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Diono (pronounced DEE-oh-no) is a seller of strollers and car seats, based in | Diono (pronounced DEE-oh-no) is a seller of strollers and car seats, based in Seattle, Washington. | ||
The company was founded in 2000 | The company was founded in 2000 (under the name Sunshine Kids) to sell a car seat belt tightener (the "Mighty-Tite") but soon expanded into various accessories for both car seats and strollers. In 2005, Sunshine Kids added car seats, starting with the first folding booster car seat (the Radian). | ||
After a legal dispute with | After a legal dispute with a non-profit charity organization of the same name, Sunshine Kids changed its name to Diono in 2011. In the mid 2010's, Diono expanded into strollers with several modular-type options. | ||
As of this writing, Diono has paired back the stroller line to two current models: Excurze and Flexa (although older discontinued models like the Quantum are still sold online). | As of this writing, Diono has paired back the stroller line to two current models: Excurze and Flexa (although older discontinued models like the Quantum are still sold online). | ||
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== Flagship Model: Diono Excurze == | == Flagship Model: Diono Excurze == | ||
[[File:Diono Excurze Stroller.jpg|alt=Diono Excurze Stroller|thumb|[https://amzn.to/44Rxohw Diono Excurze Stroller]]] | [[File:Diono Excurze Stroller.jpg|alt=Diono Excurze Stroller|thumb|[https://amzn.to/44Rxohw Diono Excurze Stroller]]] | ||
Diono's top selling stroller is the '''Diono Excurze''' (21 lbs., [https://amzn.to/3YiDLIh see price on Amazon]), a modular | Diono's top selling stroller is the '''Diono Excurze''' (21 lbs., [https://amzn.to/3YiDLIh see price on Amazon]), a modular "city stroller" with reversible seat and all-weather boot. Additional features include: | ||
* | * Multi-position seat recline with lay flat option for newborns. | ||
* Reversible seat. | * Reversible seat. | ||
* One handed steering and adjustable handlebar. | * One handed steering and adjustable handlebar. | ||
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* Includes a rain cover. | * Includes a rain cover. | ||
* Detachable bumper bar. | * Detachable bumper bar. | ||
* Narrow profile | * Narrow profile for tight city environments. | ||
* Canopy with three height adjustments. | * Canopy with three height adjustments. | ||
* Puncture proof wheels with 4-wheel suspension. Front wheels swivel and lock. | * Puncture proof wheels with 4-wheel suspension. Front wheels swivel and lock. | ||
* Folds to standing position. | * Folds to standing position. | ||
What's not to like about the Excurze? The fold requires two hands rather than the easier one-hand folds of other strollers. The bumper bar does not open when the seat is inward facing, the crotch pad falls off easily and it is rather large even when folded. | What's not to like about the Excurze? The fold requires two hands rather than the easier one-hand folds of other strollers. The bumper bar does not open when the seat is inward facing so it's harder to get your child in and out, the crotch pad falls off easily and it is rather large even when folded. | ||
This model is also available as the '''Excurze Luxe''' (21 lbs., [https://amzn.to/3YhmRd2 see price on Amazon]) with fancier fabrics (including a mirrored geometric pattern) and leatherette detailing. | This model is also available as the '''Excurze Luxe''' (21 lbs., [https://amzn.to/3YhmRd2 see price on Amazon]) with fancier fabrics (including a mirrored geometric pattern) and leatherette detailing. | ||
== Other Diono Strollers == | |||
[[File:Diono Flexa Umbrella Stroller.jpg|alt=Diono Flexa Umbrella Stroller|thumb|https://amzn.to/3DGcHct]] | |||
As noted above, Diono has paired down its line to only two platforms. The '''Diono Flexa''' (17 lbs., [https://amzn.to/3OPS7Nv see price on Amazon]) is their second offering. Billed as an umbrella stroller with a slim, free standing fold, the Flexa offers a unique option to tuck in the wheels for an even smaller footprint. Also included are a rain cover, infant car seat adapters (for Nuna, Cybex and Maxi-Cosi), a lay-flat seat making it suitable for newborns and a large canopy with pop out visor. Unlike the Excurze, the Flexa has a one-hand fold. | |||
The Flexa is also available in a '''[https://amzn.to/3qeT8VK Luxe]''' version like the Excurze. This means it has nicer fabrics and detailing. | |||
== Safety Recalls == | |||
As of this writing, Diono has no recalls on their strollers. | |||
Revision as of 21:16, 2 August 2023
Diono (pronounced DEE-oh-no) is a seller of strollers and car seats, based in Seattle, Washington.
The company was founded in 2000 (under the name Sunshine Kids) to sell a car seat belt tightener (the "Mighty-Tite") but soon expanded into various accessories for both car seats and strollers. In 2005, Sunshine Kids added car seats, starting with the first folding booster car seat (the Radian).
After a legal dispute with a non-profit charity organization of the same name, Sunshine Kids changed its name to Diono in 2011. In the mid 2010's, Diono expanded into strollers with several modular-type options.
As of this writing, Diono has paired back the stroller line to two current models: Excurze and Flexa (although older discontinued models like the Quantum are still sold online).
Flagship Model: Diono Excurze
Diono's top selling stroller is the Diono Excurze (21 lbs., see price on Amazon), a modular "city stroller" with reversible seat and all-weather boot. Additional features include:
- Multi-position seat recline with lay flat option for newborns.
- Reversible seat.
- One handed steering and adjustable handlebar.
- Weather resistant material.
- Boot converts to carrycot apron.
- Can be used with carrycot (additional cost) and some infant seats (Nuna, Maxi-Cosi, Cybex—adapters included).
- Includes a rain cover.
- Detachable bumper bar.
- Narrow profile for tight city environments.
- Canopy with three height adjustments.
- Puncture proof wheels with 4-wheel suspension. Front wheels swivel and lock.
- Folds to standing position.
What's not to like about the Excurze? The fold requires two hands rather than the easier one-hand folds of other strollers. The bumper bar does not open when the seat is inward facing so it's harder to get your child in and out, the crotch pad falls off easily and it is rather large even when folded.
This model is also available as the Excurze Luxe (21 lbs., see price on Amazon) with fancier fabrics (including a mirrored geometric pattern) and leatherette detailing.
Other Diono Strollers
As noted above, Diono has paired down its line to only two platforms. The Diono Flexa (17 lbs., see price on Amazon) is their second offering. Billed as an umbrella stroller with a slim, free standing fold, the Flexa offers a unique option to tuck in the wheels for an even smaller footprint. Also included are a rain cover, infant car seat adapters (for Nuna, Cybex and Maxi-Cosi), a lay-flat seat making it suitable for newborns and a large canopy with pop out visor. Unlike the Excurze, the Flexa has a one-hand fold.
The Flexa is also available in a Luxe version like the Excurze. This means it has nicer fabrics and detailing.
Safety Recalls
As of this writing, Diono has no recalls on their strollers.