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Dragonfly75
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Re: Carseat Registry Question
Posted by 5ofClubs
I would def register for it. And, I don't see the problem with using it passed 5 yrs either. Unless you were in an accident god forbide.
The plastic gets brittle and won't hold properly. It's very dangerous to use an expired carseat.
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Re: Carseat Registry Question
i did
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Carseat Registry Question
I found this. Seems it is more an individual manufacturer suggestion. And doesn't have to do with the plastic but more that a newer one may have more safety features.
How old is too old for a safety seat?
There is some controversy about the "expiration" date for safety seats. All experts agree that a seat should be discarded and destroyed if it is more than 10 years old, even if it looks fine. Most manufacturers suggest replacing a seat 5 to 8 years after the date of manufacture, because current safety seats may have better safety features than older seats, such as a tether or air bag warnings. The date of manufacture may be found on a sticker on the seat (unless it has peeled off) and may be stamped into the plastic shell. However, don’t confuse patent dates, which can also be molded into the plastic, with the date the individual safety seat was manufactured. For more information, go to Expiration date
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Kierasmom
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Re: Carseat Registry Question
When I was pregnant with Kiera we registered for both seats. You are going to need it at some point so why not put it on?
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Dragonfly75
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Re: Carseat Registry Question
Posted by 5ofClubs
I found this. Seems it is more an individual manufacturer suggestion. And doesn't have to do with the plastic but more that a newer one may have more safety features.
How old is too old for a safety seat?
There is some controversy about the "expiration" date for safety seats. All experts agree that a seat should be discarded and destroyed if it is more than 10 years old, even if it looks fine. Most manufacturers suggest replacing a seat 5 to 8 years after the date of manufacture, because current safety seats may have better safety features than older seats, such as a tether or air bag warnings. The date of manufacture may be found on a sticker on the seat (unless it has peeled off) and may be stamped into the plastic shell. However, don’t confuse patent dates, which can also be molded into the plastic, with the date the individual safety seat was manufactured. For more information, go to Expiration date
I have read it is for the plastic, either way, when it comes to safety, I err on the side of caution. If a manufacturer says their seat is no good after 5 years, I'm not going to test it's limits with my kid.
I was totally unaware that carseats had expiration dates until I was researching convertible seats. I wanted to post about it because I figured other people were probably unaware also and would rather read about it on a chat board than find out they were putting their child in an un safe, expired seat after an accident.
ETA: OK, I don't have alot of time to go searching for sites, but I think this is such an important topic. This was the first link that came up when I googled "carseat expiration"
Fom the link:
It seems that many parents are convinced that car seat manufacturers put an expiration date on their seats just so we have to buy more seats. After all, the cover may be faded but the rest of the seat looks fine. The problem is that it is the damage that you can’t see that can prove fatal for your child. Over time the plastic shells degrade and the harnesses can wear. The conditions in cars (extreme heat and cold) hasten the break down of these critical components.
Carseat expiration
Bottom line -- be aware of the expiration date of your carseat --it's critical to your child's safety.
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KelR
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Re: Carseat Registry Question
We just started our registry today and I feel greedy too...Some of the things we registered for are so expensive! 
We did register for the next size car seat. If someone does not buy it, we will just buy it ourselves.
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