Question What would be best?

rojlgarrison · Feb 28, 2013

I have a 2010 Dodge Journey. Have a 4 year old in a Graco Nautilus out board FFing and 7 month twins in Snugride 30's and looking to get them into convertible seats within the next couple months. I want to keep all 3 in the middle row. I have been looking at the Radian seats which seem to be the slimist on the market. My question, should I look at any other seats? I want to keep the max on the weight using the 5 point harness and have hight RFing weight as well. Between the Radian Rxt and Radian 100, which would be better?

D&L's-mommy · Feb 28, 2013

I think radians are your best bet for 3 across, especially since the nautilus is pretty wide
how much do your twins weight and what are their height? If they're stockier they may need that extra 5lbs rf from the rxt. realistically, no kids make it to the harness max of 65lbs (for the 100) or 85lbs (for the rxt) they outgrow the seat by height first.
diono also has a r120, it has the weight limits of the rxt,but no head wings. some people want wings, some don't

Mamasboys · Feb 28, 2013

Here's the quick Radian comparisons:
R100 (40RF/65FF), no infant insert/toddler padding
R120 (45RF/80FF), same as R100, 5lbs extra RF, infant/toddler padding may be nice for the littles
RXT (45RF/80FF), same as R120 plus it has the head wings for extra SIP, which some kids (like mine) would hate, some love

It all boils down to personal preference. If you think your twins (one or both) will need the extra 5 lbs, I'd go with the R120 or RXT. I didn't choose the RXT, but even the R100 and R120 sides are not as shallow as they look in pictures, there are definitely "sides" on this carseat. I think even the regular Radians provide sufficient side protection.