Second-hand car seats - a good idea?
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Topic: Second-hand car seats - a good idea?
Posted By: Mama5
Subject: Second-hand car seats - a good idea?
Date Posted: 25 June 2015 at 10:32am
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Hi everyone, I've been offered a second hand car seat from a relative for my baby due in September. It's a good brand, well made and looked after, no perishing on the plastic and has a good steel frame BUT it is past it's expiry date. Should I use it? What's the deal with the 5 year lifespan of car seats, are they really unsafe after this time or is it just Plunket etc being over-cautious and retailers trying to make more sales? Any advice about car seats would be welcome, I'm overwhelmed by the choice :) x |
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Posted By: _Soda_
Date Posted: 25 June 2015 at 11:58am
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No. Never use an expired carseat!!! Even if it looks fine when you think about any kind of plastic sitting in a hot car for years its going to be brittle and not work 100%. Personally id be cutting the straps off and sending it to the dump. Not worth risking my childs life. ------------- My little miracle 6/1/2011 My angel in Heaven 9/5/14 http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: _Soda_
Date Posted: 25 June 2015 at 12:00pm
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Though double check the exp date is 5 years for that model. These days its generally 6-10 years depending on the seat. So it could still be ok! ------------- My little miracle 6/1/2011 My angel in Heaven 9/5/14 http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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