Cribs High Chairs Car seats Strollers and carriages Lidded Toy Boxes Toys Clothing Car seats Make sure It’s the correct size for your baby (to do this, check the instruction book, contact the manufacturer or use the model number to look online). It’s not too old – the date it was made and the model number should be on the label; use them to ask the manufacturer how many years it recommends using the seat. It has instructions: You’ll need them to know how to install and use it. It has no missing parts. If it does, check with the manufacturer to make sure you can get the right parts. It wasn’t recalled. Find out by calling the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236. You can also visit the NHTSA Web site. It wasn’t in a moderate or severe crash. Seats that were in a minor crash may be safe to use. The NHTSA considers a crash minor if all of the following are true:o The vehicle could be driven away from the crash.o The vehicle door closest to the car seat was not damaged.o No one in the vehicle was injured. o The air bags didn’t go off.o You can’t see any damage to the car safety seat. Also bear in mind that children's products - even those made years ago - are constantly being recalled. To see an updated list of recalls, go to the CPSC Web site for photos and descriptions of recalled items. << Previous: | Next: >>