NHTSA rates the ease-of-use of car seat in each mode the car seat can be installed, rear-facing, forward-facing or booster. While all rated seats are safe, they do differ in their ease of use in four basic categories:

Evaluation of Instructions
Examines the content and clarity of the instructions manual for the child restraint.

Vehicle Installation Features
Examines the ease of using features that pertain to installing the child restraint in a vehicle.

Evaluation of Labels
Examines the content and clarity of the labeling attached to the child restraint.

Securing the Child
Examines the ease of using features that pertain to securing a child correctly in the restraint.

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