Car Seat Stored In Attic

Consider the composition of each item.

Car seat stored in attic.

I have about 50 plastic storage tubs in that space and they are doing just fine. The hair on an antique rocking horse may deteriorate if the attic isn t properly ventilated but a baby s plastic activity seat will likely stand up well. 13 through 26 target stores will. Using a large plastic bin storage bag or even a plastic bag to cover the car seat can be helpful but you may want to only loosely cover the restraint to keep moisture from getting trapped inside.

Before using chemicals or other items used to remove moisture from the air in a box bin or bag check the labeling for warnings when in doubt contact the restraint manufacturer. Costs nothing to operate and seems to keep the attic at a very reasonable temperature. These images from 1977 explain why. It is a nice place to relax with a book or with friends.

My resale home came with a solar powered fan in the garage attic. This homeowner created a nice window seat in the attic. Holiday decorations can be damaged by the extreme heat in attics says santoro delicate fabrics and items that are painted are particularly prone to damage when stored in the attic and plastic decorations like ornaments may melt or warp in the heat. Add to storage space beneath window seat.

Create a guest bedroom in the attic with storage space and pull out bed. Your holidays might just be a lot less merry this year if you ve been storing your decorations in the attic. For two weeks from sept. Inspect the car seat after you remove it from storage.

Old toys and board games that you can t part with also find a place in your attic. In my not so humble opinion the solar powered fan is definitely worth having installed. Look for indications of damage including mold or decay. Because just a generation ago car seats were basically just fancy plastic buckets.

Many millennial parents will be familiar with a slight skepticism from boomer grandparents about the strictness of current rules about car seat installation and use. Besides that the homeowner has added some storage space below the window seat. Check the expiration date of thrift store. Excess heat or freezing temperatures could cause damage to plastic parts of the seat which could lead to structural damage.

Keep smaller items in plastic bins or sturdy boxes.