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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Alpha Omega Elite (RF)

 

Alpha Omega Elite (RF)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameAlpha Omega Elite (RF)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date22-158-BLL  /  Oct 22, 2007
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height5-35lbs/19"-36"
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. Label does not remind user to tighten the LATCH strap.
Evaluation of Instructions3 stars
Manual was attached to the child restraint but hidden from view. Manual storage is difficult to find and use. Incorrect or no illustration of proper child in restraint and installed in rear vehicle seat. No airbag warning illustration and/or buried in text. Must read text to properly install LATCH and/or tether for this mode.
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. Must rethread LATCH belt to convert to this mode.Need tools to disassemble for cleaning.Loose mandatory pieces exist if seat is disassembled for cleaning.
Installation Features1 stars
Hand does not fit easily or is uncomfortable in seatbelt routing path. Angle recline indication is in the same color as the base or is a label.Latch anchors are hooks which require twisting to remove from the vehicle.No dedicated storage for LATCH and/or tether
Overall Ease of Use Rating2 stars

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