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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Chicco KeyFit 30

 

Chicco KeyFit 30

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameChicco KeyFit 30
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date06061472650070  /  Oct 17, 2007
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height4-30lbs/up to 30"
Evaluation of Labels2 stars
No additional sizing information on labeling.No additional harness slot height information provided. Labels do not sufficiently explain use of LATCH.
Evaluation of Instructions5 stars
Securing the Child3 stars
Harness clip is not labeled to indicate its placement.Headrest or other object in the way of harness slots. Must re-thread harness to adjust.
Installation Features5 stars
Lower attachments do not need to be twisted to remove from vehicle, but may require some other action from the user.No indication on carrier regarding where the handle should be placed when installed.
Overall Ease of Use Rating4 stars

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