Replace Infant Base after minor accidnet?

1mommy

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My friend had an occupied Baby Trend Base in her car and ended up rear ending a guy on her way to work. I told her that she should replace it even if it was just the base installed as the front of her car is crumpled up (but fairly minor) and the other guy just a minor dent in his back bumper. She thinks because it was just the base she doesn't think she needs to (and because she will be paying out of pocket so her insurance rates don't go up). Can someone explain why it needs to be replaced other then "just to be safe, or just in case?"
 
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nannykates

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The base is responsible for holding the carrier to the car if there is damage to it and it fails in a crash the carrier will no linger be attached to the vehicle. The seat can also be used baseless.
 

YinzerMama

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Baby Trend is a "replace after any accident" company I believe so it should be replaced as per their instructions. An option to avoid the cost is to just stop using the base - can baby trend be installed baseless?
 

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