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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I believe mine was 2009. Although if they are still selling this model it would be the current year because child seats now have expiration dates.
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I was also thinking of doing the same. I will be a first time mom in July and the infant seat seems a bit of a waste of money and also a big carbon footprint considering all the safety advocates say not to use a used car seat. I was doing some research and a site called Consumer Search mentioned that Britax sells "...a foam positioning insert..." for smaller infants.
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Most car seats expire 5-6 years from the manufacture date. The manufacture date can be found on a sticker on the side of the seat.
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I don't know how old your child is, but they recommend a 5 point harness as long as possible and in our state boosters are supposed to be used until 8 or they meet the height/weight requirements. With this seat you would definitely get several years in the 5 point as well as a booster after that. I can't remember exactly, but I think this seat has a 6 yr expiration date so it should last someone most if not all of the child's "car seat life". :-)
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Britax states age 2 because they know that the longer the child rearfaces the less injury they would sustain in an accident. Age is MORE important because the bones don't even begin to fuse until 3-6 years old, so the longer you rear face the better. Otherwise you risk internal decapitation or a broken spine in an accident when the child is forward facing. I love Britax's 2 year old rule on this "newer" seat of theirs. I will definitely be getting this seat though when my 3 year old goes forward facing! I love this seat, I had it for my ex-boyfriends 5.5 year old. Wonderful seat!! For an older child though :) Britax states age 2 because they know that the longer the child rearfaces the less injury they would sustain in an accident. Age is MORE important because the bones don't even begin to fuse until 3-6 years old, so the longer you rear face the better. Otherwise you risk internal decapitation or a broken spine in an accident when the child is forward facing. I love Britax's 2 year old rule on this "newer" seat of theirs. I will definitely be getting this seat though when my 3 year old goes forward facing! I love this seat, I had it for my ex-boyfriends 5.5 year old. Wonderful seat!!... » Read More Britax states age 2 because they know that the longer the child rearfaces the less injury they would sustain in an accident. Age is MORE important because the bones don't even begin to fuse until 3-6 years old, so the longer you rear face the better. Otherwise you risk internal decapitation or a broken spine in an accident when the child is forward facing. I love Britax's 2 year old rule on this "newer" seat of theirs. I will definitely be getting this seat though when my 3 year old goes forward facing! I love this seat, I had it for my ex-boyfriends 5.5 year old. Wonderful seat!! For an older child though :) « Show Less
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Have had mine for 14 months and so far so good. Eventually, who knows? I just need mine to hang in there for another year or so and then the car will be gone.
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There is no expiration date but rather a section of the sticker that turns grey when its' life has been exhausted. I do not know how long I have had mine (stuck to my drivers license) but it has been at LEAST a year and I used to fly a lot (= lots of radiation) and mine is nowhere near being "exhausted". I would estimate mine will be good for many more years unless the radiation from CA starts reaching FL. Hope this helps with your question. I will buy more of these stickers and give them to my family.
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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
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
1570464
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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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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I don't know. The box is thrown out and it's a pain in the butt to take the carseat out to look for the date. I would think depending on when you purchase the car seat, there may be a different manufacture date...
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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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On the package somewhere it should have a small thing that looks like a tub with lid and a number like 24 or something that means it's good for 2 years. So all cosmetics and even body care has "expiration" dates just beware using them after the efficiency of the product won't be as good and for cosmetics it means it could be full of germs that you're transferring on to your body.
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The Carseat expires 6 years after their Manufacture date Only Because They assume That you will be using it. But if It is In the Box Unexposed to sunlight & extreme temperatures there should be NO concerns. The Main issue of concern would be the belt. As in Automobile if it was in an accident the belts should be replaced or if they are not tight.
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The Diono Radian RXT is good for 10 years. Other car seats expire after 6 years. To the best of my knowledge,the Diono Radian RXT is the only car seat on the market that is good for 10 years and goes from birth to booster - 5 lbs to 120 lbs