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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Nuna RAVA (RF)

 

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameNuna RAVA
Model Number  /  Manufacture DateCS-50-003  /  Sep 16, 2016
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height5lb - 50lb / up to 49"
Evaluation of Labels 2 stars
There is not a full picture of a child properly restrained in the child seat directly next to sizing information on the labeling. No supplemental sizing information is given on the labels. The seat is not depicted in a rear vehicle seat on the labels. The labels do not explain how to use LATCH.
Evaluation of Instructions 5 stars
No full picture exists of a properly restrained child next to sizing information in the instruction manual. No supplemental sizing information beyond the minimum/maximum heights/weights is given in the owner's manual.
Securing the Child 4 stars
The harness clip is not labeled to indicate where it should be placed relative to the child's body. 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 4 stars
The user must move padding to route vehicle and LATCH belts. LATCH attachments have buttons to depress for removal.
Overall Ease of Use Rating 4 stars

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