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 Monarch

 

Britax Monarch

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameBritax Monarch
Model Number  /  Manufacture DateE9053E9  /  Oct 17, 2006
Harness TypeHigh Back/No Back
Weight  /  Heightmin 40lbs/38"-60"
Evaluation of Labels1 stars
Sizing information is separate from illustration of child in restraint. No overview of the different modes of use. No written or illustrated warning on labeling warning against using a lap belt only.
Evaluation of Instructions5 stars
Manual in storage is not accessible in this mode. Must read text for lap/shoulder belt use or that a lap only belt should not be used.
Securing the Child2 stars
Seat did not arrive ready to use out of box. Conversion from another mode is simple, but restraint lacks illustrations.
Installation Features5 stars
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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