Expired 2002 Britax Roundabout I know that car seats have a 6 year expiration date, but we have a perfectly good britax roundabout that was made in 02. I feel like if anything was to ever happen to our child in a crash, I couldnt live with myself for using the old seat, but is it really as dangerous as my first time mother's imagination is making it seem? Expired 2002 Britax Roundabout I know that car seats have a 6 year expiration date, but we have a perfectly good britax roundabout that was made in 02. I feel like if anything was to ever happen to... » Read More Expired 2002 Britax Roundabout I know that car seats have a 6 year expiration date, but we have a perfectly good britax roundabout that was made in 02. I feel like if anything was to ever happen to our child in a crash, I couldnt live with myself for using the old seat, but is it really as dangerous as my first time mother's imagination is making it seem? « Show Less
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yes!! the plastics lose some of their strength causing them to be more likely to break down and apart especially in an accident. I do childcare and have always heard that five years is the "expiration date"on carseats. I always replace mine by 5 years. Best of luck with your decision!
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The other answer is 100% correct! The plastic becomes brittle over time, meaning it will break much easier in an accident. This is especially true because carseats are in extremly hot and cold conditions in the car. A carseat specialist told us that carseats in drier climates should expire after only 4 years. Hope this helps!
1761374
States have different laws now about what age with front and rear facing carseats. AAP now says 2 years and that is what I'm going by. I was going to buy this car seat but since it doesn't rear face I went with Britax instead.
226128
I don't think you are asking the right question, it makes no difference what car you have; as for the carseat, it is one of the best carseats, perhaps the best, very well designed and safe, the company designs and makes carseat for race cars, they absolutely know what they do, not a single recall.
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The Diono Radian RXT is good for 10 years. Other car seats expire after 6 years. To the best of my knowledge,the Diono Radian RXT is the only car seat on the market that is good for 10 years and goes from birth to booster - 5 lbs to 120 lbs
948299
I think its something like 10 years, its the foam that expires this seat has very little foam.
2166900
This seat expires 7yrs after the date of manufacture which will be listed on the box & on the seat itself
1713078
The expiration dates are on the water food. Mine were good for 5 years from the month I received the grab bag. Keep in mind, I saw a few reviews where the individuals water bags burst... my advice is to not keep them in your car if it the temperature drops below zero where you live, and also keep it on top of other things in your trunk so it doesn't get mashed by heavier items. Remember this is a grab-bag. Unlike some folks believe, it doesn't have everything everyone would want during an emergency... it's the basics... just add your own items to make it good for you or your family.
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im pretty sure its 6 yrs. but ive used adult recaros 5 yrs after exp in a 115mph crash and it didnt move no cracks no tears nothing. thats the main reason i bought my nephew their baby seat.
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Our older grandson who will turn 6 soon and his younger brother both went from the infant carrier carseats to tge Advocate models @ one year of age and sat rear facing til til 2+ yrs of age (the older grand moved to a Pinnacle model last year when he sat too tall for the Advocate before turning 5 yrs @ approx 40lbs. We take him places often so we purchased one for our mini van too. We feel he is safe and comfortable so that justifies the price for us.
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I was also thinking of doing the same. I will be a first time mom in July and the infant seat seems a bit of a waste of money and also a big carbon footprint considering all the safety advocates say not to use a used car seat. I was doing some research and a site called Consumer Search mentioned that Britax sells "...a foam positioning insert..." for smaller infants.
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I have had no recall on this car seat. I have it registered and warrantied. Love this seat!
407010
This was a present for my grandchild. The expiration date is 7 years after the manufacture date that is . Please review the attached, the manufacture date location is under the front. See page 11 http://pegperegousa.com/uploads/resources/PrimoViaggioSIP-US_30-30_LF_FIUS1301I154.pdf
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I used all the product I had with my second child and there was an 18 month gap between when I initially ordered the product during my first pregnancy. I'm not sure if there was an expiration date, but I can tell you they lasted me 18-19 months later and were just fine! Hope that helps!
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With the convertible car seats, I don't see why anyone would get safeseat. For next db I will get a snugride then use our convertible car seat. My db wanted a more "upright" seat asap and she was under the 1yo weight limit. The bucket seat becomes uncomfortable to them. You can use the covertible car seats up to 2 years rear facing, which is supposed to be the safest way to go. Then use them forward facing up to 65 lbs. So it doesn't make sense to get the largest bucket seat, besides you can't carry them in it after like 14 lbs.
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It is law that a child be rear facing to 1 year AND 20lbs. Has been law since at least 2006. Car seat companies are not spreading lies about extended rear facing to make money. Rear facing is safer. Period. It is proven by the law of physics and the medical fact that children's spines do not fuse until they are between 4 and 6. Please stop spreading lies about car seat safety. Car accidents are the number one killer of children and the last thing we need are people working against safety with their conspiracy theories.
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Answer from their site to a costumer with the same question:. We do have a 5-year expiration recommendation for all of our car seats and bases.Most car seat experts do recommend that you not use a car seat or base that is more than 5 years old from the manufacture date (located on a white sticker on the bottom of your car seat). The theory is that as plastic ages it becomes brittle, so it may not perform correctly in a serious crash. The harnesses and other components also wear, and the car seat may no longer meet current standards.- See more at: http://blog.pegperegousa.com/2011-collection/2011-primo-viaggio-sip-3030-faqs/#sthash.1NTih6G7.dpuf Answer from their site to a costumer with the same question:. We do have a 5-year expiration recommendation for all of our car seats and bases.Most car seat experts do recommend that you not use a car seat or base that is more than 5 years old from the manufacture date (located on a white sticker on the bottom of your car seat). The theory is that as plastic ages it becomes brittle, so it may not perform correctly in a serious crash. The harnesses and other components also wear, and the car seat may no longer meet current standards.- See more at:... » Read More Answer from their site to a costumer with the same question:. We do have a 5-year expiration recommendation for all of our car seats and bases.Most car seat experts do recommend that you not use a car seat or base that is more than 5 years old from the manufacture date (located on a white sticker on the bottom of your car seat). The theory is that as plastic ages it becomes brittle, so it may not perform correctly in a serious crash. The harnesses and other components also wear, and the car seat may no longer meet current standards.- See more at: http://blog.pegperegousa.com/2011-collection/2011-primo-viaggio-sip-3030-faqs/#sthash.1NTih6G7.dpuf « Show Less
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This manual says atleast 20 pounds and over one years old. I have seen people put kids younger than 1 in front facing carseats, but facing backwards is safest for them. My husband and I went by our baby....she loved her carseat and when she got near 1 years old she began to fight us and throw.fits when trying to put her in her carseat. We figured out that she was outgrowing it and not.comfortable anymore. We got this Recaro.and she loves it!!