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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Graco Air Booster

 

Graco Air Booster

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameGraco Air Booster
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date8G00SRM  /  Jul 20, 2007
Harness TypeHigh Back
Weight  /  Height30-100lbs/38"-57"
Evaluation of Labels4 stars
Belt routing path is not labeled. Text (no illustration) warning user not to use lap belt only.
Evaluation of Instructions5 stars
Manual in storage is not accessible in this mode. Additional sizing information is in text form. Indication that the rear seat is the safest place for children is buried within text.
Securing the Child2 stars
Seat did not arrive ready to use out of box. Conversion from another mode is simple, but restraint lacks illustrations.
Installation Features5 stars
Overall Ease of Use Rating4 stars

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