Graco ISPC014BB manual Placing Child in CAR Seat, Point Models

PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

•Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position. Periodically check adjustments.

•Do not use strap covers, blankets cushions, or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Graco.

•Baby must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling harness.

Check harness system:

•Harness straps must be through slots at or just below shoulders.

3-Point Models:

Buckle tongue must be in slot closest to but not under child.

5-Point Models:

• Crotch strap must be through opening

16closest to but not under child.

1Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat.

2Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and insert tongue(s) into buckle to lock.

Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked.

3Close chest clip:

Position chest clip at arm pit level.

4CHECK that the harness is snug. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position (fig. a).

For 5-Point models, check that harness straps on chest and thighs are snug.

5A rolled towel can be used on each side to support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels do not interfere with harness system.