Car seat how long do they last

Super frustrating, as they had never been exposed to extreme heat or cold…. That is frustrating. And surprising that they were still available for sale on the shelf apparently so far into their 6-year expiration period.

Just planned obsolescence. Make more money and fill up landfills. Only an idiot would dream up this. Time for this to go away. How is the plastic used in car seats different from the plastic used in the cars themselves? Very good question. Why not have an inspection, at appropriate locations; to extend the expiration date based on the inspection. The car seat manufacturers and safety organizations say that you cannot always see damage in the plastic upon just a visual inspection.

This is also the reason many manufacturers require car seats be replaced after any type of crash. What about all the plastic and belts involved there, why would a car seat be any different?? Generally speaking the manufacturers are not worried about the webbing degrading over time.

Most seat belt safety locking components are made of metal so there is also not a concern about degradation over time with those. She barely used it due to the fact that she lives in the city and does not use her car or go out much so she really didnt need it. She told us she used the carseat a handful of times and kept the seat and stroller stored in her home hoping someone close to her would have a baby that she could hand it down to.

I can tell the carseat is barely used and the stroller looks and feels very gently used. I am wary of using this for my baby due to the expiration date, but I would also hate to throw this away as it has gotten such little use and we really cannot afford a brand new travel system.

If you could please give me your opinon on whether or not I should use this I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you. Hi Nicole, I would have to recommend against it because it is expired. Your email address will not be published. SAFE By completing this form you are signing up to receive our emails and can unsubscribe at any time.

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Media Enquiries Health Canada, Ottawa Public Enquiries Health Canada, Ottawa In Canada, all provinces and territories require infants and toddlers to be buckled up in the appropriate car seat. Several provinces also require booster seats for children who have outgrown a child car seat but are too small for a regular seat belt. The provincial and territorial laws also say that the children's car seats and booster seats must be certified to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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