Car seats!

We’ve found the travel system we’ve had our eye on for £270 on fb marketplace, so over a third of the price new. It’s in perfect condition! We’re not sure whether we should get a new car seat for it or not? I’ve spoken to the seller and it’s hardly been used & never been in an accident! What do you think? We’re definitely picking up the travel system regardless just wasn’t sure. Mum friends have said it should be absolutely fine but I’m torn. Any advice welcome! 🥰

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Unless you trust the person with your babies life then 💯 buy a new one please check out a car seat safety group on fb!

It's not just car accidents that affect the internal structure, a good drop when they have been moving it around could do it too. It's a shame because it seems so wasteful that all these car seats end up useless but i personally couldn't trust the word of a stranger when it came to my babies safety in the car.

I would only ever buy a new car seat. Most things I have bought second hand but car seats, mattresses ect we bought new. Not worth the risk!

I have 2 car seats that were my nephews but one was in my car and the other in my mums. I know they’ve not been in any accidents so I’m quite lucky to be fair. I think if you pick up the travel system and you can tell the seat is brand new it should be fine but any sign of damage and get a new one

Definitely get a new car seat!!

I think it would be fine… I’ve sold many car seats in perfect condition. If in an accident, insurance would provide new car seats immediately so don’t think anyone would sell one from an accident

Always a new car seat unless it's coming from someone you trust with your baby's life

people definitely would. There are not nice people in the world

Unless you know that person and trust them fully replace it. You don’t know what that car seat has been through that may affect its safety

Also wouldn't personally be comfortable with a used car seat. But even if you buy a brand new car seat my guess is you're still net saving by getting the rest of the kit at that price, so still a win!

Thanks everyone! We’ve decided to get a new car seat for the travel system 🥰

As a crash test engineer, buy a new seat from a reputable trader. Never buy second hand, one hairline fracture that you cannot see and the seat will fail on collision. You cannot trust anyone on fb xx

I would avoid market place. You can buy brand new for £30 more; ive bought this after 2 of my friends also had it. Currently only £299. https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/baby/pushchairs-and-strollers/travel-systems/panorama-xti-by-babylo-2-in-1-travel-system-with-car-seat-and-isofix-base/p/211450

the travel system we’re getting is £1049 new, so I’m happy to get it second hand for a fraction of the price. A new car seat will cost £100 so I’m happy with the saving overall ☺️

thanks for the advice ☺️ I’ve done a lot of reading and we’ve decided on one and will buy seat adapters for the pram

exactly even with new car seat we’ll be saving over half! Pretty chuffed!!

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