Car seats are one of the most important pieces of safety equipment a parent can provide for their children. They provide a safe and comfortable place for them to ride in the car, and they play an important role in preventing accidents. But car seats can be quite bulky and difficult to move around. That’s why it’s important to make sure your car seat is as easy to use as possible. In this blog post, we will discuss how to make your car seat higher, so that you have more flexibility when moving it around or putting your child into it.
The Basics of Car Seats
There are a few things you’ll need to do in order to make your car seat higher:
1. Locate the car’s seat height adjustment screws. They’re usually located on the back or side of the seat, near the floor. If you can’t find them, use a screwdriver to turn the bolts until the seat raises higher.
2. Check whether your car has a safety belt tether system. If so, attach the tether strap to one of the upper attachment points on your car’s seatback and tighten it snugly. Tie off the other end of the tether strap and retreat it behind your child’s seat. This will keep them from falling out of their car seat in an accident.
3. Find or purchase a carseat base that’s higher than your current carseat base. This will provide extra cushioning and support for your child while they’re seated in their carseat.
How to Make Your Car Seat Higher
If you’re finding your car seat’s high setting isn’t providing adequate support, there are a few things you can do to raise it.
Adjust the headrest: first, make sure the headrest is in its lowest position by pushing down on both sides of it. If the headrest still isn’t low enough for your comfort, adjust it using the screw located on either side of the headrest.
Remove and replace the booster: if your car doesn’t have a removable booster, you can also try raising your car seat using a booster from another vehicle. Once you’ve removed and replaced the booster, reattach it to the car seat according to manufacturer instructions.
Check whether your car has a higher setting: some cars come with an adjustable higher seats that can be clicked into place. If yours doesn’t have this feature, or if you don’t want to take the time to adjust it, try installing a bracket that attaches to your car’s central armrest and raises your car seat an additional two inches.
What You’ll Need
To make your car seat higher, you’ll need a few household items. First, find an old piece of furniture or ladder that will fit in the car’s seat space. Second, find a set of stairs that are accessible from the car. Third, remove the padding from the steps and put it in a garbage bag. Finally, cover each step with fabric to create a raised surface.
How to Do It
If you’re looking for a way to raise your car seat so that it’s at the right height for your child, you don’t have to go out and buy a new one. There are a number of ways to do this on your own, whether you need to raise the car seat by only an inch or two or if you want to make it taller altogether. Here are four methods:
1. Use a Award Car Seat Sticker
One option is to use a car seat sticker that comes in various heights. These stickers measure about 2 inches wide by 3 inches high and can be attached to the car seat using tape or adhesive. You can find these stickers at most hardware stores and some large retailers, such as Target.
2. Try a Child Safety Seat Belt Hanger
Another way to quickly and easily adjust the height of a car seat is by using a child safety seat belt hanger. These typically come in three sizes (small, medium, and large) and will fit most standard car seats. Simply remove the belt from the car seat, clip the hanger onto it, then reattach the belt. You can find these hangers at most big-box retailers or online retailers such as Amazon.
3. Get creative with an Adjustable Base
If you want more control over how high your car seat goes, consider getting an adjustable base instead of just an adjustable strap system like those mentioned earlier.