how bad is it to buy a good carseat from US and use in Canada? - Page 2

[littlemizflava]

i would sell it on kijiji.ca or www.toronto.en.craigslist.ca/ if you say it is a usa seat only legal to use in the usa. you could sell it to someone moving there.

i know it is hard but a radian is on sale right now. both locations are in the GTA so you would not have to pay shipping. the XT $279.99 premeir $249.99 the regular one with no added padding for $229.99
http://www.babyproofingplus.com/item14336.htm
http://www.dearbornbaby.com/product....&cat=53&page=2

[Adventuredad]

Using a non-CMVSS certified seat in Canada is technically illegal. Buying a seat from US or Europe and have it shipped to Canada is perfectly legal. Customs might add on some fees and taxes but your seat will not be seized.

[nutritionistmom]

Originally Posted by Adventuredad

Using a non-CMVSS certified seat in Canada is technically illegal. Buying a seat from US or Europe and have it shipped to Canada is perfectly legal. Customs might add on some fees and taxes but your seat will not be seized.

[RaeDyCo]

One other consideration -- if you are in a car accident, using an "illegal" car seat, at best case you would not have your car seat replaced by insurance. At worse case, you could be considered partially negligent for any injuries sustained by your child.

I know insurance and dealing with the after-effects of a car accident aren't anyone's idea of a good time... but it is something to be considered. I would talk to your insurance company as well. I'm in AB so know insurance laws are different in every province.

[corrio]

This question has left me to know which is safer.. The American carseat or the Canadian ones?? Really I would want what is safest for my child.. Cars all drive the same.. It would be great to see some research on this..

[chickabiddy]

Sometimes they are the exact same seat with different labels. Sometimes they have minor changes, but are very very similar. There is no reason to think that either US or Canadian seats are safer. IMnsHO, the laws are based in politics or economics, not safety -- but as a tech I can't advise anyone to disregard the law, and as an individual I think the (legal) risk just isn't worth it.

[nutritionistmom]

Originally Posted by chickabiddy

Sometimes they are the exact same seat with different labels. Sometimes they have minor changes, but are very very similar. There is no reason to think that either US or Canadian seats are safer. IMnsHO, the laws are based in politics or economics, not safety -- but as a tech I can't advise anyone to disregard the law, and as an individual I think the (legal) risk just isn't worth it.

Agreed. Well said.

[Carrie1105]

I am an American living in Canada. We live on the border and bought most of our baby stuff in the US. However, the car seat is illegal. We ended up buying both the infant and convertible car seat in Canada. The border will not let you across if you have it and you take the risk if you decide not to claim it. Also, if you get into an accident, there could be issues.

We decided to be safe than sorry and purchase in Canada. The car seat is manufactured in the US. Go figure. It's all politics.