My Graco car seat buckle is stuck. How do I unlock it?

There are several ways to unlock a stuck Graco car seat buckle:

• Check for food debris or crumbs around the buckle that may block the release mechanism. Remove blockages gently with tweezers or a moist cloth.

• Press the red button firmly and wiggle the buckle tongue to gently manipulate it. If the buckle has a bottom tether, gently pull it while pushing the red button and wiggling the tongue. These steps may loosen the buckle and remove any debris.

• If the procedures above fail, use warm water to loosen the buckle. Wipe the red button and buckle the tongue gently with a clean cloth dipped in warm water. Do not submerge the buckle in water.

• Finally, if the buckle won't unlock, consult your Graco car seat manual. To fix the problem, the handbook may give more troubleshooting instructions or diagrams.

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