What to do with a car seat when it is outgrown?

SammyD_2

My daughter has now just about outgrown her infant car seat, and it is unlikely we will be adding a third child to the family. We therefore want to get rid of her car seat, but I just don't know what to do with it. I don't know anyone who could make use of it, and it seems that there is no market for second hand car seats (which I completely understand) having looked at ebay.

But it seems crazy just to put it out with the rubbish as it is in great condition. What did other people do with their car seats?

[Deleted User]

Hi SammyD,

What is the reasoning behind being unable to sell it on Ebay if its in good condition?

If its not been involved in an accident, I can't see a risk.

I'd be interested to know.

Cheers
Bay

across

i would definately put it on loot ive sold loads of stuff on there and there is always someone out there wants everything i'll be trying to sell mine when they grow out of them . good luck!

SammyD_2

Deleted_User wrote:

Hi SammyD,

What is the reasoning behind being unable to sell it on Ebay if its in good condition?

If its not been involved in an accident, I can't see a risk.

I'd be interested to know.

Cheers
Bay

It is just that having looked at the car seats for sale on Ebay, there just don't seem to be any takers. Mind you, some of the listings were pretty rubbish. Maybe I will try loot first like accross suggests.

across

i find things on loot get snapped up it is great and i think you will sell it i AM going to sell mine regardless what people say about second hand car seats if it is in good nick then why not! youll be surprised they even bought my maternity clothes on loot and i was going to send them to charity shop! its free and easy to do good luck again!
carseats are so expensive and there are people who just couldnt afford to pay for a new one in fact my first seats were off my sister and my kids have been ok!

Glen_b

It is highly recommended you don't buy second-hand car seats, the best thing is to give it away to someone you know, we have spare car seats for other vehicles but these have come from friends we trust. I certainly wouldn't risk my childs life by buying a used seat from a stranger.

across

i know what youre saying glen the shops wouldnt recommend it but that is up to the person buying it they may have little money and noone they know with child seats to give them as long as you know in your mind the carseat hasnt come to any harm then there is really no difference if the person trusts you and cant afford a brand new one.

smiley_2

i sold my baby carrier via an advert in a local supermarket a few years ago only because i knew it was in mint condition - if it had been in an accident i wouldnt have advertised it - i would have binned it -

crutches

if you dont want to sell you could advertise on freecycle?

HappySad

Don'y buy a car seat that is over 5years old as the plastic starts to fail(manufacturer info). Also only buy from someone you know because then you can trust them when they say it has not been in an accident. It is not worth saving any money when you are risking your child life.

If is is >5years the cut it up so no one else can use ity & throw it in the bin.

bylromarha

Give it your health visitor as they quite often will redistribute to a needy family in your area.