Approximate angle on these seats (Radians with adjuster)

mkmama · Dec 10, 2011

I installed the Radians with the angle adjuster in both vehicles...and now I think it might be too upright (which, I know, SKJP/Diono doesn't have a 'too' upright, but I'm worried more about head slump). I'm terrible at estimating angles, can anyone tell me approximately what angle they think these seats might be at now?

'08 Sienna:

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and '04 Impala:

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wendytthomas · Dec 10, 2011

30 and 32, guesstimating.

How old is the baby? As long as there's head control, slump isn't an issue, unless baby is uncomfortable with it (and most aren't).

Wendy

mkmama · Dec 10, 2011

Sweet...I must be getting better at estimating, because I figured they were both right around 30* or so.

The gray one is for the 3.5 year old (who is LOVING the new upright view) so him I'm not too worried about. The pink one is for DD who is 16 months...she only ever rides in that seat for a max of about 3 mins at a time though, so she's unlikely to fall asleep.

I will have to check her strap placement though...the 3.5 year old gained almost 1/4" in strap room w/ the adjuster, as before the straps were right at his shoulders and now with the adjuster under there they were about 1/4" above his shoulders, so I lowered them back down a slot.

NannyMom · Dec 10, 2011

Wow. Now I REALLY wish I had a reason to use the Radians RF in my Sienna again

lol

lilliput · Dec 11, 2011

Wow - that is amazing. Thanks for posting these. I wonder thought if it will be too upright for DS3 when the time comes. I think DS2 will do just great, though!

snowbird25ca · Dec 11, 2011

My only thought, is that this is why Diono set the 1 year age minimum for use of the wedge... Having seen a number of pictures now, I'm sure glad they did.

zactayaus · Dec 11, 2011

Just an FYI you can adjust the angle a little with the tether.

Approximate angle on these seats (Radians with adjuster)

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