Can someone link me to a site that explains

gobsmacked

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why car seats should not be used after the expiration? Dh doesn't get it, and I'd rather have him read something about it than just what I have to say.
 
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Jeanum

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Here's a quote from the Britax FAQ at http://www.britaxusa.net/support/faq.aspx regarding expiration that explains it pretty well (sorry I can't link to it directly due to the way the Britax site uses frames apparently; this is from the general questions category in the FAQ):

"How long can my child safety seat be used?

Britax recommends that the use of a child restraint be discontinued if the restraint is older than six years of age or has been in a severe crash. After six years, technology has changed, components degrade from the environment (depending on how and where stored), parts get lost or installed incorrectly, or instructions and labels may not be available or not legible. The restraint may be unsafe and should be destroyed."

Here's another link to a FAQ I researched and posted to help explain carseat expiration on another carseat board :): http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=13&topic_id=46400&mesg_id=46493&page=

A CPS tech and regular poster here, Skaterbabscpst, has a link to a crash test video showing an expired Britax seat. It's really horrifying to see what happens even though it's a crash test dummy and not an actual child buckled into it. :eek: You can probably find it if you do a search of the board, or Skaterbabscpst may see this and post the link again for us.

HTH!
 

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