Need opinions ladies!

I was rear ended today. Just a tap really. Doesn't look like there is any damage to the car and luckily my daughter was not in the car with me. So my question is- do I have to get rid of her car seat? It really was a bump-- Probably would have more of jolt if I went over a speed bump fast. What do you think?

Re: Need opinions ladies!

I think *legally* you do. Any kind of accident, major or minor, it has to be replaced. I'd check with the local police or fire dept.

Re: Need opinions ladies!

found this:

If it was a moderate or severe crash, then yes, you should replace the car seats.

However, if it was just a minor accident, then you may not automatically need to. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an accident is minor if:

1. the vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site;
2. the vehicle door nearest the safety seat was undamaged;
3. there were no injuries to any of the vehicle occupants;
4. the air bags (if present) did not deploy; AND
5. there is no visible damage to the safety seat.

If your accident meets all of those criteria, then you probably don't need to replace the car seat.

Re: Need opinions ladies!

Thank you Lisa- We definitely meet all of that. I don't even think there is a scratch on the bumper-luckily.