I just got a second SnugRide base from someone - no accidents, looks to be in good condition (one of the few people I would trust getting a second hand car seat/base from). However, before we use it I have a couple of questions.
It's been stored in their garage since 2006 - in Saskatchewan - so lots of cold/heat cycles - will this affect it's integrity?
DOM if August 2003 - IIRC Graco has a 6 year expiry - so it should be good until this August - right? Would it expire at the end of August or on the anniversary of the DOM - have to double check that?
Also, since the base is from 2003 that means it was made for a 20lb seat - our seat is a 22 lb seat though - not sure if that makes a difference or not?
I'm really *hoping* that this base will work - we'd like to use it in our second vehicle from April - end of August (DH will be on leave so we'll be using both vehicles a fair amount - once he's back to work we'll really only be using my car - hence why we'd only need the extra base for a few months). I'd really prefer to not have to go buy a new base is possible b/c the ones we've seen in stores have manufacturer dates from 2+ years ago :thumbsdown: at a hefty price of $50-$60. Although hmmmm - any chance Sears or Toys R Us would discount a base b/c of its age?
Thanks!
It's been stored in their garage since 2006 - in Saskatchewan - so lots of cold/heat cycles - will this affect it's integrity?
DOM if August 2003 - IIRC Graco has a 6 year expiry - so it should be good until this August - right? Would it expire at the end of August or on the anniversary of the DOM - have to double check that?
Also, since the base is from 2003 that means it was made for a 20lb seat - our seat is a 22 lb seat though - not sure if that makes a difference or not?
I'm really *hoping* that this base will work - we'd like to use it in our second vehicle from April - end of August (DH will be on leave so we'll be using both vehicles a fair amount - once he's back to work we'll really only be using my car - hence why we'd only need the extra base for a few months). I'd really prefer to not have to go buy a new base is possible b/c the ones we've seen in stores have manufacturer dates from 2+ years ago :thumbsdown: at a hefty price of $50-$60. Although hmmmm - any chance Sears or Toys R Us would discount a base b/c of its age?
Thanks!