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 Uptown (RF)

 

Safety 1st Uptown (RF)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameSafety 1st Uptown (RF)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date22-475-BVL  /  Jun 12, 2007
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height5-35lbs/19"-36"
Evaluation of Labels1 stars
No illustration of a child in the restraint to visually indicate proper size range of child for use. 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.
Evaluation of Instructions1 stars
Manual found in box but unattached to child restraint. Manual storage is difficult to find and/or use. Illustration and text indicating proper child size range are separate. No airbag warning illustration and/or buried in text. Must read text to properly install LATCH and/or tether for this mode. No/Incorrect CRS name on the manual/seat.
Securing the Child2 stars
Harness clip is not labeled to indicate its placement.Access to the harness adjuster may be difficult.Headrest or other object in the way of harness slots. Must re-thread harness to adjust. Must read manual to convert to other mode(s).Loose mandatory pieces exist if seat is disassembled for cleaning.
Installation Features1 stars
Possible contact between seat belt/LATCH belt and harness/crotch strap. Less than three levels of recline present.Lower attachments require twisting to remove from the vehicle.
Overall Ease of Use Rating1 stars

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