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I'd do early, for peace of mind. Plus once it's checked, won't you know how to install it correctly? Like if there was a problem, they will show you how to fix it and you can do it yourself later? It's not like you will never take it out of your car once it's checked either way.

I would do the earlier date. Like @foodnerd said, you should leave knowing how to install it properly yourself, different ways in different seating positions in your car, so *if* you needed to uninstall it it shouldn't be an issue. And IF you take it to get checked by anyone else DO make sure they are an actual CPST as not all firefighters/officers know how to properly install a car safety seat.

Here's a pdf I found of what you should expect from your appt with the CPST... if all these things aren't done then please ask or make sure to find someone that does them!
https://ssl13.cyzap.net/safekids_files/_items/skc-mr-tab9-546/docs/what_to_expect_from_a_cpst.pdf

Honestly, if you are healthy and look like you will make it to your due date, I would just go with the later one.

The reason I say this is because if for some reason you got in an accident between now and then you would have to go buy a new seat! Probably not going to happen.

Anyways, what happens if you don't go to a scheduled appointment and go into labor early? Certainly there is someone at the hospital that would help check it right?

@Alivoo01: Yes, but if you get in a crash, anything that is in the car has to be replaced. Base included.

@Alivoo01: Yes! Hopefully that is never an issue!

I guess the good news is that if you were in an accident with the base, but the seat itself was at home, you would just have to replace the base but could still install the carseat with the seat belt.