Evenflo Infant Car Seat

Nurture™ Owner’s Manual Infant Car Seat Keep instructions for future use. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, read this owner’s manual prior to installing and using this child restraint.

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2 More children are killed every year as passengers in car crashes than by any other type of injury. To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, read this owner’s manual and your vehicle owner’s manual before installing and using this child restraint. Using a child restraint makes a big difference. By properly using this child restraint and following these instructions (and the instructions that accompany your vehicle), you will greatly reduce the risk of serious injury or death to your child from a crash. Do not be misled by the commonly used term “safety seat”;­ no restraint system can prevent all injuries in all crashes. Many properly restrained adults and children are injured in motor vehicle crashes, including relatively minor crashes. A properly used child restraint is the best way to minimize injuries to your child and to increase the chances for your child’s survival in most crashes. Symbol Legend Airbag Symbol – Alerts you to important information about airbag safety. LATCH Symbol – Alerts you to important information about LATCH safety. Aircraft Symbol – Alerts you to important information about aircraft safety.

U.S. Regulatory Notice

Canadian Regulatory Notice

(Model Numbers Ending In “C”)

3 Table of Contents (TOC) Important Information Child Requirements������������������������������������������������������4 Premature Infant Use����������������������������������������������������5 Warnings����������������������������������������������������������������������6 Safe Practices��������������������������������������������������������������15 Recall Information for U.S. Customers�������������������������16 Public Notice for Canadian Customers������������������������17 Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage��������������������������������������17 Child Restraint Features����������������������������������������������18 Using the Nurture Handle�������������������������������������������20 Proper Installation WITH the Base Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly System������������������������������������23 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt��������������������������������������������������������������������������25 Placing the Carrier in the Base������������������������������������27 Releasing the Carrier from the Base�����������������������������28 Installation Checklist���������������������������������������������������29 Proper Installation WITHOUT the Base Installing the Carrier Without the Convenience Base���31 Installation Checklist���������������������������������������������������35 Securing the Child in the Carrier���������������������������������36 Removing the Child from the Carrier��������������������������38 Changing the Harness Position�����������������������������������39 Changing the Crotch Strap Position����������������������������41 Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly System��������������������������������������������������������������������42 Using the Locking Clip������������������������������������������������43 Using as an Infant Carrier��������������������������������������������45 Canopy Installation�����������������������������������������������������46 Securing Your Child Restraint in Aircraft����������������������48 Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft�����������������������������48 Care and Cleaning������������������������������������������������������51 Replacement Parts������������������������������������������������������52 Limited Warranty��������������������������������������������������������54 Storing Your Instructions���������������������������������������������55

4 Warning: Failure to follow these Child Requirements could result in serious injury or death. This child restraint is designed for use by children in rear-facing orientation only. To use this child restraint properly, children MUST meet the size and age requirements below. In addition, Evenflo recommends consulting with your child’s physician before allowing your child to transition from a rear-facing to forward-facing child restraint. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping children rear-facing until they reach the maximum height or weight for their child restraint in rear-facing orientation. Additionally, some states’ laws require children to be rear-facing until age 2. Accordingly, you will see this guidance reflected in the Child Requirements below. Please review any applicable local, state or provincial laws related to child passenger safety before installing and using this child restraint.

Child Requirements

5 Before using this child restraint for preterm or low birth weight infants, ensure the Child Requirements are met and follow the guidelines in this section. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a properly installed child restraint reduces the risk of death by over 70 percent for infants involved in crashes. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213 establishes design and dynamic performance requirements for child restraint systems. However, the standard has no minimum weight limit and does not address the special medical needs of preterm or low-birth weight infants. To ensure that preterm and low-birth weight infants are transported safely, the guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics 2009; 123:1424–1429 must be followed. All children should ride rear-facing in the vehicle as long as possible. Preterm and low-birth weight infants are at additional risk of breathing difficulties and heart problems when placed in a child restraint. Evenflo requires that the evaluation recommended by the AAP be conducted for all infants born earlier than 37 weeks and all newborn infants who weigh less than 5 pounds at birth before their first car trip to check for breathing difficulties or heart rate problems when traveling in a rear-facing child restraint. The AAP recommends that appropriate hospital staff observe your infant in the child restraint for a period of 90 to 120 minutes or the duration of travel, whichever is longer. This period of observation must be performed with the infant properly positioned as described in these instructions and with the child restraint placed at an angle that is approved for use in the vehicle. The hospital staff will check for any breathing difficulties or heart rate problems. Your child’s pediatrician will let you know if there are any special considerations for travel. The number of trips and the duration of time the infant is seated in the child restraint should be minimized. A caregiver should ride in the back seat to monitor the infant during travel. You can learn more about the AAP’s recommendations for observation of newborns and the guidelines for safe transportation of preterm and low-birth weight infants, as well as other resources for parents and medical professionals, at https://www.healthychildren.org/english/safety- prevention/on-the-go/Pages/default.aspx

Premature Infant Use

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• Vehicle Types In Which The

Restraint System Can Not Be Used:

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Evenflo Company, Inc.

1801 Commerce Dr.

Piqua, OH 45356

or call 1-800-233-5921.

or register online at:

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Child Restraint Registration Card

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Evenflo Company, Inc.

1801 Commerce Dr.

Piqua, OH 45356

or call 1-937-773-3971.

or register online at:

www.evenflo.com/registercarseatcanada

Canadian Residents Only

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18 Child Restraint Features Back View Front View 1 2 9 8 4 3 5 6 7 11 10 12 13

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20 To change handle positions, squeeze both Handle Releases and rotate the handle to the desired position until it locks into place. Position 2* Position 5* Position 4 Handle Release Position 3* Position 1 *IMPORTANT: NEVER use Positions 2, 3 or 5 when traveling in a vehicle. U.S. and Canadian models differ in acceptable handle positions for travel (see page 21). Using the Nurture Handle

21 IMPORTANT: Always secure the child in the carrier. Refer to “Securing the Child in the Carrier” on page 36. Position 5 (Stand) Place the handle in this position when you set the carrier on the floor. NEVER use this position in a vehicle. Position 2 (Carry) This position is ONLY to be used to carry your child. NEVER use this position in a vehicle. Position 3 (Convenience) NEVER use this position to carry your child in the carrier. NEVER use this position in the vehicle. Position 4 (Travel – U.S.) This position can be used while traveling in a vehicle (U.S). For Canadian Models, you MUST place the handle in Position 1 while traveling. Position 1 (Travel - U.S. and Canada) This position can be used while traveling in a vehicle. For Canadian Models, you MUST place the handle in this position while traveling. Using the Nurture Handle

22 Proper Installation WITH the Convenience Base Harness straps at, or below, the shoulder. At least 2.5 cm (1 in.) Lower anchor connector assembly/ Vehicle Seat Belt To make installation easier, watch the installation video of this child restraint at www.evenflo.com. Tip! Tip! Tip! Child Requirements

23 • This lower anchor connector assembly system is intended to be used ONLY as described in these instructions. Serious injury or death may result from misuse. • In addition to these instructions, read and follow your vehicle owner’s manual regarding installation of the child restraint and LATCH. If there is a discrepancy, follow your vehicle owner’s manual. • ONLY use for securing convenience base to vehicle lower anchor bars. • NEVER attach two lower anchor connector hooks to one vehicle lower anchor bar. • NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the lower anchor connector. Using both together can cause slack in a sudden stop or crash. • When not in use, the lower anchor connectors should be securely stored in the storage area located in the convenience base (see page 42). Keep out of reach of children. • ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connectors are attached to the vehicle lower anchor bars by pulling hard on the lower anchor connectors. If they are not attached, the lower anchor connector assembly will not secure your child restraint. Serious injury or death may result. • DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back at the vehicle belt path. Serious injury or death may result from poor installation. If you cannot tightly secure the child restraint, try again or move it to another location. • This child restraint MUST face the rear of the vehicle. • The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the base. Check by lifting up on the carrier. • NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing position. Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly System

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24 Place the base on the vehicle seat. Route the lower anchor connector strap and hook through the lower anchor connector strap openings. Refer to your owner’s manual to locate the lower anchor bars on your vehicle seat. Attach the right hook to the right anchor bar and the left hook to the left anchor bar. DOUBLE CHECK that the hooks are fully engaged by pulling hard on the lower anchor connector strap. 2 1 Before you begin, be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back at the vehicle seat belt path. Serious injury or death may occur. Move the child restraint to another seating location or try to tighten the lower anchor assembly again. Using your full weight, push the base firmly into the vehicle seat, while pulling up on the strap to tighten. The lower anchor connector assembly strap must be as tight as possible. If you can move the child restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back at the vehicle belt path, the lower anchor connector assembly strap is not tight enough. You will need to try again or find another location for your child restraint. Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly System (cont.)

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26 DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) forward or side-to-side at the seat belt path. Serious injury or death may occur. Move the child restraint to another seating location or try to tighten the seat belt again. Pull the shoulder belt tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt and, at the same time, push down on the base using your full weight. Check to be sure the base is secured in the vehicle seat. 2 Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt (cont.)

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27 If level line is not level with the ground, use a tightly rolled towel, or small blanket, beneath the front edge of the base, in order to provide enough recline for an infant’s head to lie back comfortably. IMPORTANT: Infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position. Make sure they recline enough for their head to lie back comfortably and safely. Failure to properly recline the child restraint could increase the child’s risk of serious injury or death. 2 Secure the infant restraint to the base by placing the front of the seat under the hook and snapping seat into place. The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the base. Check by lifting up on the carrier handle or the front of the carrier to make sure it’s locked in place. 1 Placing the Carrier in the Base

28 Move the handle to Position 2 (Carry) by squeezing in on both handle releases and rotating the handle until it locks into place above the carrier. Pull the base release lever on the back of the child restraint outward and lift the child restraint out. Releasing the Carrier from the Base 3 2 Placing the Carrier in the Base (cont.) 1 Note: When installed directly behind a front vehicle seat, make sure there is at least 38 mm (1.5 in.) of space between any part of the carrier and the vehicle seat that is directly in front of the child’s head. If you need additional clearance, place the handle in Position 1. Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle until it locks into place. ALWAYS place the handle in one of the following positions when traveling in a vehicle: • U.S. - Positions 1 or 4 • Canada - Position 1 ONLY (p. 21) q r

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30 Proper Installation WITHOUT the Convenience Base Harness straps at, or below, the shoulder. At least 2.5 cm (1 in.) Vehicle Seat Belt Path Child Requirements

31 Installing the Carrier Without the Convenience Base After securing the infant, place the restraint into your vehicle. Adjust the restraint so that the level line is level with the ground. Note: Generally, the center rear seating position is the safest. This infant restraint MUST face the rear of the vehicle. Rotate the handle to Position 4 by squeezing both handle releases at the same time. 1 2

32 Route ONLY the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt through the belt slots on the carrier. In vehicles with a lap and shoulder belt, DO NOT route the shoulder belt through the belt slots. Instead, let it lay across the vehicle seat back, as shown.

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34 If the level line is not level to the ground, use a tightly rolled towel or small blanket beneath the front edge of the child restraint. You need to provide enough recline for an infant’s head to lie back comfortably. IMPORTANT: Infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position. Make sure they recline enough for their head to lie back comfortably and safely. Failure to properly recline the child restraint could increase the child’s risk of serious injury or death. 6 Installing the Carrier Without the Convenience Base (cont.)

35 Installation Checklist Installation Checklist – WITHOUT the Convenience Base

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36 Place the baby in the carrier. Baby’s bottom and back should be flat against the seat. If there is a gap, baby will not be comfortable. Slide each harness strap over the child’s shoulders. 1 Securing the Child in the Carrier Facing the front of the buckle, place the left buckle tongue on top of the right buckle tongue. Then insert both tongues in the nested position, into the buckle opening until you hear an audible click. Pull up on the harness strap to ensure the buckle tongues are engaged. IMPORTANT: The buckle strap should be snug against the baby’s crotch but never under the baby’s bottom. Adjust the crotch strap if necessary (p. 41). 2

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38 Press the red buckle release and remove the buckle tongues. Push the release button and pull the chest clip apart. 1 2 3 To loosen the harness straps, squeeze the harness adjusters while pulling on the straps from the front of the seat. Removing the Child from the Carrier

39 Push the harness anchor located on the back of the child restraint through the slot to the front of the seat shell. Repeat this procedure on both sides. As your child grows, you will need to change the harness strap position so that the harness straps are routed through the slots closest to the child’s shoulders. The shoulder harness straps should ALWAYS be as close as possible to, but NEVER above, the child’s shoulders. Pull the harness strap and anchor to the front of the seat shell. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side. Pull the harness strap from the back of the carrier while pushing the chest clip, buckle tongue, harness anchor, and harness strap through to the back. 1 2 3 Changing the Harness Position

40 Choose the appropriate slots for the new harness position. Push the harness anchor, buckle tongue, harness strap,­ and chest clip through to the front of the child restraint. Repeat for the other harness strap. Note: Harness strap should start at or below the child’s shoulders. 6 5 Pull the harness anchor, harness strap, buckle tongue, and chest clip to the front of the child restraint. Push the harness anchor through the pad to the bottom of the child restraint. Pull the harness anchor through the bottom of the child restraint and clip into place. Repeat on the opposite side. 4 IMPORTANT: When inserting harness straps through the slots in the seat pad, make sure you route them correctly through their corresponding slots in the seat shell. Make certain the harness anchor is properly seated against the seat shell. 7 Changing the Harness Position (cont.)

41 2 3 Make certain the crotch strap anchor is properly seated against the seat shell. Insert the crotch strap anchor into the slot that is closest to the child AND the most comfortable for the child. 1 To reposition the crotch strap, turn the harness anchor on the end of the crotch strap sideways and push it through the slot in the restraint seat. As your child grows, you will need to change the crotch strap position so that it is in the slot closest to your child. The crotch strap should ALWAYS be as close as possible to, but NEVER under, the child’s bottom. There are two positions in which to use the crotch strap, based upon your child’s comfort. Changing the Crotch Strap Position

42 Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly System 1 When the lower anchor connector system is not in use, you MUST securely store it on the base as shown using the storage bars on the underside of the base. A loose lower anchor connector strap and hook may injure your child. 2 3 Press the tab and twist, then remove the hook from the anchor. The lower anchor connector assembly system that comes with your child restraint will be one of the two types below. Tilt and slide the adjuster to loosen the lower anchor connector assembly. Press the adjuster release button to loosen lower anchor connector assembly.

43 Thread the seat belt through the base (or child restraint) and buckle the seat belt. Using the Locking Clip 1 Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belt when not used with a child restraint, or the vehicle seat belt will not properly restrain an adult or child. Serious injury could occur. To watch a video about installing a locking clip, go to www.evenflo.com. Locking Clip installed properly. If your vehicle is model year 1996 or newer, it likely has a vehicle belt system that can be locked when tightened, and will not require use of a Locking Clip. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual before installing a Locking Clip. Install Locking Clip, if necessary. If your vehicle was built prior to model year 1996, and has a lap/shoulder belt that is equipped with an emergency locking retractor (ELR) AND sliding latch plate, you MUST use a Locking Clip. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to identify which vehicle belt system is in your vehicle. 13 mm (0.5 in.)

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44 Push down on the base while pulling the shoulder belt tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion of the belt. 2

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46 Guide each end of the canopy strip into the canopy holder located on each side of the child restraint.

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48 Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that you secure your child for air travel in an appropriate child restraint based on your child’s weight and size. Turbulence can happen with little or no warning. When turbulence occurs, the safest place for your child is in a properly installed child restraint, not in an adult’s lap or on the aircraft seat with its seat belt. Keeping your child in a child restraint during the flight will help ensure your family arrives safely at your destination. The FAA recommends that a child weighing:*

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49 Route the aircraft seat belt through the belt slots on the carrier, as shown above. 2 3 Rotate the handle to Position 1 or Position 4 by squeezing both handle releases at the same time. Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft (cont.)

50 Fasten the aircraft seat belt. Installing Child Restraint in Aircraft (cont.) The aircraft seat belt must be as tight as possible. Route the excess seat belt strap back through the belt slots, as shown above. Using your full weight, push the child restraint firmly onto the aircraft seat while pulling on the excess seat belt strap to tighten. Check your work. Try to move the child restraint in all directions. If you can move the child restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back at the belt path, the aircraft seat belt is not tight enough, and you MUST install again until the seat belt is tight. 4 5

51 Care and Cleaning

52 To order replacement parts, you can order online at www.evenflo.com or contact Evenflo. When you contact us, please have the product model number and date of manufacture (found on the back of the child restraint). Replacement Parts Canopy Head Foam Locking Clip Harness System Seat Pad Convenience Base Not available on all models. Styles may vary.

53 Proper Disposal of this Child Restraint When this child restraint reaches the expiration date found on the date of manufacture label, Evenflo encourages you to disposeof it properly. Most components of this child restraint are recyclable.

54 For a period of 90 days from the original purchase of this Product, Evenflo warrants to the original end user (“Purchaser”) this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship. Evenflo’s sole obligation under this express limited warranty shall be, at Evenflo’s option, to repair or replace any Product that is determined to be defective by Evenflo and determined to be covered by this warranty. Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the Purchaser. Proof of purchase in the form of a receipted invoice or bill of sale evidencing that the Product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. This express limited warranty is extended by Evenflo ONLY to the original Purchaser of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to subsequent purchasers or end users of the Product. For warranty service, contact Evenflo’s ParentLink Consumer Resource Center

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Consequential, Special Or Punitive Damages

Of Any Kind For Breach Of The Express

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55 After thoroughly reading and following these instructions, store them in the carrier behind the seat pad, as shown. For future reference, record the model number of your child restraint AND the date of manufacture below. Model Number: Date of Manufacture: Storing Your Instructions

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