Not sure what was worse removing the crotch buckle or cleaning up the crumbs of goldfish, pretzels and teddy grahams that fell out of the seat while I was converting it.
Good thing my kids weren't home when I removed the crotch buckle. I tried a lot of different curse word incantations, and finally found the right combination. I also bent a screwdriver and broke a hammer.
Well, this seat is lovely looking, very stylish and looks comfortable. Graco have truly succeeded in preparing expectant parents in the birthing process by making it completely impossible to remove the crotch buckle. As my husband screamed 'PUSH', while I cried uncontrollably, I was whisked right back to that day in the birth centre. Fortunately giving up with this seat was much easier that giving up pushing a baby out of your body and the seat is not safely back at Halfords where it belongs.
Ok so proper instructions as follows: cut crotch belt in half and gently slide and remove. - pinch buttons together to easily remove top half... prepare yourself for melted nasty Chocolate, crayons, crumbs for days... - continue to vacuum, wipe down, use toothpick to easily remove gum and who knows what else... 🤣
THANK YOU! That is exactly what I did after a half hour of busting all my nails & many inappropriate words trying to get that crotch belt out like she did.
I adjusted that crotch strap once 2 years ago. Pliers, sweating, a lot of cursing and a half hour later I had it adjusted. Mentally preparing myself to do this again! 😬
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I was struggling to detach the back this morning and after an hour I gave up. Decided to UA-cam it and in less than 10 minutes I was done!
Umm just in case anyone wants to know it took me close to an hour just to get that damn crotch belt out!! That must be a fake car seat she’s using in the video! I about called the company to complain! I never want to have to do that again. Guess I’ll be using a diff booster for my youngest!! 😤
Cristy Lee Heath I agree I literally came to the video to find a easier way...my fingers are dead trying to fiddle with the darn thing. Any suggestion to get it out??
This car seat is amazing but oh my god is it ever hard to figure out how to take it apart and put it back together... Your video is really helpful though.
The straps on my Nautilus is not in that position. It’s in the bottom of the seat and I’ve watched several of these videos and it’s not the same as mine.
It is IMPOSSIBLE to remove the crutch buckle without scissors, injuring your finger(s) and/or struggling for at least 40 min a flashlight and a screwdriver.
SO IF MY COUSIN WAS TO ADOPT ME AS HER 3TH CHILD WHERE WOULD SHE GET ONE OF THESE BOOSTER CAR SEATS FOR ME AT WHAT PLACE STORE? I MIGHT NEED OF THESE BOOSTER CAR SEATS
@@brettflores3070 you're reaching now. Reading comprehension you lack. Even over the internet one can "smell" fraudulent people. Individuals with learning disabilities, never refer to the ailment or themselves as retarded. But hey people do things for likes nowadays. Have a blessed day
I had to assemble mine right out the box... Both of them. Let me tell you something.... I ain't never working for Graco because y'all be done fired my ass for the excessive use of profanity!
Yeah, I had to cut the crotch strap after wrestling with it for over an hour. Now I can't reuse for an infant. I think Graco did this on purpose so you have to buy a new one.
The only people saying that it was easy to get the crotch belt out are the people that never had to adjust to the largest setting! This is ridiculous! There is no room you can't see. My seats have will have plenty of shelf life on them for my youngest but they won't be able to use them because more than likey I'm going to end up cutting it before I end up divorced! Dumbass design!
Absolutely false. The only way to remove the crotch buckle is to CUT the crotch buckle. The only way to remove the harness straps is to CUT the harness straps.
LOL - Video should say "struggle for an hour trying to get the crotch buckle + all the belt fabric through the hole, then just cut it with scissors."
Thanks for saving me time! Lol
Omg!! I literally just went to get the scissors after nearly losing my damn mind trying to get that crotch buckle through that impossible hole!
i have not had a single graco that i can remove these! I always end up cutting out. Prob so we are forced to buy new ones to reuse the seat.
The trick is to put the short piece through the hole and then turn the buckle...I struggled 1.5 hours before finding another youtube video lol
Went through the comments just to find this! That was insane. How did she do that?! I just cut it.
Not sure what was worse removing the crotch buckle or cleaning up the crumbs of goldfish, pretzels and teddy grahams that fell out of the seat while I was converting it.
😂 exactly! I just power washed my sons seat for same reason - goldfish and McDonald's fries - not to mention melted gummy and other candy lol
Definitely the crotch buckle
Definitely the crotch buckle
Good thing my kids weren't home when I removed the crotch buckle. I tried a lot of different curse word incantations, and finally found the right combination. I also bent a screwdriver and broke a hammer.
Well, this seat is lovely looking, very stylish and looks comfortable. Graco have truly succeeded in preparing expectant parents in the birthing process by making it completely impossible to remove the crotch buckle. As my husband screamed 'PUSH', while I cried uncontrollably, I was whisked right back to that day in the birth centre. Fortunately giving up with this seat was much easier that giving up pushing a baby out of your body and the seat is not safely back at Halfords where it belongs.
Done in 10 minutes thanks for the easy guide video
Helpful and straight to the point! Thank you!
Thank you!!! I never would’ve figured this out on my own and I just did it along with the video no problem!
It works very well.
I missed the step where I... I mean she cussed the damned thing out, said fuck this shit, and went and drank a beer.
Ok so proper instructions as follows: cut crotch belt in half and gently slide and remove.
- pinch buttons together to easily remove top half... prepare yourself for melted nasty Chocolate, crayons, crumbs for days...
- continue to vacuum, wipe down, use toothpick to easily remove gum and who knows what else... 🤣
Exactly 😂
THANK YOU! That is exactly what I did after a half hour of busting all my nails & many inappropriate words trying to get that crotch belt out like she did.
She made that look easy.
I adjusted that crotch strap once 2 years ago. Pliers, sweating, a lot of cursing and a half hour later I had it adjusted. Mentally preparing myself to do this again! 😬
@@tlh3954 power to ya! Bring it indoors so you dont pass out from heat stroke! 😂
Thanks for the tutorial this was really helpful
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I was struggling to detach the back this morning and after an hour I gave up. Decided to UA-cam it and in less than 10 minutes I was done!
Umm just in case anyone wants to know it took me close to an hour just to get that damn crotch belt out!! That must be a fake car seat she’s using in the video! I about called the company to complain! I never want to have to do that again. Guess I’ll be using a diff booster for my youngest!! 😤
Only took me 5 minutes to do the whole seat
Devin Maciel so this extra piece of strap she’s talking about. Is it like 1/4” long?
@@jbeckman8154 The crotch buckle is pretty short. It needs to be twisted at an angle or else it would come out.
It took me 10 seconds to remove the center buckle...
to take all straps on and off took me 10 mins
Removing the crotch buckle is a nightmare!
Took one minute for everything thanks
Life Changing
yes hi, nice video. Just wondering, is it possible to use the shoulder belt loops (red) as car seat buckle holders as well?
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it was easy to do. thanks for the visual.
BS that crotch belt is so incredibly hard to move.
Cristy Lee Heath I agree I literally came to the video to find a easier way...my fingers are dead trying to fiddle with the darn thing. Any suggestion to get it out??
Cristy Lee Heath That was the hardest part. Angle it in and once it’s halfway through, yank it out from the buckle side.
Paris Sullivan we about took a hammer to it. Used a butter knife to help to push it through.
I'm about to cut that crotch strap!
Seriously Fuck that crotch belt. I’m with the chick who wants to cut it. Or I’m leaving it. It’s just not coming out
Totally easy to remove harness! Thanks for the video:)
Man I wish my car seats weren’t disgusting when I take them apart lol must be nice
Don't even wanna know what it takes to put them back..That's insane. I regret buying it so much.
Hamartian it’s actually pretty easy lol
I agree. It’s really not that difficult. I didn’t mine in about 5 minutes.
Itd about the same as any other booster/carseat..... lmao.
You wont be complaining about all it takes when you're in a car accident and your child survives
This car seat is amazing but oh my god is it ever hard to figure out how to take it apart and put it back together... Your video is really helpful though.
Good advice, that worked nicely.instead of the hammer, when i got it through like you said, i just pulled like f**k. 🤠
The crotch strap does NOT come out like that. I came to see if I've been doing it wrong for 30 mins and nope, still isn't working.
Are armrests removable?
Everything went just she explained. After reading the comments I thought the crotch strap would be hard but it wasn't. Thanks!
Anyone know of a video to put the harness/seatbelts back on? Having such a hard time
I was thinking the same thing
The straps on my Nautilus is not in that position. It’s in the bottom of the seat and I’ve watched several of these videos and it’s not the same as mine.
How do you do the crotch buckle first step. That is hard and you just glossed over it
It is IMPOSSIBLE to remove the crutch buckle without scissors, injuring your finger(s) and/or struggling for at least 40 min a flashlight and a screwdriver.
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Seriously! Idk how she got it out so easily in the video.
What about the straps on the back and underside? Leave them on?
The tether straps that you connect to the vehicle seat? Yes, because without that the seat wouldn't be sturdy
Hello ! I removed them now i need to put them back on ! Is there a video for that please 🥲?
I cut the buckle. Fuck it.
I like taking things apart but putting it back together is another story lol
what age and weight can I change to this
The book says 30-100 pounds and 38-57 in tall for booster with back.
My son is 5 and I'm just now moving him to a booster.
SO IF MY COUSIN WAS TO ADOPT ME AS HER 3TH CHILD WHERE WOULD SHE GET ONE OF THESE BOOSTER CAR SEATS FOR ME AT WHAT PLACE STORE? I MIGHT NEED OF THESE BOOSTER CAR SEATS
You're funny. I bought mine at target it was 140 or so. Hope that helped months later. Lol
@@diedriegibbs6938 MY SON IS STILL A YOUNG CHILD BABY ALL I'M ASKING IS WHERE COULD I GET A BOOSTER CARSEAT LIKE THIS ONE :-)
@@brettflores3070 you're reaching now. Reading comprehension you lack. Even over the internet one can "smell" fraudulent people. Individuals with learning disabilities, never refer to the ailment or themselves as retarded. But hey people do things for likes nowadays. Have a blessed day
I had to assemble mine right out the box... Both of them. Let me tell you something.... I ain't never working for Graco because y'all be done fired my ass for the excessive use of profanity!
My husband is the same way haha! I’m dreading even asking him to help me with this. I’m considering just buying a booster instead lol
this is the most relevant follow up of the video: HOW TO REMOVE THE CROTCH BUCKLE
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Yeah, I had to cut the crotch strap after wrestling with it for over an hour. Now I can't reuse for an infant. I think Graco did this on purpose so you have to buy a new one.
Fake news! No way she got the crotch buckle out that easily. Especially if it’s in the front most position. Show the close up.
Are you freaking kidding me? What a nightmare!
Ha! My thoughts exactly.
It’s really not that bad. I just did it under 5 minutes.
Hubby just cut that stupid crotch belt! 🤣
who the heck need a car seat for their kid when their past 8 years old like wth!?
tq
4in1 please open
This was very helpful. Graco, whoever wrote/drew your instruction manual sucks. So confusing.
Alot of either bored or creative parents on the comments section.
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The only people saying that it was easy to get the crotch belt out are the people that never had to adjust to the largest setting! This is ridiculous! There is no room you can't see. My seats have will have plenty of shelf life on them for my youngest but they won't be able to use them because more than likey I'm going to end up cutting it before I end up divorced! Dumbass design!
Absolutely false. The only way to remove the crotch buckle is to CUT the crotch buckle. The only way to remove the harness straps is to CUT the harness straps.
Doo doo
It doesn’t help that it sounds like she’s talking with a bag full of rocks in her mouth.
This video is absolute BS. The bucket most definitely doesn’t come out that easily I tried for a good 30 minutes before giving up.
Poor design, even poorer so called Instruction Book. Appalling product.