When it comes to car seats, many parents are understandably hesitant to purchase a model that doesn’t have a base. After all, how can you trust the safety of your child if the car seat can be easily removed? There is some truth to this–most car seats do need a base in order to work correctly. But there are ways to take the base off a graco car seat without causing any damage. In this post, we will show you how to do just that.
Uninstall the Base
If you are ever in a situation where you need to uninstall your Base car seat, follow these simple steps:
1. Open the Base car seat’s cover and unclip the strap system.
2. Remove the Base from the car by pulling it outwards.
3. Unplug the connectors on either side of the Base, then shake out any excess cord.
4. Gently fold up the Base and store it away in a safe place.
Remove the Straps
If your Graco car seat has straps, you can remove them by following these steps:
1. Locate the shoulder strap adjuster on the back of the car seat. It may be on one side or the other and it will have a clip.
2. Clip one end of the strap to the adjuster and pull it outwards towards you.
3. Repeat on the other side. The straps should now be free from the car seat.
Remove the Base Pad
Removing the base pad from a Graco car seat is an easy task that can be done in just a few minutes. Once the base is off, you can remove the fabric cover and padding if desired. It’s important to keep in mind that this step is not necessary if your car seat has a quick-release feature, but it can make installation and removal easier.
Clean the Base
By following these simple tips, you can clean your Graco car seat in just a few minutes.
1) Make sure the carseat is completely dry before cleaning.
2) Remove any excess padding or fabric from the base of the carseat.
3) Wipe down the entire carseat with a cloth or paper towel.
4) Use a mild soap and water solution to clean the surface area.
5) Rinse off the carseat and dry it off with a cloth or paper towel.
Install the New Base Pad
Some parents choose to remove the base from a Graco car seat in order to Transport it using just the straps. This procedure is simple and can be done by following these steps:
1. Remove the four screws that hold the base onto the chair.
2. Lift up on one end of the base, and slide it off of the chair.
3. Replace the base on a new chair, making sure that you line up the screw holes on both chairs. Screws should now be visible at each side of the base.