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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Cosco Ambassador

 

Cosco Ambassador

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameCosco Ambassador
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date22-293-BVL  /  Oct 11, 2007
Harness TypeNo Back
Weight  /  Height30-100lb/34"-57"
Evaluation of Labels4 stars
Additional sizing information is given in text form. Belt path is not labeled.
Evaluation of Instructions2 stars
Instruction manual is loose in the box when the restraint is removed. Warning that the rear seat is the safest place is buried in a bulleted list. Names on the manual and labels do not match. Manual storage cannot be accessed when the CRS is installed in this mode of use. Illustration depicting child seated in restraint is separate from additional information.
Securing the Child2 stars
Seat did not arrive assembled.
Installation Features
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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