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How can I get a free car seat?
Do you know how I can get a free car seat? My wife and I are expecting a baby, and we just found out that our old car seat is expired! They are so expensive, and we'd like to avoid spending that kind of money.
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Car seats can be very pricey, but you can often find them for free. Depending on your community, you may have a few different options.
Start by checking with a local WIC program (Women, Infants, and Children). WIC is a federally funded program that specializes in providing healthy nutrition to babies and mothers. Luckily, some branches also have a free car seat program.
If they don’t have what you need, you can always check with:
- Local police and fire departments. They’ll often have free car seat giveaways and proper car seat installation training.
- Local churches or community organizations. Many will offer car seat assistance for people in the neighborhood.
- Your online community. Lots of mother and child groups do their best to provide their communities with car seats.
While it may be tempting to buy a cheap pre-owned car seat or a hand-me-down, do so with extreme caution. Aside from the expiration dates, car seats that have been in accidents may have internal damage.
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