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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Chicco Keyfit 30

 

Chicco Keyfit 30

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameChicco Keyfit 30
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date06061472650070  /  Oct 17, 2007
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height4-30lb/up to 30"
Evaluation of Labels2 stars
No additional sizing information given to achieve a proper fit. No additional harness slot height adjustment information. Labels do not sufficiently explain use of LATCH.
Evaluation of Instructions5 stars
Securing the Child3 stars
Harness clip is not labeled. There is a head hugger or body pillow blocking the harness slots from being visible. The harness must be rethread for child's growth. Harness must be rethread when reassembling after cleaning.
Installation Features5 stars
Push-button-style connectors are available for LATCH. 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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