When To Buy - A New Car Seat

Children usually outgrow their seats by before they hit the maximum weight limit.

Do you have a for your child right now that you're trying to size for? when to buy a new car seat

You may not need to replace it after a "minor" crash if: The vehicle was driven away from the crash. The door nearest the car seat was undamaged. No occupants were injured. The airbags did not deploy. There is no visible damage to the car seat. Pro-Tip: The "Hand-Me-Down" Check Children usually outgrow their seats by before they

Switch to a booster when their shoulders are above the highest harness slot or their ears reach the top of the seat headrest. 2. The Expiration Date The door nearest the car seat was undamaged

It’s time to switch to a convertible seat when the top of your baby's head is within 1 inch of the top of the car seat shell.

Check the white sticker on the side or bottom of the seat for the "Date of Manufacture" (DOM). 3. After an Accident

The plastic becomes brittle over time due to extreme temperature changes in cars, and safety technology improves.