Only an idiot would dream up this. Time for this to go away. How is the plastic used in car seats different from the plastic used in the cars themselves? Very good question. Why not have an inspection, at appropriate locations; to extend the expiration date based on the inspection. The car seat manufacturers and safety organizations say that you cannot always see damage in the plastic upon just a visual inspection.
This is also the reason many manufacturers require car seats be replaced after any type of crash. What about all the plastic and belts involved there, why would a car seat be any different?? Generally speaking the manufacturers are not worried about the webbing degrading over time. Most seat belt safety locking components are made of metal so there is also not a concern about degradation over time with those.
She barely used it due to the fact that she lives in the city and does not use her car or go out much so she really didnt need it. She told us she used the carseat a handful of times and kept the seat and stroller stored in her home hoping someone close to her would have a baby that she could hand it down to. I can tell the carseat is barely used and the stroller looks and feels very gently used. I am wary of using this for my baby due to the expiration date, but I would also hate to throw this away as it has gotten such little use and we really cannot afford a brand new travel system.
If you could please give me your opinon on whether or not I should use this I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you. Hi Nicole, I would have to recommend against it because it is expired. Your email address will not be published. SAFE By completing this form you are signing up to receive our emails and can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy see link at bottom of page. Get news and updates including updates on changes in state car seat laws by subscribing to our monthly newsletter.
Learn how to fix the most common car seat mistakes with this report. Skip to content Search. Post a Comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Order Information Shipping Questions? Stay Updated! Sign up for our monthly newsletter. Subscribe for Updates Get news and updates including updates on changes in state car seat laws by subscribing to our monthly newsletter. I Want to Stay Updated. Yes, Send me the Cheat Sheet. Car seat expiration dates exist for three main reasons: changes in technology, the advancement of safety innovations, and changes in regulation, says Laura Dunn, an expert in child passenger safety at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
For example, recent years have seen new innovations in side impact protection that older seats lack. Parents can find the expiration date on a sticker found on the side of the seat, on its plastic shell. In fact, Duchossois goes so far as to suggest that parents cut the straps of an expired car seat and dispose of it in a dark plastic bag so that nobody takes it out of the garbage and uses it.
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It contains a mixture of herbs and is often used to soothe colicky babies. Baby teeth, or primary teeth, usually start coming in between 6 and 12 months. This timeline can vary widely, though. And that counts for car seats, too. Plastic may be sturdy, but it will break down and degrade over time.
With continued use, the car seat belts can stretch out or the base can develop small fractures that can shatter the seat completely in the event of a crash. Most likely, your car seat stays in your car, and is exposed constantly to the harsh temperature of the sun when left out in the driveway. Not to mention, the metal inside the seat can rust, as well. As mentioned in the first point, technology is constantly improving.
As car seat designs upgrade, so do their parts. If your seat is past its car seat expiration date, it will be difficult to find replacement parts should the seat break.
Once the seat is out of production, finding replacement parts will be difficult at best, and impossible at worst. Just like the header says, models are only safety-tested for a typical car seat lifespan. After a certain amount of time, the manufacturers stop testing the seats.
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