when do car seats expire australia

Ah, the grim reaper of car seats: the expiration date. In Australia, car seats typically have an expiry of 6 to 10 years from the date of manufacture. Beyond this, the plastic and safety components degrade, potentially turning your safety device into a useless hunk of plastic. So, even if your toddler hasn't outgrown it, time to retire that seat before it turns into a death trap.

Always check the label on the seat for the exact expiry date, and remember, second-hand seats' history is often unknown—be wary! For peace of mind, browse listings on Tradingpost or PuppyList (yes, they sometimes have car seats) but never sacrifice safety for a bargain.