter  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | +2 | Check price |  Safety 1st Grow and Go | - | - | 4 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $260 |  Diono RadianRXT | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 15 Feb 2024 what to expect ranked Safety 1st Grow and Go as #4
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 7 Safety 1st Grow and Go Best Affordable Convertible Car Seat... ... ... Source: www.whattoexpect.com - On 20 Mar 2024 Verywell Family ranked Safety 1st Grow and Go as #3
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 12 Safety 1st Grow and Go Best Budget... ... ... Source: www.verywellfamily.com - On 30 Mar 2024 babylist ranked Safety 1st Grow and Go as #3
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 12 Safety 1st Grow and Go Best Affordable Convertible Car Seat... ... ... Source: www.babylist.com - On 20 Mar 2024 Parents ranked Safety 1st Grow and Go as #3
Rank Convertible Car Seat Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 12 Safety 1st Grow and Go Best Budget... ... ... Source: www.parents.com
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Diono RadianRXT 
Safety 1st Grow and Go 
As can be seen below, Safety 1st Grow and Go is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Diono RadianRXT is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Convertible Car Seat | Best Products | Good Housekeeping | what to expect | Verywell Family | BabyGearLab | Parenting Pod | babylist | Parents | Strolleria | Wirecutter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Nuna RAVA | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | - | 4 | 9 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $239 |  Graco 4Ever DLX | 6 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 3 | +1 | Check price |  Britax One4Life | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| 4 | +1 | Check price |  Cosco Scenera Next | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | 4 | 7 | - | - | 3 |
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No expert reviews linked yet for Diono RadianRXT.
Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 13
| Highest score by elitecarseats.com | 98 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by the Bump | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- SAFETY THAT FITS 3-ACROSS: The Diono Radian RXT packs our innovative safety features into a sleek design that allows you to fit 3-across (in most mid-size vehicles) while providing a spacious interior for your child. The fully integrated steel frame wrapped in thick engineered plastic is designed to withstand severe crash forces. Aluminum reinforced sidewalls and head support provide an extra layer of side impact protection, while energy-absorbing EPS foam surrounds your child.
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From Seller:
- BUILT TO GROW: The Safety 1st Grow and Go Convertible Car Seat is for extended use through 3 stages: Rear-facing 5-40 pounds, Forward-facing 22-65 pounds, and Belt-positioning booster seat 40-100 pounds.
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How to Install the Safety 1st Grow and Go Car Seat - Rear Facing
Review by The Mixed Life
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Install Safety 1st Grow and Go forward facing with seat belt and top tether
Review by Tiffany Davis
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Safety 1st Grow and Go installed rear-facing with seat belt
Review by IU Health Social Media
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No manufacturer information linked for Diono RadianRXT.
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0786634895655, 0795569825255, 0795569835940, 0884392227197, 0884392227432, 0884392227821, 0884392227883, 0884392228910, 0884392228927, 0884392228989, 0884392229320, 0884392602512, 0884392604943, 0884392604950, 0884392604967, 0884392610623, 0884392611637, 0884392623241, 0884392940683, 0884392940690
Model Numbers: 22637CRNN, 22688CDDL, 22688CDWL, 22688CDWU, 22688CEES, 22688CEFM, 22688CEXN, 22688CEXO, CC138DWL, CC138DWU, CC138DWV, CC138EFY, CC138EHW, CC138EXM, CC169DDL, CC253FER, CC253FES, SP-D1YVZ-OIQ2HILNAD, SP-D1YVZ-TZ42KGF7AI
UPC Numbers: 786634895655, 795569825255, 795569835940, 884392227197, 884392227432, 884392227821, 884392227883, 884392228910, 884392228927, 884392228989, 884392229320, 884392602512, 884392604943, 884392604950, 884392604967, 884392610623, 884392611637, 884392623241, 884392940683, 884392940690
General Info
Description
The RadianRXT is a three-in-one car seat, as it can be used in a rear-facing position, as a forward-facing seat, and as a booster for older kids. Energy-absorbing EPS foam and a steel frame are added for better protection. The seat offers 12 adjustable headrest positions, 3 buckle modes, and 5 shoulder positions.
The convertible Safety 1st Grow and Go is suitable for kids from 5 to 100 pounds. It features the Side Impact Protection system and the Quick Fit adjustable harness. This car seat is compact and doesn’t take much space in the car.
Adjustable Features
Harness Type
What type of harness is used to secure the child
5-point
5-point
Adjustable Recline
Can the seat’s recline angle be adjusted?
Padding or insert included
Extra padding is required to have a newborn or small baby fit properly in a convertible car seat
Adjustment Features
How the straps and buckles adjust to ensure that the child is secured
After seat belt is tightened, hold the lap and shoulder portions together with one hand. This determines the correct seat belt length. Using your other hand, press and release the seat belt buckle. While still holding the lap and shoulder belts together, slide the belts into the locking clip. Re-insert seat belt buckle tongue into buckle and check for a tight fit at the correct belt path for chosen installation.
If your vehicle does not have LATCH,you must install the car seat base in a seating location incyour vehicle that has an acceptable vehicle seat belt.
Child Restrictions
Age Range
Newborn - 8 years old
Newborn and Up
Weight Range
Minimum weight to maximum weight
5-40 lbs.
20. lbs
Height Range
Minimum height to maximum height
47 inches
27 inches
Booster seat
Can the convertible car seat be used as a booster seat?
Installation
How the seat is installed
If the seat is clicked into a base, the seat can can be taken out of the car easily with the child still in it.
Installed directly into the car (the seat is not movable)
Clicked into a base (the base is not movable)
LATCH Connectors
What LATCH system connectors does the seat use to be secured in the vehicle?
Easy-On / Easy-Off LATCH Connectors
Push-button LATCH connectors
Car Size
What size vehicles does this seat work with?
- Small (e.g. Toyota Prius)
- Medium (e.g. Kia Optima)
- Large (e.g. Dodge Charger)
- SUV / Minivans
- Small (e.g. Toyota Prius)
- Medium (e.g. Kia Optima)
- Large (e.g. Dodge Charger)
- SUV / Minivans
NHTSA Rating
Physical Features
Weight of the seat
26 lbs
15 lbs
Dimensions
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Other info
Return Policy
How long the trial period is and what the return policy is like
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If, for any reason, your shipment is not satisfactory, please follow our return policy. Returns can only be made within 30 days of receiving your product(s). Special Orders may not be returnable. Please contact customer service for more information.
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Diono RadianRXT is a well-known option in the middle of the convertible car seats price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling convertible car seats and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Graco SlimFit3 LX or Graco Milestone .
Diono RadianRXT was released in 2011. There are a lot of newer convertible car seats on the market. Show newer Convertible Car Seats
Diono RadianRXT is $8 more expensive than an average convertible car seat ($251.99).
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