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 Mico AP (RF)

 

 

Manufacturer  /  Model NameMaxi-Cosi Mico AP
Model Number  /  Manufacture DateIC152-BIY  /  Feb 3, 2014
Harness Type5-pt
Weight  /  Height5lb - 22lb / 19" - 29"
Evaluation of Labels 3 stars
On the labels, the sizing information is not accompanied by a full illustration of the child in the restraint. Labels do not illustrate how to remove and prepare LATCH attachments for use.
Evaluation of Instructions 3 stars
The instruction manual was attached to the seat in a location which may be hard to find. The manual storage location may be difficult to find and use. In the manual, the sizing information is not accompanied by a full illustration of the child in the restraint.
Securing the Child 4 stars
There is a head hugger or body pillow blocking the harness slots in the shell from being easily visible.  The harness must be rethreaded to adjust harness height as the child grows. The harness must be rethreaded when reassembling after cleaning the restraint.
Installation Features 4 stars
A printed/molded line is present on the restraint that must be leveled to the ground. LATCH attachments have buttons to depress for removal. There is no labeling to indicate which position the carrier handle should be in while the vehicle is in motion.
Overall Ease of Use Rating 4 stars

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