Top of child’s ears are not above the top of the car seat shell. Harness tight enough so the straps are snug and excess webbing cannot be pinched no more than 1 finger fits under harness strap. Retainer clip at armpit level and threaded correctly. Tether anchor strap used if anchor is provided in the vehicle. Harness at/or above shoulder level and threaded correctly. There are 2 different seat belt paths in this car seat. One is for rear-facing and the other is for forward- facing. The correct belt path must be used based on the direction the seat faces. Seat in upright position. 6053-0029 FEB 15 Convertible Car Seat: Forward Facing » For children at least 2 years of age AND who have reached the upper weight or height limit of their rear facing seat (usually 35-40 pounds). » It is best practice to harness to age 4 and 40 pounds. Many car seats have higher harness weights (50-80 pounds). The LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) can be used in place of the seatbelt if your vehicle has the LATCH anchors (refer to owner’s manual.) If you use the lower anchors, you must also use the top tether. The LATCH system does have weight limits, refer to your owner’s manual to know when the seatbelt must be used instead of LATCH. Once installed in the vehicle, the car seat base should not move more than 1 inch from side to side when holding the car seat at the seat belt bath. Avoid bulky clothing or padding behind the child’s head, back or under buttocks. Have your car seat checked by a certified child passenger technician. Safe Kids Pima County and Tucson Medical Center sponsor routine car seat check-ups. Visit http://www.tmcaz.com/safe-kids-pima-county for more information.

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Page 1: Convertible Car Seat: Forward Facing · Convertible Car Seat: Forward Facing » For children at least 2 years of age AND who have reached the upper weight or height limit of their

Top of child’s ears are notabove the top of the carseat shell.

Harness tight enough sothe straps are snug andexcess webbing cannot bepinched no more than 1finger fits under harnessstrap.

Retainer clip at armpit leveland threaded correctly.

Tether anchor strap used ifanchor is provided in thevehicle.

Harness at/or aboveshoulder level and threadedcorrectly.

There are 2 different seatbelt paths in this car seat.One is for rear-facing andthe other is for forward-facing. The correct belt pathmust be used based on thedirection the seat faces.

Seat in upright position.

6053-0029 FEB 15

Convertible Car Seat: Forward Facing

» For children at least 2 years of age AND who have reached the upper weight or height limit oftheir rear facing seat (usually 35-40 pounds).

» It is best practice to harness to age 4 and 40 pounds. Many car seats have higher harnessweights (50-80 pounds).

The LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) can be used inplace of the seatbelt if your vehicle has the LATCH anchors (refer to owner’smanual.) If you use the lower anchors, you must also use the top tether. TheLATCH system does have weight limits, refer to your owner’s manual to know

when the seatbelt must be used instead of LATCH.

Once installed in the vehicle, the car seat base should not move more than 1 inch from side to side when holding the car seat at the seat belt bath.

Avoid bulky clothing or padding behind the child’s head, back or under buttocks.

Have your car seat checked by a certified child passenger technician. Safe Kids Pima County and Tucson Medical Center sponsor routine car seat check-ups. Visit http://www.tmcaz.com/safe-kids-pima-county for more information.

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Top of child’s head shouldbe no closer than 1 inchfrom the top of the shell.

Harness tight enough sothe straps are snug andwebbing at the shouldercannot be pinched.

Harness should be at/orbelow shoulder level andthreaded correctly.

Retainer clip at armpit leveland threaded correctly.

Seat in semi-reclinedposition according to levelindicator on seat. (May usetowel or swim noodle toreach semi-reclined angle).

Convertible Car Seat:Rear Facing

Child should remain rear facing until at least 2 years of age or the upper weight or height limit oftheir seat, usually 35-40 pounds (weight limits vary by manufacturer).

NEVER PLACE IN FRONT OF AN ACTIVE AIR BAG.

The LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) can be used in place of theseatbelt if your vehicle has the LATCH anchors (refer to diagram in owner’s manual). Not allvehicles have lower anchors in the middle seat.

There are two different seat belt paths in this car seat. One is for rear-facing and one is for forward-facing. The correct belt path must beused based on the direction the car seat faces.

Once installed in the vehicle, the car seat should not move more than1 inch from side to side or back and forth when holding the car seat atthe belt path.

Avoid bulky clothing or padding behind child’s head, back or under buttocks. Straps before you wrap. Place blankets around baby after harness is snug and secure.Have your car seat checked by a certified child passenger technician. Safe Kids Pima County and Tucson Medical Center sponsor routine car seat check-ups. Visit http://www.tmcaz.com/safe-kids-pima-county for more information.