There are some people on my holiday list that have big red question marks instead of a gift idea. I’m usually pretty good at finding something for everyone, but there are a few that leave me stumped. For example, my friend who recently got married, moved, and had a baby, all within the past year can fall into a few categories when it comes to holiday shopping. I can get her something just for her- maybe a day at the spa. Or something for the house- but who really wants another serving platter!? Then I thought long and hard about what she NEEDED, and that when I decided that a gift for her and her new baby would be ideal. It’s something she needs and wants!
So, this holiday season I will be picking up a Diono car seat for her little one. Why Diono, you ask? Well, Diono car seats are made different from all the others out there. They are made of steel construction, plus feature a slim design, giving you safety, convenience, and style. My girls are both in Diono Radian car seats but we just received the Diono Rainier seat to test drive. Like the Radian, the Rainier features a slim yet heavy steel design, making it easy to fit three seats in my middle row.
When my second child was born, new recommendations were enacted to keep children rear facing longer. This posed a problem with some car seats because of weight limits, but the Diono Radian allowed us to keep her rear facing longer. The new Diono Rainier boasts a 5 pound increase from the Radian, allowing you to rear face a child who is up to 50 pounds! In a forward facing position using the harness, children can use the Rainier until they are 90 pounds and then the Rainier can be converted to a booster seat for up to 120 pounds. The main cosmetic difference between the Radian and the Rainier is the deeper side walls that provide more side impact protection.
If you are looking to give a long term gift for new baby and mom, consider Diono! This is the ONLY car seat they will ever need since it easily converts as the child grows. The Diono Rainier retails at$359 and can be purchased at various retailers including BuyBuyBaby and Amazon.
This looks like such a well-built car seat. I’m impressed!