What to Know About Car and Booster-Seat Safety
Here's Everything Parents Should Know About Car- and Booster-Seat Safety
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While it may be safe to put your child in a used car seat, you should never use a seat that has expired, been recalled, or been involved in a crash. The expiration of car seats varies by manufacturer and model, though dates can range between six to 10 years from date of manufacture. If you get a used car seat, make sure the seat has all the parts it came with and has a manufacturer's label so you can check for recalls. Getting a car seat from a family member or friend is preferable to buying it from a secondhand store, as they can answer questions for you that the store may not be able to.