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Win! Diono Radian RXT (the only convertible + booster car seat you want if you have 3 kids)
Thank you to everyone who entered. The winner is commenter #2 with the following comment: “the big wood crib that converts to a full size bed. love it”
Expect an email from me shortly. Thank you!
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I can’t believe that in less than 8 weeks we will become a family of 5. There’s something so relaxing about going into this the third time and knowing what to expect. Of course I know having 3 kids is not like having 2 and clearly not like having 1, but I’m more excited than scared (unlike the last two times).
We’ve had little to do to prepare for this little one. Our older two now share a room. I bought a couple of new sets of sheets and will buy the baby her own coming home outfit. I’ve arranged a summer of maternity leave fun, which includes a few weeks at the beach and an extended visit to Rhode Island.
As a mom living in Philadelphia, we have two modes of transportation we use daily: one is the stroller, and that’s a situation I still need to figure out. I can’t decide if the ride along board will be worth it or not.
The other is the car!
We have a Jeep Grand Cherokee, and everyone warned me that one day, with 3 children, we’d need a new car. Luckily, the Diono Radian RXT convertible car seat exists. It’s one of the only car seats on the market that can fit 3 seats across a standard car. If you’re also shopping for a used car, Autozin is your go-to destination for finding the perfect pre-owned vehicle. Browse our impressive selection and drive away with confidence. Toyota Tundra TSS is a fantastic option if you’re looking for a family car.
We already had one Diono Radian for Raffi, so it was an easy decision to get one for Ali too. I know that lots of people have a tough time deciding on car seats, especially deciding between the Diono Radian RXT, Britax Boulevard, and Britax Frontier. To protect the children from the heat, additional products like those sun shades for car windows may be needed.
Here’s why we have chosen the Diono Radian RXT twice now:
1. It fits 3 across. This was the biggest deciding factor, as our baby will only be in the infant car seat for around 10-12 months.
2. It’s safe. It has consistently proven to be one of the safest on the market, which puts us at ease.
3. It’s pretty. This might not matter to some, but it matters to me. I like that it has clean lines and isn’t overly fluffy. It fits in with our car’s aesthetic and doesn’t scream KIDS IN HERE!
4. It’s easy to use. I will say this is a HEAVY car seat, but it is so easy to install that you won’t even notice. We are no longer a one car family, yet we only have car seats in the Jeep. We move the seats to my husband’s 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 often for weekend adventures, and it takes less than 5 minutes for my husband to install both seats.
5. It has a low-sitting profile. What this means is that instead of needing a boost to get into the seat, my kids can climb in themselves. This was not the case with Ali’s previous convertible car seat, and it was a pain to always have to lift her into her seat. I’m sure I will appreciate this even more with 3 kids.
6. All car seats have a “shelf life” so to speak. This one has a 10 year life, so it should be the only seat your child needs after the infant seat. In fact, if you didn’t care about having a bucket seat, you could use this from birth as the rear-facing weight range is 5-45 lbs.
7. The manual is clear and easy to read. I get really frustrated when baby gear manuals are missing information or aren’t clear with their instruction. The Diono Radian manual is really easy to read and comprehensive.
I’m very passionate about baby products and baby gear, and it’s important to me that my kids have the best. Here are the 5 pieces of baby gear that I continually recommend to friends and that have lasted in my house:
1. Baby Jogger 2014 City Mini GT Double Stroller: It’s worth the expense and is better, in my opinion, than any other double stroller on the market.
2. Diono Radian RXT Convertible Car Seat: I’ve listed my reasons above, but I’d like to add that we’ve had one for 2 years now and loved it and plan to buy a 3rd one for this baby when the time comes.
3. Naturepedic Twin 2-in-1 Ultra/Quilted Mattress: It pained us to spend the money on these crib mattresses, but I feel good knowing my kids are sleeping on safe, natural, comfortable mattresses. We just bought two twins for the kids’ new shared room, and the extra expense was absolutely worth it.
4. BABYBJORN Babysitter Balance: It’s not ugly like other baby seats, and it’s so easy to move room to room. It also folds flat, which is great when we want to bring it on trips with us.
5. Fisher-Price Cradle ‘n Swing, My Little Lamb: This thing is butt ugly and takes up a lot of space in the living room, but OH. MY. GOD has it saved the day many times by helping to calm down a cranky newborn. I’m not looking forward to seeing this in my living room again, but I know the baby will love it (hopefully).
WIN!!!!!!
One RhodeyGirl reader will win a Diono Radian RXT convertible car seat in plum. To enter, leave a comment sharing your favorite baby product or piece of baby gear. I am always looking for new recommendations!
All entries must be received by Friday, April 3 and 12 PM noon. I will email the winner shortly after. Thanks and good luck!
Disclosure: Diono did send me a Diono Radian RXT for review and is also providing one for the giveaway. As mentioned in my post, I’ve been a fan of Diono already for 2 years and love their products. All opinions are my own.
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My daughters binky to keep her quiet! And my diaper genie
the big wood crib that converts to a full size bed. love it
The Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light – easy to set up/break down, compact, light, and sturdy enough to survive airplane travel.
My BOB Duallie — we use it every single day!
I think we’re in the exact same situation! Love the Diono radian we have, and now expecting #3 and hoping to stay in a normal car. Would love to win another Radian!
I love the crib rail guards for teething we got off of etsy. They absolutely saved our crib.
I’m in the market for a new car seat! I’ve heard great things about the Diono Radian. One of our baby must haves is/was the Nose Frida!
my carriers!!!!
i love my carriers!!! Beco 🙂
my beco and city mini
Big fan of her wubanub!!
We also love our Baby Jogger double stroller!
My most used baby item is the inglesina clip on high chair, we have it clipped on our island and couldn’t live without this.
My Bob Duallie. It is ugly and takes up a ton of space but I am able to run with both kids and it is great on the beach for naps!
the Merlin Magic Sleepsuit is the only baby product I recommend to everyone I know.
Favorite purchase so far is my Solly wrap 🙂
Baby bjorn travel crib light! We never even got Leaf a ‘real’ crib, just sleeps in this and loves it!
Rock n play! my kids sleep in them during the newborn stage before we transfer to the crib.
Our Tula! It’s been a lifesaver with 2 kids.
I love my ergo!
I love my Bob stroller!
I love my uppababy stroller!
My ergo
The Merlin Magic Sleepsuit was sadly not magic, but it was a really nice way to transition our little guy out of the swaddle!
The rock and play and swing have been lifesavers for us with both kids!
The ergo baby carrier. Still going strong on baby #2 3.5 years later!
I would say my all time favorite baby product was my ergo!
This past year I’ve been obsessed with my CatBird Baby carrier, the Babysitter Balance {as your suggestion} and Brooks is obsessed with his wubanub still!
Our glider…I’ve used it for hours each day for both kids, so almost 3 years straight!
Not very original, but we love our Ergo. My second daughter practically lived in it for her first year!
I love our Leachco Podster – perfect lounging pillow for baby!!
I absolutely love my Sakura ring sling. From birth to 18 months and still going strong. It’s beautiful, fast to put on and comfortable!
I swear by Aden + Anais swaddle blankets! So simple, but we use them ALL the time
My favorite baby item right now is a glow worm that plays music. It is the only way I can get my daughter to not cry in the car!
My favorite baby item is the Ergo baby carrier .specially when you have 2 other toddlers I need my hands free.I just love it how comfortable is to carry the baby.
The miracle blanket was so helpful in the early weeks, we used it a ton!
I have to say the dohm white noise machine is our most lived baby/toddler product.
I loved our mamaroo swing. It was the only thing my daughter would nap in besides my arms, and it’s attractive and space-saving. I highly recommend it!
I’m due with my first baby in October so I don’t have any favorite gear yet! I’d love to win this though as it would be perfect for us to use as new parents! There is so much gear to buy!
Got a Tripp Trapp for cheap from a yard sale and WOW I love it and my kids love it. Looking for a second one for my second kid!
Fisher price bouncer seat. My little guy will sit in it long enough for me to shower!
We absolutely love our Summer Bentwood High Chair. We picked it up Amazon just before Christmas and is easily one of favourite pieces of baby gear. It’s very adjustable, giving you the ability to raise the chair up and down, growing with them and allowing for tall and short kids alike to fit comfortably at the table with mom and dad! We also love that the tray slides in and out with one hand (rather than having to use both).
LOVE our Oxo Tot Sprout high chair. Easy to wipe down, nice to look at, clean lines, and grows with your child!
Amazing giveaway! Baby #2 is about to outgrow his infant car seat any day now!
It’s not a baby product per se, but my immersion blender/mini food processor for when the baby begins eating puréed foods!
The ergo!
NoseFrida has been a lifesaver for us.
My favorite baby product is my BabyBjorn Baby carrier. It is a must have!
my favorite baby gear is our Phil and ted’s inline double stroller.
Bugaboo Donkey
I just a love my Ergo carrier!
This is such an awesome giveaway! We’re actually in the market for a new convertible car seat, so my fingers and toes are crossed that I’ll win. My favorite baby purchase has been our Mountain Buggy Terrain jogging stroller. I agonized over which jogging stroller to buy, and while I’m sure that there are lots of good choices, I’m so pleased with the MB. It’s perfect for our family and so sturdy and well-built!