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Baby Trend Hybrid (harness / booster) expiration

The Baby Trend Hybrid (harness / booster) expires 6 years after its date of manufacture.

Useful life
6 years
Type
Booster
Brand policy
6–10 years

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What to know

The Hybrid has split lifespans by mode. Baby Trend gives it 6 years from the date of production with the harness and 6 years as a high-back booster, stretching to 10 years once the back comes off and it is used as a backless booster. Six is the number that governs while a harness or backrest is in play. Find the production date on the label underneath the seat.

The date of manufacture is on the seat itself. The date of production is on a label on the underside of the car seat and on the underside of the base for infant seats. The same label carries the model number needed to identify which lifespan applies.

Safety note: SeatCheck summarizes manufacturer and NHTSA guidance, but the label on your own seat and its manual are the final word. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer with your model and serial number.

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Full policy, label locations and crash-replacement rules on the Baby Trend brand page.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Baby Trend Hybrid (harness / booster) good for?
The Baby Trend Hybrid (harness / booster) has a useful life of 6 years from its date of manufacture. The exact date is printed on the seat's own label, so check the sticker on the shell or base rather than counting from the purchase date.
Where is the expiration date on the Baby Trend Hybrid (harness / booster)?
The date of production is on a label on the underside of the car seat and on the underside of the base for infant seats. The same label carries the model number needed to identify which lifespan applies.
Should I replace the Hybrid (harness / booster) after a crash?
Baby Trend requires replacement after an accident of any kind, no matter how minor. Its manuals say to discontinue use immediately because a collision can cause unseen damage, and using the seat afterward could result in serious injury or death. Baby Trend does not apply the NHTSA minor-crash exception.

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