When your baby starts to hit the big ones, it’s time to start thinking about car seats. And if you have a Graco car seat, you know it’s not easy to convert it into a booster seat. But don’t worry; we have the solution for you. In this blog post, we will show you how to make a Graco car seat into a booster in just minutes. Just follow our simple instructions and you’ll be good to go!
Materials
Materials:
-A Graco Car Seat
-A booster seat
-Tape measure
-Paint or a fabric brush
-Ruler or a straight edge
-Circular saw or a jigsaw
-1 inch hole saw
-Stiles and rails (if using a car seat frame)
-Cordless drill with screwdriver bit and 1 inch drill bit
-1 inch lag screws
-Wood glue and wood screws
Instructions:
1. If you’re using a car seat frame, measure the width of the stiles at the base of your car seat and order the required length. You’ll also need to order the rail height, which is measured from the bottom of the rail to the top of the stiles. Make sure to allow for mounting holes. Drill mounting holes in the bottom of your car seat frame, then screw in the rail height into place. If you’re not using a car seat frame, measure the width of your stiles at the base of your booster and order the required length. Cut down one side of your booster so that it will fit inside your car seat’s opening, then cut two additional pieces to match (total dimensions should be equal to or greater than those of your original graco car seat). Glue these pieces together, making sure they’re flush against each other on all sides. Sand them if needed so they look nice and smooth.
Steps
If you have a Graco car seat that is already installed in your vehicle, you can make it into a booster seat by following these simple steps:
1. Remove the infant insert and the base of the car seat.
2. Install the booster cushion onto the base of the car seat.
3. install the belt correctly around your child’s hips and chest, making sure the buckle is low on their back
4. reattach the infant insert and base of the car seat.
Tips
If you’re looking to convert your Graco car seat into a booster, there are a few things you’ll need. First, find an unused Graco booster seat that’s the right size (or use one of your older children’s car seats). Second, purchase a second safety strap and thread it through the belt loops on the back of the used booster seat. Finally, attach the safety strap to your car’s anchor points.
Now that your conversion is complete, make sure to read your car seat’s instructions carefully to ensure that everything is in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Additionally, be sure to sign up forGraco Safe & Stable safety education programso that you know how to keep your child safe in their vehicle.