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Installing your new Safety 1st car seat just got easier with this comprehensive guide.
While you may be preparing forbuy your car seat during pregnancy, learning how to install it is as follows. Installation of the Safety 1st car seat is quite simple and there are videos to guide you further.
On the other hand, there are more guides for othercar seatbrands;Britax car seat installationyInstallation of the Diono car seat.
In addition, you can find all Safety 1st car seat manuals onExpiration of the Safety 1st car seatpage.
Car seat models include first infant, convertible, and all-in-one car seats that can be used in rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster seats.
Basic Instructions Before You Start First Car Seat Installation Safety - Infant Seats
- You must register your new car seat so that we can contact you in the event of a recall. You can apply online athttps://www.safety1st.com/registración/
- Safety 1st Infant Seats, onBoard™ 35 Series Infant Seats, are for use with a child weighing between 4 and 35 pounds. and whose height is less than 32 in.
- Safety First onBoard™ 35 LT child seats are for use ONLY with a compatible onBoard™ 35 LT base.
Safety 1st car seat base
How to install and remove the child seat from the base
To remove the Safety 1st Infant Car Seat from the base;
- Slide the base release handle on the back of the infant car seat and lift the seat off the base.
To attach the Safety 1st child seat to the base;
- Be sure to line up the slots on the side of the child seat with the locking bars on the base of the seat.
- Then push the car seat down firmly from the carrying handle and in front of the car seat to lock it into the base. You should hear a "click" sound confirming it's locked.
- Now lift the child seat at the two front corners to ensure the seat is locked into the base.
Installing the Safety 1st Car Seat Base (with LATCH and lap/shoulder belt)
Safety 1st Installation Car Seat Base with LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX;
- Do not use the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX system with the vehicle's lap/shoulder or lap belt.
- Always check the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX strips before each use. Do not use if it cannot be tightened correctly and securely.
- Place the Safety 1st Car Seat Base between the vehicle seat anchorages in a rear facing position.
- Remove the docking connector straps from the storage in the base and stretch them out as far as possible.
- Thread the tie straps through the base strap path openings.
- Attach the tie-down hooks to the vehicle's LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX anchorages and tighten the tie-downs.
- To ensure the base of the car seat is secure, press firmly into the center of the base and pull all belt tensioners until snug (the car seat should only move less than an inch when pushed from front to back or about). to one side).
- Place the loose strap ends back into the hole in the strap path.
- Attach the child seat to the base.
How to remove the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX belt from the vehicle anchorage;
- Remove tension from the lower tether belt by pushing down on the side of the seat base where the lower tether belt adjuster is located. Then press the adjustment button to loosen the belt.
- Disengage the anchor belt by squeezing the spring lever on the hook. Then push the hook back into the seat and rotate it. Now remove the hook from the vehicle seat.
Safety 1st car seat base installation with vehicle seat belts;
- Do not use the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX system with the vehicle's lap/shoulder or lap belt.
- Be sure to keep the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX connector strips when using the vehicle seat belts.
- Place the Safety 1st Car Seat Base on the vehicle seat in a rearward facing position.
- Thread the vehicle's lap or lap/shoulder belt through the belt path openings in the base, buckle it, then tighten the belt.
- To ensure the base of the car seat is secure, push firmly into the center of the base and pull up on all seat belt tensioners until they are secure (the car seat should only move less than 1 inch when pushed from the front to back). side by side).
- Attach the child seat to the base.
Video guide: Safety 1st car seat installation with base - rearward facing using LATCH
Video Guide: Safety 1st Car Seat Installation with Base - Rearward Facing Using Seat Belt
Installation of Safety 1st car seat without base: facing backwards
A car seat can beinstalled without base, and here you will learn how to install the Safety 1st car seat without base using the lap or lap/shoulder belt.
with vehicle seat belts;
- Do not use the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX system with the vehicle's lap/shoulder or lap belt.
- Always check the vehicle's belt webbing before each use. Do not use if it cannot be tightened correctly and securely.
- Secure the child securely in the car seat.
- Place the Safety 1st child seat on the vehicle seat in a rear-facing position.
- Remember, the quarterback is thesafest place to install a car seat, but the back seat is generally safer than the front passenger seat.
- Check the angle indicator on the child seat while the vehicle is parked on a level surface. The ball should be in the area corresponding to your child's weight.
- Route the vehicle's lap or lap/shoulder belt through the base belt path, buckle and tighten the belt. Bring excess slack back into the retractor while tightening.
- To ensure the child seat is securely fastened, hold the child seat in the belt path with one hand, push and pull all seat belts up until secure (the car seat should only move less than 1 inch when pushed forward). -backwards or side to side).
- Recheck the angle indicator. The ball must remain in the area corresponding to the child's weight.
- If the bottom of the car seat base is not balanced, you may need to place a large rolled up towel over it.
Safety First All-in-One convertible car seat installation and installation
This section will cover 1st car seat installation for convertibles and all-in-one car seats.
1st rear-facing car seat installation
- In rear-facing mode, height and weight requirements are 5 to 40 pounds. and 19-40 inches, respectively.
- Installation can be done with the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX system, lap belt or lap/shoulder belt.
- Do not use the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX system in conjunction with the vehicle's lap/lap or lap belt.
com sistema LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX;
- Pull the bottom docking connector out of the storage compartment.
- Route the Bottom Anchor Connector through the rear facing strap path and out the other side. Do not twist the belt.
- Recline the booster seat by pulling the recline lever and pushing the top of the booster seat back.
- Place the child restraint system in the rear seat of the vehicle in the rearward facing position.
- Attach the lower anchorage hooks to the vehicle's lower anchorages and fasten the belt.
- To ensure the car seat is securely fastened, push firmly into the center of the seat and pull all slack in the anchor belt until the belt is snug (car seat should move less than 1 inch when pushed from front to back or back ). side by side).
with vehicle belt (abdominal or lap/shoulder);
- Recline the car seat by pulling the recline handle and pushing the top of the booster seat back.
- Place the car seat on the rear seat of the vehicle, facing backwards.
- Thread the vehicle's lap or lap/shoulder belt through the rear-facing belt path and out the other side, buckle and tighten the belt. Do not twist the belt.
- To ensure the car seat is securely fastened, hold the car seat in the belt path with your 'weaker' hand, push and pull all seat belts until they are comfortable (the car seat should move less 1 inch when pushed and pulled front to back or side to side).
Installing the 1st forward-facing car seat
- In front mode, height and weight requirements are 22 to 65 pounds. and 29-49 inches, respectively. The Grand 2-in-1 Booster Seat is 30 to 65 lbs. and 32-49 in.
- Installation can be performed with the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX system with drawstring, lap belt with drawstring or lap/shoulder belt with drawstring.
- Do not use the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX system with the vehicle's lap/shoulder or lap belt.
- Do not attach multiple tie down hooks to the same vehicle tie down anchor.
- YouHAVE TOAlways position, adjust and secure the top strap when installing a Safety 1st forward facing child restraint system with internal harness.
- If the seating position you choose does not have a rope anchor, switch to a different seating position that does have a rope anchor.
com sistema LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX;
- Pull the bottom docking connector out of the storage compartment.
- Route the lower anchorage connector through the forward facing belt path and pull from the other side. Do not twist the belt.
- Place the car seat on the rear seat of the vehicle in the forward facing position. Make sure the back of the car seat is resting against the vehicle seat.
- Loosely attach the top tether hook to the vehicle's top tether anchor. Consult your vehicle owner's manual for specific belt locations for your vehicle.
- Attach the lower anchorage hooks to the vehicle's lower anchorages and fasten the belt.
- To ensure the car seat is securely fastened, push firmly in the center of the seat and pull the free end of the seat belt until it is secure (the car seat should only move less than 1 inch when pushed from front to back) . or side by side).
Video guide: Front facing installation with LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX
with vehicle belt (abdominal or lap/shoulder);
- Place the car seat on the rear seat of the vehicle in the forward facing position. Make sure the back of the car seat is resting against the vehicle seat.
- Loosely attach the top tether hook to the vehicle's top tether anchor. Consult your vehicle owner's manual for specific belt locations for your vehicle.
- Route the vehicle's lap or lap/shoulder belt through the forward-facing belt path to the other side, buckle and tighten the belt. Do not twist the belt.
- To make sure the car seat is securely fastened, push the seat down firmly while pulling the shoulder belt or free end of the lap belt to tighten. Also, push back on the seat and pull the top sling to remove all slack and create tension in the sling.
- Hold the car seat in the belt path with your "weaker" hand and push and pull to make sure it's secure. The car seat should only move less than 1 inch when pushed and pulled from front to back or side to side).
Video Guide: Forward Facing Installation with Seat Belt and Top Tether
Safety 1st booster seat installation
Basic instructions before starting installation: booster seats
- Weight and height requirements in boost mode are 40 to 100 pounds. and 43-52 inches, respectively. ONEGreat 2 in 1 enhancerseat allows up to 120 lbs. and 57 inches
- YouHAVE TORemove harness system and accessories and store before installing in booster mode.
- Do not use a booster seat if the top of your child's ears are above the top of the booster seat's headrest.
- Only use the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt system in booster mode. To doNOuse only the seat belt.
- Do not use the LATCH/LUAS/ISOFIX system when installing as a booster seat. Also, secure the lower anchorage connector and upper tether strap in their storage compartments.
Installation with vehicle belt (abdominal and diagonal);
- Place the booster seat on the vehicle's rear seat facing forward. Make sure the back of the booster seat is resting against the vehicle seat.
- Place the child in the booster seat. The top of the ear should never be above the top of the headrest. Adjust the headrest if necessary.
- Place the lap belt portion over your child through the seat belt path. The belt should fit snugly across your upper thigh and not across your belly.
- Fasten the vehicle's seat belt.
- Place the shoulder belt portion on your child through the bottom of the easy-release harness bracket. The belt should fit snugly across the center of your shoulder and chest, not across your face or neck.
Video guide: Booster seat conversion
Harness system removal
Harness system storage
Harness system installation
How to protect your child after car seat installation
- Place the child in the installed car seat.
- Buckle up. You should hear a "click" sound.
- Close the chest clip by inserting one half of the chest clip into the second half and snapping it into place.
- Then tighten the harness by pulling the harness adjustment handle.
- Position the chest clip in the middle of your child's chest and away from the neck.
- Check and make sure the harness is tight
Removing the child from the car seat
- Release the harness: Push down on the harness release lever while pulling the harness.
- Release the chest clip by pressing the chest clip release button and pulling it apart.
- Release the belt by pressing the red button and pulling the buckle tabs.
- Place the harness straps to the side, out of the way, and remove your child.
FAQs
What is a common mistake when installing a car seat? ›
Improper Seat Installation
Common mistakes include routing the seat belt through the wrong belt path, failing to use a top tether for a forward-facing car seat, installing a rear-facing infant seat in the front passenger seat, and using both the seat belt and the lower anchors at the same time.
| model | expiration date | Model manual (By Model Number) |
|---|---|---|
| Guide 65 | After 6 years, if manufactured before January 1, 2014. After 10 years, if manufactured after January 1, 2014. | CC086 |
- Read your car seat's instruction manual and your vehicle's owner manual. ...
- Place the car seat base in the back seat of your vehicle.
- Carefully thread the seat belt through the rear-facing belt path. ...
- Buckle the seat belt.
- Lock the seat belt.
- Press down firmly on the car seat base and tighten.
(Like a lot of other car seat manufacturers, Safety 1st allows you to use a foam pool noodle cut down to size or a tightly rolled towel under the front of the car seat to achieve the appropriate recline angle. Tip: If you're using a towel, roll it and then secure it with packing tape to ensure it stays nice and tight.)
Do boosters need to be attached? ›A high-backed booster to backless booster may have tethers to clip it to the LATCH anchors in your car. This is not necessary for using the booster seat, but it might be convenient to have your booster seat held in one place. If you're not using LATCH, you can set the booster in the seat where your child will sit.
How do you use a booster without latch? ›For years Child Passenger Safety Technicians stated that you don't use LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) with boosters. The booster simply sat on the seat under the child, then the seat belt held in both the child and the booster.
What are 4 common mistakes people make with car seats? ›According to safety experts, some of the most common mistakes include: not routing seatbelts properly, using both the lower anchors and the LATCH system, forgetting to use the tether, and not placing enough weight on the seat as it is being installed.
What are the five most common car seat mistakes? ›- Mistake #1: Car Seat Not Installed Tightly. ...
- Mistake #2: Retainer Clip Used Incorrectly. ...
- Mistake #3: Using Non-Regulated Products. ...
- Recommendation: Do not add anything to your car seat that did not come with it. ...
- Mistake #5: Turning Your Child Forward Facing Too Soon.
Safety experts say that a properly installed car seat won't be able to move any more than an inch in any direction. If the seat has more play than that, you should start over and get it right. Just a pinch – The seats straps need to be tight against the child to be effective.
Do you use LATCH and seatbelt on rear facing car seat? ›So Which One Should I Use? When rear facing, most child restraints can be installed with Lower Anchors. Keep in mind most cars do not have lower anchor capability in the center position. In that case a seat belt install is just as safe!
Do you use the anchor with rear facing car seats? ›
Rear-facing car seats typically just use the lower anchors (a few can also use the top tether). Forward-facing car seats use the lower anchors AND top tether.
Is Safety 1st a good brand? ›Safety 1st car seats meet or exceed industry standards for safety in construction, durability, and materials, while also providing a more accessible price point for some budgets. Safety 1st uses a QuickFit Harness system which allows parents to adjust the headrest and harness in one easy step.
How long are safety first seats good for? ›| Importer / Manufacturer | Brand Name(s) | Useful Life |
|---|---|---|
| Dorel Juvenile Group | Cosco, Safety 1st, Eddie Bauer, Maxi-Cosi | 8 years |
| Cosco, Eddie Bauer, Schwinn | 8 years | |
| *Includes Safety 1st Scenera LX | ||
| Maxi-Cosi, Safety 1st | 10 years |
Helpful Note. Most car seats have an expiration date of six years from their manufacture date. Keep in mind that the manufacture date isn't the same as the date you purchased your car seat. Always check the expiration date before buying a new car seat.
Can I install car seat by myself? ›Kidsafe NSW recommends that you use an authorised professional to check or install your child's car seat.
Why are car seats so difficult to install? ›Car seats are hard. Caregivers and experts who have installed thousands of them agree on that. There are a lot of rules, long-winded user manuals, straps, clips and buttons. There are detachable car seats with bases, convertible seats and booster seats — it really can be overwhelming.
Is it better to install car seat with seatbelt or LATCH? ›Either seat belt or LATCH, when used correctly, are equally safe. There are many things to keep in mind when deciding which method to use for your child's car seat. Child's weight – If your child's weight is over the LATCH limit, then the decision to use a seat belt installation is an easy one as it's your only option.
Should car seat go behind driver or passenger? ›The car seat should always be installed in the back seat. That is the safest spot for your baby. If you can, put the car seat in the center seat. If not, it is fine behind either the driver or passenger side.
Do you use a seatbelt and anchors on a car seat? ›The top tether should always be used with a forward-facing seat, whether you use a seat belt or lower anchors to secure it. The seat belt and LATCH systems are equally safe, so caregivers should use one one or the other--whichever works best for them, their car safety seat, and their vehicle.
What is the best position for a rear facing car seat? ›In the rear-facing position, recline the car seat according to the manufacturer's instructions so that your child's head doesn't flop forward. Babies must ride semireclined to keep their airways open. Many seats include angle indicators or adjusters to guide you.
What angle should your car seat base be set at? ›
Ideally, the back surface of a child car seat should be angled at around 45 degrees (about halfway back—not more) for a newborn, and can be adjusted to a slightly more upright position as the baby grows—up to about 30 degrees.
Which side should car seat be on? ›The safest place for your car seat is the rear middle seat due to its maximum distance from passenger-side air bags and any potential impact.
Can I place a rolled towel under car seat? ›The preferred angle of a rear facing car seat base is 10-15°, for vehicles with a flatter car seat you can pack firmly rolled up towels on the underside of the base to achieve the desired angle. Some car seats include leveling indicator lines that allow you to gauge the correct angle.
Should I put a blanket in car seat? ›As a general rule of thumb, infants should wear one more layer than adults. If you have a coat on, your infant will probably need a coat, and blanket. Just remember to remove the coat and blanket inside the car before putting your child in the car seat. Don't forget hats, mittens and socks or booties.
Is it safe to put anything under a car seat? ›You don't want to put anything between your car seat and the vehicle seat that's going to interfere with the effectiveness of the child car seat. And seat protector mats could do that unless they already have been crash-tested with specific products.
Is LATCH better than seatbelt? ›Either seat belt or LATCH, when used correctly, are equally safe. There are many things to keep in mind when deciding which method to use for your child's car seat. Child's weight – If your child's weight is over the LATCH limit, then the decision to use a seat belt installation is an easy one as it's your only option.
When should I stop using LATCH? ›In order to use the LATCH system, the sum of the child's weight and the weight of the car seat must be no more than 65 pounds. Since most car seats weigh upwards of 20 pounds now, many manufacturers recommend that you stop using the LATCH system when a child reaches 40 pounds.
What side do you put an infant car seat on? ›The safest placement of a car seat is on the rear seat of your vehicle in the center position, as it protects your child in the event of a side impact collision. The rear passenger side of your vehicle is an alternative option.
What is the easiest baby car seat to install? ›#1: UPPAbaby Mesa Car Seat
The easy-to-install seat (check out our video to see it in action) also has the convenience of a no re-thread harness for when babe starts to grow, and has a one-handed release from the base and stroller-- just push the button on the top of the handle, and you're good to go.