Second-hand car seats

Safety first

If you are considering buying a second-hand car seat for your child, there are a few safety precautions you should take first:

• Car seats must meet the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard and have a National Safety mark on them.
• They must come with warnings and guidelines for use, installation instructions and date of manufacture.
• Car seats past the lifespan recommended by the manufacturer should not be purchased.
• The car seat's restraint should be functional and the anchoring systems in good working order.

Never buy a car seat that has been in a vehicle during a collision. If the seller does not know the history of the car seat, do not buy it.

For more information on car seats or to check for recalls contact Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 or visit their website.