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 Comfort Sport (RF)

 

Graco Comfort Sport (RF)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameGraco Comfort Sport (RF)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date8C00BLG2  /  Aug 23, 2007
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height5-30lbs
Evaluation of Labels3 stars
No additional sizing information on labeling.Text for finding appropriate harness slots may be difficult to read.
Evaluation of Instructions5 stars
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 read manual to convert to other mode(s).Loose mandatory pieces exist if seat is disassembled for cleaning.
Installation Features1 stars
Possible contact between seat belt/LATCH belt and harness/crotch strap. Less than three levels of recline present.Lower attachments require twisting to remove from the vehicle.
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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