Baby Trend EZ-Lift™ PRO Infant Car Seat

Safety Seat Use Requirements & Information

Warnings to Alert You to Possible Dangers: The ultimate safety of your child depends on the proper installation of the Safety Seat in your vehicle. Proper installation requires reading and understanding this manual and your vehicle's owner's manual. Do not allow others to install or use this seat unless they fully understand its proper use and installation. Improper use can result in death or serious injury.

Your child's safety depends on:

• Choosing the best location in your vehicle (avoiding active air bags).
• Adjusting harness shoulder straps to the appropriate height.
• Adjusting harness length to be snug.
• Using the seat in the rear-facing position only.
• Proper use and routing of vehicle seat belts.
• Ensuring the proper recline angle for maximum protection.

Safety Information

About Your Child:

• Designed for specific height and weight ranges. Exceeding limits increases risk. Refer to the warning label on the seat and manual cover for limits.
• Special needs children (e.g., pre-term babies) may require consultation with a pediatrician regarding recline angle and suitability.
• Never leave your child unattended.
• Avoid bulky clothing that hinders a snug harness fit.
• NHTSA recommends rear-facing until age 3 or weight/height limits are reached.

About Your Vehicle:

• Proper installation and securing of the child are essential.
• Understand your vehicle's owner's manual regarding child restraints. Contact your dealer if information is lacking.
• Some vehicles may not have safe locations or adequate seat belt systems.
• Never combine this seat/base with other manufacturers' products.
• Certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft, conforming to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

About Active Air Bags:

NEVER place this safety seat in a vehicle seating location with an active air bag. Inflation can cause death or serious injury.

About an Unoccupied Safety Seat:

• Never leave the seat or base unsecured in a vehicle; it can become a projectile in a crash. Secure it with a seat belt or remove it.
• The seat can become very hot in direct sunlight, potentially burning the child. Cover it if exposed to sun.

About This Safety Seat:

• Plastic can deform if heavy objects are stored in it. Do not store heavy objects in the seat or trunk with pressure on the seat.
• Replace the seat and base after any accident, even minor ones, as damage may be undetectable and compromise safety. Do not use if damaged.
• Discontinue use after seven (7) years from the manufacture date. Disable the seat before discarding to prevent unsafe use by others.

About Use as a Carrier:

• Never leave a child unattended.
• Place the carrier only on firm, level surfaces (not beds, sofas, etc.) to prevent tipping.
• Keep the carrier away from edges of high surfaces to prevent falls. Stay within arm's reach.
• Ensure harness straps are snug and not loose or undone.
• Check that the carry handle is firmly locked before lifting.
• Strangulation Hazard: Do not place items with strings around a child's neck (hood strings, pacifier cords). Do not suspend strings over the carrier or attach them to toys. Keep the carrier away from windows with cords from blinds or drapes.
• Suffocation Hazard: Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces.
• Fall Hazard: Child's activity can move the carrier. Do not place on elevated surfaces. Do not use on shopping carts.

Selecting the Best Location for the Safety Seat

WARNING: Not all locations are safe. Improper placement increases risk of death or serious injury.

Follow manual and vehicle owner's manual instructions. Contact vehicle manufacturer if uncertain.

Overall Considerations:

• Rear seating positions are statistically safer.
• Center rear seat is recommended. If driver is alone and needs to monitor child, front seat may be used if no passenger air bag and specific conditions are met.

Vehicle Seat Requirements:

WARNING: DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on front seat with air bag. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur. Back seat is safest for children 12 and under.

• Never place seat in a location with an Active Air Bag.

Checking Vehicle Seat Belt Safety:

WARNING: Carefully analyze seat belt operation. Threading the belt is not enough to ensure safety. Read this section, your vehicle manual, and heed warning labels. Modification or special seat belts may be required.

• DO NOT place seat in rear-facing or side-facing vehicle seats (See Fig. 14-1 & 14-2).
• DO NOT use in vehicles with seat backs that do not lock.
• Review vehicle owner's manual for safe locations.
• Unsafe Seat Belt Systems:
• Lap belts that stay loose and only lock in a crash (Emergency Locking Retractor).
• Lap/shoulder belts where both belts have retractors at one end.
• Seat belts connected to the door.
• Seat belts anchored more than 2 inches forward of the seat crease.
• Shoulder belts that move along a track.
• Safe Seat Belt Systems:
• Manually adjusted lap belts that stay tight.
• Lap belts that cannot be lengthened once fastened (automatic locking retractor).
• Lap/shoulder belts with latch plates that lock the lap belt into position.
• Lap/shoulder belts with slide-free latch plates, if they have a lockable retractor or a locking clip is used.

Safety Seat Features and Proper Use

5.1 5-Point Harness

Components include: Carry Handle, Fabric Harness Slots, Seat Pad, Harness Straps, Webbing Twist Indicator Stripe, Body Insert, Buckle, Harness Adjuster Strap, Harness Adjuster Button, Canopy, Head Pillow Insert, Handle Release Button, Harness Clip (Chest Clip), Vehicle Belt Path/Hook (without base).

5.2 Rear View of Car Seat

Components visible from the rear include: Canopy, Harness Slots (x4), Harness Belt, Ergonomic Carry Grip, Base/Stroller Hook, Harness Adjuster Strap, Metal Plate.

5.3 Rear View of Component Locations

Shows: Base/Stroller Release Handle, Locking Clip Storage, Webbing Twist Indicator Stripe, Owner's Manual Holder.

5.4 Base

Components include: J-Hook Connector Storage on underside, Angle Indicator, Elevation Foot, Elevation Foot Release Button, J-Hook Connectors.

5.5 Use of the Safety Seat with the Base

• To remove the car seat from the base, squeeze the Base Release handle and lift upward.
• To attach, align the seat with the base and push down until it latches securely. Check both sides.

5.6 Other Features

Baby Trend offers various Safety Seat styles. Refer to your model's specific instructions for features, adjustments, and ratings.

• Seat Angle Indicators: Ensure proper recline for crash protection.
• Locking Clip: Stored at the head end, used for specific vehicle belts. Contact Baby Trend for a locking clip.
• Seat Angle Adjuster: Raises/lowers the front of the base for proper recline.

5.7 Operation of the Carry Handle

WARNING: Toys or objects attached to the carry handle can cause injury in a crash.

The carry handle has five positions: Rebound, Carry, Mid-Storage, Storage, and Non-Rocking.

• In-Vehicle Handle Use: Only use Rebound or Carry positions. Use Carry for children over 22 lb or if feet touch the handle.
• To Adjust Handle Position: Depress buttons above the connection point to release, rotate to desired position, and ensure it locks. Check handle lock before lifting.

5.8 Attaching the Canopy

Slip canopy stays through sleeves. Insert plastic stay ends into fittings on the handle hub. Use hook and loop fasteners on the rear fabric to attach to the frame.

5.9 Ergonomic Carry Grip

Rotate handle to carry position. Cross forearm through handle and place hand on grip.

5.10 Inserts Use

• Not mandatory.
• Use only with children weighing 4-18 lbs.
• DO NOT use Pillow insert if child's head is pushed forward.
• Not included in all models.

5.11 Adjustment of the Shoulder Straps

WARNING: Improper harness adjustment increases risk of death or serious injury. Check fit every time.

• Harness straps must be in slots even with or just below the child's shoulders (Fig. 30-1).
• Adjustment Steps:
1. Remove seat from base, rotate handle to back. Place child in seat.
2. Determine correct slot pair for shoulder height.
3. If adjustment is needed, remove child, rotate handle to carry position. Loosen straps by pressing the Harness Adjuster Button and pulling straps.
4. Turn seat over. Locate Belt Adjuster Plate. Remove straps from plate. Pull straps through shoulder slots and seat pad.
5. Using the Belt Threading Tool, insert straps through selected slots in seat pad and shell (Fig. 32-1).
6. From rear, pull straps through slots to reach Belt Adjuster Plate.
7. Reassemble straps to Belt Adjuster Plate (left first, then right). Ensure straps are within the plate loop.
8. Ensure strap ends are fully hooked on the metal plate, threaded in the same position (Fig. 33-1).
9. Inspect straps for twists. Twisted straps prevent proper tightening.
10. Pull straps from front to ensure they are securely re-attached.
11. Fold webbing over metal plate and secure with hook and loop fastener (Fig. 33-2).

5.12 Adjustment of the Crotch Strap Length

Adjust for a safe and comfortable fit. A gap of 1/2" to 1" should be between buckle ears and child's thigh (Fig. 34-1). Check buckle height frequently.

• To shorten webbing: Thread anchor bracket through the slot closest to the in-use position.
• To lengthen webbing: Undo anchor bracket from the second slot and pull buckle up. Ensure bracket secures.

Using Infant Restraint

6.1 Securing Your Child in the Safety Seat / Carrier

WARNING: Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps. Fully restrain the child.

Improper securing increases risk of death or serious injury from suffocation, falls, or crashes. Harness straps must be properly installed, adjusted, and secured.

1. Check harness straps are in correct slots or adjusted to proper height (Section 5.9).
2. Dress child in clothing that allows secure harness latching and keeps shoulder straps in place.
3. Place seat on a firm, level surface. Move carry handle to non-rocking position. Loosen harness straps by pulling while pressing the Harness Adjuster Button. Unfasten chest clip. Unbuckle harness straps and drape them aside (Fig. 36-1).
4. Place child in seat with bottom against the back and bottom of the seat (Fig. 36-2).
5. Pull harness straps down over child. Ensure straps are not twisted.
6. Insert both buckle tongues into the crotch strap buckle. Test for security (Fig. 37-1). Fasten Harness Chest Clips together. Position chest clip level with child's armpits (Fig. 37-2). Ensure tongues click and are latched. If not securely buckled, the seat will not provide protection.
7. Pull outward on Harness Adjuster Strap to tighten harness straps. Ensure straps are flat and snug on shoulders, with no slack.
8. Accessory products are acceptable if they do not interfere with harness assembly or adjustment.

Installation

WARNING: Thick, soft, or compressible material over 1/4 inch should not be placed behind or under the child or between the child and harness straps.

WARNING: Toys or other objects attached to carry handle can cause injury in a crash.

7.1 Preparation

1. Park vehicle on a level surface.
2. Select an acceptable location (refer to Section 4.1).
3. Check for Active Air Bags. DO NOT use locations with active air bags.
4. Adjust vehicle seats to prevent the safety seat from striking the dash or seat back in a crash.
5. Ensure the vehicle seat back is locked upright.

7.2 Installation of the Safety Seat / Vehicle Belt Installation of Base:

WARNING: Toys or other objects attached to carry handle can cause injury in a crash.

1. Remove toys/objects from carry handle.
2. Remove seat from base (squeeze handle, lift upward). Store LATCH connectors.
3. Place Base in rear-facing position or seat in rear-facing position in a forward-facing vehicle seat (Child must face rear).
4. Thread vehicle belt through Base (Fig. 40-2) or Seat (Fig. 41-1) as shown.
5. Buckle seat belt, ensuring it is not twisted and securely latched.
6. Tighten seat belt very firmly by pushing down on the seat/base while pulling the belt. Ensure no slack.
7. To tighten lap belt only: Feed belt back into retractor (automatic) or pull free end (manual). Ensure retractor locks.
8. To tighten combination lap/shoulder belt: Pull shoulder portion upward while pushing down on seat/base. Unbuckle, tighten, re-buckle if needed. Repeat until very tight.
9. For belts with slide-free latch plates, use a locking clip (Fig. 44-1) or alternate locking mechanism as per vehicle manual. Install clip 1/2 inch from buckle.
10. Base Installation Check: Ensure nothing interferes with latching. Place seat onto base, push down until latched with a click. Pull upward to check security. If it does not latch securely, DO NOT use.
11. Adjust carry handle: Rebound for children 22 lb (10 kg) or less; Carry for children over 22 lb or if feet touch handle.

7.3 Installation of the Base using LATCH

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system simplifies installation. Ensure child seats are installed without vehicle seat belts. Vehicles are equipped with lower anchor points. Child seats have attachments to connect to these points.

1. Remove toys/objects from carry handle.
2. Locate LATCH seating position per vehicle manual.
3. Remove seat from base. Remove LATCH connectors from storage (Fig. 47-1).
4. Place Base in rear-facing position in a forward-facing vehicle seat.
5. Locate LATCH anchors in vehicle seat (Fig. 47-2). Snap LATCH connectors onto the steel rod. Listen for click and pull outward to check attachment.
6. Tighten LATCH webbing by pushing down on the base while pulling upward on webbing ends. Webbing locks in place. Ensure no slack on either side.
7. Check Base installation: Ensure nothing interferes with latching. Place seat onto base, push down until latched. Pull upward to check security. If it does not latch securely, DO NOT use.

7.4 Setting Proper Recline of the Safety Seat / Base

WARNING: Improper recline increases risk of death or serious injury. Too upright can cause breathing problems; too reclined can cause injury in a crash.

• Use the Seat Angle Indicator on the child's left side.
• With Base: Ensure seat is level side-to-side (Fig. 51-1). Check indicator for child's weight.
• 4-22 lb: Bubble centered between lines (Fig. 51-2).
• 23-30 lb: Level line parallel to ground (Fig. 51-3).
• If indicator is off, extend elevation foot or use aids (rolled towel, pool noodle) under front of base (Fig. 51-4).
• Without Base: Ensure seat is level side-to-side. Check indicator for child's weight (Fig. 52-1).
• If indicator is not level, adjust seat. If too reclined, adjust as shown (Fig. 52-2). If too upright, use rolled towel/pool noodle under foot end (Fig. 52-3). Re-tighten vehicle seat belt.

7.5 To Deploy Elevation Foot

1. Turn Base over with foot away (Fig. 53-1).
2. Press elevation foot release buttons (Fig. 53-2).
3. While holding buttons, rotate foot up into locked position (Fig. 53-3).
4. Gently move foot back and forth to confirm it's locked (Fig. 54-1).

7.5.1 To Lower Elevation Foot

1. Press elevation foot release buttons (Fig. 54-2).
2. While holding buttons, rotate foot up into locked position (Fig. 54-3).

7.6 Pool Noodle / Elevation Aids

If Seat Angle Indicator is not level, stow elevation foot, place rolled towel, folded towel, or pool noodle under the front of the base (Fig. 55-1) or at the foot end (Fig. 55-2) to achieve correct position. A towel/noodle may also be placed at the back of the base for elevation (Fig. 55-3).

7.7 Base Use

Ensure elevation aid extends at least 1 inch beyond the outside edge of the base (Fig. 56-1).

7.8 Pool Noodle and Towel Examples

Illustrations show various rolled and folded towels and pool noodles.

Final Checks

8.1 Checking Safety

1. Check harness fit and tightness (Section 6.1).
2. Perform tightness test: Push down and side-to-side on the seat head. Ensure vehicle belt does not loosen and is very tight. If it loosens or seat moves, re-evaluate location (Section 4.1) and installation steps. DO NOT use if not tightly installed.
3. Remove toys or objects attached to carry handle.
4. Adjust carry handle to an approved in-vehicle use position.

Additional Information

9.1 Using the Safety Seat in an Airplane

Can be used without the base. Check airline policies. Use only in forward-facing airplane seats. Ask flight attendant for assistance. Follow installation and final check instructions.

9.2 Using with a Baby Trend Stroller

Refer to the stroller owner's manual.

9.3 Cleaning and Maintenance

• Hard Surfaces: Wipe with water and mild soap. DO NOT use bleach. Dry with a clean towel.
• Harness Straps: Spot clean with mild soap and water. DO NOT launder. Contact Baby Trend for replacement straps if soiled.
• DO NOT use lubricants on any components.
• Seat Pad Washing: Remove harness straps. For 5-point harness, unthread straps from harness-tie and buckle tongues. For adjustable back seats, remove headrest fabric and seat fabric. For fixed back seats, remove seat fabric. DO NOT use the seat without the seat pad. Reinstall pad when dry, reassembling straps correctly.
• Inspect harness straps for twists.
• Before use, pull on harness straps to ensure they are securely re-attached.

9.4 Replacement Parts

Contact Baby Trend Customer Service at 1-800-328-7363 (Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PST) or visit www.babytrend.com.

9.5 Cozy Cover

Installation: Slide cover/boot over the front of the infant seat. Secure strap through belt path or clip to frame.

How to Register Your Safety Seat

Complete Model Number, Manufacture Date, and Purchase Date. Model number is on the side, manufacture date on the bottom. Fill out and mail the prepaid registration card. Registration is required for recall notification.

Send name, address, email, model number, and manufacturing date to: Baby Trend, Inc., 13048 Valley Blvd. Fontana CA 92335. Or register online at https://babytrend.com/pages/car-seat-product-registration. For recall information, call the U.S. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit http://www.NHTSA.gov.

Warranty

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. CONTACT BABY TREND FOR PARTS, SERVICE, AND REPAIR.

Baby Trend warranty covers workmanship defects within 1 year of purchase. Misuse, abuse, abnormal use, excessive wear, improper assembly, negligence, environmental exposure, alteration, accident, or altered/removed serial numbers invalidate claims. Damage to property during installation is the user's sole responsibility. Contact Customer Service at 1 (800) 328-7363 (Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PST). Return Authorizations are required. Visit http://babytrend.com/pages/limited-warranty for details.

GARANTIA (Spanish): NO DEVUELVA SU PRODUCTO A LA TIENDA. CONTACTE A BABY TREND PARA PIEZAS, SERVICIO Y REPARACIÓN. La garantía cubre defectos de fábrica por 1 año. Uso inadecuado, abuso, desgaste excesivo, montaje incorrecto, negligencia, exposición ambiental, alteración o accidente, o número de serie alterado/removido anulan reclamos. Daños a la propiedad durante la instalación son responsabilidad del usuario. Contacte Servicio al Cliente al 1 (800) 328-7363 (Lun-Vie, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PST). Se requiere Autorización de Devolución. Visite http://babytrend.com/pages/limited-warranty para detalles.

Troubleshooting / Assistance

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If you experience difficulty using this product, contact customer service at 1-800-328-7363 (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PST). Have your model number and manufacturing date available.