· By Britney Schroeder
Where To Buy A Reliable Baby Car Seat Online
Last minute groceries? Doordash! Need toilet paper? Amazon to the rescue! But what about car seats? Can you buy a car seat from Amazon? What about if you’re shopping second hand? Is it safe to buy a used car seat online? There are so many websites that sell car seats - both new and second hand - but not all are safe bets. Let’s talk about which online stores you can trust when buying car seats and which ones to avoid.
Websites That Sell Baby Car Seats
If you're researching car seats, you probably have about a hundred browser tabs open right now. We've all been there! It's hard to keep everything straight. Some of the websites might be familiar, but some might not ring a bell. Let’s break down all the different kinds of websites that sell car seats:
Car Seat Brand Website: You guessed it! Car seat brands selling their car seats online
Big Box Store Website: Stores like Target, Walmart, and Nordstrom
Online-Only Websites: Amazon and others
Second Hand Websites: Albee Baby, Good Buy Gear, From Rebel and others
Resale Websites: Sites like Facebook Marketplace where people sell things to each other
But which ones are safe to buy car seats from?
Websites You Can Trust When Buying Car Seats
Buying from the car seat brand’s website is always safe! You can trust them to send you a car seat that will protect your baby.
Online big box stores are also safe! They're well-known companies and they sell popular car seat brands.
Amazon can also be a good choice. Make sure the car seat is being sold/shipped by Amazon.com, the car seat brand, or by another trusted seller. That way you know your Prime Day deal is on a real, safe, car seat!
Websites To Avoid When Buying Car Seats
Even though the prices might sound great, buying a car seat from Temu is not a good idea. Many “car seats” on Temu aren't safe to use in the US and won't protect your baby.
Remember: If you see a price on online that's too good to be true, it is! Car seats go on sale, but never for 90% off (unfortunately!).
What About Buying Second Hand Car Seats Online?
Buying a brand new car seat is best, but sometimes those new prices aren't very wallet-friendly! If you're buying second hand, try websites like Albee Baby, Good Buy Gear, and From Rebel. They sell open-box and overstock car seats that come right from the brands or other trusted stores. They inspect the car seats, so you know you’re getting a product that's safe to use.
Even though the prices are tempting, it’s not a good idea to buy a car seat from Facebook Marketplace. You don’t know how car seat was cleaned, if it was in a crash, or if it has all its parts. It's not the safest way to buy a car seat.
The Online Car Seat Shopping Bottom Line
When you’re shopping for car seats online, use a seller you trust. Websites for car seat brands, big box stores, and genuine Amazon listings are all safe bets! Don't buy car seats from Temu.
Shopping second hand online? Stick to trustworthy open-box sites like Albee Baby, Good Buy Gear, and From Rebel. Avoid websites like Facebook Marketplace. It's better to buy from a trusted company than a stranger online!
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