https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:16:48 +0000 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:51:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5581 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5581&PID=108485&title=carseat-question#108485 Author: caraMel
Subject: 5581
Posted: 09 February 2007 at 7:51pm

Thanks for all the help guys!
I rang up the plunket carseat place today and she confirmed that 10 years is the absolute cutoff for all carseats in NZ, regardless of how well they look.
She said the same as you Katherine, that the plastic and fabric of the straps deteriorate with UV and can be weakened even if the look fine.
I'm not disappointed, I would have been really worried about using it anyway.]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:51:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5581&PID=108485&title=carseat-question#108485 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5581&PID=107612&title=carseat-question#107612 Author: Katherine
Subject: 5581
Posted: 07 February 2007 at 12:06pm

There's also the Safe 2 Go people -- you can find out info on them at http://www.safe2go.co.nz/. I have read that the reason carseats "expire" is that the plastic can deteriorate and become brittle with age, especially from sitting in a hot car, which can warp the plastic and cause it to break down at the molecular level. (A bit scientific for me!) Also, manufacturers tell us that the technology changes quite quickly, so even if the same model appears to be selling in shops, the technology may have changed over the past 10 years and the seat may have been improved/had the design changed, even though it still "looks" the same. At any rate, hopefully Plunket or Safe 2 Go can give you some advice. Good luck, and do let us know how it turns out!]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:06:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5581&PID=107612&title=carseat-question#107612 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5581&PID=107594&title=carseat-question#107594 Author: Maya
Subject: 5581
Posted: 07 February 2007 at 11:33am

The people who fit the anchor points to cars will be able to tell you, you can look them up in the yellow pages or else call your local PLunket or Baby Factory and ask them for the phone #.]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:33:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5581&PID=107594&title=carseat-question#107594 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5581&PID=107531&title=carseat-question#107531 Author: AnnC
Subject: 5581
Posted: 07 February 2007 at 9:25am

I would say plunket would have a fair idea of where to next.]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:25:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5581&PID=107531&title=carseat-question#107531 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5581&PID=107529&title=carseat-question#107529 Author: caraMel
Subject: 5581
Posted: 07 February 2007 at 9:19am

Benjy is almost too big for his capsule now and we were given a carseat from DH's Aunty.
It is definitely more than 10 years old and has no safety stickers on it. It is in fantastic condition though and has no wear on any of the straps etc. It has also never been in an accident and is a style still sold in shops.
I've read up on the laws and I know that it's age means that it is not legal to use, but I was wondering if it were possible to get it checked out and re-warranted?
I definitely will not be using it unless it is tested by a professional (personally would rather spend money on a new one but since we have this one I will check out the options first) can anyone suggest who to call, AA, Plunket?
TIA!]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:19:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5581&PID=107529&title=carseat-question#107529