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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Baby Trend Rigid Loc

 

Baby Trend Rigid Loc

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameBaby Trend Rigid Loc
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date6439  /  May 15, 2007
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height5-22lb/up to 28.5"
Evaluation of Labels2 stars
No picture of child in child restraint. No additional harness slot height adjustment information. Belt routing path is not labeled.
Evaluation of Instructions5 stars
Manual storage is difficult to find and use. Some additional sizing information is not provided.
Securing the Child4 stars
Harness clip is not labeled. Buckle tongues may not be inserted one side at a time, and the buckle does not feature an intermediate method of holding buckle tongues together while inserting. Loose parts exist when disassembling for cleaning.
Installation Features5 stars
There is no labeling to indicate which position the carrier handle should be in for vehicle transportation.
Overall Ease of Use Rating4 stars

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