Question: How do I use a locking clip with a car seat?
Frequently Asked Questions - Graco Children's ProductsAnswer: Bring the seat belt across the car seat and buckle as usual. Tighten the seat belt as much as possible. Firmly hold the shoulder and lap portions of the seat belt together just behind the sliding latchplate and unbuckle the seat belt. Still holding the seat belts together, weave the locking clip over both layers of seat belt about 1/2" from the sliding latchplate. When you are done, you will see four metal "legs" inlaid with the seat belt.
Related QuestionsQuestion: Can I use a locking clip with the TurboBooster® car seat?
Frequently Asked Questions - Graco Children's ProductsAnswer: No, Graco does not recommend the use of a locking clip with the TurboBooster. The purpose of the locking clip is to convert or lock the vehicle belt to properly tighten a child restraint with a harness. The means of restraint of a belt-positioning booster is the vehicle belt system, and altering that system in any way could compromise the performance of that system.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Graco Children's ProductsI was recently in an accident. Do I have to replace my child's car seat? There doesn't appear to be any damage.
Related QuestionsWhen do I need to use a locking clip?
Frequently Asked QuestionsThe purpose of and need for a locking clip are often misunderstood. A locking clip keeps the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt tight on a child safety seat by clamping it to the shoulder portion next to the latch plate. Model year 1996 and newer vehicles are supposed to have safety belts that lock in some manner for installation of child safety seats, but occasionally a locking clip is still needed to keep the lap part of the belt from loosening.
Related QuestionsQ50: I only have a lap belt. Can I use a locking clip to make it tight?
Child Carseat Safety FAQNo. In the rare case that you need to shorten a lap-only seatbelt, you need a special, heavy-duty belt-shortening clip. Contact the manufacturer of your vehicle or carseat to obtain one.
Related QuestionsQ49: What is a locking clip? Do I need one?
Child Carseat Safety FAQSome vehicle lap and shoulder belts pull and retract freely, with no locking mechanism. A locking-clip allows you to clip together the lap and shoulder portions of a seatbelt, and helps prevent the seat belt from becoming loose before a crash. This will fix the lapbelt at one length to hold a carseat. The locking clip is always installed on the side of the carseat near the buckle, no more than one inch away.
Related QuestionsCar seat FAQsWhen you're thinking about what kind of seat your child should sit in, height and weight are the most important things. Weight is important because each child seat is designed to bear a certain weight range; too heavy or too light, and the child seat won't work the way it should. Height is important because a child that is too large or too small for a child seat won't fit properly with the harness or belt, and won't be properly secured.Related Questions
Car Safety 4 Kids - FAQ'sA locking clip is an H shaped piece of metal and is used to keep the seat belt tight. A locking clip is needed when your seat belt system does not lock. It is very important to install the locking clip no more than 1" away from the seat belt buckle. Click here for more information regarding locking clips.Related Questions
Safety AngelThe purpose and need for a locking clip are often misunderstood. A locking clip keeps the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt tight on a child safety seat by clamping it to the shoulder portion next to the latch plate. Model year 1996 and newer vehicles are supposed to have safety belts that lock for installation of child safety seats, but occasionally a locking clip is still needed to keep the lap part of the belt from loosening.Related Questions
Can I use a car seat in the front seat of my car?
Car seat FAQsFor front-facing child seats, or if you don't have a passenger-side airbag: you can if you want, but as always, the safest place by far is in the back. For rear-facing child seats, and if your car has a passenger-side airbag: the one-word answer is "No" (the two-word answer is "Definitely Not"). The reason for this is that an airbag can suddenly push the child seat up and back with a lot of force, which will likely throw the baby from the seat and cause injury.
Related QuestionsQuestion: Can I use my car seat on an airplane?
Frequently Asked Questions - Graco Children's ProductsAnswer: Most Graco and Century carseats are certified for use in aircraft when used according to manufacturer's instructions. The booster seats are only certified when used as a five-point harness carseat. Please refer to your owner's manual for specifics on any seat. However, even though the seat is FAA approved when used according to the manufacturer's instructions, we do recommend calling the airline you are traveling with ahead of time as each airline has its own policies.
Related QuestionsQuestion: Can I use the harness tie from a different car seat on my child's car seat?
Frequently Asked Questions - Graco Children's ProductsAnswer: Due to safety testing, we recommend that the car seat harness of your car seat remain unchanged, unless the parts which you are adding/replacing are certified by our company to work with your particular model.
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Valco Baby - Made to Fit Your Life.optional car seat adapter kit is available for purchase to fit on the Runabout. (Different kits are available for GRACO, Peg Perego, Britax and Combi Brand car seats.) Yes. You can either adjust the front bar downward for the most compact fold or just fold the Runabout with the bar in any position.
Related QuestionsQuestion: What base can I use with my Graco infant car seat?
Frequently Asked Questions - Graco Children's ProductsAnswer: The SnugRide® infant car seat Bases are to be used with the SnugRide® infant carriers and the Infant SafeSeat™ Bases are to be used with the Infant SafeSeat™ carriers.
Related QuestionsQuestion: Can I use a tether or LATCH with my TurboBooster car seat?
Frequently Asked Questions - Graco Children's ProductsAnswer: No. The TurboBooster is not equipped with mounting areas for a tether or the LATCH system. The federal government does not require these systems on belt positioning seats. This style of seat relies on the adult lap and shoulder belt to restrain the child.
Related QuestionsDo I need a canopy on my car seat to use the car seat shade?
Frequently Asked questions - sun and all weather protection ...No. The car seat sunshade attaches to any car seat and does not require a canopy. It ties to the car creating a full shade for your little one. Our car seat sunshade has been crash tested for safety. The single sunshade has a wire so it will maintain its shape and coverage even on the windy days. The single sunshade can be used in the car with canopied car seats, but it has not been tested for this purpose. We have two shades the single sunshade that does require a canopy.
Related QuestionsQUESTION What is the car seat requirement for children?
Airport Express and Tri-County TransportationANSWER Florida State Law requires that while transporting a child 5 years of age or younger, the child must be protected by the use of a crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device which must be provided by parent or guardian.
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Related QuestionsQuestion: What if the TurboBooster car seat's back is above the back of the vehicle seat?
Frequently Asked Questions - Graco Children's ProductsAnswer: This scenario is OK, and one of the reasons there are such backed booster seats. The BAD scenario is when you have a backless booster and the child's head (by the ears) is above the back of the vehicle seat. In the event of a crash with the child in this scenario, there is a possibility of whiplash because the head/neck is not supported. Answer: Absolutely.
Related QuestionsHow long can I use my car seat?
Family Health AdministrationCar seats can be used for approximately six years after the manufacture date. Select models may be used for a longer period of time so always check your owner’s manual, call the manufacturer directly or look for an imprint or label on the actual car seat to find out when your seat is too old to use. If it has expired, discard it.
Related QuestionsCan I use a child safety seat in a car with air bags?
NYS DMV - Frequently Asked QuestionsIt is not illegal under NYS law for a child passenger to ride in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger air bag, but it is dangerous. Recent studies show that air bags can cause serious or fatal injuries to infants, children or small adults that sit in the passenger-side front seat. It is also normally safer for a child of any age to ride in the back seat of any vehicle.
Related QuestionsCan I use a second-hand car seat?
Car seat FAQsThis is kind of a touchy subject. It's never a good idea to use a car seat that's been ill-treated or in an accident, so you're going to want to make sure that you trust whomever you're buying it from. As with cars, child seats are almost never the same after being in a serious accident. Try to make sure you know exactly where it came from and what it's been through before you use it. A seatbelt tucked behind the arm will not be positioned properly to protect your child in a crash.
Related QuestionsWill the angle of my car's seat make a difference?
Isaac - FAQNo. Isaac®can be used with any racing seat provided it has normal, three-inch wide belts. A more reclined angle allows more body motion forward, regardless of the head and neck product you use, but does not alter the general range of head and neck loads. Also, it works great with an office chair! Just attach some belts to the chair and jump in with your helmet and Isaac® for some great holiday party fun.
Related QuestionsHow long should my child stay in a car seat?
Frequently Asked QuestionsMany parents think their children are too big for car seats or have outgrown their booster seats. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that children should be restrained in a booster seat until they are 4'9" and about 80 pounds. Regular seat belts are made for men who are 5'10" and 160 pounds. They are not designed to secure a child under 80 pounds. Yes, this quite possibly means that your 10 year old should still be in a booster seat!
Related QuestionsWhat is the best kind of car seat to buy?
Frequently Asked QuestionsThe truth is, there is not a "best" car seat. The best style of seat is one with a five-point harness system. Other than that, find a car seat that fits your car, your child and your budget. Remember that spending more does not always equal a safer seat.
Related QuestionsMy car seat was in a car crash. Can I still use it?
Family Health AdministrationAlways check with your car seat’s instructions to find out what to do in the event of a car crash. Maryland law says that a car seat must be used according to manufacturer’s instructions. Read through the car seat owner’s manual to see if there is a statement about crashed seats or contact the manufacturer directly. If the manufacturer says to replace the seat after a crash, you must replace the seat.
Related QuestionsQuestion: How can I tell if my car seat is installed tightly enough?
Frequently Asked Questions - Graco Children's ProductsAnswer: For a rear facing seat, grip the top edge and try to push it downward. The back of the safety seat should stay firmly in place at the same angle. It is normal if the seat can be flipped toward the rear of the car. For a forward facing seat with a harness, grip the top edge of the seat and try to tilt it forward and sideways. If it moves more than 1 inch toward the front of the car or tips to the side, re-adjust using the locking clip or try another seating position.
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