Why do child safety seats need to be replaced after a crash?
When a crash occurs, it can weaken or damage child safety seats, safety belts, and other protective devices, making them less effective. Damage can occur in even minor crashes and is not always visible to the naked eye. For this reason, manufacturers believe that child safety seats and safety belts, which have been involved in a crash, must be replaced. If a restraint system has protected a passenger in a crash, it has already done its job. Many parents and caregivers are reluctant to replace safety devices after relatively minor crashes. However, it is suggested, minimally, that the safety device manufacturer or vehicle manufacturer be contacted for advice. The manufacturer knows the products capabilities and limitations, and may even be able to assist parents and caregivers by encouraging insurers to pay for replacements.
When a crash occurs, it can weaken or damage child safety seats, safety belts, and other protective devices, making them less effective. Damage can occur in even minor crashes and is not always visible to the naked eye. For this reason, manufacturers believe that child safety seats and safety belts, which have been involved in a crash, must be replaced. If a restraint system has protected a passenger in a crash, it has already done its job. Many parents and caregivers are reluctant to replace safety devices after relatively minor crashes. However, it is suggested, minimally, that the safety device manufacturer or vehicle manufacturer be contacted for advice. The manufacturer knows the product’s capabilities and limitations, and may even be able to assist parents and caregivers by encouraging insurers to pay for replacements.
Crash forces can weaken or damage child safety seats, safety belts and other protective devices, making them less effective. This type of damage can occur even in minor crashes and is not always visible to the naked eye. For this reason, manufacturers state that child safety seats and safety belts involved in crashes must be replaced. If a restraint system has protected a passenger in a crash, it has already done its job. Many parents and caregivers are reluctant to replace safety devices after relatively minor crashes. At a minimum, we suggest contacting the appropriate child safety seat or vehicle manufacturer for advice. The manufacturer knows the products capabilities and limitations, and may even be able to assist parents and caregivers with encouraging insurers to pay for replacement.
