Rearfacing on Radian NOT Retroactive! GRRR!

jennsmile · Jan 23, 2008

This is the lastest reply. I looks like the only reason is red tape! Would you as a parent make the choice to use it 2 extra lbs?

Jennifer,

Unfortunately, we cannot make Radian’s recent increased RF capacity retroactive. This would have other ramifications beyond that allowance, regarding labeling, procedures and other re-documentation. I apologize!

I hope you really like your Radian!

Best regards,

Russ

CDNTech · Jan 23, 2008

I kinda figured that would be the case... they refused to make the 65lbs limit increase in Canada retroactive to the 48lbs limit seats as well.

I probably wouldn't unless I had a baby under 18 months that really needed the extra time... but I wouldn't be going past the 33lbs if my child was over that age.

stayinhomewithmy6 · Jan 23, 2008

That is similar to the reply that I got from Russ, except that he also told me that sometimes they can't say what they want to say because of red tape/legal issues, etc.... The seat itself hasn't undergone any changes, so I would use mine to 35 lbs if I felt the need to. That is just ME, though, and I would never recommend that to anyone else.

crunchierthanthou · Jan 23, 2008

jennsmile said:
Would you as a parent make the choice to use it 2 extra lbs?

Probably not. I'd only consider it if I had a child who hit 33 lbs around his first birthday. That's a pretty rare occurence.

jennsmile · Jan 23, 2008

My ds#2 hit 35 before his second birthday in his AO it is frustrating. I would continue to ERF child and can't because of size and others around me flip their child because they are one and 20lbs. For me those 2 lbs are important because my kids are young when they pass that mark. I think I will just not worry so much about weight ect...

Jenn

Momto1bigkiddo · Jan 23, 2008

I would use it the for 2 extra lbs, as a parental decision. If there have been no changes to the seat itself, then why not? The only problem I can think of would be liability issues.

My ds was 33 lbs. at 13 months old (he was waayy off the charts in height, while closer to the chart in weight). He didn't hit 36 lbs until nearly a year later. I know how 2 more lbs. can make a BIG difference.

canadianmom2three · Jan 23, 2008

I would, but then I am one of those Canadians using the 48lb ones waaaay beyond 48lbs

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azgirl71 · Jan 23, 2008

Does not suprise me. It would take to much work to update labels and manuals for the people who have already purchased these seats.

jennsmile · Jan 23, 2008

Seriously, just do what britax did with the Regent. They sent out updates, and new instructions and stickers for the SBP/LBP. How hard would it be to mail me a sticker to affix to my seat stating I can use it 2 lbs more Rfing and a new manual...:twocents: Send it out as an advisory or what not and encourage ERFing as well. I think it would be a great thing to do. Yes a pain but it could have an impact.

Jenn

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