Second-Hand Child Restraint Checklist

Properly securing and fitting children into child restraints is a complicated process.

Having your car seat checked by a trained technician is really the surest way to know you're doing it properly.

Click here to find a technician or view our clinic schedule to find a clinic in your area.

Consult this safety checklist if you are purchasing a second-hand child safety seat. Never buy a seat if it:

• has been in a severe crash
• is 10 years old or more
• does not have an owner's manual
• has been dropped from a distance
• does not have a sticker affixed to it stating the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) have been met

Know the history of the seat.