Help...what seat is this??

Leila

New member

• Sep 4, 2007

• #1

And is it expired? I realize there's a TON of misuse on this seat (twisted straps, belly clip...boy might be over 40lbs), so I'm trying to find some reason to get this seat OFF this van and get a booster in its place. HELP!!

Sorry for the bad side shot. I know it's a Century, just not the model.

 

Last edited: Nov 7, 2007

Defrost

Moderator - CPSTI Emeritus

• Sep 4, 2007

• #2

Is it a Century Breverra? Pic in this thread:
http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=23781

 

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beebear23

Senior Community Member

• Sep 4, 2007

• #3

Century Braverra. Could possibly be expired, depending on when it was made.. Looks like the last one made was in 2002(except for the Ascend which was 2003, but this isn't it). So, it's about to it's limit...

 

Leila

New member

• Sep 4, 2007

• #4

Thanks so much...the seat in the other thread certainly looks like the one G is in in my picture. I think I might ask the driver if I can check the DOM of one of the unused seats just to be sure they're not expired. She seemed very receptive to what I said earlier today, so I'll give it a shot.

 

Patriot201

Car-Seat.org Ambassador

• Sep 4, 2007

• #5

That is definitely a Century Breverra, but I can't remember which one!

It isn't the Metro, Contour, or Ascend. Perhaps it is the Classic? I can't remember!

 

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician

• Sep 4, 2007

• #6

Patriot20171 said:

That is definitely a Century Breverra, but I can't remember which one!

It isn't the Metro, Contour, or Ascend. Perhaps it is the Classic? I can't remember!

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Yep, The Classic. The key is the T-sheild. Was made until 95-96ish ( I had one for dd1) Definately epired, but he may be withing the weight limit. It was 45#.

Kimberly

 

Leila

New member

• Sep 4, 2007

• #7

Thank you SOOOOOOOO much!! This van was filled with those seats. EEK!! I'm so glad now that I gave them my DS1's Compass for DS2 today. I'll be doing that again tomorrow and every day after until I see brand spankin' new seats in that van!!!!

 

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician

• Sep 4, 2007

• #8

Leila said:

Thank you SOOOOOOOO much!! This van was filled with those seats. EEK!! I'm so glad now that I gave them my DS1's Compass for DS2 today. I'll be doing that again tomorrow and every day after until I see brand spankin' new seats in that van!!!!

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Is there any way to have DS2 NOT in a car filled with 10+ yrs old seats that could fail and eject children into your DS?

Kimberly

 

Leila

New member

• Sep 4, 2007

• #9

Unfortunately, no. Debug leaves for school four hours after DH leaves for work and I don't drive. I could pull him from school altogether (it's special ed preschool), but I don't know that I want to go there yet.

 

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician

• Sep 4, 2007

• #10

Leila said:

Unfortunately, no. Debug leaves for school four hours after DH leaves for work and I don't drive. I could pull him from school altogether (it's special ed preschool), but I don't know that I want to go there yet.

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Maybe you can help the driver ( don't know who you have driving) find a resource tp get new seats?

Kimberly

 

Leila

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• Sep 4, 2007

• #11

I'd have to go through the bus company, and I know that the head of the SEB (special ed busing) already thinks I'm an insanely overprotective mommy (I am to some extent). I'm going to be making a few calls come morning to see what can be done about this situation.

 

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jaded

New member

• Sep 4, 2007

• #12

Definitely call them, and if you have a local Safe Kids, refer them to that.

Also, call your child's teacher, explain your concerns about the carseats, and ask if money is a problem, if you can help set up a fundraiser for new seats. I'm going to be doing the same thing soon, 3 Cosco HBB's(at least newer, but not the best seats) and a Century Breverra used as a booster. And while my son doesn't currently ride the van, I do need him to come this April because I'm pregnant and due in April, and usually when I'm too close to my due date, it's near impossible to drive.

Also, is that a 15 passenger van? Make sure those are actually legal for the school district to use. In my state, they can't be used to transport kids in public schools any more.

 

Last edited: Sep 5, 2007

Leila

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• Sep 4, 2007

• #13

I think it's a 12 passenger van. I'm trying to picture the set up in my head and I'm seeing the two front seats, two three seater rows and one four seater.

I know money would be an issue. Debug's teacher couldn't really do much about it though. (And I've already addressed my concerns with her) The bus company is a separate entity from the schools, they just have a contract with the schools.

I've put in a call to Safe Kids here, as well as another contact I have through the foundation where we rented D's Radian. Hopefully one or both of them will call me back tomorrow.

 

beeman

Active member

• Sep 5, 2007

• #14

The school might have more power than you think. There would be something in their policy that the bus company can't do anything illegal, which expired seats would be. Keep fighting the bus company until you get somewhere. It may take a while, but they will eventually have to budge.

 

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician

• Sep 5, 2007

• #15

If you can post where you are we can help you search out ammo, err info about what the laws in that area are.

Kimberly

 

Leila

New member

• Sep 5, 2007

• #16

I'm in Wisconsin. I know what the laws are regarding who needs to be in what seats when and for how long...after that, I've got no idea.

I spoke with my son's teacher again today, and she put me in touch with her contact in the transportation department for the school district. I spoke with him earlier and he does seem concerned by my claims. As requested, I sent in a letter of concern so that he can begin an investigation.

Debug will be getting rides in to school until this situation is sorted out. It's not the most convenient situation, but it's the best for our son.