Nautilus or Radian?

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Gsanmb

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So I'm going to get my ds (2 years old and just over 30/31 lbs.) a new seat. He's currently in a Marathon but likes to self board (do it the SELF!) and I would like to get him something lower down.

So it's between a Nautilus and a Radian 65. I have a Radian for dd (new) and we really like it. But maybe the Nautilus is a nice seat for $50 less? What would be the advantage of the Radian? (seeing as how at this point he is FF in his Marathon since his weight tends to fluctuate).

Any input?
 
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NZ Child Restraints

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Radian is easier for the child to climb into and allows for some more rear facing time.

and by the time he needs a booster there may be something better than the GN.

The GN has thin padding too.
 
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vamom

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I have both, and I really prefer the gn. Even though I ordered the wider tongue things 4 times, I got a chest clip. Gave up. I just used the radian this weekend and was really unhappy with the harness. I would not say the gn is lightly padded. Ds prefers it too. Ds also has a lot more growth room in the gn.

While the radian is lower to the seat, ds didn't seem to mind.
 
abacus2

abacus2

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For a forward facing child, unless you need the narrow profile of the Radian, get a Nautilus. The Nautilus is a very nice seat. It will last longer in harnessed mode since the slots are higher, and then it turns into a nice booster, too. The Nautilus is also roomier than the Radian which is good for big kids who are only getting bigger.
 
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