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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Graco Nautilus (B)

 

Graco Nautilus (B)

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameGraco Nautilus (B)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date8J00BRV  /  Dec 19, 2007
Harness TypeHigh Back/No Back
Weight  /  Height30-100lb/38"-57"
Evaluation of Labels5 stars
The 'no lap belt only' warning is not illustrated in the labeling.
Evaluation of Instructions4 stars
Additional sizing information is given in text form. Warning that the rear seat is the safest place is buried in a bulleted list. The manual cannot be accessed when the restraint is installed in the seat.
Securing the Child1 stars
No illustration is given on the restraint itself to demonstrate how to convert the booster from high-back mode to low-back mode. Loose parts are generated while disassembling for cleaning.
Installation Features5 stars
Overall Ease of Use Rating4 stars

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