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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Triple Play Sit 'N' Stroll (RF)

 

Triple Play Sit 'N' Stroll (RF)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameTriple Play Sit 'N' Stroll (RF)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date4001  /  Sep 30, 2007
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height5-30lb/18"-40"
Evaluation of Labels2 stars
No additional sizing information given to achieve a proper fit. Additional harness slot height adjustment guidance is in text only. Belt routing path is not labeled. Labels do not remind user to tighten LATCH.
Evaluation of Instructions1 stars
Manual storage is difficult to find and use. Additional sizing information is in text only. Methods of installation are not labeled. Airbag warning is not illustrated. User must read text to route seatbelts. User must read text to prepare and route LATCH belt.
Securing the Child2 stars
Seat was not set for smallest passenger. Harness clip is not labeled. Harness system is difficult to reach and adjust. There is a head hugger or body pillow blocking the harness slots from being visible. The harness must be rethread for child's growth. Loose parts exist when disassembling for cleaning.
Installation Features4 stars
No angle feedback device is present. Push-button-style connectors are available for LATCH. No label to denote LATCH storage.
Overall Ease of Use Rating2 stars

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