Do I need to replace my car seat?

[camsmom]

DH was rear-ended today but their was barely any damage, just a little dent in the bumper. The airbags didn't deploy or anything. My DDs roundabout was in the vehicle. Do I need to replace it? DH didn't contact the insurance company because the damage was so minor. We are willing to get a new seat if we have to, but is it necessary in this case?

[Jeanum]

If the crash passes all the criteria for a minor crash according to Britax's replacement FAQ at http://www.britaxusa.com/support/faqs.aspx under the "General Questions" category, then you wouldn't need to replace the Roundabout:

Q. What should I do with my child seat that has been involved in a crash?

A. Britax recommends that the use of a child seat be discontinued if it has been in a severe crash. We further advise of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) position that it is not necessary to replace a child seat after a minor crash. A minor crash is one that meets ALL of following criteria:


* The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site;
* The vehicle door nearest the child restraint was undamaged;
* There were no injuries to any of the vehicle occupants;
* The air bags (if present) did not deploy; AND
* There is no visible damage to the child seat.

[camsmom]

Yes, it meets all the criteria. Thanks for the info.