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 Summit (B)

 

Safety 1st Summit (B)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameSafety 1st Summit (B)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date22-565-WAL  /  Feb 7, 2007
Harness TypeHigh Back
Weight  /  Height40-100lb/43"-52"
Evaluation of Labels3 stars
Additional sizing information is given in text form. Belt path is not labeled.
Evaluation of Instructions2 stars
Instruction manual is difficult to find and/or use. There is no full picture of a properly restrained child located next to the text describing height/weight requirements. Warning that the rear seat is the safest place is buried in a bulleted list. Names on the manual and labels do not match.
Securing the Child2 stars
Conversion to this mode from another mode requires multiple actions; caregiver must read instruction manual.
Installation Features5 stars
Overall Ease of Use Rating3 stars

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