How to Use a Graco Car Seat Without the Base

Using the Graco car seat base makes it easy to take your baby in and out of the car without taking her out of the carrier. It is not, however, a necessity. If you don't have a car seat base, you can safely install Graco infant car seats into the back seat of the car without using the base. It is always advisable to read your product's instruction manual prior to installation, however, to ensure that the car seat is being installed correctly.

Instructions

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      Refer to your car seat user manual to determine the correct method of using your Graco car seat without the base. If the manual is missing, log on to Gracobaby.com to look up your car seat make and model number and find the product installation guide that relates to your car seat.

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      Determine whether you will install the car seat using LATCH or the vehicle seatbelt. Most newer car models come equipped with LATCH. If you aren't sure if your car has LATCH, refer to your car's user manual. Depending on the make and model of your Graco car seat, you may not be able to use the LATCH anchor system without the base.

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      Follow the instructions in both your car owner's manual and the car seat installation guide to properly install your Graco car seat without a base. When installing the car seat, it is important to make sure that the seat is properly leveled and securely fastened. Graco infant car seats come with a level indicator to help you determine when the car seat is correctly positioned.

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