Introduction

The Safety 1st Grow and Go Car Seat CC138DWV is a versatile all-in-one convertible car seat designed to accommodate your child's growth from infancy through their toddler years. This car seat features three modes of use: rear-facing, forward-facing, and belt-positioning booster, ensuring safety and comfort for children weighing between 5 to 100 pounds. With an easy-to-adjust harness and a machine-washable seat pad, the Grow and Go is both practical and user-friendly. Priced at $159.99, it offers excellent value for families seeking a long-lasting car seat solution.

Parts of the Child Restraint

Front View

1. Headrest/Harness Adjustment Levers
2. Adjustable Headrest
3. Head Pillow 
4. Upper Shoulder Harness Slots
5. Harness Covers
6. Body Pillow
7. Removable Cup Holder
8. Harness Release Lever (under flap)
9. Recline Handle
10. Harness Adjustment Strap

11. Shoulder Belt-Positioning Guide (behind headrest pad)

    

12. Easy Out Harness Holders
13. UAS* 
14. Buckle Cover 

15. Non-Removable Cup Holders

    Harness System Detail

    

16. Chest Clip
17. Lower Shoulder Harness Slots for Smaller Infants
18. Harness Straps
19. Buckle
20. Rear-Facing Belt Path

21. Rear-Facing Belt-Positioning Guide

    Side View

    

22. Rear-Facing Level Line
23. Shell (child restraint)
24. Forward-Facing Belt Path
25. UAS* Attachment for Storage

26. Base

    Back View

    

    • AA.  Tether 
    • BB. Tether Attachment for Storage
    • CC. Splitter Plate
    • DD. Instruction Manual Storage (at the bottom of the base)

*Universal Anchorage System

Detailed Specifications

The Safety 1st Grow and Go Car Seat CC138DWV has several key features that make it a popular choice among parents. These features include:

• Rear-facing mode for children from 5 to 40 pounds
• Forward-facing mode for children from 22 to 65 pounds
• Booster mode for children from 40 to 100 pounds
• Adjustable headrest with 10 positions
• QuickFit harness system for easy adjustment
• Removable and machine-washable seat pad
• Two integrated cup holders
• Side Impact Protection
• Energy-absorbing foam
• LATCH system for easy installation

Grow and Go Sport, EverFit, MultiFit 3-in-1 rear-facing child restraint

• 2.3-18 kg (5-40 lb) and 48-102 cm (19-40 in.) forward-facing child restraint
• 10-30 kg (22-65 lb) and 74-125 cm (29-49 in.) and at least 2 years old booster seat
• 18-45 kg (40-100 lb) and 110-132 cm (43-52 in.) and at least 4 years old

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
Read all instructions before using this child restraint and booster seat.

WARNING: Failure to read, understand, and follow the instructions and warnings in this instruction manual and the warnings on the system could result in serious injury or death to the child.

Choosing Rear Facing, forward-facing, or Booster Seat

Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how your child's restraint should be placed in the vehicle.

WARNING: Verify your child’s weight and height (do not guess) before choosing the child restraint’s position.

Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child

1. Fully Loosen Harness Straps
   Push down on the harness release lever (under flap on front of seat pad) while pulling out on harness straps as shown.
2. Unbuckle Harness
   Press in towards the top of the red button.
   Pull buckle tongues out.
3. Release Chest Clip
   Press on the chest clip release button and pull it apart.
4. Place Harness Straps
   Out of Way
   The Easy Out Harness Holders can be used in two ways.
   1. You can secure the harness straps around them as shown.
   2. Or the buckle tongues can be placed into the slots in the harness holders as shown.
5. Place Child in Child Restraint to Determine Proper Harness Fit
   The child’s bottom and back should be fl at against the child restraint.

How Does Your Child Fit?

Use the guidelines below to determine if the buckle and harness strap are in the right place for your child. 

REAR-FACING

• Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as your child grows. The buckle should be used in the slot closest to your child. The buckle should be not underneath or behind your child. 1st or 2nd slot MUST be used.
• Always choose the shoulder harness slots that are closest to your child’s shoulder height. The harness strap MUST be at or slightly below the shoulders. 
• If the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller infants are above the child’s shoulders with the headrest in the lowest position, do not use this child restraint.

FORWARD FACING

• Start in the 1st slot and adjust outward as your child grows. The buckle should be used in the slot closest to your child. The buckle should not be underneath or behind your child. Any slot can be used.
• Always choose the shoulder harness slots that are closest to your child’s shoulder height. The harness strap MUST be at or slightly above the shoulders.
• If the upper shoulder harness slots are below the child’s shoulders with the headrest in the highest position and the child weighs at least 18 kg (40 lb) and is at least 4 years old, you must convert the child restraint to a booster seat.

Changing Position of the Buckle

1. Unbuckle Harness
   Press in towards the top of the red button. 
   Pull buckle tongues out.
2. Fully Recline the Child Restraint
   Pull out on the recline handle and push the top of the child restraint back.
3. Locate Buckle’s Metal Retainer
   Reach under the seat between the base and shell and through the recline handle.

4. Rotate the Metal Retainer and Push It Up Through the Shell and Pad

   

5. From the Top of the Seat, Pull the Buckle and Buckle Cover Out of the Shell and Pad
6. Insert Buckle’s Metal Retainer into Slot
   Closest to Child: Buckle MUST face out. You MUST use the 1st or 2nd buckle slots when child restraint is used rear-facing. Any slot can be used when forward facing.
7. Reach Under the Seat Between the Base and Shell and Through the Recline Handle
   Pull the metal retainer completely through the pad and shell.

8. Check Buckle
   Pull up on the buckle to make sure it is secured. The buckle MUST not pull out.

   

WARNING: Failure to place the buckle’s metal retainer completely through the pad and shell can result in serious injury or death.

Description

The Safety 1st Grow and Go Car Seat is designed to provide maximum safety and comfort for your child. The rear-facing mode is suitable for infants and toddlers from 5 to 40 pounds, while the forward-facing mode is suitable for children from 22 to 65 pounds. The booster mode is suitable for children from 40 to 100 pounds, making this car seat a great investment for parents who want a car seat that will last for several years.

The QuickFit harness system allows for easy adjustment of the harness and headrest, ensuring a perfect fit as your child grows. The removable and machine-washable seat pad makes cleaning a breeze, and the integrated cup holders provide convenient storage for your child's drinks.

Booster Seat

1. 18-45 kg (40-100 lb) 
2. 110-132 cm (43-52 in.) 
3. At least 4 years old

Lap/Shoulder Belt 

You MUST store the harness system and remove accessories except the cup holder, to use as a booster seat. 
WARNINGS: Do not use the harness system when using as a booster seat.

• Do not use this booster seat if the tops of your child’s ears are above the top of the booster seat’s headrest.
• Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat.
• Do not use only the lap belt when using this seat as a booster seat.
• The shoulder belt must always be adjusted snugly across the child’s chest. NEVER place the shoulder belt behind the child’s back or under the child’s arms.
• Do not use the UAS belts or tether strap when using as a booster seat. 
• Secure both UAS and tether straps to their storage locations.

• Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

  

Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation

1. Place Booster Seat Forward Facing Flush Against Vehicle Seat Back
   Do not use any recline position except to make the booster seat flush against the vehicle seat back. The vehicle seat back must be upright.
2. Place Child in Booster Seat
   Tops of the child’s ears should be at the midpoint of the headrest, but never above the top of the headrest.
   Adjust the headrest if needed
3. Position the Lap Belt on the Child
   Route the lap belt portion of the vehicle belt through the booster belt path as shown.
   The lap belt should lay snugly across the child’s upper thighs and not on the stomach.
4. Buckle Vehicle Belt
5. Position Shoulder Belt on Child
   • Slide the shoulder belt under the bottom of the Easy Out Harness Holder as shown.
   • Pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten.
   • The shoulder belt should lay snugly across the center of the child’s shoulder and across the chest and not on their face or neck.
   • To help position the shoulder belt, you may need to secure the shoulder belt in one of the two shoulder belt-positioning guides behind the headrest pad.
     NOTE: Use the shoulder belt positioning guide only if necessary to correctly position the shoulder belt on the child.
   • Check periodically to make sure your child has not moved out of position and loosened the shoulder belt.

Setup Guide

Setting up the Safety 1st Grow and Go Car Seat CC138DWV is easy, thanks to the LATCH system and clear instructions. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Place the car seat in the back seat of your vehicle and attach the LATCH connectors to the lower anchors.
2. Pull the LATCH straps tight to ensure a secure installation.
3. Adjust the recline of the car seat to the correct angle using the level indicator on the side of the seat.
4. Place your child in the car seat and adjust the harness to the correct height.
5. Buckle the harness and adjust the chest clip to the proper position.

Using a Locking Clip

You will rarely need to use a locking clip except in some older vehicles. Built-in child restraint locking systems have been required in vehicles since 1996, and many vehicles had these features even earlier. Review pages 31-32 and your vehicle owner’s manual to determine if your vehicle belts require a locking clip. 

If you need a locking clip immediately, they are likely available at an auto dealership, an auto store, or where you purchased this child restraint. A locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt problems. You MUST have a lap and shoulder belt to use a locking clip. Do not use the locking clip when using this seat as a booster seat.

1. Determine Locking Clip Position
   Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the latch plate to mark the position for the locking clip.
   Unbuckle the belt.
   NOTE: If the latch plate ends up just at the belt path opening so you cannot grasp the vehicle belt at the latch plate, grasp the vehicle belts on the opposite side of the child restraint, as close to the latch plate as possible.  
2. Attach Locking Clip
   Thread both portions of the vehicle belt onto the locking clip, as close to the latch plate as possible.
3. Position Locking Clip
   It should be about 2.5 cm (1 in.) from the vehicle belt’s latch plate.
4. Arbuckle Vehicle Belt
5. Check Belt Tightness
   • Hold child restraint at the belt path with your weakest hand.
   • Push and pull from side to side.
   • If it moves more than 2.5 cm (1 in.), try reinstalling the child restraint or try another seating location.
   • When installed rear-facing, recheck the level line.
   • When installed forward-facing, make sure to tighten the tether strap.
   • Remove the locking clip when the seat belt is not being used with a child restraint.

Troubleshooting

Here are some common problems and solutions for the Safety 1st Grow and Go Car Seat:

• The harness is difficult to adjust: Make sure you are using the QuickFit harness system correctly and that the harness is not twisted.
• The car seat moves around too much: Check the installation to ensure that the LATCH connectors are securely attached and that the car seat is at the correct angle.
• The seat pad is difficult to remove for cleaning: Make sure you are following the instructions for removing the seat pad and that you are not pulling on the harness straps.

Warranty 

Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows:  This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. An original receipt is required to validate your warranty.

CC138DWV Pros and Cons

Pros

• Versatile: Suitable for children of various ages and sizes
• Easy to install and adjust
• Comfortable for children
• Affordable compared to other car seats
• Easy to clean

Cons

• May be too bulky for some vehicles
• The harness may twist easily
• The cup holders may be difficult to access for younger children

Customer Reviews

Customers love the Safety 1st Grow and Go Car Seat CC138DWV for its versatility, ease of use, and affordability. Many parents appreciate the adjustable headrest and harness system, which make it easy to ensure a perfect fit as their child grows. The removable and machine-washable seat pad is also a popular feature, as it makes cleaning a breeze. However, some parents note that the car seat is a bit bulky and may not fit well in smaller vehicles.