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Rated 5 out of 5 by Kathleen80 from Maestro, a Combination of Tradional & Booster The children were of age to move up to a booster seat but related to a recent auto accident and the safety of the shape of the traditional car seat I chose Evenflo-Maestro Performance Harnessed Booster Car Seat. As they continue to grow the seating will change. Evenflo Chase Pdf User Manuals. View online or download Evenflo Chase Owner's Manual.
Oct 20, 2014 SUMMERY. The Evenflo Maestro Harnessed Booster Car Seat is lightweight and easy to install into nearly any vehicle. It uses an auto-adjusting path for the belt to make proper fit easy and has easy to use upfront tightening. Page 1 Maestro™ Child Restraint System Owner’s Manual Keep for future use Exclusive RightFit™ Belt Path Child Requirements 5-point Harness. 10 to 22.6 kg (22 to 50 lbs) 71 to 127 cm (28 to 50 in) At least 2 years old Booster. 18 to 49.8 kg.
Everything from lawn mowers to DVD players comes with a manual. When you are preparing for a child, multiply that by a bouncer, a high chair, a stroller and a swing. Chances are, you read the manual when you first buy the product, so you can assemble and use them.
After the initial assembly, the manual is likely to get thrown in the recycling or lost in the dark abyss of a junk drawer, never to be seen or heard from again. There are two manuals that should be saved from that fate: to safely install and use your child’s car seat, your car seat manual and your vehicle manual should both be at your fingertips.
Car Seat Questions: The Top Five
Important questions that parents ask technicians include the following:
- How do I install it?
- What are the limits of the seat?
- How do I wash the cover?
- When does it expire?
- Should I use LATCH or seat belt?
These are great questions, and we love to help caregivers with them. But a CPST is not a replacement for the information in your manual. Technicians may remember the specifics of certain seats, however, our main goal is to educate and empower you to know how to find that information yourself. We want parents to feel confident in their ability to choose a seat that fits their child correctly, install that seat properly, and use it correctly every time. The answers to all of these common questions are in the manual that came with your seat.
Car seat manual table of contents: many options for installation!
Let’s look at question one. How do I install it? Since there are a variety of installation methods, this answer will be found in a variety of places throughout the manual, depending on which installation method and position you will be using your seat in.
Car seat manuals will always have the weight, height, and age limits for the seat
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Second question: what are the limits of this seat? This is generally located in the beginning of the manual with an overview about the entire seat, and then again within the
section for that feature of the seat.
The manual may even include diagrams or pictures of how the seat should fit the child.
section for that feature of the seat.
The manual may even include diagrams or pictures of how the seat should fit the child.
Question number three concerns washing, or caring for the seat. This is a very important topic, as I’ve not yet met a child who didn’t make a mess at some point, but each seat may require different care.
For some seats the cover is machine washable; other seats require you to spot clean only. This will be outlined in your manual, often in the final pages.
Question four is a common issue for families who have been using a seat for some time. Learning that your seat expires may be surprising, but every seat on the market expires and that information is critical. Expiration dates are vastly different for different seats: currently seats expire between 5 and 10 years and some seats have different expiration dates on the harness and the booster portion. The date of manufacture will likely be found on your seat itself, but an explanation of how long the seat is good for will be within the pages of your manual. In other words, you’re going to need that manual for a long time: keep it in a safe place!
Car seat manual has information on the lower anchor limits as well
Look for warnings about lower anchors in the car seat manual
When LATCH was introduced in the early 00’s, it was supposed to make installing child restraints easier, however, that is not always the case. Lower anchors have weight limits, meaning for older children LATCH is not an option. These limits can be confusing (and you can read more about those limits here) but your manual will have the information for your specific seat.
The manual that comes with your car seat contains much more! Traveling? You’ll need to know whether or not you can use your seat on the plane. That can be found in the manual too!
Look in the car seat manual for FAA approval and installation instructions for airplanes
Going out in the cold? The manual addresses that as well. Telling caregivers to forgo the thick and bulky coats is not something that we made up here at CSFTL just to make life more difficult!
Car seat manuals include information on bulky clothing
Worried that your child doesn’t have head support or covers on the harness straps? Again, telling parents to forgo these items isn’t something technicians say for fun. These directions come straight from the manufacturers.
Lost a part? The contact information for the maker of the seat is located within the manual as well!
Car seat manuals include warnings and contact information in case of lost or broken pieces
Technicians are here to help and to educate parents. Car seats can be confusing and the manufacturers understand that. They may even include information about finding a technician near you for assistance!
The Vehicle Manual: Not Just for the Glove Box!
What about your vehicle manual? The one that you got with your new car and has sat in your glove box collecting dust? That is also be full of useful information about installing car seats!
Not sure how to lock the belt in your car? Your car’s manual will address that.
Wondering where those tether anchors are for your forward facing seats? Your vehicle’s manual has that information, too!
Your vehicle’s manual will show you where to find your tether anchors
Your Manual Is A Wonderful Thing!
Don’t be afraid to employ your most powerful arsenal when installing your child’s seat. If you find yourself missing your manual, don’t panic! Most manuals can either be found online or can be obtained by calling the manufacturer. Once you are in possession of this precious book of information, keep it in a place that is easily accessible, such as your vehicle glove compartment.
Evenflo Maestro Quick Review
The 2017 Evenflo Maestro 2-in-1 Combination Harness Booster is a Stage 3 carseat that is most appropriate for preschool and school-aged children. It is safe, lightweight, budget-friendly and stylish. For all of those reasons, the Maestro has been on our list of Recommended Seats for years. It’s easy to install, easy to use properly and the tall top harness slots combined with the 50 lbs. weight limit means most average-sized kids will fit in the 5-point harness until they are the age and size to safely transition to booster mode. The 2017 Evenflo Maestro is a forward-facing only carseat for kids at least 2 years old. It can also be used as a highback booster for kids over age 4 who weigh more than 40 lbs.
Evenflo Maestro Specs:
With 5-point harness:
- Weight: 22 – 50 lbs.
- Height: 28 – 50″
- Age: At least two years old
- Fit: Child’s shoulders are at, or below, the top harness slots
As a highback booster:
- Weight: 40 – 110 lbs.
- Height: At least 43″
- Age: At least four years old
- Fit: Tops of child’s ears are at, or below, the top of the child restraint headrest
Maestro Features:
- 4 sets of harness slots
- 2 crotch strap/buckle positions
- May be installed with LATCH to the full 50 lbs. harnessed limit of the seat
- Converts to highback booster
- Can use LATCH in booster mode
- Energy-absorbing EPS foam
- Buckle pockets (on certain models) keep harness out of the way while loading and unloading child
- Cover is machine washable
- Dual cupholders
- 6 year lifespan before expiration
Maestro Fashions:
“Essentials” model line:
- Wesley (Amazon/Target/Walmart)
- Taylor (Amazon/Target/Walmart)
- Thunder (Target/Amazon/Walmart)
- Aspen Skies (Target)
“Performance” model line:
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- Chelsea (Target)
- Dylon (Target)
- Biscay Bay (Target)
- Nightfall (Evenflo website)
- Raspberry Punch (Evenflo website)
- Provo (Babies R Us)
Measurements:
- 4 Harness slot heights: : 12″, 14″, 16″, 18″
- 2 Crotch strap/buckle positions: 5″, 7″
- Weight: approximately 10 lbs.
- Widest point across: 19″ at cupholders
Fit-to-Child Comments:
- Forward-Facing with harness: Tall top harness slots allow most children to be harnessed until age 5-6 forward facing until the 50lb maximum of the seat. Some children will reach the 50lb limit before outgrowing it by height. Low profile seat allows child to get themselves into the seat with minimal help from parent/caregiver.
- Highback Booster: Good choice for transitioning out of a harnessed seat into a booster. Maestro will only last a short time as a booster after being outgrown as a harnessed seat, due to the non-adjustable headrest. You will need another booster seat after the Maestro is outgrown by height at approximately age 6-7 based on your child’s height.
Evenflo Maestro Advantages:
- Budget-friendly
- Lightweight
- Relatively narrow
- Easy to use
- Can use LATCH up to 50 lbs.
- Can use LATCH in booster mode
- FAA approved for aircraft use
- Made in USA!
Disadvantages:
(All of the disadvantages listed below occur when the Maestro is being used in booster mode)
- Non-adjustable headrest
- Not very tall in booster mode – your child will need another booster seat after this one is outgrown
- Weight and height limits for booster mode are unrealistic
Evenflo Booster Seat Instruction Manual
Conclusion:
Evenflo Maestro Car Seat Manual
The Evenflo Maestro is a nice, lightweight, forward-facing carseat that is also budget-friendly. It has been on our list of Recommended Carseats for years. The tall top harness slots combined with the 50 lbs. weight limit on the harness is enough to get many kids to the size/age/maturity to safely transition to a booster. Just don’t expect them to use this seat very long in booster mode. You will definitely still need another booster after this seat is outgrown. You can install Maestro with LATCH up to the maximum harness limit of 50 lbs. If installing with LATCH isn’t an option, then you must read your vehicle owner’s manual to determine how your seatbelts lock in order to properly install this carseat with seatbelt. The Evenflo Maestro is FAA approved for aircraft use and is also on our list of recommended seats for airplane travel.