How long is the expiration date on these car seats....will it last until she's out of the booster if she's 1 now?
1834576
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 :)
1834577
the expiration is on the seats. But it shouldn't expire for at least 5 years.
1834578
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 :) 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... » Read More 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 :) « Show Less
1834579
Yes. It goes all the way through booster seat. I didnt want to thave to buy any more seats as I didnt realize that she would need to change out of last seat around a year. No more suprise seats needed. :)
1834580
This seat does NOT work as a booster. It makes a horrible, unsafe belt fit. You will need to buy a booster seat once it is out grown forward facing.
822637
At about 42-45 pounds and 40 inches. Her britax car seat rated at 70 pounds had become difficult to get her into the shoulder straps, so we ordered this booster ad she LOVES it!! We have 3 of this exact booster.
2065535
Depends entirely on how long your child stays in infant carrier. My daughter was a preemie so we used it past the 1 year mark, but I have heard of babies outgrowing infant seat at 4 months...Awesome product, would recommend if you live someplace cold (we are in Chicago area) . Also - does not interfere with function/safety of child seat.
147024
I bought when my daughter was 1, she fits comfortably at 2, and I'll probably keep it for one more year if it lasts that long (she sits on it a lot)
494604
I would say that based on the way you mount the toy on the car, it would be for any child that sits in the car seat facing the rear, so perhaps 4 months to a year. I bought it for my grandson when he was 5 months old. He's now 8 months and he still enjoys it.
688097
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!
22834
My daughter was to long for her seat at four months and we had to get a convertible seat that stays in the car. at six months she still isn't sitting on her own so we just use the cart the have the built in babyseat and that works just fine.
1510727
Every car seat has an expiration date. Usually around five years or so from the date it was made. Car seats deteriorate slowly over time when exposed to heat, sun and cold.
1042436
I started using mine when they were about 8 months old and figured out how to undo the Velcro bibs. I still use them today and my girls are 16 months. I would say I could probably use them till they are 3.
1907161
It's not really age as much as it is size. Children up to 90 pounds and 58 inches tall can use it in car seat mode. Then as a booster seat, it can be used to 62 inches tall and 120 pounds. It depends on each child's size, but it will likely be for many years. My 11 year old nephew, who is tall for his age, would still meet the requirements to be able to use it.
710120
Sorry, but I can not answer your question.I have not used the car seat and I do not know if it has an expiration date.I'm really sorry.Thank you
1549912
I would follow the instructions and wait until she is 40lbs. That is the safest option. The 5 point harness car seats are the safest for every child. Britax makes one that can be used up to 80lbs.
609746
mine was almost a year from when I purchased them, if this helps. I think I bought them when my daughter was around 9 months and she is almost 2 now and we gave them away (still good) a couple months ago (I bought too many at once). Hope this helps.
151345
Answer from their site to a costumer with the same question: . We do have a 5-year expiration recommendation for all of our car seats and bases. Most car seat experts do recommend that you not use a car seat or base that is more than 5 years old from the manufacture date (located on a white sticker on the bottom of your car seat). The theory is that as plastic ages it becomes brittle, so it may not perform correctly in a serious crash. The harnesses and other components also wear, and the car seat may no longer meet current standards. - See more at: http://blog.pegperegousa.com/2011-collection/2011-primo-viaggio-sip-3030-faqs/#sthash.1NTih6G7.dpuf
509281
No, this car seat is for babies who are mostly outgrowing an infant car seat that fit with a stroller. It will however allow you baby to ride in the car from toddler 30 inch+/ 20lbs + through to age 7 or 8 as it will eventually become a booster seat.. so lots of years of use. My boy is 33 inches, 23 lbs and he's very happy in his seat. It's sturdy, and more wide than it is high, so I can see out the rear vision mirror ok. Anyway, hope this answers your question. You might want to ring Graco and verify with them directly about the Quick Connect system.
1681204
If you mean what will be the actual date printed on your car seat, only Graco could tell you that. But in general, car seats are only supposed to be good for 6 years before you discard it. I'm sure car seat makers love that rule. But they put when the car seat "expires" on it so you know when it's time to get a new one.
915007
HiMy five year old daughter unclicks the seatbelt all the time. I am always concerned about if she is safely strapped. I don't think it is the ideal booster for a such young child. If strapping is what bothers her, you would have a bigger problem.We love the booster seat and we had also transitioned from a Britax marathon. But it would suit better a older child. Hope this helps!