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!
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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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For Safety 1st years the average is 6-8 years from the date of manufacture. I don't remember the window of time for this one specifically, but it will def get her through the years you would want a good carseat and solid booster! Most kids want the smaller less obvious boosters when they get close to reaching the age that they ALMOST don't need one anymore. And it can be used as five point harness seat for a LONG time. My son is almost 4 and still has LOTS of weight and height to go before he meets the recommended requirements for the booster option! I love the Alpha seats, all three of my kids have them :)
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It would depend on when you purchase the seat since they continue to make them. Every carseat is going to have a different manufacture date and different expiration date.
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Update: It is 9 years for Frontier 90. Found it in the user manual on the britax site. On page 2 it says: "To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of this child seat when it is older than nine years or has been in a moderate or severe crash. See Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label located on the child seat shell." http://www.britaxusa.com/uploads/products/user-guides/122.pdf I couldn't find information on expiration for Frontier 90, but managed to find out that older version called Frontier had expiration date set to 9 years from date of manufacture. http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/frontier
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Not sure without seeing the box or seat but they have long lifespan. 3-7 years. Britax website tells how long each should be in service and I have never purchased a seat over 6 months old from manufacturer date w any of the 4 I own from them. My kids will be out of them before the date. At 4 they can get in a booster based on height and weight. My 3 year old is big 99% and I moved him to frontier model and his 8 month sibling is in old model boulevard. I have this frontier for other vehicle. Figure when my 3 year old is bigger little one take over booster combo and 3 year old will be 5 and in regular booster. Not sure without seeing the box or seat but they have long lifespan. 3-7 years. Britax website tells how long each should be in service and I have never purchased a seat over 6 months old from manufacturer date w any of the 4 I own from them. My kids will be out of them before the date. At 4 they can get in a booster based on height and weight. My 3 year old is big 99% and I moved him to frontier model and his 8 month sibling is in old model boulevard. I have this frontier for other vehicle. Figure when my 3 year old is bigger little one take over booster combo and 3 year old will be 5 and... » Read More Not sure without seeing the box or seat but they have long lifespan. 3-7 years. Britax website tells how long each should be in service and I have never purchased a seat over 6 months old from manufacturer date w any of the 4 I own from them. My kids will be out of them before the date. At 4 they can get in a booster based on height and weight. My 3 year old is big 99% and I moved him to frontier model and his 8 month sibling is in old model boulevard. I have this frontier for other vehicle. Figure when my 3 year old is bigger little one take over booster combo and 3 year old will be 5 and in regular booster. « Show Less
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I bought mine March 1. They expire in June. I think they are good for a year after that but don't know that for a fact. All I know is that they work well for me and don't upset my stomach. Anne
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This seat expires 6 years from the date of manufacture. The Radian is 8. I believe one of the newer Britax may also be 8, but the Radian is the only seat I know for certain is longer.
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Not sure on the expiration... It does covert to backless and the cup holders slides into the seat.
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My son is five and weighs 45 pounds. He was about your son's size when he was 2, but then he thinned out. This thing is good up to about 100 pounds for front facing five point restraint. The five point restraint is simply the safest. We also have a booster for when he goes with family or friends, as this is not as convertible. But, overall, I love the britax 5-point restraint seat for longer trips especially as when he nods off his head has a place to rest. Your son is only 2, so I would recommend investing in this. Poorly fitted boosters can cause evisceration of organs and spinal cord injury to children. Why risk it? My son is five and weighs 45 pounds. He was about your son's size when he was 2, but then he thinned out. This thing is good up to about 100 pounds for front facing five point restraint. The five point restraint is simply the safest. We also have a booster for when he goes with family or friends, as this is not as convertible. But, overall, I love the britax 5-point restraint seat for longer trips especially as when he nods off his head has a place to rest. Your son is only 2, so I would recommend investing in this. Poorly fitted boosters can cause evisceration of organs and spinal cord... » Read More My son is five and weighs 45 pounds. He was about your son's size when he was 2, but then he thinned out. This thing is good up to about 100 pounds for front facing five point restraint. The five point restraint is simply the safest. We also have a booster for when he goes with family or friends, as this is not as convertible. But, overall, I love the britax 5-point restraint seat for longer trips especially as when he nods off his head has a place to rest. Your son is only 2, so I would recommend investing in this. Poorly fitted boosters can cause evisceration of organs and spinal cord injury to children. Why risk it? « Show Less
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This fits over an infant car seat. So as long as your baby is in that kind of car seat you can use this. Usually infant car seats can be used up to a year, but check your car seat for details on that
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Good question! There is not expiration date that I can find on the tube, just a production number. I'm not sure if it might have been on a box that it came in or not. I am actually going to email the company to see if they can tell me since mine is now about 16 months old.
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The buckle on this car seat was not part of the recall. This production is a newer seat and has the new buckle. Make note, the buckles stuck because the kids were dropping food and liquids on it. This can be controlled.
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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 would recommend no because Britax crash tested this specific seat protector for Britax car seats not any other model. If you were in an accident and you used different car seat accessory than the ones made by your car seat manufacturer, your car seat could fail in a crash. Also, if your car seat was to malfunction and you wanted to take legal action you wouldn't be able to because you used parts not approved by your car seat manufacturer. This also would void your Graco warranty. Do I think any of this would happen? Who knows? Just giving you the information I learned as a car seat tech.
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I got mine fine. they expire in 2017 I think??? I got to look at them and right now they are stored in my car kit.
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I think its something like 10 years, its the foam that expires this seat has very little foam.