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Securing Child in Child Restraint
1.
Place Child in Child
Restraint
The child’s bottom and back should
be flat against the child restraint.
Position harness strap over child’s
shoulders and upper thighs.
3.
Close Chest Clip
Insert right half of chest clip into
left half and snap together.
2.
Buckle Harness
Push buckle tongues into buckle
until you hear them “click.”
Pull up on harness strap to make
sure buckle is locked.
4.
Tighten Harness
Pull on harness adjustment strap
to tighten harness snugly.
5.
Position Chest Clip
The chest clip must be placed at
mid-chest (even with armpits) and
away from the child’s neck.
6.
Check Harness Tightness
Try to pinch the harness at the
shoulders vertically between index
finger and thumb as shown.
If your fingers slip off
, the
harness is tight enough.
If you can pinch the harness
strap
, tighten more. The harness
straps should be snug throughout
their length.
A snug harness strap should
not allow any slack. It lies in a
relatively straight line without
sagging.
It does not press on the child’s
flesh or push the child’s body into
an unnatural position.
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