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- Page 1 Send Us a Text: 1-812-652-2525 (US and Canada Only. Carrier Fees May Apply) Find Us Online: www.safety1st.com Email Us: support@djgusa.com Give Us a Call: 1-800-544-1108 (Toll Free, US and Canada Only) Replacement Parts List (on select models) • Seat Pad Set For parts availability and questions, call, text, or chat.
- Page 2 Comfort 35 Infant Car Seat Your model may look different than one shown on cover. Read all instructions BEFORE USING this car seat. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instruction manual can result in serious injury or death to your child.
- Page 3 Welcome to the Safety 1st Family! Thank you for choosing this car seat, also known as a child restraint! To help you get started using your child’s new car seat, here are the 4 main tasks you’ll need to complete.
- Page 4 Install Car Seat Secure Your Child into Your Vehicle in Car Seat Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take to read and follow these instructions. Ready? Let’s go! Pages 1-4 will introduce you to the parts of the car seat. The Back Cover of this Manual has our contact information.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started Parts of Car Seat Accessory Use Rear-Facing Use Rear-Facing Child Fit Making Adjustments to Car Seat Changing Harness Strap Position Changing Buckle Position Harness System Adjustments for Smaller Infants Removing and Installing Car Seat to Base Base Use Canopy Use Carrier Use Securing Child in Car Seat... - Page 6 Warranty Troubleshooting ©2023 Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. Safety 1stTM and the Safety 1st logo and design are trademarks of Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (800) 544-1108 www.safety1st.com. Styles, colors, and labeling may vary. Los estilos, colores y etiquetado pueden variar. Made in CHINA.
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Page 7: Parts Of Car Seat
Parts of Car Seat Carry Handle Canopy Head Pillow* Vehicle Belt Path Guide Body Pillow* (when used Harness without the Release base) Lever Harness (through Adjustment opening in Strap pad) Adjustable Base Carry Handle Base Adjustment Release Button Handle Rear- Shell Facing (car seat) - Page 8 Base Release Handle Shoulder Harness Slots Stroller Harness Attachment Strap Pins Splitter Buckle’s Plate Metal Retainer Instruction Harness Manual Ajustment Storage Strap Base Base Belt Path Lock Bars LATCH: Lower Anchor Base Belt Alignment Slots Lower Anchor Belt Storage Harness System Detail Shoulder Harness Slots...
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Page 9: Accessory Use
Accessory Use Head Pillow When using the head pillow, make sure it does not cover your infant’s face in any way. To remove, from the back of the head pillow gently pull the fabric tabs out from the shoulder harness slots. To attach, slide the fabric tabs into the shoulder harness slots. -
Page 10: Rear-Facing Use
Rear-Facing Use Requirements WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death to your child. Serious injury can include paralysis and/or permanent brain injury. Be certain to measure your child’s weight and height (do not guess) before using this car seat. -
Page 11: Rear-Facing Child Fit
Rear-Facing Child Fit Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling out on the harness straps as shown. Unbuckle Harness Buckle Press in on the red button and Tongue pull out buckle tongues. - Page 12 Check Headrest Position The top of your child’s head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat’s headrest. Check Harness Strap Position The harness strap MUST at or slightly below the shoulders; never above. Check Buckle Position •...
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Page 13: Changing Harness Strap Position
Changing Harness Strap Position Fully Loosen Harness Straps Push down on the harness release lever (through the opening in the pad) while pulling out on the harness straps as shown. From Back of Car Seat, Remove Harness Strap Loops From Splitter Plate Pull Harness Straps Out of Shoulder Harness Slots sewn... - Page 14 From Back of Car Seat, Attach 1st Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate As Shown The sewn ends of the harness strap loops must face towards you. Do not twist the harness sewn strap or the harness adjustment strap. Make sure the harness strap loops are fitted completely on both sides sewn...
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Page 15: Changing Buckle Position
Changing Buckle Position Unbuckle Harness Press in on the red button and pull out buckle Buckle tongues. Tongue Turn Car Seat Over Locate the buckle’s metal retainer on the bottom of the shell. Rotate Metal Retainer and Push It Up Through Shell and Pad From Top of Car Seat, Pull Buckle Out of... - Page 16 Insert Buckle’s Metal Retainer into Buckle Slot Closest to Child The buckle must face out. From Bottom of Car Seat, Pull Metal Retain- er Completely Through Pad and Shell Check Buckle Pull up on the buckle to make sure it is secured. The buckle must not pull out.
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Page 17: Harness System Adjustments For Smaller Infants
Harness System Adjustments for Smaller Infants If you cannot achieve a snug harness fit for your child, you may need to adjust the buckle strap and/or harness strap length and location as shown in this section. Adjusting Buckle Strap Length With Buckle in 1st Slot, Turn Car Seat Over... - Page 18 From Top of Car Seat, Lay Metal Retainer Flat Against Shell As Shown Replace Pad and Check Buckle Pull up on the buckle to make sure it is secured. The buckle must not pull out. Adjusting Harness Strap Length Fully Loosen Harness Straps sewn sewn...
- Page 19 Pull Harness Straps Out of Shoulder Harness Slots Rethread Harness Straps into Correct Shoulder Harness Slots For Your Child Rear-Facing Child Fit, see page 5. Attach 2nd Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate As Shown sewn The sewn ends of the harness strap loops MUST face towards you.
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Page 20: Removing And Installing Car Seat To Base
WARNING: When installing with a base, only use this car seat with a compat- ible Safety 1st Infant Car Seat Base. Failure to use a correct base can cause serious injury or death. Failure to securely attach child restraint to base can result in serious injury or death. -
Page 21: Base Use
Base Use To Lower Base Foot Push in on the foot release button and pull the foot all the way down. Lock the foot on the release button as shown. To Store Base Foot Pull the foot down and press in on the release button. -
Page 22: Canopy Use
Canopy Use Canopy (fabric) Canopy Hoop (plastic strip) To Adjust Canopy Grasp the front or sides of the canopy hoop and move it front to back to desired location. To Clean Canopy Hand wash using warm sudsy water. Line dry. continued on next page... - Page 23 To Remove Canopy Undo Fastening Strip on Back of Shell Locate Canopy Post There is one on either side of the shell. You only need to undo one to remove the canopy. Pull Back the Canopy Fabric to See the Tab on the Canopy Post Press in on the Tab with Your Thumb and Pull the...
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Page 24: Carrier Use
Carrier Use To Adjust Carry Handle Squeeze both adjustment buttons on each side of the carry handle. Rotate up or down to desired location. Release buttons. Make sure both carry handle adjuster buttons are in the locked position. Carry handle must be upright and locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. -
Page 25: Securing Child In Car Seat
Securing Child in Car Seat Place Child in Car Seat Your child’s bottom and back should be flat against the car seat. Position the harness straps over your child’s shoulders and upper thighs. Buckle Harness Push the buckle tongues into the buckle until you hear them “click”. - Page 26 Position Chest Clip Slide the chest clip up the harness straps and position it at mid-chest (even with armpits) and away from your child’s neck. Check Harness Tightness Try to pinch the harness strap at the shoulder vertically between your index finger and thumb as shown.
- Page 27 FINISHED! Your child is now secured in the car seat. Check your child’s fit often and make any needed adjustments to the car seat as they grow. To Remove Child from Car Seat: 1. Loosen Harness Strap 2. Unbuckle Harness 3.
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Page 28: Latch: Lower Anchor Belt
LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt LATCH: Lower Anchor Bars Vehicle Seat Bight Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a universal system for installing car seats without using vehicle seat belts. - Page 29 Adjuster Lower Anchor Hooks Lower Anchor Belt Lower Anchor Storage Attachments Belt Parts To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Storage Attachment on Base Squeeze the spring lever on the hooks and remove the hooks from the storage attachments. To Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Vehicle’s Lower Anchor Bars Remove the tension from the belt by pushing down on the side of the base with...
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Page 30: Vehicle Belts
Vehicle Belts Lap/Shoulder Belts Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. If LATCH: lower anchors are not an option, you must use the vehicle seat belt system to install the car seat. Not all vehicle belts and seating positions will work with car seats. - Page 31 You Must Review Your Vehicle Owner’s Manual Your vehicle owner’s manual will let you know which vehicle belts and seating positions car seats can be installed in. Check How This Car Seat Will Be Locked Into Place The vehicle belt must not loosen after tightening.
- Page 32 Types of Retractors Switchable Retractor (most vehicles have this type) This retractor can be switched to a locking mode. You must have the retractor in the locking mode to use the seat belt with this car seat. Switching to locking mode: Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the way out, then let it go back in 1-2 in.
- Page 33 Check Latch Plates Latch plates are the part of the seat belt that goes into the buckle. To see if the latch plate locks: 1. Buckle Vehicle Belt 2. Firmly Tug Lap Portion of Seat Belt While Pulling It Up If the vehicle belt does not slide through the latch plate, it’s locked.
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Page 34: Rear-Facing
Rear-Facing 4-35 lb (1.8-15.9 kg) and 32 in. (81.3 cm) or less in height Children under 1 year of age MUST ride Rear-Facing: • Weight Limit: 35 lb (15.9 kg); OR • Height Limit: 32 in. (81.3 cm); OR • Rear-Facing Child Fit requirements, see page 5. - Page 35 WARNING: NEVER install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an active frontal airbag. DO NOT use the lower anchor belt along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. DO NOT fasten multiple lower anchor hooks on the same lower anchor bar in the vehicle.
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Page 36: Rear-Facing Use With Base
Rear-Facing Use with Base There are 2 different methods for install. Use only one: Vehicle Belt LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Review Vehicle Owner’s Manual Determine what kind of vehicle belts your car has and how to use them to lock a car seat in place OR where LATCH: lower anchor seating positions are located in your vehicle. - Page 37 Place Base Rear-Facing in Vehicle Center the base in the chosen seating position. Check if Your Vehicle Belts Will Work With This Car Seat This is very important because not all vehicle belts will work with car seats. Review pages 24-27 and your vehicle owner’s manual to find out what kind of vehicle belts you...
- Page 38 Route Vehicle Lap or Lap/Shoulder Belt Through Base Belt Path Route Lower Anchor Belt Through Base Belt Path The adjuster can be on either side of the car seat. Do not twist belt. Buckle Vehicle Belt If your car’s vehicle belt has a switchable retractor, use it to lock the vehicle belt.
- Page 39 Attach Lower Anchor Hooks to Vehicle’s Lower Anchors in Seat Bight Review your vehicle owner’s manual for LATCH: lower anchor locations and lower anchor belt use. Fasten one hook to one vehicle lower anchor bar. Then repeat for the second hook on the other side of the base.
- Page 40 You can check tightness by: • Holding the base ONLY at the belt path with your non-dominant hand. • Pushing and pulling from side to side. • The base should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm). If the base moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try: •...
- Page 41 Attach Car Seat to Base To attach to the base, see page 14. Pull up on the front two corners of the car seat by your child’s feet to make sure it is locked to the base. The carry handle must be upright and locked when installed in the vehicle.
- Page 42 When using the passenger or driver-side locations, the car seat MUST be touching the back of the vehicle seat in front of it, or be as close as possible. FINISHED! LATCH: Lower Lap/Shoulder Lap Belt Anchor Belt Belt Vehicle Belt Install without Base: See page 37. LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Install or Vehicle Belt Install with Base: See Page 30.
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Page 43: Vehicle Belt Install Without Base
Vehicle Belt Install without Base There are 2 different methods for install. Use only one: Lap Belt Lap/Shoulder Belt WARNING: NEVER install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an active frontal airbag. Check the vehicle belt before each use. Use only if the belt can be tightened properly and locked securely in place. - Page 44 Secure Child in Car Seat To properly secure your child in the car seat, see pages 19-21. Check your child’s fit often and make any needed adjustments to the car seat as they grow. Place Car Seat Rear Facing in Back Seat Center the car seat in the chosen seating position.
- Page 45 Check if Your Vehicle Belts Will Work With This Car Seat This is very important because not all vehicle belts will work with car seats. Review pages 24-27 and your vehicle owner’s manual to find out what kind of vehicle belts you have and how to lock a car seat in place.
- Page 46 Check Belt Tightness Hold the car seat at the belt path with your weaker hand. Push and pull from side to side. It should not move more than 1 in. (2.5 cm). If it moves more than 1 in. (2.5 cm), you can try: •...
- Page 47 When using the passenger or driver-side locations, the car seat MUST be touching the back of the vehicle seat in front of it, or be as close as possible. FINISHED! Lap Belt Lap/Shoulder Belt Vehicle Belt Install without Base: See page 37. LATCH: Lower Anchor Belt Install or Vehicle Belt Install with Base: See Page 30.
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Page 48: Removing Harness System
Removing Harness System Only remove the harness system to clean the seat pad. To remove accessories, see page 3. Fully Loosen Harness Straps From Back of Car Seat, Remove Harness Strap Loops From Splitter Plate Pull Harness Strap Out of Shoulder Harness Slots Unthread Chest Clip continued on next page... - Page 49 Unthread Buckle Do not unbuckle. Pull Harness Strap Out of Seat Turn Car Seat Over Locate the buckle’s metal retainer on the bottom of the shell. Rotate Metal Retainer and Push It Up Through Shell and Pad As Shown From Top of Car Seat, Pull Buckle Out of Shell...
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Page 50: Removing Seat Pad Set For Cleaning
Removing Seat Pad Set for Cleaning You must remove the harness system and the accessories in order to remove the seat pad for cleaning. To remove accessories, see page 3. To remove the harness system, see pages 42-43. Release Pad Tabs Pull down on the pad and pull the tab out of the shell. - Page 51 Release Elastic Straps Pull the elastic strap off of the belt path guide as shown. Repeat for the other side. Pull Pad off Tabs from Top of Shell Remove Pad from Bottom of Shell Remove the pad from the shell.
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Page 52: Cleaning Parts Of Car Seat
Cleaning Parts of Car Seat and Installing Seat Pad Set Cleaning Pad and Accessories Machine wash separately with cold water on a gentle cycle. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry separately for 10-12 minutes on low heat. Remove immediately. Cleaning Harness Strap Check the harness straps often for any wear or damage. -
Page 53: Installing Harness System
Installing Harness System Insert Buckle’s Metal Retainer into Buckle Slot Closest to Child The buckle must face out. From Bottom of Car Seat, Pull Metal Retainer Completely Through Pad and Shell Check Buckle Pull up on the buckle to make sure it is secured. The buckle must not pull out. - Page 54 Pull Up Front of Seat Weave Harness Strap In and Out of Shell As Shown sewn sewn continued on next page...
- Page 55 Make Harness Strap Even The sewn ends of the harness strap loops must face each other. Thread Buckle and Chest Clip The harness strap ends go through the back of the buckle on tongues and through the chest clip front to back as shown.
- Page 56 From Back of Car Seat, Attach 1st Harness Strap Loops to Splitter Plate As Shown The sewn ends of the harness strap loops must face towards you. Do not twist the harness strap sewn or the harness adjustment strap. Make sure the harness strap sewn loops are fitted completely on both sides of the splitter...
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Page 57: Aircraft Information
Aircraft Information This restraint is certified for aircraft use. Install the car seat in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle. If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a belt extender. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Contact the airline for their specific policies. -
Page 58: Child Restraint Use
DO NOT use in a boat, on a motorcycle or in a cargo van or bus where there are no seat belts or tether anchors. When installing with a base, only use this car seat with a compatible Safety 1st Infant Car Seat Base. Read all instructions for additional warnings. -
Page 59: Vehicle Seating Position
Vehicle Seating Position WARNING: NEVER place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active frontal air bag. Check the vehicle owner’s manual for more information about air bag/child restraint use. Use the child restraint only on vehicle seats that face forward. -
Page 60: Installation In Vehicle
Installation in Vehicle To avoid your child being seriously burned, take the following precautions: • Park in the shade or where the sun does not directly hit the car seat. • Cover the car seat with a sheet or blanket when not in use. •... -
Page 61: Replacement & Expiration
Replacement and Expiration of Car Seat Do not risk your child’s safety. To keep your child as safe as possible, Dorel Juvenile Group strongly recommends replacing the car seat even after a minor crash; even if it was not occupied at the time. Replacement After a Minor Crash The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that for a crash to be considered minor ALL of the following must be true:... -
Page 62: Registration & Safety Notices
Registration and Safety Notices Please complete the postage-paid registration card that came with your child restraint, and send it to us. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: Dorel Juvenile Group 2525 State Street... -
Page 63: Warranty
Warranty Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. An original receipt is required to validate your warranty. DJG will, at its option, provide replacement parts or replace this product. -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 1. If the car seat’s buckle or harness release lever sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around your child: Do not lubricate. Check around the lever and the retractor for dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt, leaves, etc. Clean with warm water and/or remove the object with tweezers.