Baby Trend Yumi Folding Booster Seat (HB38) User Manual

1.0 General Warnings and Information

WARNING! Can cause SEVERE INJURY and DEATH:

• Failure to follow these instructions and label instructions may cause serious injury or death to a child by impact with the vehicle interior during a sudden stop or crash.
• Even if the booster seat appears easy to assemble, it is important to read the instructions and the vehicle owner's manual for details you might be missing.
• Instructions in this manual and the vehicle owner's manual must be followed carefully. If there are contradictions between them, the vehicle owner's manual should prevail.
• Not using or improperly adjusting the vehicle seat belt can cause your child to strike the vehicle interior during a sudden stop or crash, leading to severe injury or death.
• Do not allow others (babysitters, friends, grandparents, etc.) to use this booster seat unless they read and understand the instructions and labels.
• Use only accessories manufactured by Baby Trend. The use of accessories can affect the child's safety in a sudden stop or crash.
• Do not modify or attach toys, pads, or other items to this booster seat. Modifications or filler pads that have not been tested may cause injury in a crash.
• Ensure this booster seat is secured with the vehicle seat belt at all times (even if no child is in the seat). An unsecured child restraint system can injure someone in a crash.
• Direct sunlight can heat the booster seat surfaces enough to burn your child. Be careful on hot, sunny days.
• NEVER leave a child unsupervised.
• DO NOT use the booster seat if it has been in a crash (it may have hidden damage and must be replaced). Your insurance company may provide assistance for replacement.
• DO NOT use this booster seat if it is damaged in any way or missing parts.
• Do not continue using this booster seat after 9 years from its manufacture date printed on the label on the bottom of the seat.
• Secure the restraint system with a lap and shoulder belt.

2.0 Recommendations for Use

Parents are informed that children should use an integrated harness system until they exceed the weight or height specified by the manufacturer.

2.1 Age and Height Requirements:

This restraint system is designed for use with children who:

• Are 3 years or older, and
• Weigh between 30 and 100 pounds (13.6 and 45 kg), and
• Measure between 38 and 57 inches (96 and 145 cm).

2.2 Booster Seat Use:

The child MUST meet all these requirements to use the Booster Seat.

WARNING! Can cause SEVERE INJURY and DEATH:

• DO NOT use this booster seat when the child's ears extend above the top of the seat back. Serious head or neck injuries can occur if adequate head support is not provided.
• DO NOT use the booster seat when the child's shoulders are above the shoulder belt guide with the headrest in the highest position (Figure 5).

Figure 5: Illustrations showing correct and incorrect child positioning relative to headrest and shoulder belt guides.

3.0 Parts of the Seat

Diagram of the booster seat with labels indicating:

• Adjustable Headrest
• Vehicle Shoulder Belt Guide
• Armrests
• Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Guides
• Cup Holders
• Carry Handle
• Lower Seat Portion
• Headrest Release Latch
• Shoulder Belt Guide
• Manual Storage Pocket

4.0 Choosing the Location to Install the Seat

4.1 Proper Use:

WARNING! Can cause SEVERE INJURY and DEATH:

• Use the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system only when restraining a child in this booster seat.
• NEVER use the booster seat with only a vehicle lap belt.
• DO NOT use this booster seat in vehicles with vehicle seat belts mounted to the door.
• DO NOT use this booster seat if it cannot be installed properly. Some child restraint systems do not fit some vehicle seat positions.
• NEVER use this booster seat in a vehicle seat position that has an active airbag unless recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. For side airbags, see page 8.
• DO NOT use this booster seat in the rear seat of a compact pickup. Severe head injury and death may occur.

WARNING

Never use this Car Seat in a vehicle seat that has an active front airbag. SEVERE INJURY or DEATH may occur. Consult the vehicle owner's manual for additional information about active airbags and child safety seat installation.

4.2 Proper Installation:

1. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that, according to accident statistics, children under 13 years of age are safer in rear seats than in front seats.
2. Consult your vehicle owner's manual for car seat installation instructions for your vehicle.
• Use the booster seat in the rear seats of the vehicle whenever possible.
• Never place a booster seat in a front seat unless recommended by the vehicle owner's manual.
• For vehicles with airbags, consult the vehicle owner's manual for information regarding child restraint system installation.
• If a front vehicle seat with an airbag must be used, follow the vehicle manufacturer's instructions for child restraint system use and position the vehicle seat as far back as possible.

Baby Trend Policy Statement

Use of the PROtect Car Seat Series Yumi™ Folding Booster Seat Restraint System with Side Impact Airbags: To determine the types of side impact airbags your vehicle may have for individual seating positions, consult the owner's manual. The PROtect Car Seat Series Yumi™ Folding Booster Seat restraint system can be used in any rear seat position equipped solely with side impact airbags that are installed in the roof with a "curtain" type deployment. For other vehicles with different types of side airbags, consult the specific vehicle owner's manual for proper child restraint system use, or call the vehicle manufacturer for more information.

4.3 Seats to Avoid:

DO NOT use this booster seat in vehicles with the following seats:

• Illustration with NO symbol: Seats that face the sides of the vehicle.
• Illustration with NO symbol: Seats that face the rear of the vehicle.
• Illustration with NO symbol: Rear seats of small pickup trucks with extended cabs.

4.4 Vehicle Seat Belt Systems:

Use the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system only when restraining a child in this booster seat. The design and function of vehicle seat belt systems vary from one to another and between seating positions within the same vehicle. Not all seat belts can be used with a child restraint system. Consult this section for information on different types of vehicle seat belt systems.

Illustration with YES symbol: Lap and shoulder belt.

4.5 Vehicle Seat Belt Systems to Avoid:

DO NOT use this booster seat in vehicles with the following seat belts:

• Illustration with NO symbol: Lap belt only.
• Illustration with NO symbol: Passive restraint systems with motorized shoulder belts.
• Illustration with NO symbol: Passive restraint systems with door-mounted lap or shoulder belts.

WARNING

Secure this booster seat with the vehicle seat belt at all times (even if no child is in the seat). An unsecured child restraint system can injure someone in a crash.

5.0 Installation and Use

5.1 Proper Use:

WARNING! Can cause SEVERE INJURY and DEATH:

• Use the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system only when restraining a child in this booster seat.
• NEVER use a lap belt only (Figure 11a). Always use a combination of lap and shoulder belt (Figure 11b).

Figure 11a: Illustration showing incorrect use with only a lap belt.

Figure 11b: Illustration showing correct use with lap and shoulder belt.

• Comfortably adjust the vehicle lap and shoulder belt around the child according to the instructions in the vehicle owner's manual.
• NEVER use this booster seat in a seat position that has an active airbag unless recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• DO NOT allow the child to slouch down in the booster seat. This could cause the vehicle lap belt to ride on the child's abdomen and the shoulder belt over the child's neck or face.

5.2 Yumi™ Adjustment Guide:

Read all sections of this instruction manual before use.

Diagram showing belt routing points numbered 1-4:

1. Shoulder Belt Centered on Shoulder
2. Shoulder Belt Guide at Shoulder Height
3. Lap Belt in Both Lap Belt Guides
4. Shoulder Belt Closest to Vehicle Buckle in the Lap Belt Guide

5.3 Seat Installation:

1. Open the Booster Seat from its folded position (Figure 13a):
• Take the backrest and the bottom of the seat and pull to unfold the booster seat.
• Continue moving the backrest backward until it reaches the upright position (Figure 13b).
2. Place the Booster Seat in the selected vehicle seat.
• The location MUST have a lap and shoulder belt (Figure 13b).
• If the vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust the seat back to the upright position.
• Adjust the vehicle headrest to the lowest possible position.

Figure 13a: Illustration of unfolding the seat.

Figure 13b: Illustration of the seat in its upright position, with notes on vehicle seat and headrest adjustment.

5.4 Securing the Child in the Booster Seat:

1. Secure the child in the booster seat.
• The child MUST sit upright with their back against the seat back, not slouching or sliding down (Figure 14a).
2. Adjust the headrest so the top of the shoulder belt guides are at the child's shoulder height or higher (Figure 14b).
• Push in on the handles to release the headrest and move the headrest down or up to the desired position (Figure 14c).
• Release the headrest handles and ensure they are locked in place.
3. Adjust the shoulder belt so the inner edge of the shoulder belt is centered on the shoulder (Figure 14b).
• Press the release button to adjust the shoulder belt guide (Figure 14d).

Note: If necessary, the headrest can be readjusted up or down to ensure the vehicle belt is centered on the child's shoulder.

Figure 14a: Illustration showing correct child posture.

Figure 14b: Illustration showing correct shoulder belt positioning relative to the child's shoulder and headrest guide.

Figure 14c: Illustration showing how to adjust the headrest using release handles.

Figure 14d: Illustration showing the release button for the shoulder belt guide.

5.5 Backrest Angle of the Booster Seat:

The Yumi™ seat has a range of motion that matches the vehicle seat back (Figure 16a).

Figure 16a: Illustration showing the adjustable backrest angle.

5.6 Headrest Adjustment:

Push in on the handles to release the headrest and move the headrest down or up to the desired position (Figure 16b).

Figure 16b: Illustration showing how to adjust the headrest.

5.7 Cup Holders:

WARNING

AVOID INJURIES! DO NOT place pencils or other sharp objects in the cup holder (Figure 16c).

Figure 16c: Illustration of the cup holder.

5.8 Shoulder Belt Adjustment:

Press the release button to move the shoulder belt guide to positions 1, 2, or 3 (Figure 17a).

Figure 17a: Illustration showing the shoulder belt guide adjustment.

5.9 Shoulder Belt Insertion:

Press down on the belt guide. Insert the Shoulder Belt and release the guide (Figure 17b).

Figure 17b: Illustration showing shoulder belt insertion into the guide.

5.10 Storage of the Booster Seat:

To Fold the Booster Seat:

• Fold the seat back down towards the seat base.
• Push the backrest down until it is in the folded position (Figure 17c).
• Store the booster seat in the box in a cool, dry place.

To Transport the Booster Seat:

• Place fingers in the carry handle opening and grasp the top of the backrest.

Figure 17c: Illustration showing how to fold the seat for storage.

6.0 Safety

6.1 Safety Checklist:

• Did you read and understand these instructions and labels on the Booster Seat?
• Are the child's weight and height appropriate for the Booster Seat?
• Is the child secured in the rear seat?
• Does the child restraint system face forward with a lap and shoulder belt?
• Is the vehicle seat belt properly secured and adjusted?
  • Lap belt in both lap belt guides?
  • Shoulder belt in the shoulder belt guide and the lap belt guide?
  • Shoulder belt guide at the child's shoulder height or higher?
  • Is the child sitting upright with the lap belt low and in contact with the thighs?
  • Does the shoulder belt touch the chest and is it centered on the shoulder?
• Did you check for hot surfaces on warm days?
• Do not continue using this booster seat after 9 years from its manufacture date printed on the label on the bottom of the seat.

Drive Safely.

6.2 Safe Practices:

For assistance with installation or use, contact one of the following options:

• Baby Trend: Phone: 1-800-328-7363. Email: www.babytrend.com
• A Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician in your area. To find a CPS technician, go to www.nhtsa.dot.gov, select “Child Passenger Safety,” and then select “Technician Contact Locator.” Or attend a seat check event. For locations and times of seat check events: Go to www.nhtsa.dot.gov and select “Child Seat Inspections.” Go to www.seatcheck.org. Call 1-866-SEAT CHECK (1-866-732-8243).

EVERYONE must buckle up or the vehicle WILL NOT start! NO EXCEPTIONS for children or adults!

• If someone unbuckles their belt, the vehicle BRAKES! Being firm and consistent will result in fewer discipline problems as children grow. A person not wearing a belt can be thrown and injure other passengers.
• NEVER try to attend to a crying child while driving. Never remove a child from a restraint system to comfort them while the vehicle is in motion.
• DO NOT allow the child to slide down under the lap belt or place the shoulder belt under their arm or behind their back.
• DO NOT allow the child to have lollipops, popsicles, or other items with sticks. These items can injure your child in a sudden stop or crash.
• Place heavy or sharp objects in the trunk. Loose objects can be fatal in a crash.

7.0 Additional Information

If you need to use a blanket in cold weather, place the child in the restraint system and cover both of you with the blanket.

7.1 Certification:

This restraint system complies with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect for automotive use. This Booster Seat is certified for use in motor vehicles.

7.2 Airplane Use:

This restraint system is NOT certified for Airplane Use. Airplanes do not have the lap and shoulder belt combination required for this Booster Seat.

7.3 Vehicle Seat Protection:

Protect the vehicle seat. Use a thin rug, towel, or blanket underneath and behind the Booster Seat.

7.4 Manual Storage:

Store the instruction manual in the pocket on the back of the Booster Seat.

7.5 Booster Seat Lifespan:

Do not continue using this booster seat after 9 years from its manufacture date printed on the label on the bottom of the seat. Parts may be missing or damaged, or the Booster Seat may have been in a crash.

8.0 Registration Information

REGISTER YOUR CAR SEAT

Complete the following information. The model number and manufacture date can be found on the label on the rear of the Booster Seat.

Model Number: ___________________
Manufactured in: ________________________
Date of Purchase: ____________________

Complete this prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness straps and mail it today. Restraint systems may be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint system so you can be contacted in case of a recall. Send your name, address, email address if available, and the model number and manufacture date of the restraint system to: Baby Trend, Inc., 1607 S. Campus Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761 or call 1-800-328-7363 or register online at: www.babytrend.com/registration.html. For recall information, call the U.S. Government Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.NHTSA.gov.

If you need assistance

Contact our Customer Service Department if you have questions about your restraint system. When contacting us, please have the model and manufacture date ready. The model number and manufacture date can be found on the white label located on the rear of the Booster Seat.

Toll-Free in the U.S.: 1-800-328-7363
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PST) Monday through Friday
or visit www.babytrend.com

9.0 Care and Cleaning

9.1 Removal of Seat, Backrest, and Headrest Pads:

• Gently unbuckle the elastic and snaps. Remove the booster seat pads.

9.2 Cleaning of Seat, Backrest, and Headrest Pads:

• Hand wash with cold water and mild soap.
• Air dry.

9.3 Cleaning the Cover:

• Wipe with a mild soap and water solution. Avoid wetting the labels.
• Rinse with clean water.
• Never use detergents or household solvents.

9.4 Reattaching Seat, Backrest, and Headrest Pads:

• Place the pads on the booster seat, resecure the elastic and snaps.

9.5 Replacement Parts:

If you need assistance or replacement parts, call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-328-7363 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (PST) Monday through Friday, or visit www.babytrend.com.