Question Okay so Radian it is BUT which one-2009 or 2010?

Ryalee · Feb 25, 2010

So i know that the 2010 model RF until 45 lbs and the 2009 RF's to 35 but dd is only 30 lbs now. She's 3 1/2. We plan on getting the new 2010 model for our baby so she can RF for a long time but does my 3 yr old really need the newer model? Is the only difference the RF limit? If i go for the 2009 model i save $100 which is quite a bit.

Here they are

2009-http://www.juniorbaby.com/details.cfm?Product_Code=sskXTmal

OR

2010-http://www.juniorbaby.com/details.cfm?Product_Code=ssk19560

featherhead · Feb 25, 2010

the other advantage of the 2010 model is the "superlatch". If you have a new enough vehicle (needs to be manufactured in Sept of '05 or newer) you can use LATCH until 65 lbs. If that is not something you care about, and 35 lbs is enough, then by all means, get the cheaper seat!

Ryalee · Feb 25, 2010

Okay thank's, i just don't want to do anything wrong or hear about anything bad about it if i get the older model. lol Our vehicle is a 2004 Santa Fe so i guess the super latch won't be good for us.

featherhead · Feb 25, 2010

Then you should be good to go with the 2009 model, plus its the girly cover that's on sale

Ryalee · Feb 25, 2010

yikes i just noticed that there's a huge height limit difference between these. She is 39" now. Will i be better off getting the newer model just because of her height?

featherhead · Feb 25, 2010

Ryalee said:
yikes i just noticed that there's a huge height limit difference between these. She is 39" now. Will i be better off getting the newer model just because of her height?

depends on what you think of the listed height limits

For the most part those numbers can be disregarded. Most techs will recommend going by the "1 inch rule". Basically height wise your child will fit rear-facing till there is 1 inch of shell above their head. Some people are not comfortable going by this, and prefer to go by the manufacturers stated limits. I choose to go by the 1 inch rule.

armywife12 · Feb 25, 2010

If you don't need the extra features of the 2010 models then id save the money and get last years. I didn't see this mentioned but thought Id throw it out there. The radians with a dom newer than Sept 08 will rf to 40lbs.

babyherder · Feb 25, 2010

Also, what if you got one new and one older and switched your kids around as they grow? The baby would probably be fine in the older one until your older child is ready to go ff. Then put older kid in older seat ff and the baby in the newer seat, with higher rear facing limit and baby can rear face for a long time.

Ryalee · Feb 25, 2010

featherhead said:
depends on what you think of the listed height limits For the most part those numbers can be disregarded. Most techs will recommend going by the "1 inch rule". Basically height wise your child will fit rear-facing till there is 1 inch of shell above their head. Some people are not comfortable going by this, and prefer to go by the manufacturers stated limits. I choose to go by the 1 inch rule.

Thank's i had no idea about the 1 inch rule. If that is the case i think she'd be fine for a while.

Ryalee · Feb 25, 2010

armywife12 said:
If you don't need the extra features of the 2010 models then id save the money and get last years. I didn't see this mentioned but thought Id throw it out there. The radians with a dom newer than Sept 08 will rf to 40lbs.

Hmm this is the one of the seats here but it says 35lbs. Do you think this is a 2009 model?
http://www.juniorbaby.com/details.cfm?Product_Code=sskXTmal

Ryalee · Feb 25, 2010

babyherder said:
Also, what if you got one new and one older and switched your kids around as they grow? The baby would probably be fine in the older one until your older child is ready to go ff. Then put older kid in older seat ff and the baby in the newer seat, with higher rear facing limit and baby can rear face for a long time.

Yes i was thinking of doing that. Right now my 3 yr old is in a Marathon.. she is FF though, i turned her around when she turned 3. So i thought the baby could go into that and then when it expires i can get her the new model Radian.. well by then they'll be even newer ones out. I bought it in 2006.

armywife12 · Feb 25, 2010

Ryalee said:
Hmm this is the one of the seats here but it says 35lbs. Do you think this is a 2009 model?
http://www.juniorbaby.com/details.cfm?Product_Code=sskXTmal

I have no idea what year that seat is lol. I do know that the 40lb weight limit was made retroactive and did have a 35lb weight limit before the change. That website may not have updated the info or it has an older dom. The site may be able to tell you the dom if you call.

Ryalee · Feb 25, 2010

armywife12 said:
I have no idea what year that seat is lol. I do know that the 40lb weight limit was made retroactive and did have a 35lb weight limit before the change. That website may not have updated the info or it has an older dom. The site may be able to tell you the dom if you call.

Oh okay, i'll make sure i call then before i do order it

babyherder · Feb 25, 2010

Ryalee said:
Yes i was thinking of doing that. Right now my 3 yr old is in a Marathon.. she is FF though, i turned her around when she turned 3. So i thought the baby could go into that and then when it expires i can get her the new model Radian.. well by then they'll be even newer ones out. I bought it in 2006.

I just thought since you mentioned rf weight limits for your 3 yr old you were planning to rf her. I would, but if you don't want to never mind!

Ryalee · Feb 25, 2010

babyherder said:
I just thought since you mentioned rf weight limits for your 3 yr old you were planning to rf her. I would, but if you don't want to never mind!

She'll be 4 soon so i don't really want to R/F her again.

babyherder · Feb 25, 2010

Ryalee said:
She'll be 4 soon so i don't really want to R/F her again.

I would absolutely go with the older model radian then.

Ryalee · Feb 25, 2010

babyherder said:
I would absolutely go with the older model radian then.

Okay thank's!

featherhead · Feb 25, 2010

Good thing I just popped back in here! In Canada the Radians are NOT retroactive to 40 lbs. The 2009 XT is 35 lbs, and the 2010 XT is 45 lbs.

Ryalee · Feb 26, 2010

featherhead said:
Good thing I just popped back in here! In Canada the Radians are NOT retroactive to 40 lbs. The 2009 XT is 35 lbs, and the 2010 XT is 45 lbs.

Thank's for clearing that up

I think my older dd will be ok with the older model then and i'll get the baby a new one later on.

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