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 Prospect

 

Safety 1st Prospect

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameSafety 1st Prospect
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date22-595-WAL  /  Jan 15, 2007
Harness TypeNo Back
Weight  /  Height40-100lbs/43"-57"
Evaluation of Labels5 stars
Evaluation of Instructions3 stars
Manual storage is difficult to find and/or use. Additional sizing information is in text form. 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
Seat did not arrive ready to use out of box.
Installation Features
This child restraint did not have any features that require a rating in this category.
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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