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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Baby Trend Rigid Loc

 

Baby Trend Rigid Loc

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameBaby Trend Rigid Loc
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date6439  /  May 15, 2007
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height5-22lbs/up to 28.5"
Evaluation of Labels2 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.
Evaluation of Instructions5 stars
Manual may fall out of carrier storage.Some additional sizing information is missing.
Securing the Child4 stars
Harness clip is not labeled to indicate its placement.Harness buckle cannot be inserted one side at a time, nor is there an intermediate method to hold both sides together.Loose mandatory pieces exist if seat is disassembled for cleaning.
Installation Features5 stars
No indication on carrier regarding where the handle should be placed when installed.
Overall Ease of Use Rating4 stars

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