Especially ones that are safety-related, intended to protect your child.
Whats a stressed-out parent to do?
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We took a look at the rules of the road for car-seat shopping.
Is Buying a Used Car Seat Safe?
Plus, violating safety seat laws comes with hefty fines and sometimes points on your license.
Heres what you should probably know about buying and selling used car seats.
and expert atThe Car Seat Lady, explains on her site.
Butit is illegal to sell a recalled car seat one thats been deemed unsafe.
But this isnt a simple transaction you could complete after glancing at some photos on Craigslist.
it’s crucial that you have a frank discussion with the seller before you commit.
How to Save Money on a New Car Seat
Dont feel comfortable going used?
The Penny Hoarder editor Alexis Grant knows firsthand that sometimes saving money means spending a little.
Most stores have a scheme that allows new parents to save a bit of cash on registry items.
You even earn these benefits when you shop from your own registry.
The value of this coupon is a closely guarded secret rumored to be between 10-15% off.
Targetalso offers a slew of coupons when you sign up for a registry.
Starting eight weeks before your arrival date, take 15% off remaining registry items.
That discount is good for any late registry purchase made by family, friends or you.
Amazonoffers 15% off baby registry purchases made by Prime members.
Your Turn: What other ideas do you have for saving on child car seats?
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Lisa Rowan is a writer, editor, and podcaster living in Baltimore.
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