Vent Moldy Straps!!

MotoMommaNH

New member

• Sep 1, 2014

• #1

Waaahhh, my two MA70 s straps are gross and moldy after being in my basement for 6 months. I washed the covers, wiped down the straps and wrapped them back in the plastic bag they came in and boxed them up.
We got a dehumidifier a couple months ago but I guess it was too little too late.

I was planning on using them in a couple months for DD.

I am going to see if I can order a new set of straps for one but the other has mold on the versa tether strap and obviously that can't be replaced.

Im just so upset! Maybe I can make it better by pre-ordering an Advocate CT from Albee Baby... :drool:

 

MommyShannon

New member

• Sep 1, 2014

• #2

I think you can get new straps, but I wouldn't discourage getting a new seat. If you want to use them RF, you could get the new ARB instead of using the tether.

 

happiness-and-balance

New member

• Sep 1, 2014

• #3

The versa tether comes out very easily, call Britax and see if they'll send you one. Sorry your seat is moldy

 

MotoMommaNH

New member

• Sep 2, 2014

• #4

Yeah using them RF for DD...kind of kidding about pre ordering, but if the cost of the harnesses ans tethers with shipping is astronomical I may do that.
I have a little Diplomat waiting as a spare that doesn't expire for another year so I could use that until November.

I didn't know the tether could be replaced! Ill have to call up Britax today.
Thanks!

 

thepote

New member

• Sep 2, 2014

• #5

Aw I'm sorry. I ended up throwing away a seat with 18m until expiration because of that. It wasn't worth it to get replacement straps at the time. I feel your pain!

 

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ERFmama

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• Sep 2, 2014

• #6

Horrible to find.
I got told that the trick is to not store in lofts or basements because of this very problem, but wrap in a blanket, then in bag or box and put in a wardrobe.

Hope you get new straps for a low cost! x

 

MotoMommaNH

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• Sep 2, 2014

• #7

thepote said:

Aw I'm sorry. I ended up throwing away a seat with 18m until expiration because of that. It wasn't worth it to get replacement straps at the time. I feel your pain!

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DOM on both seats are somewhere around 01/2011 . So I'm thinking it'll be worth it...its just an expense I wasn't planning for. Maybe I can sell a cover or two to make up the cost.

 

krasota

Well-known member

• Sep 2, 2014

• #8

Yeah, the seat I put in supposedly climate-controlled storage got mold on the straps. I tossed it because ordering new straps for a Scenera was about half the cost of a new seat. Also, the tether strap was moldy, so I don't think it was residual food or drool.

 

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henrietta

Well-known member

• Sep 3, 2014

• #9

Britax may kindly offer you a nice price on a new seat ordered through them if you call. They used to sell seats straight from the warehouse. And replacement straps aren't that bad, for a seat that will get another 3 years of use. I would definitely replace. And if makes you feel any better, I did the same thing to my old Britax Decathlon a few years ago, which apparently you could not replace the adjuster strap on (it was moldy, too). I called to replace straps, but instead purchases a seat directly from them.

 

MotoMommaNH

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• Sep 9, 2014

• #10

Welp, it looks like the straps with shipping will amount to just about $59. Only thing is, the link they gave me did NOT have the top tether strap on there so I don't think that's something I can replace? Not sure. Emailed back for an answer and am waiting.

Either way for two seats that's almost $120....I planned on buying an Advocate/Boulevard CT down the road anyhow but I really need one of these seats for Grammy's car eventually. UGH.

So I have to weigh the benefits of $120 for 3 years left (and buying one new seat anyways) vs. using the money towards two new seats.

Pluusss, one is COW! I need to have that back in rotation. Especially if I want to buy the new Cowmoo FR90 for DS. Matchy!

Well I'm rambling now and good for you if you got this far.

 

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Anitra

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• Sep 16, 2014

• #11

This happened to a friend of mine with her Britax as well. Sad for her, but good for me - because I had an infant on the way and an extra MyRide - I was able to trade it to her for a Chicco Keyfit her baby was outgrowing

 

MotoMommaNH

New member

• Sep 17, 2014

• #12

Just to follow up...the top tether can be replaced and is 27.99+ ship. I opted to skip it for now since I likely won't be using it FF and RF tethering is kind of falling out of favor for my vehicles (I have two newer Hondas).

So I ordered two sets of harnesses and adjuster straps with shipping came to just under $100.

I still want an Advocate CT in Limelight though! just have to wait a little longer for funds on that now