i agree so long as it hasnt ben in an accident... and also make sure that it is still under is limit date thing...
They only have a recommended life span (the plastic part/base gets brittle over time), and normally the date of manufacture is pressed into the plastic part to the seat...
i had one given to me, but it was over 10 years old, so I didnt use it, as the frames get brittle over time.... but I got a second one (for my friend to use for my daughter), that was only 6 years old & in excellent condition... annd this is fine....
We are going to Perth for hols and we did not want to buy a brand new car seat so we bought a second hand one, never been in an accident and in good condition it also came from a non-smoking home as well. We haven't seen it yet but my parents have and found it to be in good nick so can't complain. We bought it off e-bay! Mum and Dad collected it from the persons house and it was immaculate.
We only got a second hand one for Perth though for holidays as we will be going back and forward alot. We did buy a brand new one for Home though. But depends on what you can afford at the time.
If it is from Friends that you have known for a long time i would accept the car seat! Saves you a bit of money at least $250.00 anyway....
Sorry to interrupt your thread but i was wondering what happens to car seatws if you have been in an accident. i was in one last year but madison was not in the car and my car was hit on my side and the car seat was not touched.
thanks
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