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Is it illegal to use an out of date car seat?
One thing to note is that the car seat expiration is a recommendation and not an Australian law or NSW law, so you won’t be pulled over and interrogated on the age of your child seat. A seat from a decade a go will not be as good or well designed as a modern one.
Can you use car seats over 10 years old?
We recommend that a child car seat should not be used if it is more than 10 years old, or if the seat has cracks, other damage or frayed straps. Never use a child car seat that you know has been in a crash, or if you can see signs of wear or damage on any part of the seat.
Can I donate a car seat to charity?
To donate, visit www.baby4baby.org and simply click on the “Give a car seat” button to save a life.
Does Walmart take expired car seats?
Walmart is now offering car seat trade-in events. If you have an expired car seat or even just an old car seat your child has outgrown, hang on to it so you can bring it to Walmart in time for their next car seat trade in!
How do I get rid of my child’s car seat?
What to Do with Old Car Seats? Car Seat Recycling and Donation in all 50 US States
- Give the used car seat to friends or family.
- Donate the car seat.
- Recycle the car seat.
- Throw the car seat in the trash.
Is Walmart taking car seats this year?
HOW IT WORKS. From September 16 until September 21, 2019 bring your car seat to a Walmart Supercenter to receive a $30 Walmart gift card to use in-store and online for your baby’s next car seat. Participating is simple: Bring your well-loved car seat to a participating Walmart Supercenter.
Is Walmart giving $30 for car seats?
Recycle any brand of car seat in-store and receive a $30 Walmart gift card. Your car seat protected your child—now protect the environment!
What do you do with almost expired car seats?
How long are carseats good for?
six years
Yes, car seats typically expire after six years from the date of manufacture. A sticker that provides the serial number includes manufacture and expiration dates.
What do I do with an expired car seat?
What do I do with an expired or damaged car seat? In Calgary, you can recycle a used or damaged car seat at KidSeat Recyclers for a $15 fee. A CPST may be able to use your seat (clean and in usable condition, even if the harness has been cut for insurance purposes), so you can reach out to a CPST near you.
Do car seats expire Australia?
How long do car seats last? Well, physically, if kept in dry conditions, out of the sun they might last many years indeed, but that doesn’t mean you should keep using them, or hand yours on to other parents, because the recommended expiration date for a car seat in Australia is 10 years.