Simple Car Seat Mistakes That Could Have Deadly Consequences

Using a Car Seat That Has Been Dropped Or in an Accident

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Once a car seat has been dropped on the ground or involved in an accident it should be immediately discarded. Most insurance companies will pay for the replacement as part of your insurance payout.

If you drop your car seat it should also be replaced. It always churns my stomach when I see parents grabbing their car seats from conveyor belts after checking them in at the airport. This might be an overabundance of caution but it can make a difference.