LISmama810
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Sparkyd, really, you need to call. I insist 
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Crazy new Radian harness covers
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safeinthecar
Moderator - CPS Technician
I looked at all the pics for the different country sites they list and didn't see those covers.
Jennifer mom to my 7
Well-known member
I thought that was dorel's solution to getting it rated to 65 pounds forward facing.
In all honesty, I think they look for like covers to use when carrying the radian as a back pack. I think someone messed up here.
OK, OK, I called. Sheesh.
I called the Canadian office ('cuz that's where I live) and she confirmed that these new harness covers started shipping around January. They are made of memory foam, and are for comfort only. If someone buys a seat with the new covers and they don't like them, they can call Sunshine Kids and they will send a pair of the old style covers free of charge. :thumbsup:
I called the Canadian office ('cuz that's where I live) and she confirmed that these new harness covers started shipping around January. They are made of memory foam, and are for comfort only. If someone buys a seat with the new covers and they don't like them, they can call Sunshine Kids and they will send a pair of the old style covers free of charge. :thumbsup:
snowbird25ca
Moderator - CPST Instructor
I'm honestly wondering if these will be optional this year and become mandatory next year when everyone has to comply with the new standards? Or if they're being added to US seats too?
Have you asked Barb about the covers Sparky? I'll be talking to her in a few days, maybe I'll send her an email and ask her about the covers if you haven't asked already.
The seats in Canada are still just 50lbs and all of them have those dumb harness covers now too.
Have you asked Barb about the covers Sparky? I'll be talking to her in a few days, maybe I'll send her an email and ask her about the covers if you haven't asked already.
The seats in Canada are still just 50lbs and all of them have those dumb harness covers now too.
Jennifer mom to my 7
Well-known member
My first thought was, "Ooooh, cushy for DS3!" In his situation these sound nice.
And, I think in your situation, you are absolutely right!... and would be perfect for him! What is he in now? still the infant seat?
Jennifer mom to my 7
Well-known member
It might be that the US seats needed it, and that they just still didn't pass in Canada, but the straps performed better....
safeinthecar
Moderator - CPS Technician
My first thought was, "Ooooh, cushy for DS3!" In his situation these sound nice.
I actually think they look very comfortable.
I haven't talked to Barb about it. If you're going to be talking to her anyway, go ahead and ask her - just let me know what she says! I might see her next week; not sure. Or I can email her. You decide.
Yup, he's still in the Maxi-Cosi Cabriofix infant seat and has quite a bit of room yet. I believe the rule for that seat is head to the top of the shell because of the support leg. He has at least 3 inches over his head (guessing) and 10+ lbs to the weight limit. Love that seat!
I'm keeping a lookout though because DS2 will outgrow the Coccoro soon and I want whatever we use to be able to be passed down when the time comes.
snowbird25ca
Moderator - CPST Instructor
I haven't talked to Barb about it. If you're going to be talking to her anyway, go ahead and ask her - just let me know what she says! I might see her next week; not sure. Or I can email her. You decide.
I'll let you know what she says. :thumbsup:
In case anyone was wondering about this, word is they really are just for comfort.
canadiangie
New member
Toni (canmom) worked with these new covers the other night.
Way too long and bulky.
Way too long and bulky.
mommy-medic
New member
I would be worried about HE in a FFing child with those- are they being added to seats in the US as well? If so, how do they alter the HE numbers?
How can I get some (in flora) to try out on a RFing 4 year old? I would think they'd be way wrong on an infant and by just looking at the pic, it appears it forces the harness away from the body. :scratcheshead: However, on a much older kid with more shoulder and torso room I might actually see them being liked, especially for RFing. I'd have to see some crash testing and numbers before feeling comfortable personally to use them on a FFing kid- especially since they said if you don't like them to just use the old style ones. JM2C.
How can I get some (in flora) to try out on a RFing 4 year old? I would think they'd be way wrong on an infant and by just looking at the pic, it appears it forces the harness away from the body. :scratcheshead: However, on a much older kid with more shoulder and torso room I might actually see them being liked, especially for RFing. I'd have to see some crash testing and numbers before feeling comfortable personally to use them on a FFing kid- especially since they said if you don't like them to just use the old style ones. JM2C.
I had the chance to see these the other day with a child in the seat.... All I can say as I think they are a PITA and I wouldn't use them. They are memory foam, about the same thickness as the memory foam in the seat bum area. they are really long and I can't imagine using them on a smaller baby. The child I saw was about 8 months old and about 20lbs, the harness was really hard to adjust with these on. Mom and dad opted to take the covers off, we observed a lot of slack once the covers were removed.
I just wanted to point out that the seat was set up for a toddler so the harness is higher than it should be for the doll used in the picture and may not have been pulled tight when I took the picture either. It was a last second thought to take the picture before Dad left. I do have concerns about getting the harness tight enough with the covers though; it's harder to check for tightness.
I think you would definitely have to take them off for an infant.
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