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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Maxi-Cosi Vello 70 (FF)

 

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameMaxi-Cosi Vello 70
Model Number  /  Manufacture DateCC188-CZW  /  Nov 21, 2016
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height22lb - 70lb / 29" - 52"
Evaluation of Labels 4 stars
The labels do not show how to prepare LATCH attachments or the tether hook for use.
Evaluation of Instructions 5 stars
There are no instructions detailing how to remove the tether hook from storage.
Securing the Child 5 stars
The LATCH belt must be rerouted to convert the restraint to this mode of use from another mode, and there are no illustrations on the car seat depicting this step.
Installation Features 3 stars
It may be uncomfortable for those with larger hands to route the seat belt or LATCH belt through the belt path. LATCH attachments have buttons to depress for removal. The storage location for the LATCH belt and/or the tether hook is not obvious and may be overlooked.
Overall Ease of Use Rating 4 stars

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