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Chicco KeyFit 30 expiration

The Chicco KeyFit 30 expires 6 years after its date of manufacture.

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

Check your KeyFit 30

What to know

Expires 6 years after the date of manufacture. Chicco prints the expiration date on labels on the bottom of the carrier and the base, so read it directly off the seat.

The date of manufacture is on the seat itself. The expiration date is printed on an adhesive manufacturer label on the underside of the car seat and, for infant seats, on the bottom of the carrier and on the base. The same label carries the date of manufacture and model number.

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.

More about Chicco seats

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

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Chicco KeyFit 30 good for?
The Chicco KeyFit 30 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 Chicco KeyFit 30?
The expiration date is printed on an adhesive manufacturer label on the underside of the car seat and, for infant seats, on the bottom of the carrier and on the base. The same label carries the date of manufacture and model number.
Should I replace the KeyFit 30 after a crash?
Chicco recommends never using a car seat that has been involved in any crash, including a minor one. This is stricter than the NHTSA guideline, which permits reuse after a qualifying minor crash. Chicco's position is that a collision can cause unseen damage that compromises the seat's ability to protect your child in a second crash.

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