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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Evenflo Confidence

 

Evenflo Confidence

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameEvenflo Confidence
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date3131737  /  Dec 1, 2006
Harness TypeHigh Back
Weight  /  Height30-100lbs/up to 57"
Evaluation of Labels4 stars
Additional sizing information is in text form on label. Modes are not labeled.
Evaluation of Instructions3 stars
Manual in storage is not accessible in this mode. Indication that the rear seat is the safest place for children is buried within text. Warning against using a lap belt only is missing or not alongside the belt routing directions.One or more labels does not match information in the instruction manual.
Securing the Child1 stars
Seat did not arrive ready to use out of box. Need tools to disassemble for cleaning.Loose mandatory pieces exist if seat is disassembled for cleaning.
Installation Features5 stars
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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