Orbit Baby Generation-one Toddler Car Seat - Manual (Page 9)

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Usage Recommendations
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Usage Recommendations
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1. Choosing a Vehicle Seating Location
You may choose a seating location in your vehicle that has acceptable LATCH
anchors (part of the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children system) or vehicle
seat belts approved by the vehicle manufacturer. The shape of the seat and
vehicle seat belt type may also affect the installation of the Toddler Car Seat.
According to accident statistics, children have less chance of injury when
properly restrained in rear vehicle seats, rather than front vehicle seats.
In addition, the center rear seating location is considered the best location if
ALL the following conditions are met:
a) Lower LATCH anchors are spaced, center-to-center, between 11 and 20 in.
(280 and 500 mm) apart or the seat has an acceptable vehicle seat belt
b) LATCH or vehicle seat belt provides a secure installation and remains tightly
adjusted around the carseat
c) The seat geometry allows the seat to be properly reclined once installed
d) If the vehicle seat back is adjustable, the vehicle seat back is locked into
the upright position
e) Installation in this seating location is permitted by the vehicle manufacturer
Seat Positions & Vehicle Restraint Options
Rear-Facing Considerations: When used Rear-Facing, the Toddler Car Seat
can be docked on the Orbit Base or installed by itself with the addition of the
included Braces. Safety technicians recommend keeping children in a Rear-
Facing position for as long as possible.
Important Notice: The Orbit Base has been updated to extend its usage for
the Toddler Car Seat. You can only use your Orbit Base with your Toddler Car
Seat if it has the Green Circular Seal shown below. All Bases manufactured
before 2/2008 must be updated by contacting Orbit Baby or visiting
www.orbitbaby.com/support/upgrade.
The Right Position for Your Child’s Weight and Height cont’d
Forward-Facing Considerations: In the Forward-Facing orientation, the
Toddler Car Seat can only be used with the included Braces. It is not possible
to dock the Toddler Car Seat into the Orbit Base Forward-Facing.
Please refer to the blue Rear-Facing section (page 28) or red Forward-
Facing section (page 56) of this manual for more information about how
your child should fi t in the Toddler Car Seat.
Green
Circular Seal
No Green
Circular Seal
UPGRADED
for Toddler Car Seat Use
NOT UPGRADED
For Infant Car Seat
use only.