Securing Child In Car Seat - Safety 1st Grow Manual

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Securing Child in Car Seat

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Place Child in Car Seat Buckle Harness
Your child's bottom and back Pull the harness straps up
should be fl at against the car to make sure the buckle
seat. is locked.
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Fasten Chest Clip Tighten Harness
Insert right half of the chest Pull the harness adjustment
clip into the left half and strap straight out to snugly
snap together. tighten the harness.
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Position Chest Clip Check Harness Tightness
Slide the chest clip up the
Unfasten the harness covers.
harness straps and position
Try to pinch the harness
it at mid-chest (even with
at the shoulders vertically
armpits) and away from
between index fi nger and
your child's neck.
thumb as shown.
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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 fl esh or
push the child's body
into an unnatural
position.
If your fi ngers slip off, the
harness is tight enough.
If you can pinch the
harness strap, tighten more.
Fasten the harness covers.
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