Yes, a used car seat can be a safe option, but there are a few things you should check first.

Make sure you know the history of the seat, how old it is and whether it has ever been involved in a crash. You should also check that all parts are included, that the harness and buckles work properly and that there are no visible signs of damage.

It is also important to make sure the seat is still within its recommended lifespan and that it is suitable for both your child and your car.

If you do not know the history of the car seat, it is better to choose another one.

We recommend the use of our car seats during the course of 8 years, from when it is installed in your car. For example, it can be in store for 2 years and then used for 8 years. The baby car seat has a life span of 6-7 years in use. The reason as to why we have set this time limit is because the plastic parts are more sensitive to differences in temperatures when installed in the car, but also because we at Axkid are continuously working with the development of our products.

A rear-facing car seat with belt attachment can be used until the child weighs about 25 kilos. The seat is outgrown when the child’s head is sticking up by a third over the edge, roughly on eye-level of the child, or when the car seat’s recommended weight limit has been passed.
When the child has outgrown the car seat replace it with a booster seat and eventually a booster cushion. Both physicians and researchers recommend that children should use a booster seat or booster cushion until they are approximately 10-12 years old.