In this article we cover Evenflo car seat installation and care, focusing on the best Evenflo convertible car seats.
Let’s get started!
How long are Evenflo convertible car seats good for?
All of the Evenflo convertible car seats, minus the Symphony line, expire 6 years after their manufacture date. The Symphony line of car seats expires 8 years after their manufacture date because they’re all-in-one car seats with an extended use feature.
Where to find the Evenflo convertible car seat expiration date?
The date of manufacture, model number, and expiration date can be found on a white label on the back or bottom of your car seat shell.
Image: Labeled Evenflo DOM sticker provided by the Car Seat Blog.
How to install an Evenflo convertible car seat: rear-facing?
LATCH
Place your car seat in your vehicle at the most reclined angle.
Attach the SureLATCH connectors to the lower vehicle anchors.
Make sure that your car seat is level with your vehicle seat. If it’s not, placed a rolled towel at the base of your vehicle seat to give your car seat the proper recline angle.
Push down firmly on the car seat. The SureLATCH connectors will automatically tighten the straps.
Wiggle the car seat from side to side to make sure that it’s installed securely.
If you need more assistance, here’s a short video that demonstrates how to install your Evenflo convertible car seat in the rear-facing position.
To learn how to install your Evenflo car seat using your vehicle’s seatbelt, refer to your instruction manual.
How to install an Evenflo convertible car seat: forward-facing?
LATCH
Before you install your car seat, you have to prep it by loosening the straps and removing the front of the seat cover.
Move the SureLATCH connectors fro the rear-facing belt path to the front-facing belt path, then reattach the seat pad.
Place the car seat in your vehicle in the forward-facing position.
Attach the SureLATCH connectors to your vehicle’s lower anchor points.
Push down firmly on the car seats. The SureLATCH connectors will automatically tighten the straps.
Attach the tether straps to your vehicle’s tether anchor.
Tighten the strap to remove any slack.
Wiggle the car seat from side to side to ensure that it’s installed securely.
If you need some more guidance, this short video will show you to install your Evenflo convertible car seat in the forward-facing position.
To learn how to install your car seat using your vehicle’s seatbelt, refer to your instruction manual.
How to adjust straps on an Evenflo convertible car seat?
Place your child in the car seat and make sure that back is pressed against the seat.
Buckle the child in.
Ensure that the harness is placed at the child’s shoulders.
Pull the chest clip to ensure that the harness is equal on both sides.
Tighten the harness.
Position the chest clip at armpit level.
Pinch the harness straps to ensure it’s snug against your child.
Refer to your product’s instruction manual to see how to adjust and tighten the straps on your Evenflo convertible car seat.
How to put together an Evenflo convertible car seat?
Evenflo convertible car seats come pre-assembled. Read on to learn how to put your car seat back together after removing the seat cover.
How to remove an Evenflo convertible car seat cover for washing?
Remove the fabric from the plastic clips located at the back of the car seat.
Remove the fabric from the plastic clips on the front of the car seat.
Remove the headrest.
Pull your seat cover over the cup holders.
Make sure your buckles and harness straps are pulled through the seat pad.
Remove the seat cover.
This video will demonstrate how to remove your Evenflo convertible car seat cover, and give you tips on how to clean your car seat.
How to put an Evenflo convertible car seat cover back on?
Reattach the plastic clips on the bottom f the seat cover.
Pull the seat cover over the car seat.
Feed the harness straps back through the seat pad.
Rethread the harness straps.
Pull the seat cover around the shell of the car seat and attach it to the plastic clips.
This video will demonstrate how to remove an Evenflo convertible car seat cover and put it back on.
How to clean an Evenflo convertible car seat?
- Wipe and clean plastic and metal parts with mild soap and warm water.
- Let the harness and buckle air dry before reinstalling the car seat.
- Machine-wash the seat cover in cold water on a delicate cycle.
- Tumble dry the seat cover for 10 to 15 minutes ona low heat.
These are the cleaning instructions provided by Evenflo.
Evenflo Car Seat Manuals
Check here for Evenflo car seat Instruction manuals.
Evenflo Replacement Parts
Check here for Evenflo car seat replacement parts.
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