Thursday, December 15, 2011

Sunshine Kids Radianxtsl Convertible Car Seat, Shadow

Sunshine Kids Radianxtsl Convertible Car Seat, Shadow Review



Sunshine Kids Radianxtsl Convertible Car Seat, Shadow Feature

  • Rear-facing: 5 - 45 lbs
  • Forward-facing: 20 - 80 lbs (53") in a 5-point harness
  • Steel alloy frame and aluminum reinforced sides
  • With SuperLATCH, radian installs in one minute
  • 5 shoulder and 3 buckle positions for proper harness fit
The Radian XTSL Convertible Car Seat features the two highest weight limits on the market--an impressive 80 pounds in the forward-facing position and 45 pounds in the rear-facing position. Framed in steel alloy, the seat offers side-impact protection with aluminum-reinforced sides, energy-absorbing EPS foam, and reinforced head support with adjustable wings. Plus, it installs easily, thanks to a SuperLATCH system with a market-leading capacity of 80 pounds. The XTSL also boasts a handy padded shoulder strap, plush fabric, memory foam for superior comfort, and 3-in-1 infant/toddler full-body support cushions.

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Radian XTSL
Convertible Carseat
At a Glance:

  • Rating: Rear-facing position from 5 - 45 pounds; forward-facing up to 80 pounds

  • It is recommended to keep children rear-facing as long as possible

  • It is recommended to keep children in a 5-point harness as long as possible
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NCAP Crash Tested
Radian XTSL Frame

The seat offers side-impact protection with aluminum-reinforced sides and energy-absorbing EPS foam. View larger.
Radian XTSL Product ShotRadian XTSL Folding Display

The XTSL features the highest weight limits on the market.
Radian XTSL Carried

The seat folds flat, so you can store it away or take it along for travel. View larger.
Steel Frame and Side Impact Protection
The Radian XTSL Convertible Car Seat's is constructed with a steel alloy frame for ultimate safety and strength, providing security for your child and peace of mind for you. The seat's side impact protection features include aluminum-reinforced sides and energy-absorbing EPS foam, which work together to protect the child's head and body and provide a thorough, superior level of protection. The XTSL stands out as the only Radian model to include aluminum reinforced head support with adjustable head wings, which enhances safety and provides support for sleeping children.

Because safety is a priority to Sunshine Kids, the Radian not only meets and exceeds US mandated standards, but has also been tested to the more rigorous, yet voluntary NCAP standard which simulates more severe accidents. For added safety, the seat is also equipped with a forward- and rear-facing tether system and is the only car seat in the market to offer SafeStop technology, an energy-absorbing harness system.

SuperLATCH System with Leading Weight Capacity
Like many car seats, the Radian allows you to easily install it by engaging the seat's LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for Children) connectors onto a vehicle's LATCH bars, which can be found in vehicles built after 2001. For drivers of vehicles without LATCH bars, the good news is that the seat can also be easily installed with the vehicle seatbelt. For cars with LATCH bars, the seat's SuperLATCH system is a prominent feature that offers added convenience and increased safety.

What makes the Radian XTSL different? Typical LATCH systems have limited weight capacities of 40-48 pounds. Once a child has reached this weight limit, instructions call for the caregiver to unlatch the seat and reinstall it using the car's seatbelt, a method that increases the likelihood of incorrect installations. The XTSL's SuperLATCH system extends that weight limit to 80 pounds.

Beyond the added convenience, SuperLATCH also helps increase safety, as a LATCH system is an easier installation method with less room for error than using the seatbelt method. Further easing installation is an Easy-Tite adjuster for firm fastening and rubber non-slip grips along the seat bottom to prevent car seat slippage.

Slim Design for Portability and Convenience
Of particular convenience to daycare providers and parents of multiple children, the Radian's slim design fits three across in most vehicles, making it ideal for sedans and smaller SUVs. Plus, it still provides ample shoulder room for growing children. Yet another unique feature of this car seat, the Radian is the only convertible car seat on the market that folds flat, so you can store it away and take it along for travel. The Radian XTSL also features a handy padded shoulder strap.

Comfort Features for Growing Children
This innovative car seat will grow with your child from infancy to childhood and is designed with several features to ensure your child's comfort, whether you're driving across town to the babysitter's or across the country for the holidays. These comfort features include comfort foam padding, a long seat, adjustable seat positions, and 3-in-1 infant/toddler full body support cushions.

Especially pleasant for those long rides, the memory foam padding around the seat, plush fabric, and extended seat bottom combine for an extra comfortable fit. The forward facing position's dual recline angles give two options that are ideal for going from nap time to an upright position without trouble. Additionally, the five harness positions and three buckle positions make it easier than ever to customize the car seat to ensure your child is properly secured as he or she grows.

And featuring the two highest weight limits on the market, this convertible car seat is suitable in the rear-facing position from 5 to 45 pounds. When children are old enough, they can be positioned in the forward-facing position up to a weight of 80 pounds. And for easy child-boarding, the seat is designed to sit low on the seat.

The car seat is covered with a breathable, polyester air-mesh fabric that comes in grey with black velour trim for fashionable families.

About Sunshine Kids: Modern Products for Today's Busy Families
Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products has over 10 years of experience in designing innovative, thoughtful products that are both safe and convenient. With over 80 products that are available in 31 countries worldwide, Sunshine strives to create parent-friendly, industry-leading car seats, strollers, and other items that provide a practical, reliable, and safe answer to families' needs. With award-winning products that parents have come to trust, Sunshine continues to offer ideal, modern solutions for families all over the world.

What's in the Box
Radian XTSL Convertible Car Seat (Shadow), rear-facing base, padded shoulder strap, 3-in-1 support cushions, and instruction guide.


Radian XTSL Fits 3 Across
The Radian's slim design fits three across in most vehicles.
(Shown here in Bentley style.)

NEW SL seats have these SuperLATCH benefits:    * Easiest installation available    * Never have to use a seat belt again*    * Just click, tighten and you're done*Only for use on vehicles equipped with lower latch anchorsThe NEW Radian SL (Super Latch) series car seats offer the first NCAP tested, high capacity LATCH system up to 80 pounds without the use of a seat belt! Sunshine Kids Radian XT SL car seats are convertible for rear-facing children 5


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