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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Combi Dakota

 

Combi Dakota

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameCombi Dakota
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date882065  /  Apr 28, 2007
Harness TypeNo Back
Weight  /  Height33-100lbs/33"-57"
Evaluation of Labels4 stars
Sizing information is separate from illustration of child in restraint.Belt routing path is not labeled on both sides.
Evaluation of Instructions3 stars
Manual found in box but unattached to child restraint. No dedicated storage system for manual/manual hangs on stringAdditional sizing information is in text form. Additional sizing information is not directly next to complete illustration of child in seat.Indication that the rear seat is the safest place for children is buried within text.
Securing the Child5 stars
Installation Features4 stars
Must use two hands for belt positioning device.
Overall Ease of Use Rating4 stars

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