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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Graco Nautilus Elite (B)

 

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameGraco Nautilus Elite (B)
Model Number  /  Manufacture Date1761422  /  Dec 23, 2009
Harness TypeHigh Back/No Back
Weight  /  Height30lb - 100lb / 38" - 57"
Evaluation of Labels 5 stars
The 'no lap belt only' warning is not illustrated on the label.
Evaluation of Instructions 5 stars
Additional sizing information is given in text form in the manual. The owner's manual cannot be accessed when the restraint is installed in this mode.
Securing the Child 1 stars
Conversion to this mode from another mode requires multiple actions; caregiver must read instruction manual. No illustration is given on the labeling to demonstrate how to convert the booster from high-back mode to low-back mode. While disassembling for cleaning, mandatory pieces may become loose and could be misplaced.
Installation Features 5 stars
Overall Ease of Use Rating 4 stars

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