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Car Seat

2-step visual guide — practical tips you can follow at 3am.

Medical Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

1

Install the base

  • Read BOTH your car seat manual and vehicle manual before touching anything
  • Place base rear-facing in back seat (center is safest if your car allows it)
  • Thread LATCH or seatbelt through marked path, push down firmly while tightening
  • Must move less than 1 inch side-to-side at the belt path

Most fire stations offer free car seat checks. Book one after you install.

2

Secure baby in the seat

  • Baby’s back flat against the seat, harness buckled
  • Chest clip at armpit level — not on the belly, not at the neck
  • Tighten straps until you can’t pinch any slack at the shoulder
  • No bulky coats under the harness — use a blanket over the straps instead

Do the pinch test every ride. If you can grab strap fabric at the shoulder, it’s too loose.

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