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 Toddler Safe Seat

 

Graco Toddler Safe Seat

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameGraco Toddler Safe Seat
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date8B05INC2  /  Oct 16, 2007
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height20-40lb/up to 43"
Evaluation of Labels1 stars
Additional sizing information is given in text only. Tether is not labeled in illustrations. No indication of correct harness slot height is given. Labels do not explain the preparation of LATCH. No preparation instructions are given for the use of the tether.
Evaluation of Instructions5 stars
Securing the Child3 stars
The harness clip is not labeled with placement instructions. A headhugger or body pillow covers the harness slots. The harness system may be difficult to adjust. Harness must be rethread to adjust. The harness must be taken out and rethread to disassemble the seat for cleaning.
Installation Features4 stars
Lower attachments require twisting to remove from the vehicle. LATCH/Tether storage system is not sufficiently labeled. Belt lock-off or positioning feature is simple to use, but the user must refer to the manual for complete instructions.
Overall Ease of Use Rating4 stars

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