Graco is one of the most popular car seat brands on the market. And for good reason: their products are affordable, feature a variety of straps and configurations, and are easy to install. However, not all Graco car seats are created equal. In this blog post, we will show you how to take the canopy off a Graco car seat so that your child can see out. This is an important safety step that you may not have known about!
What You Will Need
To remove the canopy on a Graco car seat, you will need:
-A Phillips head screwdriver
-A wrench
-An adult’s help
1. Remove the five screws that hold the baseplate to the car seat. These are located near the bottom of the car seat. There is one in each corner.
2. Lift up the baseplate and then disconnect the two harness connectors (one on each side).
3. Untwist and pull out the canopy frame from both sides of the car seat. It should come off easily if it’s been attached with Velcro. If it doesn’t come off easily, use a Phillips head screwdriver to pry apart the Velcro tabs at either end of the frame.
4. Throw away or recycle the canopy frame and baseplate! You’re now ready to install your new car seat canopy!
How to Do It
To take the canopy off a Graco car seat, start by locating the two fasteners that hold it in place. Loosen them slightly and pull the canopy up until it releases from the seat.
Tips for Safety
If you’re looking to take your Graco seat out of the car, be sure to follow these safety tips:
1. Warn other drivers before you remove the car seat. Let them know that there is a car seat in the area and that they might need to adjust their driving habits.
2. Always use caution when taking the car seat out of the car. Be sure not to hit any objects while removing it, and be careful not to let it fall or topple over while in transit.
3. Use a pair of scissors or a knife to cut along the top edge of the webbing straps on either side of the vehicle seat base—this will release the latch system and allow you to pull the chair out from under your child.
4. Once you’ve freed the chair from its base, lift it up and away from your child before setting it down on a flat surface. Make sure that both child and chair are secure before finally releasing all of the straps.