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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Cosco Ambassador

 

Cosco Ambassador

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameCosco Ambassador
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date22-293-BVL  /  Oct 11, 2007
Harness TypeNo Back
Weight  /  Height30-100lbs/34"-57"
Evaluation of Labels4 stars
Additional sizing information is in text form on label. Belt routing path is not labeled.
Evaluation of Instructions1 stars
Manual found in box but unattached to child restraint. Manual storage is difficult to find and/or use. 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. No/Incorrect CRS name on the manual/seat.
Securing the Child2 stars
Seat did not arrive ready to use out of box.
Installation Features
This child restraint did not have any features that require a rating in this category.
Overall Ease of Use Rating2 stars

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