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UPPAbaby ARIA (and ARIA V2) expiration

The UPPAbaby ARIA (and ARIA V2) expires 7 years after its date of manufacture.

Useful life
7 years
Type
Infant
Brand policy
7–10 years

Check your ARIA (and ARIA V2)

What to know

Both the ARIA and the ARIA V2 manuals carry the same notice of expiration: discontinue use of this child restraint after 7 years from the date of manufacture or after a crash. UPPAbaby tells you to refer to the labels on the bottom of the carrier and the base for the dates. Seven years puts the ARIA alongside the MESA V2 and MESA MAX rather than the 10-year MESA V3, so a newer UPPAbaby infant seat does not automatically mean a longer life. Both manuals state the restraint is certified for aircraft use; fly the carrier without its base.

The date of manufacture is on the seat itself. The expiration date and date of manufacture are printed on labels on the bottom of the seat shell and on the car seat base. The serial number needed for registration and support is on the same label.

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 UPPAbaby seats

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

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the UPPAbaby ARIA (and ARIA V2) good for?
The UPPAbaby ARIA (and ARIA V2) has a useful life of 7 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 UPPAbaby ARIA (and ARIA V2)?
The expiration date and date of manufacture are printed on labels on the bottom of the seat shell and on the car seat base. The serial number needed for registration and support is on the same label.
Should I replace the ARIA (and ARIA V2) after a crash?
The MESA V2 manual tells owners to discontinue use of the child restraint after a crash. UPPAbaby customer experience evaluates crash cases individually and can provide documentation for insurance replacement; contact them at (844) 823-3132 with the crash details and your serial number before reusing any UPPAbaby seat that has been in a collision.

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