Question Which Radian

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alexandra.p

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• Nov 21, 2011

• #1

I've decided on a Radian, but don't know if I should get one with headwings or not. Price is not an issue...just wondering if people tend to prefer them with or without the headwings. DS is 7.5 months, roughly 28 inches and 18 lbs. He's in a snug ride 35 now, but will probably outgrow it by January. I know he can't use the headwings RF until a certain point. Thanks!

 

hrice

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• Nov 21, 2011

• #2

I prefer headwings. I think they add extra head SIP. That is my mom gut and is not based on any real fact.

Heather, CPST and Momma to Dustin 11/01, Colton 6/08 and Peyton 6/09

 

turtlemama

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• Nov 21, 2011

• #3

I don't like the headwings on mine. I'd much rather have it without. I didn't know that when I bought it though :/

 

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love-pink

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• Nov 21, 2011

• #4

Ive had both and much prefer not having them. I was constantly re-adjusting and making sure they were in the right spot. To me they were annoying.

 

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Jessica61624

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• Nov 21, 2011

• #5

I don't like the head wings either. I wish I got the 80sl.

 

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mama2girls

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• Nov 21, 2011

• #6

I don't like the headwings because you can't use them with every slot position and they make the seat outgrown slightly sooner because they start resting on your child's shoulders. I'm also skeptical them really offering any SIP, but that's my personal opinion.

 

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armywife12

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• Nov 21, 2011

• #7

I had the XTSL and I didn't like the wings once I turned my son FF because they would slip down. It got really annoying. I only picked it because it wasn't much more than the 80SL but, had I known, I would have gone without the wings

 

Rosey

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• Nov 21, 2011

• #8

Interesting. I got the 80SL and LOVE it but something regret not getting wings thinking they'd be safer. But I don't think my son would tolerate wings. He takes out the Radians head support pillow every. time. So I can only imagine him pulling and yelling about the wings acting as "blinders" for him. So I will be happy with what I have.

Interestingly, I recently put in a RA55 and he screams and cries to get in his Radian. LOL!

 

Pixels

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• Nov 21, 2011

• #9

I have one of each, and like them both for different reasons. I like the XT for when I feel a child is particularly vulnerable. I like the non-headwings for puzzling with certain seats (but then again, I wonder if I'm jeopardizing the child in the Radian by doing so).

 

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Karen

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• Nov 21, 2011

• #10

I like the wings.

It bothers me that they slip down, but you can tighten them.

 

emtb79

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• Nov 22, 2011

• #11

I have both I have my ones that dont have the wings in the back of my van in the middle. And I eventually will get around to it and put the RXT on the side because I like having something between the kid's head and the window in case of an accident.

 

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jnamommy

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• Nov 22, 2011

• #12

I do not have a radian with headwings...but my daughter hates the wings in her complete air - she much prefers the wingless Radian, FWIW.

 

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cat mommy

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• Nov 23, 2011

• #13

I'm so glad you asked. I was wondering the exact same thing.

How is it that the wings slip down? What is involved in readjusting them?

We have BV70s now, and my kids use the wings for sleeping and are not bothered by them, so I'm leaning toward getting the RXT (over the R120) but I don't want to be constantly fiddling with the wings.

 

lovemybabies924

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• Nov 23, 2011

• #14

I went with the one with-out wings this time.. My Dd outgrew the xtsl months ago and had growing room in the 80sl, so l got the r100 or whatever the diono 65lb one is for my FF 4 year old because I want it to last

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