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Merritt Hope

This page supports the use and care of the Merritt Hope car bed.  

These resources will guide you through how to use this particular seat to safely transport your child. 
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IWK Care Sheet

Basic stats:
Minimum weight: 4.5 pounds
Maximum weight: 80 pounds
Maximum height: Up to 29 inches (or taller if legs are permitted to bend)

Features: 
The Hope Car Bed allow an infant to ride in a supine, prone, or right-side-lying position, as recommended by a doctor. Buckling involves use of the cummerbund with either the car bed’s three-point harness or one of the restraint bags. Must have the side-lying restraint bag for the side-lying position. 
 

Instructions

Instructions For Use

Videos

Hope Car Bed™ Features Video
Hope Car Bed™ Installation Video
 

Helpful Links

Manufacturer’s website
Hope Car Seat™ Product Brochure
Safe Ride News details: Hope Car Bed – Safe Ride News

 

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