Whether passed down from a friend or family member, purchased used from a stranger or rented from a car rental or travel company, these are the safety factors you need to consider before using a second-hand car seat. If you have any doubts about the history of the car seat, do not use it.

Always register your car seat with the manufacturer to be notified of recalls and to receive instructions on what to do. This can be done by mailing in the car seat's registration card or by submitting the car seat information online with the manufacturer.

While it is important to obey the laws of the province in which you reside, remember that these are BARE MINIMUM requirements and don't reflect what is known to be safest. Following best practice recommendations above and beyond the legal minimums provides the best protection for your child in a crash. 

This information is based on BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS above and beyond the minimum legal requirements: