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 Pria 85 Max (RF)

 

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameMaxi-Cosi Pria 85 Max
Model Number  /  Manufacture DateCC212-EMR  /  Oct 30, 2017
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height5lb - 40lb / up to 40"
Evaluation of Labels 5 stars
The labels do not show how to prepare the LATCH attachments for use.
Evaluation of Instructions 5 stars
There are no specific instructions for routing lap-only vehicle seat belts. The indication that the safest place in the vehicle for children is the rear seat is buried within text in the manual.
Securing the Child 3 stars
The seat was not set for the smallest occupant when removed from the packaging. The harness clip is not labeled to indicate where it should be placed relative to the child's body. There are no illustrations on the seat depicting the conversion between rear-facing and forward-facing modes. When converting between modes, the user must refer to the owner's manual for complete instructions.
Installation Features 2 stars
Interference is possible between the vehicle seat belt or LATCH belt and the crotch buckle. There are fewer than 3 levels of recline available for this mode, and there is a line that must be leveled to the ground in order to achieve the proper recline angle. LATCH attachments have buttons to depress for removal. The storage location for the LATCH belt is not obvious and may be overlooked.
Overall Ease of Use Rating 4 stars

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