2008 Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings

 

Are All Seats Safe?
All car seats rated by NHTSA meet Federal Safety Standards & strict crash performance standards. While all rated seats are safe, they do differ in their ease of use in four basic catagories:

 

Evaluation of Instructions

Vehicle Installation Features

Evaluation of Labels

Securing the Child

 

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Safety 1st Summit (B)

 

Safety 1st Summit (B)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameSafety 1st Summit (B)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date22-565-WAL  /  Feb 7, 2007
Harness TypeHigh back
Weight  /  Height40-100lbs/43"-52"
Evaluation of Labels3 stars
Additional sizing information is in text form on label. Belt routing path is not labeled.
Evaluation of Instructions2 stars
Manual storage is difficult to find and/or use. Illustration and text indicating proper child size range are separate. Indication that the rear seat is the safest place for children is buried within text. No/Incorrect CRS name on the manual/seat.
Securing the Child2 stars
Must remove or replace harness to convert to this mode.
Installation Features5 stars
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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