It’s that time of year again – the weather is getting colder, the leaves are changing color, and Graco is coming out with a new car seat. And let’s be honest, you’re probably a bit overwhelmed by all the options. In this article, we will walk you through the basics of how to put together your Graco car seat after washing it. From choosing the right model to assembling it, we’ll cover everything you need to know so that you can get your car seat safely installed in no time at all.
Tips for Putting Graco Car Seat Together After Washing
If you have just washed your car seat, follow these tips for putting it together:
1. Remove the infant insert.
2. remove the headrest
3. Locate and remove the belt-path bracket
4. Remove the four screws that hold the rearward facing shoulder harness in place (two on each side)
5. Lift up the shoulder harness and pull it out of the slot on the car seat back
6. Pull out the lower anchor straps and release them from their slots on either side of the car seat base
7. Push down on one end of each upper anchor strap and pull them away from both sides of the car seat base; they should now be free to rotate around their pivots
8. Rotate each upper anchor strap around its pivot so that it is anchored at each side of the car seat base; make sure that they are tight against the car seat base and not movable
9. Insert each end of an upper anchor strap into one of two small holes in either side of the car seat body; make sure that they are tight against each other and do not move upward or downward
10. Place a headrest onto each end of an upper anchor strap, making sure that it is positioned so that your child’s ears will not touch metal plates on either side
Video Instructions on How to Put Graco Car Seat Together After Washing
If you’ve just washed your car seat, and it’s time to put it together, follow these simple video instructions from Graco.
1. Remove the infant insert.
2. Unbuckle the base of the car seat and remove it from the vehicle.
3. Check that all the Latches and tether straps are in place and secure with the latches on the base of the car seat.
4. Fit the infant insert into the car seat base.
5. Reattach the car seat straps by threading them through both D-Rings at one end and pulling tight.
6. Insert one strap into each side of the should slots on either side of the base of the car seat, then thread each strap through one hole on each ofthe shoulder strap adjusters (see image). Push adjusters up so straps are tight against body – see image below (blue arrow). Repeat on other side (red arrow). See blue illustration in article for more detail (arrow pointing to shoulder strap adjusters):
7&8: Thread child’s tether strap through loop at back of car seat (above head) and pull tight (green arrow), then fit child’s safety belt around his/her waist or across his/her chest using lap/shoulder belt guides if available (below figure) :
9: Fold down tray table if provided, inserting lip at front so it is level with window washer
Tips for Cleaning Graco Car Seat After Washing
If you have a Graco car seat, there are some tips for cleaning it that will make it easier to keep looking good. You can clean the car seat by taking off all of the straps and buckles, then spraying it with a gentle cleaner like vinegar or washing soap. Make sure to rinse it well and dry it off before putting it back on your car.
Conclusion
Putting the Graco Car Seat together after washing can be a bit tricky, but with a little patience and some common sense it can be done. Here are four easy steps to follow: 1. Check that all the parts are in the correct order before beginning to assemble the car seat. 2. Attach any buckles or straps first, then insert the infant into their assigned position. 3. If your car has a base, attach it next, making sure that the Velcro strip is lined up correctly on both sides of the seat and pressing down firmly until it attaches; do not over-tighten as this could damage the seat. 4. Finally, reattach any harness straps and make sure they are positioned so that they don’t cause discomfort when worn by an adult passenger in the front seats of your car.