Sunshine Kids Radian XT convertible car seat

The Sunshine Kids Radian XT will be in stock January 2009, but available for pre-order in December 2008.

Raise your expectations with the Sunshine Kids Radian XT. This slim, adaptable, and comfortable car seat surrounds kids with energy absorbing EPS foam while the height adjustable, aluminum-reinforced head-support provides total Side Impact Protection (SIP). You'll drive worry free, knowing that your child is sitting in a truly elite car seat.

Standout Features:

• Total Side Impact Protection thanks to the aluminum reinforced head support with 7" deep sides and energy-absorbing EPS foam that surrounds your child's head and body.
• Height adjustable head-rest to accommodate growth spurts.
• 3" more shoulder room than the Sunshine Kids Radian 80.
• Fit 3 seats across in the back seat.
• Folds flat to be carried over your shoulder or like a back pack. Great for travel!
• Steel alloy frame for strength.
• Thick memory foam padding in the seat for comfort.

Installation: The Radian XT from Sunshine Kids installs rear-facing from 5 - 35 lbs and forward facing from at least one-year-old and 22 - 80 lbs. Install the seat using LATCH or your vehicle's seat belts. What's more, it's v-shaped top tether allows you to use the top tether when in the rear facing position. Using the top tether in rear-facing installation accomplishes a more secure install and helps ensure that baby's seat is at the proper angle. And great news for parents of 3 - the Radian XT fits 3 across, even in small cars.

While installing the Radian XT isn't rocket science, a careful read of the instructions ensures proper installation. The good news is that once installed, the XT is rock solid.

Convenience: When customers call EliteCarSeats.com and want a slim, travel-friendly car seat with an 80 lb 5-point harness, we recommend a Sunshine Kids Radian XT car seat. Why? The Sunshine Kids Radian XT fits 3 seats across, even in 4-door sedans. The XT folds and can be slung over your shoulder for easy carrying. And of course, the high-harness weight limit and 3" of additional shoulder room means that the Radian XT will probably last until your little one graduates to a booster car seat.

Benefits for Baby: Thick, memory foam padding in the seat provides cushion for the tush, while the sophisticated look means the Radian XT appeals to older children. The XT also offers 3" more shoulder room over the Radian 80 and an adjustable headrest, adding extra comfort for growing kids.

Safety:

• Side Impact Protection
• EPS foam
• 5-point harness
• Meets or exceeds FMVSS 213
• Rear-Facing tether

Comparison: The older brother to the XT is the Sunshine Kids Radian 80. The Radian 80 forgoes the XT's adjustable headrest and SIP, but still offers a slim profile and high harness weight limit of 80 lbs. For a wider car seat, check out the Britax Frontier, which offer much more seat width than either the Radian 80 or Radian XT. The width also means that the Frontier is bulkier, which makes it a difficult fit when you need more than one car seat. The Frontier has an 80 lb harness weight limit and doubles as a car booster seat, but it cannot be used rear-facing like the Radian 80 or Radian XT.