Baby Car Seat?

Question

Hi we are a first time parent who just bought a car (Lancer Sports). My gal is already 3. To be save we bought a baby car seat (2nd hand - Lucky Baby Brand) for my gal. The problem is we are not sure how to use it. Can someone help? Thanks alot : )

Answer 1

Try this site and check the expiration date on the car seat.

http://www.aap.org/family/carseatguide.h...

Answer 2

Its actually unsafe to get a used car seat unless it is coming from a trusted friend or relative and you are 100% positive:

1)it has never been in any wreck

2)it has all the original pieces, including manual

3)it has never been dropped, which means never been checked as luggage at the airport, either, since this frequently happens when checked or gate checked .

4)it is less than 6 years old

5)the straps have never been completely submerged or washed with anything other than mild soap(it messes up the flame retardent treatment)



If you wouldn't trust the seller with your child's life, don't buy a car seat from them. For $40 you can get a Cosco Scenera from Walmart. It rear faces to a whopping 35lbs, which is important b/c kids should stay rear facing as long as possible, the American Academy of Pediatrics says keep them rear facing preferably for their first 2 years of life. Then it goes to 40lbs front facing. It won't last child as long forward facing as some others, but for $40, its a great deal. Or, call your local police station and ask about car seats. Most have programs in place to give free/inexpensive car seat to families that need them.

It is not safe to use a seat you don' thave the manual for.

Answer 3

i would also suggest get a new car seat, cos maybe there might be problems with the used ones, you can search on 88db for places where you can buy the baby car seat, and the Lucky Baby brand is good, but get a new one, the sales person will be able to advise you on how to use it, never risk your child's life with the used baby car seat