Manufacturers of newer child seats provide “expiration” dates for their seats that typically range from six to eight years from the date it was manufactured.

Expiration dates are a way for manufacturers to provide consumers with guidance as to the expected “useful” life of their car seat.

To verify the age and expiration date look for the date of manufacture and the expiration date on the child seat or contact the child seat manufacturer for more detailed information.  Click here for the NHTSA recall list.