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9 totalWhat are the weight and height limits for this car seat?
This car seat is designed for children weighing 4-30 lb (1.8-14 kg) and measuring 30 inches (76 cm) or less in height. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommend that children be rear-facing until age 2 or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight rating for their seat. (Pages 4, 12, 24)
How do I adjust the harness height to fit my child?
To adjust harness height, loosen the harness straps and from the back of the car seat, remove the harness strap loops from the splitter plate. Pull the harness straps out from the front of the car seat and insert them into the new location, ensuring they are not twisted and are at the same height. The harness straps must be at or just below the child's shoulders. For smaller babies with shoulders at or below the lowest two slots, use the upper loops; for larger babies with shoulders at or below the upper two slots, use the lower loops. Make sure the strap loops are completely on the splitter plate. (Pages 45-48)
How do I properly secure my child in the car seat?
Place the harness straps over the child's shoulders and buckle them (you will hear a click). Buckle the chest clip and pull all slack out from around the waist by pulling up on the harness strap while pushing the chest clip down on both sides. Tighten the harness by pulling the harness adjustment strap until you cannot pinch any harness webbing at the child's shoulder. Finally, raise the chest clip to the child's armpit level. The harness is tight enough when it lies in a relatively straight line without sagging and does not press on the child's flesh. (Pages 51-53)
Can I use both LATCH and the vehicle seat belt at the same time?
No, you should never use both LATCH and the vehicle seat belt at the same time when installing the car seat. Both the LATCH system and vehicle seat belt are equally safe to use, but you must choose one or the other. When using the vehicle seat belt, store the LATCH straps by hooking the LATCH hooks into the holes on the side of the base to remove slack. (Pages 5, 13, 23, 57)
How do I check if the car seat is level?
The red level line on the side of the seat must be level with the ground. Check this line both before and after placing your child in the car seat. If the level line is not level with the ground, you can adjust the recline position using the base recline wedge (positions 1, 2, or 3), or if using the car seat without a base, place rolled towels under the car seat at the vehicle seat crease until the line is level with the ground. (Pages 28, 30, 33, 36, 38, 41)
How do I recline the car seat base?
The base has three recline positions. Position 1 is the least reclined position with no wedge attached. For position 2, attach the base wedge with the label marked '2' facing up. For position 3, attach the base wedge with the label marked '3' facing up. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the base at the vehicle seat crease until the level line is level with the ground. (Pages 20-21)
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Failure To Properly
Use This
Child Restraint
Increases The
Risk Of Serious
Injury Or Death In
A Sudden Stop Or
Crash.
Keep Instructions
For Future Use.
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1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual 1-B Before You Begin 1-C Safety Warnings 2-A Car Seat Features 2-B Remove Car Seat from Base 2-C Attach Car Seat to Base 2-D Adjusting Carry Handle 2-E Recline the Base 2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat Location 2-G Choosing LATCH or Seat Belt 2-H What Is LATCH 3-A Rear-Facing Checklist 3-B Install With Base With LATCH Strap 3-C Install With Base With Vehicle Seat Belt 3-D Install Without Base With Vehicle Seat Belt Important Pages 4-13 Features Pages 14-23 Rear-Facing Use Pages 24-42 2
4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child 4-B Adjust Buckle to Fit Child 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat 4-D Removing Child Securing Child Pages 43-54 Carrier Use Pages 55-56 3 Vehicle Information Pages 57-67 6-A Additional LATCH Information 6-B How to Remove LATCH 6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats 6-D Vehicle Seat Belts Accessories Page 68 Care & Cleaning Pages 69-73 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad 8-B Cleaning Buckle
1 Important 1-A Quick Guide to Your Manual This car seat is for children 4-30 lb (1.8-14 kg) and 30” (76 cm) or less. Get to Know Your Car Seat Review section 2-A to see all of the features of this infant car seat. What Seating Location Should I Use? Which Installation Method Should I Use? This infant car seat base can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. This infant car seat carrier can be installed in your vehicle using only the vehicle seat belt. LATCH is not available to install the carrier. 4 The best seating location for this infant car seat is one that:
1 Important When Installing Base LATCH System LATCH consists of lower anchors, which are built- in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in your car seat. Vehicle Seat Belt There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt. Review section 3-B of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual. Review section 3-C of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual. When Installing Carrier Vehicle Seat Belt There are two types of vehicle seat belts that can be used. Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt or Lap Only Seat Belt. Review section 3-D of this manual AND your vehicle owner’s manual. 5
1 Important 6 Does Your Seat Fit Your Child Correctly? To make sure your child is secured properly, review section 4 to understand all of the actions you need to take to properly adjust the car seat to fit your child. You Need To Adjust: Harness Height Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders. Review section 4-A. Buckle Position The correct slot is the one that is closest to your child without being underneath them. Review section 4-B. Harness Tightness If your fingers slide off the harness straps without pinching the straps, it is tight enough. Review section 4-C.
1 Important 7 Did You Do Everything Correctly? Base or Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Review section 3. Car Seat Level to Ground Review sections 2-E and 3. Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Review section 2-C. Cannot Pinch Harness Harness straps at or just below the child’s shoulders. Review section 4-C. Chest Clip Even With Armpits Review section 4-C.
1 Important 1-B Before You Begin Please fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it in today or register online at www. gracobaby.com/carseatregistration. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: Graco Children’s Products, Inc. Attn: Customer Service 3 Glenlake Parkway Atlanta, GA 30328 or call 1-800-345-4109 or register online at www.gracobaby.com/carseatregistration For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov. Register This Child Restraint 8 Your child’s safety depends on you. No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. Even if this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own, you must follow the detailed instructions in this instruction manual to ensure the steps below are performed correctly.
1 Important Model Name _________________________ Model Number _______________________ Date of Manufacture __________________ Date of Purchase _____________________ For future reference or if you change addresses, record the model name, model number, date of manufacture, and purchase date of this car seat below. You can find this information either on the registration card if you still have it or on the date label located on the back of the car seat. In the U.S.A, please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts, use, or maintenance. When you contact us, please have your product’s model number and date of manufacture ready so that we may help you efficiently. These numbers can be found on a sticker on the back side of your car seat. For additional resources or to get your car seat checked by a child passenger safety technician, please visit the following web sites: www.nhtsa.gov • www.seatcheck.org • www.safekids.org If You Need Help 9
1 Important This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles. This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft. Contact the airline for their specific polices. Certification STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture. Look for date of manufacture label on back of the car seat. Graco Children’s Products Inc. advises against loaning or passing along a car seat unless you know the complete history of the product. We also advise against purchasing a car seat second hand. Car Seat’s Useful Life Protect vehicle seat. Use a car seat mat, towel, or thin blanket under and behind car seat. Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather. To avoid burns, always check before putting child in car seat. Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather Use 10
1 Important 1-C Safety Warnings No car seat can guarantee protection from injury in every situation, but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. Failure to follow these instructions and child restraint’s labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
! Never Place This Child Restraint
Rear-Facing In A Vehicle Seating
Location That Has An Active Front
Air Bag.
If an air bag inflates, it can hit the child and car seat with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child. ! Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information about air bags and car seat use. 11
1 Important ! If your vehicle does not have a back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual. ! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommend that children be rear-facing until age 2 or until they reach the maximum rear- facing height and weight rating for their seat. ! This child restraint must only be used with children weighing between 4-30 lb (1.8-14 kg). ! Select a suitable location for the car seat in your vehicle. ! Secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH that is properly routed as shown in this manual. ! Vehicle seat belt system MUST hold car seat securely. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. ! If vehicle seat belt does not hold car seat securely, read “Vehicle Seat Belts” section 6 and your vehicle owner’s manual. ! Always secure car seat with LATCH or a vehicle seat belt, even when unoccupied. In a crash, an unsecured car seat can injure passengers. ! DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or missing parts. 12
1 Important ! If car seat is in a crash, it must be replaced. DO NOT use it again! A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in serious injury or death. ! DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Graco. Their use could alter the performance of the car seat. ! DO NOT remove LATCH system from car seat. If using vehicle seat belt to secure car seat, LATCH connectors must be stored. ! Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping. Child may become tangled in harness straps and suffocate or strangle. ! Rear-facing car seat must be properly leveled:
2 Features 2-A Car Seat Features
A
C
B
E
A Carry Handle B Canopy C Head Pillow (Select models) D Handle Adjustment Buttons E Rear-Facing Belt Path(When Used Without Base)
D
F Harness ReleaseLever (Under Pad) G Harness Adjustment
Strap H Removable Base I Harness Covers
(Select Models) 14
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2 Features
L
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K
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J Base Release Lever K Car Seat L Level to GroundLine M Instruction Manual
Storage
(Under Base) N Chest Clip O Harness Straps P Buckle Tongues Q Buckle R Buckle Strap
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2 Features
A
B
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A Base Release Lever B Harness Strap Slots C Locking Clip D Harness Straps E Buckle Metal Clip F Splitter Plate 16E
2 Features
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G Car Seat Base Lock H Base Rear-FacingBelt Path I LATCH Strap J Instruction Manual
Storage
(Under Base) K LATCH Storage L Base Recline
Wedge 17
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2 Features 18
2 Features 19
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D
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2 Features 20
2 Features 21 3 For position 3, attach the base wedge with the label marked 3 facing up. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the base, at the vehicle seat crease, until the level line is level with the ground.
2 Features 22 According to accident statistics, the safest place for your child in any vehicle is the back seat. The center of the back seat can be the safest during a possible side impact. Review your vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations. Review section 6 for additional information. Some vehicles have specific requirements for where the car seat can be installed. Be sure to check your vehicle owner’s manual for all available seating positions. 2-F Choosing Vehicle Seat
Location NEVER place this child restraint rear- facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag. In the event there is no back seat, review your vehicle owner’s manual to see how to use your infant child restraint.
2 Features 23 2-H What is LATCH? LATCH consists of lower anchors, which are built-in to your vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in to your car seat. Lower anchors are used INSTEAD of the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for exact location and use. Review section 6 for additional information. Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Typical seat in a passenger vehicle. Other vehicle types may have different LATCH locations. Vehicle Seat Crease 2-G Choosing LATCH or Seat Belts This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. Review section 6 for additional information.
3 Rear Facing 3-A Rear-Facing Safe Use Checklist Rear-Facing: 4-30 lb (1.8-14 kg)
3 Rear Facing Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Without Base Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt Without Base
Never
place this child restraint rear-facing in a vehicle seating location that has an active front air bag.
3 Rear Facing 3-B Install With Base
Rear-Facing With
LATCH Strap Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH location and use.
3 Rear Facing
3 Rear Facing
Must Be Level
with the ground. To recline, review section 2-E.
3 Rear Facing
Click!
3 Rear Facing
Must Be Level
with the ground. Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground. See section 4-C to secure your child. 30
3 Rear Facing Is Everything Correct? 31 Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Car Seat Level to Ground
3 Rear Facing 32 3-C Install With Base
Rear-Facing With
Vehicle Seat Belt
3 Rear Facing 33
Must Be Level
with the ground. To recline, review section 2-E. Review your vehicle’s owner manual for vehicle seat belt use
3 Rear Facing 34
3 Rear Facing 35
Click!
3 Rear Facing 36
Must Be Level
with the ground. Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground. See section 4-C to secure your child.
3 Rear Facing 37 Is Everything Correct? Car Seat Is Properly Attached To Base Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits Base Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Car Seat Level to Ground
3 Rear Facing 38 3-D Install Without Base
Rear-Facing With
Vehicle Seat Belt
3 Rear Facing 39
3 Rear Facing 40
3 Rear Facing 41
Must Be Level
with the ground. Check the level line with child in the child restraint when making sure the line is level with the ground. If needed, rolled towels may be placed under the car seat, at the vehicle seat crease, until the level line is level with the ground.
3 Rear Facing 42 Is Everything Correct? Cannot Pinch Harness Chest Clip Even With Armpits Car Seat Does Not Move More Than 1” (2.5 cm) At The Belt Path Car Seat Level to Ground
Important Important 4 Securing Child 43 4-A Adjust Harness to Fit Child
4 Securing Child 44
Important 4 Securing Child 45
Must Be At Or
JUST BELOW the Child’s Shoulders 1” (2.5 cm)Be At Least 1”
(2.5 cm) BELOW the Top of the Car Seat
4 Securing Child 46
Important 4 Securing Child 47
4 Securing Child 48
Important Important 4 Securing Child
4 Securing Child 50
Important Important 4 Securing Child 51 4-C Securing Child in Car Seat
4 Securing Child 52
Important Important 4 Securing Child 53
4 Securing Child 54 4-D Removing Child
5 Carrier Use 55 5-A Carrier Use Read all instructions before use of the infant carrier. Keep instructions for future use. Do not use the infant carrier if it is damaged or broken. NEVER leave child unattended. Always stay within arms reach of carrier. SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child. NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces. STRANGULATION HAZARD: Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps. Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle. FALL HAZARD: Child’s movements can move carrier. NEVER place carrier on counter tops, tables or any other elevated surfaces.
Keep Strings And Cords Away From Child.
Strings and cords can cause strangulation. DO NOT place carrier near windows where cords from blinds or drapes can strangle a child. DO NOT hang strings on or over the carrier. DO NOT attach strings to toys.
5 Carrier Use 56 NEVER place carrier in the seating area or across the top of a shopping carts. This can result in serious injury or death to your child.
Use Only With Strollers That
Are Part Of The Graco Click
CONNECT TRAVEL SYSTEM. Refer to the stroller owner’s manual for details on how to attach the infant carrier to your stroller. If you do not have an owner’s manual, please visit our website at www.gracobaby.com to download the manual or call toll-free at 800-345-4109. NEVER use a Graco infant carrier with any other manufacturer’s strollers. This can result in serious injury or death.
6 Vehicle Information 57 6-A Additional LATCH Information This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the LATCH system. Both systems are equally safe to use. DO NOT USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. The LATCH system allows you to securely attach your car seat in your car without using the vehicle seat belt and possibly to get a better fit. All 2003 and newer model year vehicles are required to have a LATCH system, although some manufacturers began including LATCH earlier. Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the LATCH system. Only use LATCH in seating positions recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. Review your vehicle owner’s manual for more information.
6 Vehicle Information 58 6-B How to Remove LATCH
In While Pulling
on LATCH Strap
to Loosen
6 Vehicle Information 59 6-C Unsafe Vehicle Seats Never install this car seat in side-facing or rear-facing vehicle seats. 6-D Vehicle Seat Belts This car seat can be installed using a vehicle seat belt. To do this, you will need to change the seat belt to a locked mode for use with car seats. With some vehicle seat belts, this is done with the latch plate; with other vehicle seat belts, this is done with the retractor. Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use
6 Vehicle Information 60 Vehicle Seat Belt Terms Retractor A device that winds up the unused vehicle seat belt. It is often hidden inside the panels on the walls of the vehicle or in the vehicle seat back. Latch Plate The male end of the seat belt with the silver tongue. Seat Crease The crease where the vehicle seat back and seat bottom meet. Identify Your Seat Belt Type There are two different types of vehicle seat belts that can be used with this car seat: Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 3 connections points. Lap Only Seat Belt 2 connection points.
6 Vehicle Information 61 The following types of vehicle seat belts CANNOT be used safely with this car seat: Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Lap Belt or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door Belts Forward of the Seat Crease
6 Vehicle Information 62 Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts. There are three types of retractors: ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor), ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor), and Switchable (ELR switch to ALR). To determine your type of retractor, follow these steps:
6 Vehicle Information 63 How to Lock Your Lap/Shoulder Vehicle Seat Belt Note: With the vehicle seat belt in this locking mode, all the tension is upwards in the shoulder belt. This may start to tilt your car seat sideways. If this happens, use a locking clip instead of switching the retractor. See Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor. Sliding Latch Plate and Switchable Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out to switch it to locking mode. Then, as you pull the vehicle seat belt tight, feed all the slack back into the retractor. Grab the sides of the base or seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).
6 Vehicle Information 64 Locking Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latch plate that holds the lap belt snug after it has been adjusted; contains a metal bar on the underside of the hardware that “locks” the belt in position. When installing the car seat, route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. Then, pull upwards on the shoulder belt so that the lap belt gets tight around the base or car seat. Grab the sides of the base or seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).
6 Vehicle Information 65 Sliding Latch Plate and ALR Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out. Route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. Then, as you pull the vehicle seat belt tight, feed all the slack back into the retractor. Grab the sides of the base or seat at the belt path and slide side-to-side and front-to-back. The base or seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm).
6 Vehicle Information 66 Sliding Latch Plate and ELR Retractor A latch plate that slides freely on the belt webbing and cannot, by itself, hold the belt snug around a car seat. With this retractor, you will need to use the locking clip to lock the vehicle seat belt. Route the vehicle seat belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. Pull the vehicle seat belt tight. While pushing down on seat, pinch the two straps together behind the buckle tongue. Unbuckle the belt without allowing it to slip. Attach locking clip to lap and shoulder belts as shown. Buckle belt. Check that lap belt does not move by pulling hard. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure. 1” (2.5 cm)
6 Vehicle Information 67 Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm). Locking Latch Plate and No Retractor When installing the car seat, route the lap seat belt through the proper path and buckle it in. Then, pull upwards on the tail of the belt so that the lap belt gets tight around the car seat. Sewn On Latch Plate and ALR Retractor Slowly pull the lap belt all the way out. Route the vehicle seat lap belt through the proper belt path and buckle it in. Then, pull the lap belt tight while feeding all the slack back into the retractor. Grab the sides of the seat at the belt path and slide side to side and front to back. The base or seat should not move more than 1” (2.5 cm). Lap Belt Installation Always review your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle seat belts.
7 Accessories 68 7-A Accessories (on select models) Headrest Pillow To remove, pull the headrest pillow out from behind the harness straps. Body Pillow To remove, pull the body pillow out from behind the harness straps. To prevent ejection in sudden stop or crash: Use body support with bottom 2 sets of harness slots only.
8 Care & Cleaning 69 Harness Covers Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with the placement of the chest clip at armpit level. To remove, review section 4-A to unthread the harness system.
8 Care & Clenaing 70 8-A Cleaning Seat Pad
8 Care & Cleaning 71
8 Care & Clenaing 72
8 Care & Cleaning 73 8-B Cleaning Buckle Remove Buckle to Clean From the bottom of car seat, insert the buckle’s metal clip up through shell and pad. From the front, pull buckle out of the pad and shell. To clean, place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate the buckle. Press the red button several times while in the water.
Do Not Submerge
The Buckle
Strap. Do Not Use
Soaps, Household
DETERGENTS orLubricants.
8 Care & Clenaing 74 WARNING! Inspect and clean buckle from time to time to remove any objects or debris that could prevent latching. Shake out excess water and allow to air dry. Repeat steps as needed until it fastens with a click. Re-insert the buckle into the same slot it was removed. Pull up on crotch buckle to make sure it is secured.
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Notes
Store instruction manual in the slots on the bottom of the base where the instruction book icon is shown. To purchase parts or accessories in the United States, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109 Replacement Parts