The radian 40 lbs rear-facing limit poll.....

emandbri

Well-known member

• Jul 12, 2009

• #1

I'm so very curious to see just how many people we here with them ones that go to 40 lbs!

I bought one and it is being used by Elizabeth who is 34-36 lbs depending on the day. She was 35.2 today! lol

 

TechnoGranola

Forum Ambassador

• Jul 12, 2009

• #2

I don't have one (one reason being that it only went to 30# in Canada last year when I needed a convertible) and won't be getting one unless they get the seat certified to 40# in Canada, PDQ!

 

xxluckychicxx

New member

• Jul 12, 2009

• #3

I already had 2 XTs.

DD (25ish lbs) is in one RFing, and I flipped DS (36lbs) back RFing.

 

oxeye

New member

• Jul 12, 2009

• #4

I selected multiple options. I already had three XTs to do a 3-across in DH's car. DD1 and DD2 were both FF. DD2 is 34 pounds so could have been RF still but I didn't want to weigh her obsessively so I turned her. She was FF in a 33lb BV in my car.

I turned DD2 back RF in both cars. I had to use DS's XT from DH's car in my car. So DS is without a seat in DH's car. I will buy another Radian next month to replace it.

So I kept one FF who could go RF in a seat we already own (DD1), turned DD2 RF in two seats we already owned, and will buy another shortly for a child under 35 pounds (DS).

 

NannyMom

Well-known member

• Jul 12, 2009

• #5

We had one. And will be keeping it especially since it RFs to 40 pounds (I'd previously suggested she buy a MR).

I'm still considering getting one for my van. But..... I'd have to sell other seats first.

 

urchin_grey

New member

• Jul 12, 2009

• #6

We didn't already have one, but we were about to get one anyway right before they upped the limit. So we're definitely going to get one now. It will be for my 23mo nephew who is 30lbs and (at last measurement) 33in. I think he's grown recently though because he's getting close to outgrowing the Scenera.

 

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Calideedle

New member

• Jul 12, 2009

• #7

I just ordered one today and will use it for DD who is 30lbs.

 

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Gypsy

Senior Community Member

• Jul 12, 2009

• #8

Ds is 38 pounds, and I already have an XT, and I turned him back rear facing *that day*, he LOVES it!

 

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katieinqc

New member

• Jul 12, 2009

• #9

I really wish my current Radian was made 2 months later but since it wasn't I'm trying to decide between a new Radian and the Complete Air for my big little guy who is 34 pounds at 21 months.

 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Jul 12, 2009

• #10

Clicky box-- I had one and was using it for a child under 35 but just as soon as I get everyone weighed and the covers cleaned, they're going back in the car and one or another of the girls over 35 will use it RF.

 

katiesmommy

Active member

• Jul 12, 2009

• #11

I have one, but will not be turning it around, even though Katy is generally about 33lbs. I decided to turn her for good a couple months ago, and about 2 weeks ago got her her beast she had been begging for. She's riding forward facing in her very pink Regent and is happy as a clam.

 

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*Spoiledinmyhouseofblue*

New member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #12

I have one, but it is an 07 I believe, so can't RF to 40 pounds.

I may be getting one next week from a member here, but it has a 8/08 manufacture date so I can't rearface with it. Which I am ok with.

I may be getting an XT or radian65, but one that I can RF to 40 pounds with by the fall.

 

Splash

New member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #13

I had one that fell into the window, it's FF and always will be.

 

firemomof3

New member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #14

I already had my ds in the XT he's 2y/o and only about 30lbs. So, we have a while

 

Pixels

New member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #15

I have two (a 65 and an XT), both are new enough to RF to 40. It'll probably be a few years before I have a 35-40 pound child to put into it, though.

 

AtTheSouthDam

New member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #16

I have an XT and I am using it to RF in DD2 in other people's cars. Of course, with it going to 40# and the collapsed parking structure I am really wishing it worked better in my van. Fortuantely, it will be a few (or many) years until she hits 40# and there may be a viable option for my van if I need it

 

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thepeach80

Senior Community Member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #17

Evan uses our XT ffing, he's 34#.

 

Cryssy Jane

New member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #18

I have an older 65, that's rf for the 17 month old (26-28lbs), then a 80 that barely makes the cut (09/08) that i've had for maybe two months RF for the 3 year old (26-28lbs), and just ordered an XT that's backordered for Em who's 5 and wants to sit like the babies (34-36lbs). When Em grows out of the XT RF, it'll probably get switched to the baby and she'll ride FF in the 65, even though the headwings are for ff...

 

skylinphoto

New member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #19

I just bought one and it's on it's way to me. lol.
It's for my 3 yr old and I know he'll fit. He's small. And I definately know my dd would fit if needed...but, she's 16 months old and only 17.5 lbs..and averagish height. hehe.

I can't wait to get it!

 

ZephyrBlue

New member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #20

I have 2 w/DOM 12/08 that are used FF and will stay that way