Graco Extend2Fit Strap Tightening Issue Tip

A common review of the Graco Extend2Fit is that the straps are hard to tighten. Here’s a tip of what I do for easier tightening. This seat is installed rear facing.

Children should remain rear facing until at LEAST 2 years old but preferably until 4 years old or when the child reaches the rear facing limits of their seat. The model is 19 months.

Hope this helps! 😊

[jessjohns]

Thanks for the advice! I was really bummed out and disappointed after I spent so much time and money researching a car seat that would work for us only to have one where I can’t get the harness tight. And it’s not fun when it’s only 15 degrees outside, I’m slipping on ice and my baby is hysterically screaming at me. At least we can use the car seat now... still upset though. This shouldn’t be an issue.

[annasoliman]

Very helpful and your little one is a total cutie pie!

[kristywalter]

Thank you! I was having such a hard time with this carseat and this video was a huge help!!!

[gabygarza]

this always bothered me with this carseat, i’m not strong enough to just muscle through, THANK YOU!!

[briannam]

Hi, this tip was super helpful but now we are in the forward facing and seem to be having the issue where I can't get slack or tighten easily. Any tips for forward facing?

[mex]

I’m having an issue where when I tighten, the right side （baby’s left side) gets tighter than the left so it’s uneven. Super annoying! Going to mess with it again

[ashleybilbo]

Oh my goodness this saved me from returning the seat! thank you!!!!

[cotadavis]

Thank you for that demo. & may I ask how do I loosen the straps ?

[evag]

Thanks!!! And dang that's a cute kid

[SunshineHearts-dzbk]

Your daughter is super cute and sweet!

[athc]

Thank you! Baby is very well behaved :)

[cassidywelch]

Thank you for this. Any idea how to loosen the crotch strap/buckle. My daughters legs are getting pinch and I don’t see how to loosen it. Just loosens at the shoulder and body area as you have shown

[ashleyfusco]

What about when you have it forward facing since you can’t reach the back anymore?

[ayashehill]

I need to learn how to loosen it it’s driving me crazy

[Mountain-Man-]

Yeah these seats become useless once they're forward facing. It's nearly impossible to get properly tight, I picked up a Diono instead and the harness is smooth as butter and much higher quality.