The Radian XTSL Convertible Car Seat, Eclipse (Model #19556) features the two highest weight limits in the market--an impressive 80 pounds in the forward-facing position and 45 pounds when rear-facing. Framed with steel alloy for safety, the seat offers side-impact protection with aluminum-reinforced sides, energy-absorbing EPS foam, and reinforced head support with adjustable head 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.
- Rear-facing: 5 - 45 pounds; Forward-facing: 20 - 80 pounds (53") in a 5-point harness
- Steel alloy frame, aluminum reinforced sides and adjustable side-impact safety headrest
- SuperLATCH installation up to 80 pounds - no seat belt required with SafeStop energy absorbing harness system
- Fits 3-across in a mid-size vehicle and offers more shoulder space
- Folds flat for travel and storage; includes convenient carry strap and sits low on vehicle seat for easy child boarding
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My daughter is 16 months old. She is already 32 pounds and 34 inches tall. I really want to keep her rear-facing as long as possible, so I was in the market to buy a new car seat when I came across this one. I am very impressed with it so far. She previously rode in a Evenflo Triumph Advance, which was extremely wide and took up most of the back seat, even when it was placed in the middle. This seat is very narrow and provides her with much more leg room when rear-facing. It has a nice low profile, which makes it much easier for me to get her in and out of the back middle seat in my civic. She seems very comfortable in it. I haven't been able to use the "superlatch" feature because my car was manufactured prior to September 2005, so I installed the seat with the seatbelt and it honestly couldn't have been easier. It is in VERY securely too. I am confident that this seat is as safe as any seat could possibly be in my car. I know that people have reviewed other Radians in the past and seen it as a "negative" that the seat is so heavy, but I don't have a problem with it...of course it is heavy, it's a steel frame! Besides, the fact that it weighs 23 pounds is not hidden in the description of the product, so no one should be taken by surprise. It is a very big seat. My only "con" really, is that I had to move my front seats up to fit it in the back of the civic. I can still fit in the driver's seat with no problem, but I'm closer to the steering wheel than I'd like to be. The trade-off, though, is that my daughter has so much more leg room in the back, so it is worth it to me. I'm glad I made the purchase.
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