Lifespan Table
All car seats (includes capsules, convertibles and booster seats) expire. This includes imported car seats from all countries. The lifespan range is typically 5-10 years from the date of manufacture (DOM). Some people are told that it is from the date of purchase, however this is not correct.
The table below covers a range of seats sold in New Zealand.
| Brand | Standard | Life span |
| Babylove (AU) | AS/NZS 1754 | 10 years |
| Babysafe (UK) Capsules Babysafe (UK) Car seats & boosters |
UK ECE 44.03 |
6 years |
| 10 years | ||
| Baby Trend (US) | NZS 1754 | 6 years |
| Babywell (UK) | UK ECE 44.03 | 6 years |
| Brio (UK) | UK ECE 44.03 | 10 years |
| Britax (AU) | AS/NZS 1754 | 10 years |
| Britax (UK) (Britax (US) not legal in NZ) |
UK ECE 44.03 | 10 years |
| Compass (US) | NZS 1754 | 7 years |
| Edinburgh (UK) | UK ECE 44.03 | 10 years |
| Evenflo (US) | NZS 1754 | 6 years |
| - Symphony / E3 | NZS 1754 | 8 years |
| Graco (UK) (Graco (US) |
UK ECE 44.03 Not legal in NZ |
6 years |
| Hipod (AU) | AS/NZS 1754 | 10 years |
| Infa Secure (AU) | AS/NZS 1754 | 10 years |
| Dorel branded seats (US) | NZS 1754 | 6 years |
| Dorel Alpha omega 3 in 1 type (US) | NZS 1754 | 8 years |
| Dorel IGC branded seats (AU) Mother's Choice, Zuzu, Aunger, Babywise |
AS/NZS 1754 | 10 years |
| Mamma's and Pappa's (UK) | UK ECE 44.03 | 5 years |
| Maxi Cosi (UK) | UK ECE 44.03 | 5 years |
| Nania/Tex (US/UK) | UK ECE 44.03 | 7 years |
| Phil & Teds (UK) | UK ECE 44.03 | 6 years |
| Recaro (UK) | UK ECE 44.03 | 10 years |
| Safe-n-Sound (AU) | AS/NZS 1754 | 10 years |
| Safety 1st (US) Capsules Convertible seats |
NZS 1754 | 6 years |
| 8 years | ||
| Sunshine Kids (US) | NZS 1754 | 8 years |
| - Diono | NYA | 10 years |
| Vita (AU) | AS/NZS 1754 | 10 years |
| Brands not mentioned Such as Jolly Jumper, Baby Star, Petite Baby and Milano... these are typically 10 years from manufacture. They are not listed as often they are re-branded models of other seats above. |
Various | 6-10 years |
*NYA - Not yet approved/New seat awaiting testing/certification
| An important note on Evenflo car seats - Please View! |
Use the links below to find out more:
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| | Learn how to tell how old your car seat is | |
| | Find out what seats have been recalled/affected | |
| | How to safely dispose of an expired car seat | |
| | Frequently asked questions |