I know thаt car seats hаνе аn expiration date.Hοw many years саn уου safely υѕе one,аnԁ whу ԁο thеу expire?
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11 Responses to “How old is too old for a child’s carseat?”
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My 2 and a half year old is still in one It really depends on the child if there really clever and can undo it then a booster with a haress is probably safer. Up 2 the child i think
You should follow your heart because every kid is different,different in size and the way they act.
Carseats do not have an expiration date. They can be used until kids reach certain weight and height limits. Most people wouldn’t recommend buying a used model, if only because it’s usually been registered under the original owner’s name and it would be hard to track down a second owner in case of a recall.
you can go to the manufacture web site and see if that model has any recalls on it if not it should be safe to use never have heard of a expiration date on a car seat. Child has to be in a seat until age 8 in the state of Virginia
I just found out about the expiration date at the hospital when I was getting my newborn son (my third child) ready to go home. Needless to say, I was mortified!!! But, I bought the seat new in 2002, and used it for both of my girls, and guess what??? I’m still using it. They did let me go home w/ it, lol!
The woman at the hospital said that the plastic can “break-down” over time and become brittle. However, it is usually that “old school” thin, hard white plastic that the older seats were made of. Mine still had a lot of flexibility.
Also, the belts may become frayed or have “dry rot” so check the belts/straps.
Personally, I think that the companies do it so that it will freak out parents and make them buy a new seat rather than borrowing or getting one for much cheaper.
good luck!
The expiration date of a carseat is dependent upon the manufacturer. Check your owner’s manual; the carseat itself will have the manufacturing date, then you just do the math.
Carseats generally “expire” 6 years after the date of manufacture, and you should be able to find that date stamped on the carseat.
They expire because the materials in them become too brittle to protect your child in the event of an impact. It is extremely important that you do not use an expired carseat or a carseat that has been in an accident.
As long as it’s still safe, it’s fine! A good way to find out is go to your local police dept. and ask them to make sure it’s safe and it’s properly put in. Lots of people do it!
Carseats expire 6 years after their manufacture date. The date should be stamped on the side on one of the warning stickers that are all over the carseats. They say that they expire because sitting in your car in the hot sun when it’s hot our or the cold when it’s cold out makes the plastic brittle and more apt to crack or not protect the baby as well in a car accident.
Apparently the answer for most manufacturers is 6 years. See article below:
http://www.epinions.com/content_4753956996
It depends on the manufacturers guidelines. Generally by the time a baby/toddler/child reaches the weight limit you are still in the clear. Most convertible car seats last until a child is 40 inches tall and/or 40 lbs (the age equivalent varies a lot).
And yes, in the state of Virgina (as well as many others), a child MUST BY LAW be in an approved car seat or car booster seat until the age of 8!
As for your expiration question: they expire after 6 years for various reasons. After 6 years of use and exposure to the elements the plastic and parts break down. Within those 6 years guidelines and technology have changed enough to assume that the newer seats have safer features that comply with current laws and regulations.