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sweetdreamz1181
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Jackie
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car seat question
Someone told my dh that you cannot use a car seat from the first child for the 2nd child. Is this true? Also that they expire? My travel system is from 2010 and I hardly used the car seat.
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Posted 9/6/13 4:07 PM  |
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Cacarina
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Cari
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car seat question
Most car seats have an expiration date, but I believe it is 5-6 years. I don't see why you can't use a car seat from 2010. However, I will say that maybe they have come out with safer equipment since then? I don't know though...just a thought.
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| Posted 9/6/13 4:10 PM |
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sweetdreamz1181
Baby Girl on the way!
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Jackie
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Re: car seat question
Posted by Cacarina
Most car seats have an expiration date, but I believe it is 5-6 years. I don't see why you can't use a car seat from 2010. However, I will say that maybe they have come out with safer equipment since then? I don't know though...just a thought.
I thought of that too. Maybe I can look up a rating on old car seats. I just hate to have to throw it away its like brand new.
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| Posted 9/6/13 4:12 PM |
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LI2VA
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Melissa
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car seat question
Of course you can use it if its within the expiration dates.
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| Posted 9/6/13 4:13 PM |
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w8andsee
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Re: car seat question
There is an expiration date on car seats. You have to look in the manual or call the manufacturer to find out.
I believe when I called Chicco to inquire they told me 5 years. Also there should be a sticker on the car seat saying when it was made.
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| Posted 9/6/13 4:25 PM |
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JamieW
LIF Toddler
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Jamie
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car seat question
I am about to have baby #3. I used my infant carseat for DS 1 and 2. They are 2.5 years apart. I recently looked at the seat and stamped into the bottom plastic it states do not use this carseat after Nov. 1, 2013. It is a graco snugride. The seat is 6 years old. I had to get a brand new one for this baby.
In the end while the seat looks in great condition, I wasn't willing to take a chance with either safety or insurance issues for an expired seat.
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| Posted 9/6/13 4:57 PM |
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sweetdreamz1181
Baby Girl on the way!
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Jackie
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Re: car seat question
thanks everyone!
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| Posted 9/6/13 5:13 PM |
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CarSeatSafety
LIF Adolescent
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CarSeatChris
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Re: car seat question
Posted by sweetdreamz1181
Someone told my dh that you cannot use a car seat from the first child for the 2nd child. Is this true? Also that they expire? My travel system is from 2010 and I hardly used the car seat.
You can use the seat - most seats have an expiration of 5 or 6 years. Look on the back of the seat to see the date. If you have any questions , call the seat manufacturers number on the side of the seat for specifics on their policy and that particular seat.
Message edited 9/7/2013 7:00:52 AM.
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