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Family Forum / Parenting / Parenting / January 2006Used car seat....(kinda OT)
who needs used car seats? During Katrina, we gathered many used, worn, clean and never wrecked car sets for those in need. Red cross was thrilled, and we got to deliver several ourselves. Now, I still have a few that did not find a home. All anyone has is my personal word that none have been in a accident. I have no intention of selling them, only want to find the place that has a need. Any ideas? Thanks, jojo > who needs used car seats? > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Thanks, > jojo The local battered women's shelter? I'm guessing that there are women there who could use them.  SignatureChildren won't care how much you know until they know how much you care >The local battered women's shelter? I'm guessing that there are women >there who could use them. That's an idea, but they may not be allowed to accept used seats. We couldn't, at the one I worked at. Nan > >The local battered women's shelter? I'm guessing that there are women > >there who could use them. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Nan Good point -- I understand the reasoning behind that. SignatureChildren won't care how much you know until they know how much you care >who needs used car seats? > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >Thanks, >jojo http://www.freecycle.org You can find a group in or near your area. Nan "Nan" wrote and I snipped: >>who needs used car seats? > > http://www.freecycle.org > You can find a group in or near your area. Seconded. Have you looked into it? The fact that the seats are less than 2 years old and have not been in an accident, ... I'm sure people will grab them up. Try Freecycle! -Patty, mom of 1+2 Even if they haven't been in an accident, it's recommended that car seats over 5 years old not be used. I think it's because the heat in a car can cause the plastic to become brittle over time so if the carseat is in an accident, it might shatter, causing other injuries. Leigh in raLeigh > who needs used car seats? > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Thanks, > jojo > Even if they haven't been in an accident, it's recommended that car seats > over 5 years old not be used. I think it's because the heat in a car can > cause the plastic to become brittle over time so if the carseat is in an > accident, it might shatter, causing other injuries. they are 2 years old....should I just trash them? jojo I wouldn't. Can you find a single parent association or something who might want/need them? What about the salvation army? Or a society for new immigrants? Surely somebody must have a use for them. KR > > Even if they haven't been in an accident, it's recommended that car seats > > over 5 years old not be used. I think it's because the heat in a car can [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > they are 2 years old....should I just trash them? > jojo Don't trash them. More stuff to go in a landfill that can be useful to others. Do you have a refugee program in your city? Often these are not obvious, but will be associated with established charities - eg, Catholic Charities deals with that in this city. How about a Children's Shelter? At least *call*, they may not be able to take them, but it's worth asking. > > > Even if they haven't been in an accident, it's recommended that car seats > > > over 5 years old not be used. I think it's because the heat in a car can [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > How about a Children's Shelter? At least *call*, they may not be able > to take them, but it's worth asking. Do you have Craig's List in your area? Try posting there...(it's craigslist.org) >> Even if they haven't been in an accident, it's recommended that car seats >> over 5 years old not be used. I think it's because the heat in a car can [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > they are 2 years old....should I just trash them? > jojo I think 2 years old would be fine. Five was the number I heard... Leigh Hi all.... I used freecycle. They are gone. most agencies only want new car seat. jojo > who needs used car seats? > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Thanks, > jojo |
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