Amber
June 7th 04, 05:13 PM
I am expecting my 3rd baby in October with my oldest being 4.5 years old. I
have been told a few times that I should be buying a new infant carseat for
this new baby. The infant carseat (carrier) that I have is 5 years old (I
received it from my baby shower in 1999) and has been used by both of my
children. I just assumed that I would use it one last time for new baby.
However, I am hearing that carseats should really be replaced every 5 years at
least to keep up with safety regulations. A friend just attempted to bring her
newborn home from NICU (although he was full-term and 9 pounds) and was not
allowed to use the carseat she had from her 5 year old. The nurse in NICU
kindly asked them to purchase a newly updated version due to safety
regulations.
So, how many of you have purchased new carseats if they are over 5 years old?
Is this something that I should be doing for new baby? Should I be
particularly worried that my infant seat has a 3 point harness vs. 5 point?
Thanks in advance!!
Amber
Mommy to Parker (12/7/99) and Spencer (12/5/01)
Baby Girl due 10/2004!!
"You'll be his first kiss; his first love; his first friend. You are his
mother...and he is your whole life."
have been told a few times that I should be buying a new infant carseat for
this new baby. The infant carseat (carrier) that I have is 5 years old (I
received it from my baby shower in 1999) and has been used by both of my
children. I just assumed that I would use it one last time for new baby.
However, I am hearing that carseats should really be replaced every 5 years at
least to keep up with safety regulations. A friend just attempted to bring her
newborn home from NICU (although he was full-term and 9 pounds) and was not
allowed to use the carseat she had from her 5 year old. The nurse in NICU
kindly asked them to purchase a newly updated version due to safety
regulations.
So, how many of you have purchased new carseats if they are over 5 years old?
Is this something that I should be doing for new baby? Should I be
particularly worried that my infant seat has a 3 point harness vs. 5 point?
Thanks in advance!!
Amber
Mommy to Parker (12/7/99) and Spencer (12/5/01)
Baby Girl due 10/2004!!
"You'll be his first kiss; his first love; his first friend. You are his
mother...and he is your whole life."