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 All-in-One Sport (RF)

 

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameSafety 1st All-in-One Sport
Model Number  /  Manufacture DateCC068-BWOW  /  Mar 5, 2014
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height5lb - 35lb / 19" - 36"
Evaluation of Labels 2 stars
There is no complete illustration of a properly restrained child next to the sizing information on the labels. No supplemental sizing information is given on the labels. Indication of correct harness height relative to the child is given in text only on the labels; it is not illustrated. Labels do not illustrate how to remove and prepare LATCH attachments for use.
Evaluation of Instructions 4 stars
The manual storage location may not be obvious and may be difficult to use.  No full picture exists of a properly restrained child next to sizing information in the owner's manual.  Supplemental sizing information is not given in the manual.
Securing the Child 4 stars
The LATCH belt must be rerouted to convert the restraint to this mode of use from another mode. While disassembling for cleaning, mandatory pieces may become loose and could be misplaced.
Installation Features 1 stars
It may be uncomfortable for larger hands to route the seat belt or LATCH belt through the belt path. Interference is possible between the crotch buckle and the seat belt when routing for installation. A printed line is present on the restraint that must be leveled to the ground. There are less than three levels of built-in recline available. The restraint is equipped with hook-style LATCH attachments which may require twisting to remove from the lower anchors in the vehicle. There is no dedicated area in which to store LATCH attachments.
Overall Ease of Use Rating 3 stars

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