When To Buy A New Car Seat ❲OFFICIAL · Pick❳

If you are considering a used seat, only accept it if you the previous owner to give you an honest crash history and you can verify the seat hasn't been part of a recall.

You may not need to replace it after a "minor" crash if: The vehicle was driven away from the crash. The door nearest the car seat was undamaged. No occupants were injured. The airbags did not deploy. There is no visible damage to the car seat. Pro-Tip: The "Hand-Me-Down" Check when to buy a new car seat

Buying a new car seat is a major milestone, but it’s often driven by safety requirements rather than just "sizing up." 1. The "Inch" Rule (Outgrowing the Current Seat) If you are considering a used seat, only

Switch to a booster when their shoulders are above the highest harness slot or their ears reach the top of the seat headrest. 2. The Expiration Date No occupants were injured

Check the white sticker on the side or bottom of the seat for the "Date of Manufacture" (DOM). 3. After an Accident

Car seats aren't "buy once, use forever." They typically expire after the date of manufacture.