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!
173830
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!
876169
There is no expiration date on car seats. Usage is determined by the age and weight of the child. This one is not a convertible, only rear facing. It goes up to one year of age and/or 20lbs.
1350924
I haven't used this seat yet in my crv.. it is fairly large. My baby came at 7 months and then was way too small to fit in this seat when she was able to leave nicu. A friend let me borrow a carrier car seat. We will probably start using this seat next month. It seems nice and easy to use but I have also read other people having issues with it fitting in non suv type cars. If you get it and it doesn't fit you can send it back. I will say that when this was sent to me, the car seat was already expired, check the date if this is a concern.
1368134
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.
1202298
We have this model and ours was manufactured in 2011 so it was part of the recall. It depends on when it was manufactured. Your car seat will have a sticker on it that tells you and you can call the company to make sure. Hope this helps
1774449
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.
127905
My suggestion would be to get a new base. Just like car seats the bases have a 6 year expiration date. You should be able to get one on Amazon.com for $35-$50.
538550
The price was same as the one I bought in 2009. But the qualities of the car seat went very low. Can I get exchange service from britax? Everytime when I load my baby to new britax car seat, it feels so horrible. The old one (2009) has very nice fabric, comfort cushion and a big audible sound in click and safety. Can I exchange an old model of britax riviera in 2009 even though I do not have a box for the car seat??
2017611
We purchased the Britax Roundabout G4 when my son was 10mos old. So far we have no conplaints. its comfortable and not too bulky unlike the othe seat we purchased. He seems to prefer it too. Padding is just right. Installation is easy peasy. Dont see any problem with it so far. We had ours for 5mos now
425444
I did not look for an expiration date, but I had a 2 gallon container that I kept for about 3 months before using it and there were no problems with my 2014 GMC 2500 Diesel. It keeps well when poured into the container on the vehicle as it takes about 3 months before I need to add more ! I've not had any problems with the product and this is the only DEF that I have ever used in my GMC. Hopes this helps in your decision
345412
We're having the *exact* same problem as scientific illustrator. The Britax Roundabout will not sit securely in the middle of our Prius. The car seat base is more narrow than the middle cushion so the car seat tilts and wobbles. We are trying to return the Roundabout and are looking for suggestions on which convertible car seat will work. Please advise!! Thank you
1698934
It's 6 years from the manufacture date on the actual seat. The reason for this is the foam inside the carseat breaks down after time and becomes unsafe!
1391413
It is not normal but it will not effect anything as far as safety concerns. It does have a 5 point harness system and as long as the child is buckled in properly, then it will be fine. You can contact Britax and have them send you a new one. They will need your car seat info. Such as manufacture date and serial number. They have a great customer service team and they can send you out a new one with no questions asked. They ship very fast also. Hope this helps.
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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
1001097
With the convertible car seats, I don't see why anyone would get safeseat. For next db I will get a snugride then use our convertible car seat. My db wanted a more "upright" seat asap and she was under the 1yo weight limit. The bucket seat becomes uncomfortable to them. You can use the covertible car seats up to 2 years rear facing, which is supposed to be the safest way to go. Then use them forward facing up to 65 lbs. So it doesn't make sense to get the largest bucket seat, besides you can't carry them in it after like 14 lbs.
221226
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.
2025262
Typically car seats are good for 5 years or need to be replaced in the case of a car accident...from what I've read :)