>Throwing out old car seats is nuts and not something people actually do
Yes they do. Target alone is a counterexample over 500,000 strong.
Fear is a powerful motivator. My wife and I are constantly lamenting the trading on Americans’ obsession with child safety, but even we found this article allaying some lingering fear that there might be some unknown reason to stop using the seat we picked up off the side of the road.
The counterexample needs a huge caveat. Outside of one-off registry discounts and occasional manufacturer end-of year/model/design sales, the Target trade-in deal is one of the best deals you can get on baby/child gear. Parents in my local groups will hold on to seats from accidents and more, just to get or give away these 20% coupons.
I suspect most second hand car seats are immediately traded in. If you watch the market most second hard car seats are sold at the time of the target sale.
Yes they do. Target alone is a counterexample over 500,000 strong.
Fear is a powerful motivator. My wife and I are constantly lamenting the trading on Americans’ obsession with child safety, but even we found this article allaying some lingering fear that there might be some unknown reason to stop using the seat we picked up off the side of the road.