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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Safety 1st Surveyor (B)

 

Safety 1st Surveyor (B)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameSafety 1st Surveyor (B)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date22-567-GRH  /  Dec 3, 2007
Harness TypeHigh Back
Weight  /  Height40-100lbs/43"-52"
Evaluation of Labels4 stars
Belt routing path is not labeled.
Evaluation of Instructions3 stars
Manual storage is difficult to find and/or use. Illustration and text indicating proper child size range are separate.
Securing the Child1 stars
Loose mandatory pieces exist if seat is disassembled for cleaning.
Installation Features5 stars
Overall Ease of Use Rating4 stars

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