In this article we cover Cosco car seat installation and care, focusing on the best Cosco convertible car seats.
Let’s get started!
How long are Cosco convertible car seats good for?
If your car seat was manufactured before December 14, 2013, then it has a 6-year lifespan. After December 14, 2013, Cosco convertible car seats have a lifespan of 8 to 10 years, depending on which model you choose.
Where to find the Cosco convertible car seat expiration date?
You can find the expiration date of your Cosco convertible car seat imprinted on the car seat and in the instruction manual.
How to install a Cosco convertible car seat: rear-facing?
LATCH
Thread the LATCH connectors through the lower anchor belt path.
Make sure that the car seat is at the proper recline angle.
Attach the lower anchor hooks to your vehicle’s lower anchor points.
Press down firmly on the car seat, and pull the lower anchor belt to tighten it.
Wiggle the car seat to ensure that it’s installed securely.
If you need more guidance, here’s a video to demonstrate how to prep and install your Cosco convertible car seat in the rear-facing position using the LATCH system.
Vehicle Seatbelt
Make sure that your car seat is at the proper recline angle.
Thread your vehicle’s seatbelt through the rear-facing belt path and buckle it (make sure the seatbelt is in “lock mode”).
Press down firmly on the car seat, and pull the seatbelt to tighten it and remove any slack.
Wiggle the car seat to ensure that it’s installed securely.
For extra help, check out this video that demonstrates how to prep and install your Cosco convertible car seat in the rear-facing position using your vehicle seatbelt.
How to install a Cosco convertible car seat: forward-facing?
LATCH
Thread the LATCH connectors through the forward-facing belt path.
Make sure the car seat is pressed against your vehicle seatback.
Attach the LATCH hooks to the lower anchor points.
Press down firmly on the car seat, and pull the lower anchor belt to tighten it.
Attach the top tether to the tether anchor, and tighten it.
Wiggle the car seat to ensure that it’s installed securely.
For more assistance, this video will demonstrate how to prep and install your Cosco convertible car seat in the forward-facing position using the LATCH system.
Vehicle Seatbelt
Thread your vehicle’s seatbelt through the forward-facing belt path, and buckle it (make sure it’s in “lock mode”).
Make sure the car seat is pressed against your vehicle seatback.
Press down firmly on the car seat, and the pull the seatbelt to tighten it and remove any excess slack.
Attach the top tether to the tether anchor, and tighten it.
Wiggle the car seat to ensure that it’s installed securely.
For more help, this video will demonstrate how to prep and install your Cosco convertible car seat in the forward-facing position using your vehicle seatbelt.
How to adjust straps on a Cosco convertible car seat?
Push the silver button on the base of the car seat.
Loosen the harness straps.
Remove the straps from the splitter plate.
Remove the harness strap from one side of the chest clip and crotch buckle.
Thread the harness through the slots located on the bottom of the car seat.
Feed the harness strap back through the seat pad.
Thread the harness through the crotch buckle and chest clip.
Feed the harness straps through the slot you want.
Reattach the straps to the splitter plate.
Pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness.
If you need more guidance, this short video will show you how to adjust the harness straps on your Cosco convertible car seat.
How to put together a Cosco convertible car seat?
Feed the harness straps through the car seat cover at your preferred height.
Slide the harness straps back onto the splitter plate.
Remove the slack by pulling the harness straps in the front of your cr seat.
If you need some more assistance, this video will show you how to reassemble your car seat after taking it apart for cleaning. This same video can be used as a visual aid for the next two sections listed below.
How to remove a Cosco convertible car seat cover for washing?
Start by pulling the edges of the car seat cover off from around your car seat.
Lossen the harness straps.
Unhook the straps from the splitter plate located at the back of your car seat.
Pull the straps through the seat cover.
Feed the buckles one at a time through the hip holes.
Turn the car seat over, and slide the end of the crotch buckle at a 90 degree angle through the opening in the car seat cover.
Remove the car seat cover.
How to put a Cosco convertible car seat cover back on?
Feed the crotch buckle back through the opening.
Feed the tether tightener throught the seat pd cover.
Hook the car seat cvoer around the edges of the car seat.
Feed the harness and buckles back through the hip holes.
Finish hooking the car seat cover around the edges of the car seat.
How to clean a Cosco convertible car seat?
You can clean the fabric of a Cosco convertible car seat using a vacuum cleaner or compressed air machine. Plastic and metal pieces can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap. Make sure that the memory foam does NOT get wet.
Cosco Car Seat Manuals
Check here for Cosco Car Seat Instruction Manuals.
Cosco Car Seat Replacement Parts
Check here for Cosco Car Seat replacement parts.
How to Remove Cover from Costco Car Seat for Cleaning/Washing by Matt Newman
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