A Graco car seat is a convenient must-have item for any parent. This convertible car seat keeps your baby safe and secure while you journey around. While the packaging may seem like a daunting task, this item is simple to install, use and put away.
In this article, you’ll learn easy tips on how to install Graco car seat, focusing on the best Graco convertible car seats. Read On…
When Does Graco Convertible Car Seat Expire?
Depending on which model you own, the Graco convertible car seats have an average lifespan of 6 to 10 years.
How To Find Graco Convertible Car Seat Expiration Date
The expiration date of a Graco car seat is labeled at the bottom. If you can’t find the expiration date on the car seat, check the instruction manual. Alternatively, you can also get your car seat’s expiration date by registering your product with Graco.
How To Install Graco Car Seat: The Complete Guide 2021
How To Install Graco Car Seat: Rear-Facing
Latch:
- Adjust your car seat to lean back position, and afterward place it in your vehicle in the rear-facing position.
- Fasten the car seat’s lower anchor belts to your vehicle’s lower anchor points.
- Ensure that the belt is lying flat, and pull the lower anchor belt to ensure it’s safely attached to the lower anchor points.
- Pull down firmly on the car seat while tightening the lower anchor belt.
- Move the car seat forward and backward and side by side to ensure that the base can’t be moved easily.
- If there’s too much wiggle room, tighten it up until you sure the car seat is secure.
- Double-check to ensure that your car seat is at the proper lean back angle position (check the thin back angle indicator). If it’s not, uninstall your car seat, and place rolled-up towels at the crease of your vehicle’s back seat to get the correct angle.
Alternatively, here’s a video showing how to install your convertible car seat using the LATCH system.
Vehicle Seatbelt:
- Adjust your car seat to the lean-back point position, and then place it in your vehicle in the rear-facing position.
- Always consult your vehicle instruction manual for the type of car seat you have, which can affect how you install your car seat.
- Thread your car seatbelt through the lower beltway on the car seat, and buckle the belt (ensure the seatbelt is in “lock mode” before you buckle it).
- Press down firmly on the car seat while adjusting the seatbelt.
- Adjust your car seat forward, backward, and side-to-side to ensure that the car seat can’t be moved easily.
- If there’s too much wiggle room, keep tightening it until you’re sure the car seat is secure.
Alternatively, here’s a video showing how to install your convertible car seat using your vehicle seatbelt.
How To Install A Graco Car Seat: Forward-Facing?
Latch:
- Firstly, you have to adjust the car seat for forward-facing use and place the car seat in the forward-facing position.
- Slide the car seat back gently until it touches your vehicle’s seatback.
- Join the lower anchor belts to your vehicle’s lower anchor points.
- Make sure the belt is lying flat, and pull the lower anchor belt to ensure it’s safely joined to the lower anchor points.
- Push down firmly on the car seat while tightening the lower anchor belt.
- Now move your car seat forward and back and side-to-side to ensure that the car seat can’t be moved easily.
- If there’s too much wiggle room, keep tightening it until you’re sure the car seat is secure.
- Hook the car seat’s top tether hook to your car top tie anchor.
- Fasten the adjuster belt to remove any slack.
Alternatively, here’s a video showing how to install your convertible car seat using the LATCH system.
Vehicle Seatbelt:
- Firstly, you have to adjust the car seat for forward-facing use and place the car seat in the forward-facing position.
- Slide the car seat back until it touches your vehicle’s seatback.
- Now thread your car seatbelt through the lower belt path and buckle it (make sure the seatbelt is in “lock mode” before you buckle it).
- Push down firmly on the car seat while you tighten the seatbelt.
- Move the car seat forward and back and side-to-side to ensure it can’t be moved easily.
- If there’s too much wiggle room, continue to tighten it until the car seat is secure.
- Hook the car seat’s top tether hook to your vehicle’s top tether anchor.
- Tighten the adjustment belt to remove any slack.
Alternatively, here’s a video showing how to install your convertible car seat using your vehicle’s seatbelt.
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How To Adjust Graco Convertible Car Seat Straps
- Place your baby in the car seat (ensure his back is pressed firmly against the back of the car seat).
- Buckle him/her into the car seat.
- Pull the harness strap adjustment to fasten the harness straps, and buckle the chest clip.
- Ensure that the harness is at or just below your baby’s shoulders.
- Adjust the harness so that it’s cozy (you shouldn’t be able to squeeze the harness).
Here is a video showing how to adjust the harness straps on a Graco convertible car seat.
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How To Assemble A Graco Convertible Car Seat
The only assembly for a Graco convertible car seat is joining the cup holders. Check your car seat instruction manual to learn how to install the cup holders on your car seat.
How To Remove A Graco Convertible Car Seat Cover For Washing
- Raise the headrest to its tallest height.
- Take off the harness covers.
- Unbuckle the chest clip and buckle.
- Take off the infant insert.
- Loosen the harness completely.
- Take out the harness from the splitter plate.
- Pull the straps out of the harness slots.
- Take out the elastic tabs at the back of the headrest.
- Take out the elastic straps from the side of the seat.
- Take out the seat cover around the car seat.
- Take out the elastic straps from the back of the seat pad at the back of the car seat.
- Take out the pieces of the chest clip and buckle the tongue.
- Take out the harness straps from the bottom of the seat pad.
Alternatively, you can find instructions on removing your car seat cover in your instruction manual.
Read Also: How To Wash Graco Car Seat Cover
How To Put Back A Graco Convertible Car Seat Cover On
- Firstly, put the headrest cover back over the headrest.
- Ensure you replace the elastic straps on the side of the headrest.
- Ensure you replace the elastic straps at the back of the headrest.
- Ensure you replace the seat pad around the car seat.
- Feed the harness straps back through the seat pad.
- Ensure you replace the crotch buckle through the seat pad.
- Ensure you replace the buckle tongue on the harness strap.
- Replace the chest clip.
- From the back, replace the seat cover around the car seat shell; make sure it fits around the cup holders.
- Ensure you replace the elastic straps on the side of the car seat.
- Ensure you replace the two elastics at the back of the seat pad.
- Feed the front adjuster strap through the opening.
Here’s a video showing you how to remove and replace your Graco convertible car seat cover.
How To Clean A Graco Convertible Car Seat
Generally, Graco convertible seat covers can be washed in a washing machine, so you can throw them in the washer. To get the buckle and harness clean, use warm water. You can also use a mild detergent on your harness, but not your buckle. Finally, allow the buckle to dry completely before reinstalling it.
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Tips
If you need more guidance, check here for Graco car seat product instructions and manuals. You can also check here for your Graco Car Seat Replacement Parts.
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