Used car seat

Family is offering us a used uppababy infant full set with stroller and skateboard and bassinet and Infabt carrier. Would you accept the gift? I want to and maybe I’ll just get a brand new infant seat for the car? I’d like to just use it it’s in good shape.

Or maybe when she gives it to me I can look up the expiration date. I don’t want to be too obsessive lol

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I am just wondering why you wouldn’t take it. You can ask about the expiration date before you take it, that’s not weird.

I would accept it if it was all clean and in a good condition… will save you a fortune

The problem with second hand car seats is not knowing how old they are, how they have been stored and whether they have been in an accident. As it is family I am assuming you can trust what they tell you so just ask outright about anything like that. I am sure they will fully understand you keeping baby safe as a priority. We had a second hand Joie stages car seat but as it was from a very close friend we knew it was safe for a few years until the expiry date

Personally I'd accept everything and just get a new car seat. Also depends on how many children they used the stroller and seat for? Quite a lovely hand me down as that whole system is expensive new!

I would definitely accept the gift so long as everything is in good condition . You can look up how old the car seat is. You can always replace the car seat if needed but that entire bundle is like 2k they’re saving you alot of money with that gift. Take it.

I wouldn't use the car seat because of what others have said but also you don't know if it was cleaned properly.

Car seats have a date on the back of them - it’s imprinted in the plastic

I’d accept it and use it

I've brought a travel system second hand. I did this with my daughter too. Never had a problem. Saves me money.

If the car seat is still withing the expiration date and it hasn't been involved in any accidents, I would definitely take it. As far as I know, those inserts can be cleaned very well.

I wouldn’t. Anything else yes. But car seat safety is a huge thing of mine. Never know what it may have went through.

I've gotten used sets before even used sets from one child to the next. I would accept everything in good condition and the expiration date is maybe three to four years out. Also you can take it by your local Firehouse to have an inspected and properly installed in your car.

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