How to destroy a SS1 base?

chloebeansmom · Oct 21, 2009

Our SS1 was in an accident in MIL's car yesterday. Luckily DD wasn't in it at the time and I had already ordered an EFTA this wek to replace it. So, I know the seat and base have to go. I can take the strap out of the seat take the padding off. But how do I make sure that no one picks up the base and tries to use it? Any tips?

At least I have 3 other bases I can sell. I was planning to get a different seat for the next baby anyway.

Judi · Oct 21, 2009

Let DH go crazy with a sledge hammer?
Write do not use, in a crash all over it?
Put it in the very bottom of the garbage can and put a lot of nasties over it?

My favorite:

See if there is a car seat recycler near you!

Unregistered1 · Oct 21, 2009

I tend to first remove all the screws and take it apart as much as I can that way, then hack through the belt path with an axe, write DANGER DO NOT USE all over it, and put it in a dark colored garbage bag so no one can see what it is. Trust me, it's all kinds of fun

chloebeansmom · Oct 21, 2009

Hmmm...I could really get out some of my frustration from work today

I'll talk to DH and see how creative he wants to get. One of us can do the base and one can do the seat

Mommyto3kiddos · Oct 21, 2009

I gave my son a baseball bat and stuck him out in the yard to destroy a carseat we just got rid of after stripping it down. He didn't do too much damage, but enough that it was obvious then I wrote crashed all over it and didn't put it out til just before the garbage man came.

disbugsmomma · Oct 21, 2009

I prefer a sawzall.

I think a jigsaw or circular saw could work pretty well too.

jess71903 · Oct 21, 2009

OT- what cover do you have??? Be sure to save and sell it! (but tell me what it is first

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