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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Eddie Bauer Deluxe Booster (FF)

 

Eddie Bauer Deluxe Booster (FF)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameEddie Bauer Deluxe Booster (FF)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date22-865-LAT  /  Dec 11, 2006
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height22-40lbs/34"-43"
Evaluation of Labels1 stars
No illustration of a child in the restraint to visually indicate proper size range of child for use. Label does not specifically state with tether for the modes in which it can be used.Label is unclear as to which harness slots are appropriate for this mode. Belt routing path is not labeled on both sides. Label does not remind user to tighten the LATCH strap. Must read text to prepare and use tether. Does not remind user to tighten tether strap.
Evaluation of Instructions1 stars
Manual found in box but unattached to child restraint. Manual storage is difficult to find and/or use. Incorrect or no illustration of proper child in restraint and installed in rear vehicle seat. Indication that the rear seat is the safest place for children is buried within text. Must read text to properly install LATCH and/or tether for this mode. No/Incorrect CRS name on the manual/seat.
Securing the Child3 stars
Harness clip is not labeled to indicate its placement.Harness does not need to be re-thread to adjust but may still be difficult to adjust.Loose mandatory pieces exist if seat is disassembled for cleaning.
Installation Features1 stars
Hand does not fit easily or is uncomfortable in seatbelt routing path. Lower attachments require twisting to remove from the vehicle.No dedicated storage for LATCH and/or tether. Tether requires 2 hands to adjust.
Overall Ease of Use Rating2 stars

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