How long is a Graco Contender 65 Good For?
Recommended Use STOP using this child restraint and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture.
Is the Graco Contender 65 convertible car seat FAA approved?
The Contender is FAA-approved and will make a great seat for flying because it’s relatively lightweight for dragging through the airport. It also has a “closed” belt path for forward-facing, which means that it has hard plastic behind the child’s back so they won’t feel the buckle when it’s installed on the plane.
Do convertible car seats expire?
Convertible car seats generally have a service life of 7 years. ClickTight Convertible car seats have a service life of 10 years. Harness-2-Booster seats have a service life of 9 years. Belt-Positioning Booster seats have a service life of 6 years.
Can I bring my car seat on a plane?
Not only can you bring your child’s car seat on the plane, it’s strongly encouraged that you do so. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommend that all babies and young children travel in an FAA-approved car seat or airplane harness device.
Does a 2 year old need a car seat on a plane?
While kids under 2 who have their own seat on a plane are often required to use a car seat, kids over 2 aren’t required to use one. However, it’s strongly recommended to use a car seat to keep your child safe through runway incidents or extreme turbulence.
How many years does a Graco car seat expire?
Graco defines “useful life” as 10 years for belt-positioning boosters and for steel-reinforced belt path car seats and 7 years for plastic-reinforced belt path car seats.
Can you put car seat covers in washer?
To clean the car seat cover and padding, either hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle, and then hang or lay flat to air dry to prevent shrinking or damage to the cover and safety labels.