Car Seat Donations?

[**guest**]

Does anyone know of any organizations (etc) that will donate a NEW car seat/booster seat??
I live in MA.
Ds just had another growth spurt and he is now too tall for his Britax Roundabout. If I had my say, I'd love to get the Britax Boulevard...but I have $0.

Any ideas???
Sorry if this belongs somewhere else.

Hugs,
Liz

[Wabi Sabi]

In my town the hospital does car seat safety inspections and if your seat is found to be too old, unsafe, the wrong size etc. they will give you a new one for free. It is a wonderful service, but I can pretty much guarantee you that they aren't giving away any free Britax seats...

[Sharlla]

I got my convertable (costco brand) from the police. Maybe call them or the dept of transportation? But yeah, they won't be giving out anything *high end*

[Irishmommy]

But don't forget, even if it's not high end, it will still meet all the safety requirements, and still do the same job as the expensive seat, just more cheaply.

[**guest**]

Thanks everyone. The trick is that ds needs a harness style seat. He has special needs. The only seats that I know of that have higher weight/height limits are the Britax. Of course, if there are any others out there that I don't know of, I'd be glad to hear about them!
Plus, I love the idea of side impact protection. Especially since I will probably have to move ds's seat out of the middle of the backseat (if I get a nanny position).

I will try calling the police station and the local hospital to see what I can find out.

Thanks everyone!!!
Liz

[uccomama]

All you will get from a free car seat program is a cheapo belt positioning booster or a harnessed combo seat which will be worse than you have now. I would try getting a Rx from your doctor for a Britax Traveler which is the special needs version of the Regent/Husky and have your insurance pay.

[**guest**]

Hi! Sadly, I have state health insurance. I did just email ds's pediatrician to ask if he has any ideas so we shall see what he says.
That would be great if i could get MAHealth to pay for a Britax Traveler though. Thanks for letting me know about that!