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Final Checks
FINAL SAFETY CHECKS
1. If your child is already in the Safety Seat, check that the
harness is properly fitted and tight as instructed in the section
6.1,
Securing your Child in the Safety Seat / Carrier
.
2. Make sure that the Safety Seat is tightly installed and secure
in the vehicle by performing the following test every time you
use the Safety Seat. Firmly push down and side to side on
the head end of the Safety Seat to make sure that the vehicle
seat belt does not loosen at all and that the vehicle seat belt is
fastened very tightly around the Safety Seat / Base. If you find
that the vehicle seat belt loosens or that the seat easily moves
or rotates downward, please see section entitled Selecting the
Best Location for the Safety Seat to determine if the position
you have selected is adequate and check that you have
completed all of the steps in the section entitled Securing the
Safety Seat or Base in the Vehicle.
DO NOT
use this seating location if the Safety Seat does not
remain tightly installed in the vehicle seat!
3. Remove any toys or other objects attached to carry handle.
4. Adjust handle to the Rebound handle position. The Rebound
handle position is the ONLY approved in vehicle use position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
9.1 Using the Safety Seat in an Airplane
This Safety Seat may be used without the Base in an airplane in
the same manner as it is used in an automobile. Please check
with the airline in advance to determine their policies regarding
the use of Safety Seats aboard the airplane. The Safety Seat
must be used in only a forward facing airplane seat. Please ask
the flight attendant for assistance in placement of the Safety
Seat. Please follow these instructions for proper installation and
perform the Final Safety Check as instructed herein.
9.2 Using your Baby Trend Safety Seat with a Baby
Trend Stroller
Please see the stroller owner’s manual for information on the use
of the Safety Seat with the Baby Trend stroller.
9.3 Cleaning and Maintenance
The hard surfaces of the Safety Seat, (plastic components and
metal parts) may be cleaned by wiping with a solution of water
with mild soap.
DO NOT
use bleach as it may weaken plastic
components. Dry all surfaces with a clean towel.
The Harness Straps may be spot cleaned with a solution of mild
soap and water or may be replaced if they become overly soiled.
DO NOT
launder the straps as they may become damaged or
weakened. Please contact Baby Trend customer service to order
replacement harness straps.