Silver Cross Simplicity User manual

IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE:
READ CAREFULLY
Please keep the instructions in the compartment provided in the back
of the Simplicity Infant Carrier. To protect your baby correctly the
Silver Cross Simplicity Infant Carrier must always be installed and
used as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Simplicity Infant Carrier
Group 0+ Birth to 13kgs (29lbs)
Birth to approximately 9-12 months
Suitable for:
3-point lap and diagonal seat belt
Universal Approval
Attaching to the Simplifix ISOFIX Base
Semi-Universal Approval

VERY IMPORTANT
Pleasereadthewholeofthisinstruction
guidecarefully.Failuretodosocould
putyourbabyindanger.Youcanonly
expect the Simplicity Infant Carrier
to provide maximum protection if it is
fitted and used correctly as per the
manufacturer’sinstructions.
TheSimplicityInfantCarriermust
always be rearward facing (withyour
babyfacingthebackofthevehicle)
This infant carrier can be used from
birthto13kgs(29lbs)birthto
approximately9-12monthsusing
a3pointlapanddiagonalseatbelt
approvedtoUNECERegulation16or
equivalentstandards.
You must never fit the Simplicity with
a 2 point lap belt.
NEVER use the Simplicity
Infant Carrier on a passenger
seat fitted with a front airbag. It is
VERY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL.
POSSIBLE SEATING
POSITIONS
(providingthattheinfantcarrierisfitted
in accordance with the user guide).
Must be fitted as per
manufacturers instructions.
VERY IMPORTANT
Not all car seats t all cars. “Try
Before You Buy” Make sure that it
ts correctly and is suitable for your
child. You must be comfortable and
condent when installing the infant
carrier and always install it as per
the manufacturer’s instructions.
If you require any further advice as
to the suitability of this restraint
system for your vehicle please
contact Silver Cross customer
services on 0845 8726900
There is a Simplifix ISOFIX Base
which can be purchased separately
if your vehicle/s is suitable, see
Vehicle Application List. This could
be especially helpful if you have a
short seat belt.
TheSimplicityInfantCarrieristested
andapprovedtoECER44.04.This
approvalisinvalidatedifyoumakeany
modications to the Simplicity Infant
Carrier. No modications may be
made other than by the manufacturer.
Contents
3-4 Important: Safety Guide
4-5 Parts List
6-7 Get to know your Simplicity
Infant Carrier
8-9 Before you install the
Simplicity Infant Carrier
in the vehicle
10-13 Fitting and removing your
baby from the Simplicity
Infant Carrier
14 Methods of installation
14-16 Installing and removing
the Simplicity Infant Carrier
17 Troubleshooting
18 Installing the Simplicity Infant
Carrier on a Silver Cross
Travel System
18 Using the Simplicity Infant
Carrier as a rocking seat
18 Using the Simplicity Infant
Carrier as a baby seat
18-19 Looking after your Simplicity
Infant Carrier
19 Final check list before
your journey
20 Warranty and Notice
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Important: Safety Guide
NEVER use the Simplicity
Infant Carrier on a passenger
seat fitted with a front airbag. It is
VERY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL.
Read the whole instruction manual
and make sure you fully understand
how to fit and use the Simplicity
Infant Carrier correctly.
Always keep your instruction manual
in the compartment provided on the
Simplicity Infant Carrier.
It is very important to make
sure that when the child
restraint is positioned on the
vehicle seat it is at the correct
angle and not too upright so
that breathing is not restricted
especially with very small and
light/premature babies. This could
lead to breathing restrictions.
Silver Cross recommend that you
do not place anything under the
Simplicity Infant Carrier, it could
affect the performance of the
infant carrier in an accident.
Never buy a second hand infant
carrier, it may have unseen damage
which could affect the safety of your
child.
Always replace the Simplicity Infant
Carrier after an accident, it may
have unseen damage which could
affect the safety of your baby.
Always secure the Simplicity Infant
Carrier by the 3 point lap and
diagonal seat belt when not in use.
All occupants in the vehicle must be
correctly restrained complying with
the current law.
Loose objects in the vehicle should
be secured when travelling.
Cover the Simplicity Infant Carrier
if it is left in direct sunlight. Plastic
and metal surfaces get very hot and
could burn. The car seat cover is
also likely to fade.
The safety harness must be used
at all times when a baby is in the
Simplicity Infant Carrier.
Before carrying the Simplicity Infant
Carrier make sure that the handle is
firmly locked in the carry position.
Do not make unauthorised
modifications or alterations to the
Simplicity Infant Carrier.
The Simplicity Infant Carrier
must never be used without the
manufacturer’s recommended seat
cover being correctly fitted. If you
replace the seat cover, only use one
recommended by the manufacturer.
It is very important that the harness
chest pads and buckle pad are
always fitted and positioned
correctly. They are an important
safety feature.
Do not allow children to play with or
adjust the Simplicity Infant Carrier.
Avoid leaving your baby in the
Simplicity Infant Carrier for long
periods. Take your baby out for
frequent breaks.
Do not leave children alone in your
car.
Do not place the Simplicity Infant
Carrier on a table or work top,
always use the floor.
Never leave your baby unattended
in the Simplicity Infant Carrier either
in or outside the car.
Make sure that all folding vehicle
seats are securely latched and
fastened.
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Important: Safety Guide
(cont.)
Make sure that the Simplicity Infant
Carrier or its adjusting strap does
not become trapped in the door of
the vehicle or by a folding passenger
seat. Do not allow the adjusting
strap to be caught in moving parts
such as doors, escalators etc.
Always store the Simplicity Infant
Carrier in a safe, dry place when it is
not being used.
Avoid storing the Simplicity Infant
Carrier near a direct heat source
such as a radiator and do not
place heavy objects on top of the
Simplicity.
Child car seats can mark vehicle
seat upholstery and seat belts.
Silver Cross cannot be held
responsible for damage or marking
to vehicle seats and seat belts.
Silver Cross strongly recommend
that when using the Simplicity
Infant Carrier whether in or out of
the vehicle that you take your child
out at regular intervals especially
on long journeys. This will help
relieve pressure on the baby’s
spine and lower back area.
Simplicity Infant Carrier
parts list
1Handle in the carrying &
rocking position.
2Push buttons for adjusting handle
3Safety Harness: Shoulder belts
with chest pads
4Safety Harness: Crotch strap with
buckle comfort/protection pad
5Safety Harness: Harness buckle
6Slots for shoulder straps
7Harness release button
8Harness adjuster strap
9Seat belt lap section guides
(Colour coded blue-rearward
facing only)
10 Apron
11 UV protected sun/wind canopy
12 Sun/wind canopy
connection points
13 Head support
14 Support wedge
15 Diagonal section seat belt guide
(colour coded blue-rearward
facing only)
16 Instruction manual compartment
17 Infant carrier base & pram
chassis release
18 Locking latches for connection to
base and suitable pram models.
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Get to know your
Simplicity Infant Carrier
Different handle positions
1Make sure you understand the
different handle positions and
can correctly adjust the handle to
the required position.
AIn car position
BCarrying and rocking position
CHelps access in and out
DStorage position (boxed)
E Stable position
Handle Operation
2Push in and hold BOTH handle
release triggers located on the
sides of the handle. Move the
handle to the required position
making sure that both sides
click into position.
The head support
and lumbar wedge
Thebuiltinhead support is designed
to give extra side protection and
support for your baby’s head and
will automatically re-position when
theharnessisadjusted.Thelumbar
wedge helps provide a more supportive
seating position especially for new and
premature babies.
The lumbar wedge can be removed
in the later stages of using the
Simplicity Infant Carrier. Silver Cross
always recommend that you use the
wedge for as long as possible.
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Fitting and using the
sun/wind canopy
3PlacetheSimplicityInfantCarrier
on a level oor surface with the
handlepositionedinthestable
position.
Removeyourbabyfromthe
Simplicity Infant Carrier.
To t the sun/wind canopy slide the
two plastic attachment arms (A) into
the holes located on either side of the
Simplicity Infant Carrier (B).
Make sure that both plastic
attachment arms are positioned and
locked correctly into the xing holes.
Make sure that the fabric of the
sun/wind canopy is positioned
around the back of the infant carrier
shell. Holding the rim of the sun/wind
canopy,gentlypullthefrontframeof
the canopy forward to fully open.
4To remove the sun/wind canopy,
press the release levers (C) on both
arms and remove
Fitting and using the apron
The apron is designed to be used when
the Simplicity Infant Carrier is attached
tothe SilverCrosspushchair.
The apron can be tted by placing
it overthefoot endoftheSimplicity
Infant Carrier,gentlypull intoposition
and secure using the Velcro tabs only
when not fitted in the vehicle.
TheapronMUSTNOTbeused
whentheSimplicityInfantCarrier
isfittedintothevehicleasthebuckle
release button will be obscured.
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Before you install the Simplicity
Infant Carrier in the vehicle
Harness position
5Before you install the Simplicity
Infant Carrier it is very important that
you make sure the shoulder straps
areattherightheightforyourbaby.
The shoulder straps should be level
or just below your baby’s shoulders.
NOTE: Winter/Summer clothing can
make a difference to the size of
your baby.
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Harness adjustment
Place the Simplicity Infant Carrier on
a level  oor surface with the handle
in the stable position.
6Slacken theshoulderstrapsby
pressing the harness release button
(A) at the same time, pulling both
shoulderstraps forwardbelowthe
chest pads with your other hand (B).
Press the red release button (C) and
undo the harness.
Carefullyplaceyour babyin the
Simplicity Infant Carrier and identify
the correct shoulder position.
7Open the instruction manual
compartment at the rear of the
infant carrier shell and locate the
adjustment handle.
8Release the handle and adjust the
shoulderstraps totherequired
position. Push the handle back into
thenewposition andmakesure it
clickscorrectly into thenotched
groove. Close the instruction manual
compartment lid. Theinner head
support will have altered position so
that itcorrespondswith thenew
harness shoulder position.
Check that the shoulder straps
are in the correct position for
your baby’s shoulders.
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Fitting and removing your baby
from the Simplicity Infant Carrier
Operating the harness
Your child must be fastened
in the safety harness at all
times when using the Simplicity
Infant Carrier.
9Place the Simplicity on a level  oor
surfaceandthehandleinthe
stable position.
Slackentheshoulderstrapsby
pressing the harness release button
(A)andatthesametime,pulling
bothshoulderstrapsforwardbelow
thechest padswithyourotherhand(B).
Unfasten the harness by pressing
the red release button (C)
10 Place theshoulder strapsoverthe
sidesof theinfantcarrier.
Place yourbabyintheSimplicity
Infant Carrierand checkthatthe
shoulderstraps are inthecorrect
positionfor yourbaby’s shoulders
(see point 5p.8). Correctly position
the5 pointharnessoverthe child
making sure there are no twists.
11 Fit the shoulder strap tongues (A)
and (B)togetherandthenpush
 rmly into the crotch strap buckle
(C) until you hear a click.
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12 Toremoveslackfrombothsides
ofthe waistsectionof the harness
pull theshoulder strapsupwards
towards you.
13 Tightentheharnessstrapsby
pullingtheharnessadjusterstrap
(A)untilthe babyissecure.
14 Againpullbothshoulderstraps
upwards towardsyoutoremove
anyfurther slackfrom bothsides
of the waist section of the harness.

15 Fully tighten theharnessstraps
byfurtherpulling theharness
adjuster strap (A)until thebabyis
secure.
The harness must t the child rmly
but not make the child uncomfort-
able. Itisimportantthatthebuckle
restslowonthebaby’spelvicarea
and not on the stomach. Make sure
the chest pads and buckle pad are
in position. They are an IMPORTANT
safety feature and should always be
used.
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16 You should only be able to insert
2 ngers between the shoulder
straps and the waist straps.
17 Toremoveyourchildfromthe
SimplicityInfantCarrier,slacken
theshoulderstrapsbypressing
the harness release button (A)
andatthesametime,pullingboth
shoulder straps forward below the
chest pads with your other hand (B).
Unfastentheharnessbypressing
the red buckle release button (C)
andplacetheshoulderstrapsover
the side of the infant carrier.
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Methodsof installation
The Simplicity Infant Carrier is
approved for two different methods
of installation.
1. With the vehicle 3-point lap
and diagonal seat belt
(Universal Approved)
2. With the Simplifix ISOFIX Base
(Semi-Universal Approved).
The Simplifix ISOFIX Base is
sold separately.
Installing and removing the
Simplicity Infant Carrier
NEVERuse theSimplicityInfant
Carrieronapassengerseat
fitted with a front airbag. It is VERY
DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL.
Usinga3pointlapanddiagonalseat
belttoinstalltheSimplicityInfant
Carrier
18 PlacetheSimplicityInfantCarrier
onthevehicleseatwithyourbaby
facing the back of the vehicle
TheSimplicityInfantCarriermust
ALWAYSberearwardfacingwith
yourbabyfacingthebackofthe
vehicle.
19 The Simplicity Infant Carrier must
ALWAYS be tted using a 3 point
lap and diagonal seat belt.
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LAP SECTION
DIAGONAL SECTION

DIAGONAL SECTION
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Usinga3pointlapanddiagonalseat
belttoinstalltheSimplicityInfant
Carrier (cont)
20 Slowly pullthe seatbeltoutacross
theSimplicityInfant Carrierand
fasten the seat belt. Pass the lap
section of theseat beltthrough
both blue lap belt guides (A).
Pullthe diagonal sectionofthe
seatbelttoremoveanyslackin
thelapsection.
21 Pull the diagonal section of the
seat belt around the back of the
Simplicity Infant Carrier.
22 Place the diagonal section of the
seat belt securely into the blue
diagonal belt guide positioned on
the back of the Simplicity Infant
Carrier. Holding the Simplicity
Infant Carrier rmly pull the
diagonal section of the seat
belt to remove any slack.

Installing and removing the
Simplicity Infant Carrier (cont)
Using a 3 point lap and diagonal seat
belt to install the Simplicity Infant
Carrier (cont)
23 Checkthattheangleofthe
SimplicityInfantCarrierbackrest
isnottoouprightandmakesure
thattheseatbeltisnottwisted.
Push  rmly into the back of the
SimplicityInfantCarrier,itshould
feeltightandsecure.Thereshould
be no excessive movement forward
or to the side.
NOTE: The seat belt guides are
colour coded BLUE because it is
a REARWARD FACING ONLY
child restraint.
Removing the Simplicity Infant
Carrier from the vehicle
Remove the diagonal section of the seat
beltfromthebluediagonalbeltguide.
Unfastentheseatbeltandremovethe
beltoutofthebluelapsectionguides
taking care to hold the seat belt away
fromyourbaby.Carefullyremovethe
SimplicityInfantCarrierfromthe
vehicle using the carry handle in the
upright carry position.
Make sure the handle has CLICKED
into the correct position.
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Troubleshooting
Common Problems
For further advice:
contact the retailer where you purchased the infant carrier
Possible Solutions
Try different seating position
•Adjust vehicleseatasfar
back as possible
•Position seatbeltheightadjuster
to the lowest position (where tted)
Pullthe seatbelt tight
removing any slack
Try different seating position
Try different seating position
Try different seating position
Seat belt too short
Infant carrier unstable or too upright
due to shape of vehicle seat
IMPORTANT: Do not try
and alter the vehicle seat
shape. For example: filling gaps,
altering the angle of infant carrier
Seat beltbuckletoo long,cannot
fully tighten lap section of seat belt
Seat belt buckle is too far forward
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Installing the Simplicity Infant
Carrier on a Silver Cross travel
system
The Simplicity Infant Carrier is
designed to fit specified Silver Cross
pushchairs. Please refer to your
pushchair instructions.
Using the Simplicity Infant
Carrier as a rocking seat
Place the Simplicity Infant Carrier on
a level floor surface. Move the handle
making sure the handle firmly clicks
intotherocking position(seepage6).
Your baby must be harnessed
into the infant carrier and
never left unattended.
Using the Simplicity Infant
Carrier as a baby seat
Place the Simplicity Infant Carrier on
a level floor surface. Move the handle
making sure the handle firmly clicks
intothestable position.Youcannow
use the Simplicity Infant Carrier as a
baby seat.
Your baby must be harnessed
into the infant carrier and
never left unattended.
Looking after your
Simplicity Infant Carrier
Removing the covers
You must never use your
Simplicity Infant Carrier
without the manufacturer’s cover. It
is an important safety feature of the
infant carrier.
To removethecover,openthevelcro
fastening chest pads and remove.
Firstremove the headsupport cover
by opening the two press studs and
remove the head support cover from
the plastic insert.
To remove the cover, undo the two
press studs,undo theharness buckle
and then pull out the eight connecting
studssituatedatthesidesofthe
cover. Slidetheharness andbuckle
through the cutouts in the cover, pull
the cover over the sides of the infant
carrier and remove the cover.
Refitting the covers
Pull the cover over the sides of the
infant carrier. Make sure the internal
safety harness is threaded through
the cutouts in the cover. Insert the
cover into the sides of the two blue
seatbelt guides and the two sun/wind
canopy connection points. Fasten the
eight connecting studs, and the two
press studs to complete the refitting
of the cover.
Slide the head support cover over the
plastic insert, and slide the shoulder
straps through the head support
cover, fasten the two press studs to
complete the refitting of the cover.
Open the velcro fastening on the
chest pads and refit.
Makesuretherearenotwistsinthe
harness.
It is very important that the
chest pads are refitted. They
are an important safety feature,
and should always be used.
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Cleaning the infant carrier shell
and harness
Wipe clean using a mild hand
soap and warm water. You must
not use detergents, solvents or
strong soaps. This may weaken
your infant carrier shell or harness.
You must not remove, dismantle or
alter any part of the infant carrier
shell or harness. You must not oil
or lubricate any part of your infant
carrier shell or harness.
Cleaning the covers
and chest pads
Hand wash only at a maximum of 30
degrees (see wash care label on the
back of the Simplicity Infant Carrier
seat cover). Do not iron, dry clean
or tumble dry. Dry flat, away from
direct heat and sunlight.
Cleaning the crotch strap buckle
Clean the crotch strap buckle with a
mild hand soap and water and then
thoroughly rinse with warm water.
Leave to dry and DO NOT OIL OR
LUBRICATE any part of the buckle.
Final checklist
before journey
Check
•The Simplicity Infant Carrier must
always be rearward facing (with
your child facing the back of
the vehicle).
• You have NOT fitted the Simplicity
Infant Carrier on a passenger seat
fitted with a front airbag.
•You have adjusted the harness
to the correct position.
•The handle is firmly clicked into the
“In Car Position” see p.6.
•Youhave correctly routedthe
vehicle 3 point lap and diagonal
seat belt as per the manufacturer’s
instructions.
•The Simplicity Infant Carrier is
tight and secure with no excessive
movement forward or to the side.
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Warranty
AllSilverCrossproductsareguaranteed
for a period of 12 months against
faulty workmanship,whentheproduct
is used correctly according to the
instruction manual.
Notice (Universal)
1. This is a “Universal” child
restraint. It is approved to
Regulation No.44.04 series of
amendments, for general use in
vehicles and it will fit most, but
not all, car seats.
2. A correct fit is likely if the vehicle
manufacturer has declared in the
vehicle handbook that the vehicle
is capable of accepting a
“Universal” child restraint for this
age group.
3. This child restraint has been
classified as “Universal” under
more stringent conditions than
those which applied to earlier
designs which do not carry
this notice.
4. If in doubt, consult either the
child restraint manufacturer
or the retailer.
5. Only suitable if the approved
vehicles are fitted with 3 point
static/ with retractor safety-
belts, approved to UN ECE
Regulation No 16 or other
equivalent standards.
IMPORTANT:Ifthischildrestraintis
used with the Silver Cross Simplifix
ISOFIX Base (sold separately) the
categoryofthischildrestraintis
“semi-universal” and it is only suitable
forinstallationinthe vehiclesandin
theseatpositionsindicatedinthe
vehicle application list. The vehicle
application list is supplied with the
Simplifix ISOFIX Base.
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