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 (FF)

 

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameMaxi-Cosi Pria 85 Max
Model Number  /  Manufacture DateCC212-EMR  /  Oct 30, 2017
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height22lb - 85lb / 29" - 52"
Evaluation of Labels 3 stars
The tether is not labeled in the illustrations depicting acceptable modes of installation. The labels do not explain how to prepare the LATCH or the tether hook for use.
Evaluation of Instructions 4 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 4 stars
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 5 stars
LATCH attachments have buttons to depress for removal. The storage locations for the LATCH belt and/or tether strap are not obvious and may be overlooked.
Overall Ease of Use Rating 4 stars

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