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Carseat base/fender bender question

sno&jmgsno&jmg member
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Possibly a dumb question: I got rear-ended yesterday (without LO, thank goodness!).  I know if you have an accident with the carseat in the car, it's a good idea to replace it.  Does the same hold true with the base?  I would think it'd be fine, but wasn't 100%.

Thanks!


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Re: Carseat base/fender bender question

  • sleepingbeauty825sleepingbeauty825 member
    Ask yourself if there is any conceivable way that the plastic could have been compromised, and if it's worth it to you to pay the $60 for a new base to be sure. You could also just switch to a convertible earlier than planned. Fwiw, I think the "experts" recommend replacing the base if it's been in an accident.
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  • Princessn678Princessn678 member
    I believe you are supposed to replace the whole thing. I agree with SB about getting the convertable car seat.
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  • LittleBabyCLittleBabyC
    I bet it's fine, but I would still replace it. The carseat is the one thing I'm not messing around with!
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  • sno&jmgsno&jmg member

    Yeah, I'm certain it's fine but I'm paranoid and I would never get over it if something happened to E because we didn't replace such an inexpensive piece of equipment.

    The convertible carseat isn't a bad idea.  Do they have to be a certain weight before you can switch them to one?  E's still such a little 'nut.


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  • sleepingbeauty825sleepingbeauty825 member
    imagesno&jmg:

    Yeah, I'm certain it's fine but I'm paranoid and I would never get over it if something happened to E because we didn't replace such an inexpensive piece of equipment.

    The convertible carseat isn't a bad idea.  Do they have to be a certain weight before you can switch them to one?  E's still such a little 'nut.

    I think most start at 5 pounds, so you're probably okay. We switched my son at 4 months but he is a chunker.
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  • sno&jmgsno&jmg member

    Okay...looks like I need to start researching convertible carseats a little earlier than expected. 

    Thanks, ladies!


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    Oh, and one more thing!  Would I be able to get the driver at fault to pay for any of this (a new base or a convertible seat), or are we on our own there?

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  • Lambie.Lambie. member
    I have heard of some peoples insurance covering this.
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  • Topi-JanTopi-Jan member
    From what I know, the insurance will cover a replacement (of course, it always depends on the policy, but I think most/many do).  That means that they probably won't cover a convertible but will replace the base.
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  • sleepingbeauty825sleepingbeauty825 member
    imagesno&jmg:
    Oh, and one more thing!  Would I be able to get the driver at fault to pay for any of this (a new base or a convertible seat), or are we on our own there?
    I believe so
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  • sno&jmgsno&jmg member

    I appreciate all the help ladies!  Thanks! :)


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  • mrs.jlsprousemrs.jlsprouse member
    Check with the manufacturer but most infant carriers can be used without the base.  The base is purely for convenience.  We only have 1 base in DH's car.  When E has gone with someone else we are sure to show them how to install the car seat and lock the seat belt. 
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