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When I first heard the words, convertible car seat, I thought, wow, you actually make car seats specifically for convertibles? You must have a special structure to protect children, the heads of the convertible debentures role. Imagine my surprise when I realized that meant convertible car seats could be used both rear and front with situations. All I could only laugh and think, I know that my children are older, but can I really live in the dark ages?

When my children were younger we did not have the option of buying a car with a seat and it takes years. We had to buy back with the infant car seat, then the front with infant car seat and, finally, when we thought we were from car seats, we had to buy the dreaded booster seat!

When I heard that my sister-in-law would be arriving by plane with her two boys to spend one month for us, I said to my husband: "I know we can borrow a car seat from our neighbors, but we need another car seat. Because we are not to keep around the house all month. "Little know I have at the time they were two car seats from California out in South Dakota.

In any case, a week after the boys arrived, my brand new Radian 80 ® convertible car seat arrived and I could not be happier. You see, one of the twins actually sprouted and his car seat was just too tight and uncomfortable.

I opened the box and sat dumb-found, as I stared at the numerous makers, the instruction booklet and the extras. "I'm not ready for anything mechanical," I said to my husband

He looked at me, opened the instruction booklet and laughed. "Seriously, Alyice. It's really easy to install and use. But I'm not so sure about the implementation of this thing on my back. Look no cushion and it's hard." And with that he strapped the car seat on his back like a backpack, and began to walk through the room. "Hey, that's not half as bad! Nothing is poking me in the back. This could really change when at an airport."

Okay Mr. Smarty Pants, let's go install this thing in our Upland, I laughed.

And with that we effortlessly installed car seat and my now sprouted nephew into the car seat for a test run. Our thoughts were to let the boys alternately with the car seat, but once he has that test run, there was absolutely no turning back to the old car seat. He was in heaven!

There are many things I like about the Radian 80 ® -, all pleasantly surprised.

Firstly, you have four options for carrying out the Radian 80 ®: a small red ribbon on the underside of the seat, a plastic handle on the side of the car seat, the long shoulder strap and of course the best feature of all, the two shoulder straps work together like a backpack. For many this might seem like a trivial part of the car seat, but for me it is an important aspect because trying to car seat, diaper bag, and child into the car at a time can often be a struggle, especially if you only have a car to work and with two adults who are there to change or between two vehicles. Well, all I have to do the car back to my seat, the diaper bag over my shoulder, and take the child, not to juggle them all into one trip or two trips.

Second, there is a detachable base, which helps the car in proper rear seat, the position and thus the food security of children. I like the idea of this feature is off, because when the guests visit, I can easily around the car seat on the age and weight of the child.

Third, the forward facing latch installation can be easily adapted to a variety of cars, which is a good thing considering we have three cars and often vary use depending on where we are going and how many people go with us.

Fourthly, the car seat as a feature that helps to further secure the seat of the car. It is known as the "Top Tether". Basically it means that there is a band at the top of the car seat that the possibility to a specific part of the car and maintain the stability of the car seat.

Sixth, the harness buckle system can be changed depending on the size and weight of the child. I like this feature because it means that the child is properly secured. I hate to see a child in a car seat only to pad with blankets because the straps are too loose, it is not safe. And I hate the idea, worrying that I have to pinch the skin because the straps are too tight.

Seventh, there is a clip that helps lock the lap times and shoulder belt. This is a great feature because it prevents the lap belt does not lose in the course of time, so sure the car seat is tight and secure at all times.

Seventh, there is a clip that helps lock the lap times and shoulder belt. This is a great feature because it prevents the lap belt does not lose in the course of time, so sure the car seat is tight and secure at all times.

Eighth, the car seat is so compact and robust that they are tested and approved, based on an airplane, which is a good thing, because my sister-in-law is considering buying two before she returns home. (See photo company, I was able to purchase the car seat in use on an airplane!)

And finally, the car seat with pillows to help support infants and toddlers, a plastic belt clip and two metal restraint buckles. The five-point harness system is also important to note that children are always comfortable and prevents them from wiggling out of the car seat to protect them while at the implications.

I know that I went with this review, but I like the Radian 80 ®.

Alyice Edrich is the editor of the true Mama ®, a free educational publication, and the author of several work from home e-books designed to provide parents more money, while more time with their children. To learn more, visit them on http://thedabblingmum.com/ebookstore