As a parent, one of your biggest concerns is always keeping your child safe while they’re shopping. That’s why it’s so important to equip them with the best safety gear possible. One piece of safety gear that many parents don’t think about is the car seat. In this blog post, we will show you how to attach a Graco car seat to a shopping cart so that your child is always safe while they’re out and about. From installing the car seat to ensuring it’s in safe condition, read on to learn everything you need to know about attaching a Graco car seat to a shopping cart.
Materials you will need
Materials you will need:
-Graco Car Seat(s)
-Shopping Cart
-Tape measure
-Plywood or similar hard surface to work on
-Drill/driver for drilling screws
-Screws (optional)
1. Locate the Graco car seat(s) that you would like to attach to your shopping cart. Be sure to take into account the weight and height of the car seat(s). The Graco Boulevard Click Connect 65+ Convertible Car Seat weighs in at 22.6 pounds and is 31 inches tall, making it a good option for taller children.
2. Measure the circumference of each wheel well on your cart. This will give you the necessary dimensions for your plywood or other hard surface.
3. Cut out your plywood or similar hard surface using a drill and driver. Make sure to use screws if you choose to do so, as the plywood or other hard surface may not be sturdy enough to support the weight of a Graco Boulevard Click Connect 65+ Convertible Car Seat without them. We recommend using at least two screws per hole, just in case.
4. Place each Graco Boulevard Click Connect 65+ Convertible Car Seat onto its corresponding screw location on your plywood or other hard surface, making sure that the car seat is correctly positioned before tightening down the screws (if using them). Be sure not to over tighten them as this could damage the
Tools you will need
The Graco SnugRide Click Connect car seat can be attached easily to most shopping carts using the included adapters. Many parents find this attachment helpful when travelling because it keeps their child secure and contained in the car.
To attach the car seat to the shopping cart, first remove the cover from the adapter. Then place the adapter over one of the wheel wells on the shopping cart. Make sure that the handle of the adapter is facing outwards towards the wheel well. Finally, insert one end of the strap into one of the adapters holes and pull tight. Repeat with the other end of strap.
How to attach the Graco car seat to the shopping cart
If you are using a Graco car seat, follow these instructions to attach it to the shopping cart:
1. Locate the two hooks on the back of the car seat, closest to the child’s shoulders.
2. Hook one hook into each of the two openings on the front of the shopping cart.
3. Pull evenly on both hooks to tighten them against the car seat.
4. Hold onto the shopping cart handle with one hand and lift up on one side of the car seat, so that it is level with and against the back of the shopping cart.
5. Do not release either hook! Now slide your other hand underneath the car seat, and pull forward until it locks in place.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 for the other side of the car seat.
Tips for attaching a car seat to a shopping cart
There are a few different ways to attach a car seat to a shopping cart. One option is to use the harness straps that come with the car seat. You can also use straps that you purchase separately.
If you are using the harness straps, make sure that they are long enough to reach from the car seat to the shopping cart handle. Another option is to use a adapter kit that connects the car seat belt anchors on the shopping cart to the anchors on the car seat.