Lotus Crib How-To Guides
Quickly and easily learn how to use your crib with our video and text how-to guides.
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Lotus Bassinet How-To Guides
Quickly and easily learn how to use your bassinet with our list of video and text guides.
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Roam Stroller How-To Guides
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Car Seat Adapter Installation
Setting Up the Lotus Crib
Learn how to set up your Lotus Travel Crib easily (and quickly) along with a few tips along the way.
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Step 1
Unzip Bag & Lock Each Leg in Place
Put the Lotus Bag in a convenient place, unzip and open mattress flaps. Pull Lotus frame out and set in front of you. Then, lift each leg fully to ‘lock’ into place. You may need to move the fabric to accomodate the swing of each leg.
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Step 2
Flip Lotus Over & Unclip
Flip the Lotus over so that the legs are facing down. Undo the clip that holds the frame together.
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Step 3
Unfold & Lock Top Rail
While holding the ends of the top rail, pull apart to unfold and lock the top rail. Push the sides of the top rail apart to ensure they are properly locked.
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Place Mattress Into the Lotus
Unfold the mattress and place it into the base of the Lotus. Secure the clips through the base of the cover on all four corners.
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Step 5
Unlock Zipper & Unzip for Play
At this point your Lotus is safe & ready for your little one to sleep or play inside. That said, if your little one is crawling, just unlock the zipper side door and zip down to convert the crib to a playard.
Packing the Lotus Crib
Learn how to pack your Lotus Travel Crib easily (and quickly) along with a few tips along the way.
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Step 1
Remove Mattress
Grab the carry bag, unzip and place in a convenient location. Then, unbuckle and remove the mattress from the Crib by folding and sliding out. Once out, fold in half and place into the carry bag in a “U” shape making sure to push all the way down into the bag.
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Step 2
Unlock Both Top Rail Hinges
Unlock both top rail hinges by squeezing levers called out by the two arrows on the crib’s fabric cover. The levers are under the cover on the bottom side of the rail (you’ll be able to feel them).
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Step 3
Rotate Hinges Inward
Rotate each side inward, making sure to match the two moon icons together, which are printed on either side of the fabric cover (and same with the star icons). This ensures the tightest fold.
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Step 4
Secure Top Rails with Clip
To keep the top rails from opening, just take the black strap from either side and clip together on top of the rails.
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Step 5
Unlock Each Leg and Fold
Now flip the Lotus Crib over onto the fabric cover on the ground or a secure raised surface. Unlock each leg hinge by pulling the portion of the leg nearest to you ‘up’ away from the hinge. Then rotate each leg inwards and down towards the top rail.
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Step 6
Place Lotus in Bag and Zip Up!
Once all legs are folded, place the folded Lotus Crib down into the mattress in the bag. Fold the shorter mattress flap down first and then the longer. Finally, just zip up the bag by applying slight pressure to the top flap.
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Turning Bag into Backpack Carry
The carry bag can be carried like traditional tote bag or as a backpack. If you’d like to turn into a backpack, just unzip the backpack strap zipper on the backside, pull straps down and to fasten with clips to D-rings at bottom corners.
Setting Up the Lotus Bassinet
Learn how to set up your Lotus Bassinet easily (and quickly) along with a few tips along the way.
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Step 1
Unzip Bag & Lock Each Leg in Place
Put the Lotus Bag in a convenient place, unzip and open mattress flaps. Pull Lotus frame and bassinet legs out and set in front of you. Then, lift each leg fully to ‘lock’ into place. You may need to move the fabric to accomodate the swing of each leg.
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Step 2
Flip Lotus Over & Unclip
Flip the Lotus over so that the legs are facing down. Undo the clip that holds the frame together.
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Step 3
Unfold & Lock Top Rail
While holding the ends of the top rail, pull part to unfold and lock the top rail. Push the sides of the top rail apart to ensure they are properly locked.
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Step 4
Insert Both Rocker Bases
Assemble the rocker base by inserting the connectors into the bottom of each leg. Once connected, you can choose “rocking” (when the connector archs down) or “stationary” (when connector arches up).
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Step 5
Place Mattress Into the Lotus
Unfold the mattress and place it into the base of the Lotus. Press down to secure the mattress to the velcro below.
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Optional: Rocking to Stationary
You can easily convert the bassinet from rocking to stationary by holding mid-way on a rocker arm and rotating 90 degrees until it 'clicks' into place. Repeat on both sides.
Packing the Lotus Bassinet
Learn how to pack your Lotus Bassinet easily (and quickly) along with a few pro-tips along the way.
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Step 1
Remove Mattress
Grab the carry bag, unzip and place in a convenient location. Then, remove the mattress from the Bassinet by folding and sliding out.
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Step 2
Unlock Both Rocker Bases from Legs
Remove both of the rocker bases by pushing the button on the connector and pulling the connector out of each leg.
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Step 3
Unlock Both Top Rail Hinges
Unlock both top rail hinges by squeezing levers called out by the two arrows on the crib’s fabric cover. The levers are under the cover on the bottom side of the rail (you’ll be able to feel them).
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Step 4
Rotate Hinges Inward
Rotate each side inward, making sure to match the moon icon on one side with the moon icon on the other side (and same with the star icons). This ensures the tightest fold.
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Step 5
Secure Top Rails with Clip
To keep the top rails from opening, just take the black strap from either side and clip together on top of the rails.
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Step 6
Unlock Each Leg and Fold
Now flip the Lotus Crib over onto the fabric cover on the ground or a secure raised surface. Unlock each leg hinge by pulling the portion of the leg nearest to you ‘up’ away from the hinge. Then rotate each leg inwards and down towards the top rail.
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Step 7
Place Lotus & Rocker Bases into Bag
Fold the mattress into a “U” shape and push all the way down into the bag. Then, place the folded Bassinet down into the mattress in the bag. Next, place the rocker base ends upside down on the top of the folded Lotus. Zip up the bag, and you’re done!
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Step 8
Turning Bag into Backpack Carry
The carry bag can be carried like traditional tote bag or as a backpack. If you’d like to turn into a backpack, just unzip the backpack strap zipper on the backside, pull straps down and to fasten with clips to D-rings at bottom corners.
Converting the Lotus Bassinet into the Crib
Learn how to convert the bassinet back into the Lotus Travel Crib once your little one has grown out of the bassinet.
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Step 1
Remove Both Rockers Arms
Next, release the rocker arm feet by pushing and holding the release button while at the same time pulling the foot out of the leg above.
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Step 2
Remove the Cover
To remove the cover, unzip the four zippers that are located underneath the grey top fabric.
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Step 3
Zip Crib Top Fabric onto Frame
To assemble the crib cover to the aluminum top rail, completely zip the zippers underneath the fabric on each of the four sides.
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Step 4
Insert All Crib Feet
Insert each separate crib foot by pushing the button and sliding the foot up into the leg base.
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Step 5
Place Mattress in Crib & Clip In
Unfold the mattress and place it into the base of the Lotus. Secure each of the four mattress clips through the base and connect to the clips on the end of each of the feet.
Converting the Lotus Crib into the Bassinet
Learn how to convert the Lotus Crib into an infant-ready Bassinet.
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Step 1
Remove All Crib Feet
Release each of the four crib feet by pushing and holding the release button while at the same time pulling the foot out of the leg.
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Step 2
Remove Crib Cover
To remove the cover, unzip the zipper underneath the fabric on each of the four sides.
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Zip Bassinet's Fabric onto Frame
Assemble the bassinet cover to the aluminum top rail by completely zipping the zippers underneath the fabric on each of the four sides.
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Step 4
Insert Bassinet Rocker Arms
Assemble the rocker arms by pushing the button and sliding the connectors up into the leg base.
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Step 5
Place Mattress into the Bassinet
Unfold the mattress and place it into the base of the bassinet. Test mattress is in correctly by pressing down on both side. This helps the velcro underneath to settle and ensures the bassinet is ready for your infant!
How to Unfold Your Roam Stroller
Learn how to unfold your Roam Stroller easily (and quickly) along with a few pro-tips along the way.
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Step 1
Hold Stroller from Behind
Hold the stroller over the "GUAVA" logos near the sun canopy on both sides.
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Step 2
Lift Up & Forward Until 'Lock'
Lift the stroller up and forward allowing the larger rear wheels to come down. Continue to lift the stroller, letting the nose and front wheel come forward, until the stroller's frame 'locks' into position.
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Step 3
Lock the parking brake
Next, lock the parking brake that's located next to the rear right wheel with your foot.
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Step 4
Push Seat Down
Then push the back of the seat area down to ensure it's in the correct position.
How to Fold Your Roam Stroller
Learn how to fold your Roam Stroller easily (and quickly) along with a few pro-tips along the way.
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Step 1
Fold Sun Canopy & Rotate Handle Down
Start folding by closing the sun canopy and rotating the handlebar down by pressing the side buttons while rotating downward all the way.
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Step 2
Lock Front Wheel & Rotate Wheel Backward
Rotate the remote wheel lock lever toward the back of the stroller so it points at the straight arrow. Then, pivot front of the stroller back and forth until the front wheel rotates backwards and locks into rear (trailing) position.
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Step 3
Open Seat Flap & Pull Handle Upward
Open the seat flap until you're able to see the red release handle. Pull the handle and continue to lift to initiate the stroller fold.
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Push Nose Down
Once the stroller is nearly folded, just push the nose down so it nests between the rear wheels.
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Step 5
Optional: Secure Fold
If you would like to 'lock' the stroller in a folded position, you can secure in place by pushing down on the nose and attaching the safety strap from the handlebar to the red hook under the nose.
How to Remove the Seat Insert & Pads for Washing
Learn how to disassemble the Roam Stroller's seat for easy machine washing.
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Step 1
Unthread Shoulder Straps
Unthread shoulder webbing straps from the tightening buckles.
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Unthread Waist Support
Next, unthread the shoulder tightening straps from shoulder pads and the waist support.
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Step 3
Push Straps Through Pad
Open the velcro slot behind the shoulder adjustment straps. Then, push the straps through the back of the seat pad.
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Step 4
Unthread Crotch Strap
Unthread the crotch strap from the seat harness buckle & crotch pad.
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Step 5
Remove Seat Pad
To remove the seat pad from the seat flap undo each piece of velcro and stretch the seat pad around the flap.
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Step 6
Machine Wash Pads
Now that everything is removed, you can machine wash the seat pad, shoulder pads and crotch pad with cold water and a delicate cycle. Don't use bleach and make sure to drip dry!
How to Re-Assemble Your Roam Seat & Pads After Washing
Learn how to reassemble the Roam Stroller's seat for easy machine washing.
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Step 1
Insert Seat Pad
Insert the seat flap into the pocket of the back seat pad bottom. Make sure it is completely inserted.
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Re-Thread Crotch Strap
Take the crotch webbing strap and pull through the seat pad and through the crotch buckle.
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Pull Shoulder Straps Though Pad
Pull the shoulder height adjustment straps through the seat pad and secure hook & loop tabs behind the shoulder heigh adjustment straps.
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Re-Attach Straps & Pads
Thread the shoulder webbing straps through the waist support, through the buckles, up through the shoulder pads, and then finally re-thread into the tightening buckles.
How to Adjust Your Seat Angle
The Roam Stroller's seat can be reclined or inclined quickly for your little one's comfort.
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Step 1
Reclining the Seat
Press the back release button while holding the handle behind. Allow the seat to recline to the desired angle, then release.
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Inclining the Seat
With one hand just pull up and back on the seat recline strap to return to your desired inclined position.
How to Lock & Unlock the Front Wheel
The Roam Stroller allows you to lock and unlock the front wheel quickly for easier transitions between running and walking.
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Step 1
Lock Front Wheel
To lock the front wheel, rotate the lever to set it at the "straight arrows" icon by pushing down on the lever.
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Rotate Wheel Back
Pivot the stroller to one side until the front wheel clicks into position.
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Optional: Correct Wheel Alignment
If stroller veers left, rotate the tracking knob clockwise. Meanwhile, if the stroller is veering right, just rotate the tracking knob counter-clockwise.
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Unlocking the Front Wheel
Disengage the swivel lock by rotating the lever toward the front of the stroller so that the arrow points to the "curved arrows" icon.
How to Use the Seat Harness
Learn how to unbuckle and buckle your little one in safely into the Roam Stroller.
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Step 1
Unbuckling the Seat Harness
Press and hold both center and red buttons. Simultaneously squeeze the side buttons on the seat buckle to release.
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Re-Buckling the Seat Harness
To buckle your little one into the seat, just hold the crotch strap in place while sliding the two shoulder strap buckles in at the same time. The red buttons do not need to be held.
How to Use the Sun Cover
Learn how to use the sun cover to protect your little one on sunny days.
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Adjusting the Sun Cover
Pull the canopy into the desired position. The sun cover is designed to be used at each 'stop' that you'll feel while opening.
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Peekaboo Window
Open the peekaboo window until the magnets secure it into place. When you're done using the window you can close it to the second set of magnets that will hold it closed.
How to Use the Parking Brake
Learn how to safely park your Roam Stroller using the parking brake which locks both rear wheels.
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Applying the Brake
Push down all the way on the parking brake lever until it locks down to engage both rear wheel brakes.
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Releasing the Brake
Pull the brake lever up until you feel a "click" and then you're ready to roll!
How to Remove the Rear Wheels
While the Roam Stroller folds to its smallest size with both rear wheels installed, the wheels are also removable for possible service or replacement.
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Step 1
Push Wheel Button
Push the button on the bottom of the wheel hub to release the wheel.
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Remove Wheel
While lifting and holding the stroller up by the wheel hub, pull the wheel out of the frame.
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Re-Installing Rear Wheel
When you're ready to re-install your rear wheel, just press the wheel into the rear wheel hub until you hear an audible 'click'.
How to Adjust the Handlebar for Your Height
Learn how to adjust the Roam Stroller's handlebar to the perfect height for your comfort.
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Rotate Handlebar
While pressing both buttons on either side of the stroller's handlebar, rotate the handlebar to a comfortable position.
How to Convert Lotus Bag to Backpack
Learn how to convert your Lotus Bag from luggage-style carry to a convenient backpack.
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Step 1
Unzip & Remove Backpack Straps
Turn bag over so the "Guava Family" logo is facing the ground. Then unzip the backpack strap zipper on the backside and remove each backpack strap out of the pocket.
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Secure Each Strap
Take the bottom of each strap and fasten the clips to D-rings at bottom corners.
How to Clean & Wash Your Lotus Crib
Learn how to remove and machine wash the fabric portion of the Lotus Crib so it's clean & ready to use again.
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Step 1
Remove All Crib Feet
Release each of the four crib feet by pushing and holding the release button while at the same time pulling the foot out of the leg.
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Remove Crib Cover
To remove the cover, unzip the zipper underneath the fabric on each of the four sides.
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Machine Wash & Drip Dry
The crib fabric can be machine washed cold on a gentle cycle. Once clean, make sure to drip dry and DO NOT tumble dry.
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Zip Crib Top Fabric onto Frame
To re-assemble the crib cover to the aluminum top rail, completely zip the zippers underneath the fabric on each of the four sides.
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Re-Insert All Crib Feet
Insert each separate crib foot by pushing the button and sliding the foot up into the leg base.
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Place Mattress in Crib & Clip In
Unfold the mattress and place it into the base of the Lotus. Secure each of the four mattress clips through the base and connect to the clips on the end of each of the feet.
How to Clean & Wash Your Lotus Bassinet
Learn how to remove and machine wash the fabric portion of the Lotus Bassinet so it's clean & ready to use again.
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Step 1
Remove the Cover
To remove the cover, unzip the four zippers that are located underneath the grey top fabric.
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Machine Wash & Drip Dry
The bassinet fabric can be machine washed cold on a gentle cycle. Once clean, make sure to drip dry and DO NOT tumble dry.
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Zip Bassinet's Fabric onto Frame
Re-assemble the bassinet cover to the aluminum top rail by completely zipping the zippers underneath the fabric on each of the four sides.
How to Convert Your Bassinet from Rocking to Stationary
Learn how to change your bassinet between rocking and stationary.
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Rocking-to-Stationary
Convert the bassinet from rocking to stationary by holding mid-way on a rocker arm and rotating 180 degrees until it 'clicks' into place with the arm curving upwards. Repeat on both sides.
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Stationary-to-Rocking
Convert the stationary to rocking by holding mid-way on a rocker arm and rotate 180 degrees until it 'clicks' into the rocker arm is curving downward (which allows the bassinet to rock). Repeat on both sides.
How to Attach Your Lotus Crib Sheet
Learn how to properly install your Lotus Crib sheet so your little one can sleep comfortably & safely.
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Step 1
Put Sheet on Mattress
Either remove the mattress from the crib or unclip all four corners of the mattress while it's still resting on the floor. Then, place your sheet onto the mattress making sure to match the long side of the sheet to the long side of the mattress.
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Clip Mattress in Through Sheet
If the mattress is out of the crib, then place the mattress into the crib so it's resting on the bottom. Then, work around each corner of the mattress sliding the mattress clips through the sheet holes and then through the bottom of the crib's fabric base to attach to each leg.
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Washing & Drying Your Sheet
All crib sheets can be machine washed, but make sure to use cold water on a delicate cycle to keep the sheet from being shrunk. Once clean, you can dry the sheet with low heat or delicate cycle.
Installing the Chicco® Car Seat Adapter
Learn how to install your Chicco® car seat adapter so you can use the Roam from day one.
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Step 1
Remove Both Accessory Plugs
Apply the stroller parking brake. Remove both plugs from the accessory attachment locations by depressing the button and sliding them out.
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Insert Adapter
Insert the Chicco® adapter fully (arrows towards stroller nose) and secure latch around the stroller frame. Pull upwards on each adapter to test attachment.
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Recline Seatback
If needed, recline the stroller seat, using the button on the back of the seat, to make room before installing the car seat.
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Install Car Seat
Lower the car seat, making sure it's facing toward the back of the stroller, onto the adapter and press down firmly until you hear a loud 'CLICK' indicating the car seat is safely installed.
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Removing the Car Seat
To remove the Chicco® infant car seat, you need to depress the button at the back of the seat near the canopy. Then pull upwards.
Installing the Nuna® Car Seat Adapter
Learn how to install your Nuna® car seat adapter so you can use the Roam Stroller from day one.
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Step 1
Remove Both Accessory Plugs
Apply the stroller parking brake. Remove both plugs from the accessory attachment locations by depressing the button and sliding them out.
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Insert Adapter
Insert the Nuna® adapter fully (arrows towards stroller nose) and secure the latch on both sides around the stroller frame. Pull upwards on each adapter to test attachment.
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Recline Seatback
If needed, recline the stroller seat, using the button on the back of the seat, to make room before installing the car seat.
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Install Infant Car Seat
Lower the car seat, making sure it's facing toward the back of the stroller, onto the adapter and press down firmly until you hear a loud 'CLICK' indicating the car seat is safely installed.
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Removing the Car Seat
To remove the Nuna® infant car seat, you need to depress the buttons on either side of the seat on the base of the handle. Then pull upwards.
Installing the Uppababy® Car Seat Adapter
Learn how to install your Uppababy® car seat adapter so you can use the Roam Stroller from day one.
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Step 1
Remove Both Accessory Plugs
Apply the stroller parking brake. Remove both plugs from the accessory attachment locations by depressing the button and sliding them out.
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Insert Adapter
Insert the Uppababy® adapter fully (arrows towards stroller nose) and secure the latch on both sides around the stroller frame. Pull upwards on each adapter to test attachment.
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Recline Seatback
If needed, recline the stroller seat, using the button on the back of the seat, to make room before installing the car seat.
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Install Infant Car Seat
Lower the car seat, making sure it's facing toward the back of the stroller, onto the adapter and press down firmly until you hear a loud 'CLICK' indicating the car seat is safely installed.
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Removing the Car Seat
To remove the Uppababy® infant car seat, you need to depress the button on the back side near the canopy. Then pull upwards from the handle.
Installing the Graco® Car Seat Adapter
Learn how to install your Graco® car seat adapter so you can use the Roam Stroller from day one.
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Step 1
Remove Both Accessory Plugs
Apply the stroller parking brake. Remove both plugs from the accessory attachment locations by depressing the button and sliding them out.
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Insert Adapter
Insert the Graco® adapter fully (arrows towards stroller nose) and secure the latch on both sides around the stroller frame. Pull upwards on each adapter to test attachment.
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Recline Seatback
If needed, recline the stroller seat, using the button on the back of the seat, to make room before installing the car seat.
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Install Car Seat
Lower the car seat, making sure it's facing toward the back of the stroller, onto the adapter and press down firmly until you hear a loud 'CLICK' indicating the car seat is safely installed.
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Removing the Car Seat
To remove the Graco® infant car seat, you need to depress the buttons on either side of the seat on the base of the handle. Then pull upwards.
