Diono 3QXT Convertible Car Seat Full Review | Magic Beans | Best Convertible Car Seats

Eli's back with DIONO's newest car seat, the 3QXT! Keeping many of the DIONO classic features (you can fit 3 across! a steel alloy frame!), the 3QXT introduces DIONO's first anti-rebound bar - enhancing the already fabulous safety features. Plus, watch as Eli demonstrates a rear facing installation (and why you want an anti-rebound bar).
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[@windrid2009]

We just bought this one this year as well, we did the whole research thing and I seriously wish I knew about it before I bought a carrier carseat! Because this is like the best seat EVER! totally worth every penny and it is fairly easy to install. I also find that each time I see an ad or video I watch and always learn something new. So many great features it offers like I feel so safe with my baby being in it as well!

[@toddlerexerciseadventures4436]

Been looking at this seat! Thanks!

[@jeannymclean3799]

Can you still use the angle adjuster to save space since there is a rebound bar?

[@mdrkd]

Does the 3qxt still use the Safe Stop feature or omitted for a better/entirely? It’s a hassle if we want to use for several children forward facing.

[@mjuarez4408]

Hello. Would you please let me know which diano is the best options for a 5 months 21 pounds baby and 28 inches. My husband and I travel a lot. Thank you.

[@lauraschultz]

We have two Diono seats purchased in 2018 and 2019. I love the new features of the rebound bar. It’s a big seat but the safety is so worth it.

[@caitlinsprayberry1163]

Laura, do you feel removing the seat covers to wash them to be hard? Or is removal and replacement simple?

[@flowers9458]

So when going three across, how does a child in the shoulder strap booster click in if there’s another car seat against it? For instance my back row would be a shoulder strap booster, harness booster, and another shoulder strap booster

[@valerierogers273]

Can we get a how to put it back together after cleaning? And how to change the strap placements

[@hayleeneal9097]

What would be the main differences between this and the 3RXT?

[@krama017]

need a comparison of diono vs clek carseats!

[@andreashanks565]

How tall does it go ? I have 8 year old twins and my husband got a new car and I need 3 across

[@SF-pe3qf]

I’m glad they updated the headrest, I like the ARB, and Diono remains a solid option for parents who need 3 across. But keep in mind this car seat will NOT actually last any kid to 120lbs as a booster - they will outgrow it by height waaaay before 120lbs. Many kids outgrow the entire seat by height before reaching the 65lb harness weight limit, so they can never actually use it as a booster. Diono seats also have a lot of specific, tiny rules that can be tough to keep track of, but impact the safety of the seat if not followed. They can be tough to install too. Because of these issues I don’t regularly recommend Diono seats to families I work with as a CPST, except for tight 3 across situations.

[@SF-pe3qf]

@Da To Britax grow with you seats are tallest followed by Chicco Myfit

[@MissAE101]

S F What about the Britax One4Life? I have a small 4.5yo girl (33lbs) still rear facing in her RXT but it’s coming up to expiry with harness (it was her sisters and she moved into a Diono booster!). I love Diono but installation is difficult for grandparents. If I get the GWY I have to forward face plus I have 3 across and it looks quite wide at the top - are you familiar with this seat?

[@Sam-qt5ff]

@@MissAE101 I too am stuck between the britax one4life and the diono 3qxt. Which one did you choose? My 3.5 yr old is 30 pounds and 38.5 inches tall and still rear facing in her britax advocate which will soon become her little brothers car seat. So she will need a replacement.

[@TheMukaila]

Rethread harness?

[@dyau5973]

what is the difference between 3qxt and 3qx?

[@michellebaldwin2301]

Does this still need the wedge to make it sit up more in rear facing? My only complaint about the Diono we have.

[@McMooo587]

Yes still need the angle adjuster

[@kwanii]

is it just me, or is it impossible to “click” in the cup holder onto the 3qxt?

[@jenniferclulow2287]

Can you do review on a qinny stroller

[@jillsandiego2683]

What’s the difference between RxT and Qx?

[@panidav]

How difficult/easy is it to retread the harness? I have kids who are pretty close in age, and sometimes they do switch seats. With my other seat that has a no-rethread harness, it's easy to adjust without reinstalling the sat.

[@panidav]

Also, if I am buying this for a 6mo old, obviously no need for infant insert. Would this mean the 3QX would be sufficient, and I won't need 3QXT?

[@TheRealJayson3]

Any cover installation tutorials? Took me like 30 minutes to reinstall it after placing it in the wash

[@heathers5959]

Second this except, how did you even get the cover off? I still have been unable to get the cover off no matter how many times I look at the manual. Compared to the RXT it is horrible getting the cover off.

[@AnnaKincaid]

How much does this car seat weigh? We have a RXT which I know is 25lbs and a clek foonf which I believe is 35lbs just curious if this one weighs more then the rxt thanks! :-)

[@babybitch54]

32 lbs everyone I know that has it says it's a heavy car seat

[@mexicanpower544]

Just what they were adding to baby registry, now they had to remove didn’t realize they were getting one.

[@caitlinsprayberry1163]

Can you do a video on how to remove the cover on this car seat? I've read so many reviews that the cover is really complicated making me lean away from purchasing it

[@ciaran43]

I am dying right now bc I tried taking it off to wash it and its stuck around the head rest. I cant get the dang thing off.. ready to throw it away and I cant find one video to help. The manual is crap.

[@stephanietomeck3529]

Have either of you found a video on it!?

[@caitlinsprayberry1163]

I had to call the company for explanation. So do that before you give up. It was helpful

[@henrimichele2560]

@@ciaran43 Did you ever figure out how to remove the cover? I am loosing my mind!! Spent 2 hours earlier today (while my toddler napped), and now 3 hours tonight - TRYING to remove it from behind the head harness. I want to throw it away also, but then I can't even get him to a store to buy a different one. UghhhhhH! it's awful. Hoping you found a solution!!

[@ciaran43]

@@henrimichele2560 yes! I did! The trick is to start from the bottom up. Im in the pacific time zone… but tomorrow I will make a video and post it!

[@saiyazhou5086]

will you take a video for how to remove the cover ? Thanks.

[@wenchintraining]

Or how to put it back on. Oh my gosh I've been trying to stuff it together with a credit card back into that slot! Was there a tool I threw away that came with it?!

[@overproof1460]

This is my only regret so far...cleaning this thing is such a pain

[@overproof1460]

*Bump* for video to put it back together after cleaning

[@camilleandcarter]

Do you think this is a great fit for a 2 yr old. We mostly use uber because we dont have a car and he outgrew his infant car seat and rn im watching your reviews. It’s hard to decide. Is this easy transfer?

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Any car seat is hard to use with mostly ubers unfortunately. There are tons of questions to ask to ensure we get you the right fit. We can help out with questions like these at Mbeans.com/consultations or at [e-mail]!

[@marionocos2151]

Hi , my gradson just turned 3 years last week, and planning to purchase this seat as birthday gift. is it possible to purchase this without the newborn accessories, thanks in advance

[@CharlieVix]

I think u just don’t go with the 3qxt look at the qx

[@heatherroche5827]

How heavy is it, in terms of getting this for traveling

[@SF-pe3qf]

I would not get this as an extra seat meant only for traveling, it’s really heavy. But if you get it for everyday use, you could definitely travel with it, especially with a car seat cart to wheel it through the airport.

[@KarenJFP]

What are the major differences between the 3QXT and the 3RXT?

[@m3randa71]

I want to know the difference also

[@MagicBeansVideos]

The QXT has a more modern design and the infant insert, but they are at their essence the same seat. Eli

[@jenniferclulow2287]

Review on quinny pram

[@babybitch54]

What's the difference between this and the Britax one4life click tight all in one car seat witch one is better?

[@MagicBeansVideos]

You should book a consultation with one of our experts! They can chat with you about what features you want your car seat to have, compare them, and make a personalized recommendation. Book your consultation here: www.mbeans.com/consultations/22196c

[@ktaylor7161]

Can you show how to put the cover back on the seat after washing?

[@claudinehedam.1297]

Hardest part

[@henrimichele2560]

@@claudinehedam.1297 harder than removing it?? I have spent endless hours trying to remove it from behind the headrest. Cannot find videos, or instructions. It's stuck and now I don't have a way to get it off/back on to even drive my son anywhere. Any tips or something ("simple") I might be missing?

[@camilapino1]

Can you please tell us why is this not on your top list for 2020? What about it didn't allow it to make it up there?

[@michellemarukot9448]

He said it wasn’t available yet

[@imaclover1428]

This is pretty much the only thing (not from Diono) that I can find for this seat! It's frustrating. I need to find somewhere near me that carries this specific model (and Diono in general). I think we'll probably go with the Clek Foonf with infant insert, but I want to try them all!!

[@MagicBeansVideos]

You’re always welcome at Magic Beans. You can book a virtual consultation from anywhere in the US. mbeans.com/consultations Eli

[@babybitch54]

You can order it on the diono site and have it sent to you

[@imaclover1428]

@@babybitch54 well yes, but this was a comment about the review itself.

[@SuperEwyatt]

What to pick the diono or the britaxone4 life ?

[@Sam-qt5ff]

I’m stuck between the two aswell! I think I’ll go with the diono since it can forward face with the harness until 57 inches tall while the britax one4life maxes out at 49 inches. Wanna keep them in that 5 point harness for as long as possible!

[@monicatracer7478]

Why didn’t it make it to your top car seats for 2020

[@taylorhinckley220]

Does this work well for booster mode?

[@MagicBeansVideos]

It works just fine :) Eli

[@joannelusico1071]

if i would buy 3 like those carseat would it all fit in my car?

[@chadwick228]

Did you even watch the video?

[@J92013]

Can 2 of these fit with Chico key fit as 3 across in the Ford Bronco? If so, I’m sold and heading over to your site 😂

[@MagicBeansVideos]

It's not likely. You'd be better off trying a Clek Liing for three across seating!

[@J92013]

@@MagicBeansVideos oh good to know! I will check - thank you 😊

[@kellycarter8339]

What are the differences between the 30QXT and the 30QX?

[@MagicBeansVideos]

HI Kelly! The 3QXT has an extra liner for added newborn support.

[@thepratikbhagat]

Move your head much ?

[@terrily11]

I don't see how this carseat could be used for a newborn. You're not going to be lugging that thing in and out of the car (ie. Bringing it into the hospital to take newborn home).

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Hi Terri! Some families choose to skip the convenience of the infant car seat. This can be used from birth but will stay installed in your car.