Question Hard shell above head: SK RN (2010)?

dogmelissa

New member
I have a 2010 year Sunshine Kids Radian Premier, RF with an angle adjuster.

While stuck going 15km/h on the highway on Saturday, I thought I'd take a moment to re-read the manual (I was a passenger!!) and see if there was any mention of torso height or shell above head height for RF. There is a brief mention about maximum (overall) height of a child allowed RF, but it's not even repeated in the RF section. I know that techs generally allow RF to a certain height, with a specific amount of hard shell above the head but I can't remember what it is.

My daughter is about 38# and 41" tall, so by their numbers we still have some space by weight and total height. I measured the position of her head in the seat (while it was installed) and she has 3" of hard shell above her head - I think. Perhaps it's slightly less as the top of this seat curves and I wasn't quite sure where to measure it to.

Anyways, if someone could let me know what the "hard shell" number is so that I know to watch for that or any of the other "maximums", I'd appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!
Melissa
 
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Pixelated

Moderator - CPST Instructor
Typically Diono states 1.5" from the top measured like this, but I have heard that they say 1.5" to account for the cover, and it would be really only 1" if you were measuring to the shell.

Like all things somewhat ambiguous and not in the manual I would suggest you call or email and ask them directly to make extra sure. Chances are she'll reach the standing height before the head clearance so that might be a moot point, but good to know just in case.
 

SnoGurl

New member
I believe the Radian is outgrown rear facing when there is 1.5" of shell above the head, but hopefully someone with more experience with the Radian will chime in for you!
 

dogmelissa

New member
That baby is 38 pounds?!

Crazy talk!

Good to see you. :)

LOL, she doesn't even *resemble* a baby anymore. She's taller than some 5 year olds we know and outweighs her 11 yr old cousin (not cause Selina's overweight).

Thanks for the numbers, though I think I may contact them to be sure. The curve at the top is kind of throwing me, too. Even in the linked thread, I'm not really sure where to measure. Perhaps Diono can send me a better picture of where to measure on their seat. If they do, I'll share it!

Melissa
 

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