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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sure, the plastic degrades over time, but it’s like expired food - it doesn’t suddenly go bad on the expiration date. The issue is you don’t know when enough time has passed to cause a problem. So I would say you are ok with a very recently expired car seat,  but you should be in the process of acquiring a newer one.[/quote]

It's not only the plastic, but the styrofoam also degrades, same as the types of foam that is used in car bumpers.  That's why nowadays when a bumper has been tapped, that car shops want to replace it all.  These materials are designed to withstand a certain amount of pressure and force, but when it's been in an accident or just from age, the material is no longer rated for the same amount of force.  Likewise, the straps can no longer sustain the amount of force that it is rated for in holding the infant in the seat.

The materials are constantly aging and the expiration date is when the materials are due to pass the point where they are no longer able to withstand the same force or speed of accidents as they are required by law.  So, while it may seem like its the same as it was a month ago, the materials can no longer be guaranteed to provide the same protection as they were a month prior.

Frankly, when it comes to protecting your child, the carseat is very important.  There are accidents every year where children are injured or killed when the safety devices like the car seats do not operate as expected.  Don't risk it. Look for one of the stores that has a trade-in discount on new car seats and trade in your existing car seat for a 20-25% discount on a current car seat.  It's worth it.[/quote]

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