2 years ago we visited my parents in Australia for the first time with DS when he was 1 year old. My mum got very excited about finally having her only grandchild stay with her, and she went and found baby gear, including a yard sale car seat. She knew the owner and knew it wasn't in an accident, so she told me it was OK. I asked some questions, and found out it was a 10 year old booster and Mum sewed a new cover for it 
I refused to use it and I even called Britax Australia and the CS rep told me to have my mother call her directly and she would tell her to destroy the seat. Of course Mum was annoyed that I wouldn't use it and complained to family members, who told her I was right. I thought that was the end of the story.
Today I was speaking with her about our visit next April, and she told me to not bring a car seat, but to use the seat she has as he's big enough now. DS is 3 in December and 29lbs. No way, no how. DH nearly died laughing when he heard she tried to convince me the seat was fine to use. DS is still RF. I told her outright that he will not use a booster seat until he's closer to 5 or 6.
I appreciate that she was trying to help, and I know she doesn't like throwing things away, but I've explained twice now that DS will never use this seat. When we're there, I'll find that seat, find the DOM and have a print out from Britax Australia re. expiry date, I'll even call Britax for her if need be, and then I'll destroy it. Dad's got a nice chainsaw.
Nicci
I refused to use it and I even called Britax Australia and the CS rep told me to have my mother call her directly and she would tell her to destroy the seat. Of course Mum was annoyed that I wouldn't use it and complained to family members, who told her I was right. I thought that was the end of the story.
Today I was speaking with her about our visit next April, and she told me to not bring a car seat, but to use the seat she has as he's big enough now. DS is 3 in December and 29lbs. No way, no how. DH nearly died laughing when he heard she tried to convince me the seat was fine to use. DS is still RF. I told her outright that he will not use a booster seat until he's closer to 5 or 6.
I appreciate that she was trying to help, and I know she doesn't like throwing things away, but I've explained twice now that DS will never use this seat. When we're there, I'll find that seat, find the DOM and have a print out from Britax Australia re. expiry date, I'll even call Britax for her if need be, and then I'll destroy it. Dad's got a nice chainsaw.
Nicci
