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Used Car seat - no accidents - best way to dispose?

30 replies

OloOloOlo · 04/02/2024 09:46

My child has outgrown now though Cybex Sirona seat was around £400 when bought originally. Just wondering best way to dispose as there does not seem to be a second hand market however cheap/or even given away free

Yes IABU you should try to freecycle it/sell it?
No IABNU you should just dispose safely as there is no value/lots of hassle.

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Hohofortherobbers · 04/02/2024 09:58

Sold ours on ebay

Seadreamers · 04/02/2024 09:57

These are frequently given away on our local Facebook free sites. Charity shops are not allowed to sell these either. I have always given ours away for free and am about to give another high back booster away.

It's in very good condition but we regard it as an essential expensive item that we know we will never be able to re-sell.

Alternatively, your local tip may have a section where certain items are disposed of separately.

KitKat1985 · 04/02/2024 09:55

We gave ours to a couple we knew had a baby who wanted a spare to keep for the grandparents etc. If it's someone you know and it's a car seat that you know has not been in an accident it seems a shame to just throw it away.

NeedToChangeName · 04/02/2024 09:52

Offer to a neighbour who would trust you when you say no accident

Or, donate to social work. If the alternative is no car seat at all ...

FreebieHound · 04/02/2024 09:49

I've sold carseats on Facebook marketplace before. Price them low and state that they have not been in accidents and you'll find a buyer.