New Diono Seats

ripley · Oct 21, 2011

Has anyone seen/played with/used the new Diono seats? We will be needed a new seat for DD to do a three across in my trailblazer. I was planning to get one of the new ones, until DH really balked at the price. DS has a 80SL and I really like it, and it installs really well in our car. Basically I am slightly concerned about the latch slipping issue, but I get a good seatbelt install so I am not really that concerned.

So just looking for opinions on why the new seat is much better. I am also concerned that it might be wider as well, because I really need as narrow as I can get.

Thanks.

Judi · Oct 21, 2011

The only thing I like about the new seats is purple. That is it.

Brigala · Oct 21, 2011

Haven't seen one in person, but unless the newer DOM and getting the full 8 year lifespan out of the seat were important to me, I'd save the $$ and get a clearance SK Radian instead. I'm quite happy with mine and I don't see any compelling features on the new ones that I would want.

NannyMom · Oct 21, 2011

I've seen them in person. The only think I think that is better, is they have better colors/covers.

Lemonade · Oct 21, 2011

Saw one in person the other day. It looks a little bit different but basically the same size and all. If you are OK with the covers on the Radians (the 'old' ones) then I'd take advantage of those being on clearance. I'd never use a Diono seat as a booster and I can't see any other compelling reason to get one. OK, besides the prettier covers.

cookie123 · Oct 22, 2011

What about the adjuster strap? No change in that either? I'm really disappointed if they didn't change it. Really that's the only thing I don't like.

chuffednz · Oct 22, 2011

Yeah the way the adjuster in the front has changed it is a lot smoother and easier to pull now.

crunchierthanthou · Oct 22, 2011

I don't think the booster function is worth the upgrade. The 50 lb minimum and shoulder belt guide remove a lot of the usefulness- it's too high in the R100/120. Not to mention by the time the child has outgrown the harness by height, they've also outgrown it as a booster.

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