Adjusting the angle of a car seat base can be tricky, but it’s important to do it correctly in order to ensure a safe and comfortable ride for your child. Here are four tips for doing just that.
What You’ll Need
If you find that your Graco car seat is not sitting level in the base, there are a few things you can do to adjust the angle. Follow these simple steps:
1) remove the front of the car seat from the base if possible
2) loosen the four screws on each side of the car seat base and rotate each one by 1/4 inch (6 mm) or so using a Phillips head screwdriver
3) reattach the front of the car seat to the base and check its angle again
How to Adjust the Angle of the Graco Car Seat Base
When installing your Graco car seat, make sure that the angle at which the base is set matches the angle of your vehicle’s seat belt. To adjust the angle, loosen the bolt on each side of the lower baseplate and slide it up or down along the screw threads. Make sure to tighten the bolts before re-installing.
Tips for a Comfortable Ride
Installing the car seat base correctly is one of the most important steps in ensuring a comfortable ride for your child. Follow these tips to get it right:
– first, make sure the base is properly level by checking the (+) and (-) marks on both sides of the base.
– next, adjust the angle of the seat using the two adjustable straps. The higher position will provide more support for larger children, and the lower position is perfect for smaller ones.
– finally, make sure there’s enough room between your child and the front or back of the seat. A too-close fit can cause discomfort during long rides.