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Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child may
become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle.
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Rear-facing car seat must be properly leveled:
• Too reclined can result in injury or ejection.
• Too upright can result in breathing difficulties.
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Never attach two LATCH connectors to one vehicle
lower anchor point unless specifically allowed by
the vehicle manufacturer.
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Do not use both the vehicle belt and LATCH belts at the same
time when using the car seat rear or forward facing.
Note: Preterm or low birth weight infants may be at special risk in a vehicle or aircraft.
According to the AAP , these infants may suffer breathing issues if improperly reclined in a car
seat. When rear-facing, use the corrected age for preemies. Graco advises that you have your
physician or hospital staff evaluate your infant and recommend the proper car seat or car bed
before you and your infant leave the hospital.
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