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What setting do I set the shoulder straps on an infant car seat to bring home 5 - 7 lb. newborns?

Jan 19, 2010 by Ivy's Having Twins! | Posted in Newborn & Baby

The straps are currently in the middle position. Do I need to put them in the bottom position for the newborns? How old / what weight were your babies when using each of the shoulder strap positions?

It is the Graco Safeseat, and it is

It really depends on the size of your child - length/height will also impact where the straps go in addition to weight.

My twins were 5 lb 1 oz and 5 lb 4 oz - their seats were on the lowest setting when we took them home (around 3 months,

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