We overlook expiration dates on a lot of things, but a car seat is one expiration date that should definitely not be ignored.

There's an end date on all car seats for many reasons — most are made from plastic, and plastic tends to break down, for one — and it really is a safety measure to get rid of them when the manufacturer recommends. But since you can't re-sell or even donate your child's old car seat for another family to use, what the heck are you supposed to do with it? Well, you actually have some really great options.