Consumer Reports has a warning before you use any second-hand baby items.
Welcoming a new baby brings many joys—and many expenses! That’s why parents happily accept hand-me-downs or turn to second-hand stores, consignment shops and online exchanges for used baby gear. But bargain hunters beware!“While it’s illegal to sell recalled products, including on the second-hand market, people might not be aware of the law, or may not realize the product they’re selling has been recalled,” explained Emily Thomas with Consumer Reports..
“Sometimes a used crib may be passed on to you disassembled. You won’t know if there’s missing hardware unless you have the assembly instructions,” warned Angela Lashbrook with Consumer Reports.“Buying used car seats is not a good idea because there’s a lot you won’t reliably know about the seat. You won’t know about the seat’s crash history,” Thomas explained.
And if the labels and instructions or owner’s manual aren’t available, you may not be able to check the model number for open recalls or visibly check the seat’s expiration date. You may not even know if the seat is missing any parts -- which could all put your child in danger.
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