Proper installation of a car seat is imperative to protect an infant. Accidents do happen and assuring that the instructions for installation of the Graco Infant Restraint/Carrier are followed will increase the chances of preventing injury or death as a result of an accident. Graco car seats are a popular choice among parents due the availability of products at common retail stores, affordability and user-friendly baby gear.
Graco Car Seat Installation
Step 1
Plan to secure the infant seat facing the rear in the middle of the back seat. If a center position is not available, position the seat directly behind the driver's side seat. For safety reasons, the restraint should not be placed in a position where there is an air bag. Ensure that the proper vehicle lap belt system is in place; manually adjusted lap belts, automatic locking retractor lap belts and lap/shoulder belts with locking latch plates are all considered safe for use with the Graco Infant Carrier/Restraint.
Step 2
Remove the carrier from the Graco car seat base by squeezing the lever at the rear of the restraint and lifting the seat up. Place the base in the vehicle facing the rear. Thread the vehicle shoulder and lap belts through openings at the end of the base without twisting the belts. Secure the belts by placing plastic tongue over the belts. Tighten the vehicle belts by pushing down on the base and pulling out any slack.
Step 3
Install locking clip to secure shoulder and lap belt together just above the seat belt buckle. Connect the two belts with the locking clip. Buckle the lap belt system and tighten by pulling out any slack. Ensure that car seat base is secure by pulling and pushing on it; the base should not move sideways, forward or backward.
Step 4
Place the Graco carrier in the base. Push down on the restraint until it clicks and locks into the base. Set the infant in the restraint for travel and place harness straps over the baby's shoulders. Click the chest place together over the sternum and lock the buckles into place between the legs.
Tips and Warnings
- Contact local police departments, hospitals and fire departments to inquire about child car seat safety checks
- Graco Infant Restraint/Carrier will not protect against serious injury or death if not installed properly. Always read the Graco owner's manual that comes with product prior to attempting installation and travel with an infant.
