Recline Problem? Does this seem to be an issue that anyone else is having?
829172
The Graco Nautilus is a good car seat all in all, but has bad reclining feature. I agree, the recline feature seems to be only for fitting it into your car, not for the comfort of your child. My son is 2 years, and we keep struggling with his head bobbing around with every turn or when the car slows down (momentum pulls his head forward) - poor guy... You may want to try it out in the car you're fitting it in to see if it helps to adjust the car seat while the grace is fixed into it.
1319068
This is a constant problem. I have found that if I lean forward while pushing down the footrest it will close easier. I think it helps to redistribute the weight ( I only weigh 120 lbs.) I really like the chair and it was a great buy but this seems to be a real design flaw.
1396644
I did experience this when I first put it together. I noticed it happened when I was positioned a bit too forward on the seat. I doesn't seem to to do it anymore, so I figure it was a quirk that happened when it was first put together.
325966
Hello! It sure does. In fact, when reclined all the way your entire body is set in 'zero gravity' mode. So relaxing! My purchase is so worth it. Thanks. Enjoy Christopher!
850424
There is a knob that controls the rate and ease of recline. You can also pull the seat height handle out for back tilting; you need to push it back in to lock the position.
1334412
No... maybe the chair was changed at some point, but my chair is static and the seat back is actually angled slightly forward. Very uncomfortable! imo
887235
Hi - apologies for the late response. We still have this problem. It's really not very comfortable.
1505520
It's more than possible that could happen because you aren't use to it. I suggest moving it up or down a little. If that doesn't work then I suggest talking to your doctor about using it for your back.
1749664
I have had it a while now. It reclines almost all the way back. It has a 5 point harness which helps too. Idk about a brand new baby.... Maybe better with a 3 month old....or older
1083265
The seat does not recline but maybe you can getan extended foot rest fabricated somewhere?
146
No recline. There is a "wedge" that can sit under the seat - it's a plastic wedge that gives a slight backwards tilt - that seems to make it a little better for sleeping. To install or remove the wedge, the seat needs to be removed/unhooked.
991488
The entire chair reclines. The back on this particular chair in locked in one position. I don't find it a problem though... I think it is comfortable.
155682
It depends on what your body needs for comfort. I,personally like it to be reclined, but the degree of recline needed varies. I bought my chair because I absolutely needed to relax my back, so when I put the body in that chair it is reclined. Guests in my house have sat in it without reclining. Had this chair since about 1999, love it!
694170
Mine doesn't recline at all. It only adjusts up and down which is easy to do but that is the only real movement.
396310
This has happened to me before, and I usually find that adjusting the seat completely upright and making sure the canopy is all the way back does the trick. Hope that helps!
2090668
Yes I have no problem sitting forward but when I recline it makes a loud bang. I strongly recommend that before you buy a chair that you sit in it. I would never again buy a chair on line. Hope the is of some help.
1083263
No, the seat back does not recline.You and I are the same height, with the foot rest that come with the chair, often I drive with my legs extendedEd B.