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 Elite 80 Air Plus (B)

 

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameSafety 1st Elite 80 Air Plus
Model Number  /  Manufacture DateCC074-BZX  /  Jan 15, 2014
Harness TypeHighback
Weight  /  Height40lb - 100lb / 43" - 52"
Evaluation of Labels 4 stars
The belt routing path is not completely labeled.
Evaluation of Instructions 4 stars
The manual storage may be difficult to use properly. Supplemental sizing information is given in text only in the manual.
Securing the Child 1 stars
Installation Features 1 stars
The shoulder belt positioning guide requires the use of two hands but the action is simple. The shoulder belt positioning device may not allow the belt to move freely and can create slack in the belt.
Overall Ease of Use Rating 3 stars

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