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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Britax Companion

 

Britax Companion

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameBritax Companion
Model Number  /  Manufacture DateE9L8063  /  Oct 5, 2007
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height4-22lbs/up to 30"
Evaluation of Labels3 stars
No additional harness slot height information provided. Labels do not sufficiently explain use of LATCH.
Evaluation of Instructions5 stars
Manual in storage is not accessible in this mode.
Securing the Child3 stars
Harness clip requires threading to secure properly.Harness clip is not labeled to indicate its placement.Headrest or other object in the way of harness slots. Must re-thread harness to adjust. Loose mandatory pieces exist if seat is disassembled for cleaning.
Installation Features5 stars
Must read manual for guidance on use of belt positioning device.Angle recline indication is in the same color as the base or is a label.Lower attachments do not need to be twisted to remove from vehicle, but may require some other action from the user.
Overall Ease of Use Rating4 stars

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