Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Is Back
As many parents know, gear pieces, especially car seats, are significant purchases. Many of us go through quite a few, especially when the kids are young. Some of us have a car seat we bring just for the Uber or Lyft, and either leave it at the kids’ school or carry it to work. #iykyk
Thankfully, Target will run its Car Seat Trade Event from April 27 to May 10. Shoppers can swap out an old, expired, or damaged car seat and get a 20% Target Circle Bonus to use on a new car seat or baby gear.
This program began in April 2016, and since then, Target has helped keep nearly 50 million pounds of car seat materials out of landfills. The most successful event to date was last spring, when close to 440,000 car seats were recycled.
No car seat to trade in? No problem! Starting April 27th, everyone can save up to 20% on hundreds of baby items, including toys, clothes, travel gear, and more.
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How Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Works:
Look for the drop-off box inside the store, near Guest Services. Just scan the QR code and hit ‘Add to Target Circle Bonus.’ Your coupon (or ‘Bonus,’ as Target calls it) will pop up in your wallet or the Target app. You can snag this bonus twice. It gives you 20% off on stuff like new car seats, booster seats, stroller bases, travel systems, strollers, and some baby gear. Plus, you can use it online, so you can browse at your leisure and make the most of your coupon. You have until May 11, 2024, to cash it in. Plus, you can stack this bonus with other deals. It’s good for two redemptions!
Along with all the baby gear you can grab using your Target Circle bonus, you’ll also find over 2,000 new baby and toddler products in the aisles. From trending must-haves like the exclusive Cloud Island Boxy Diaper Backpack to essentials from popular brands, there’s something for every stage, whether you’re prepping the nursery or keeping your little one entertained.
Target is making it easy for families to recycle their old car seats by accepting all types during the trade-in event. This includes infant car seats, convertible car seats, car seat bases, harness and booster seats, even those that are expired or damaged.
Once collected, the car seats are handed off to Target’s recycling partners, who break them down and reuse the materials to create brand-new products. These materials are repurposed into useful everyday items like plastic buckets, storage pallets, carpet padding, and even construction materials such as steel beams. Some of the recycled material is also used in select items from Target’s own Brightroom line.
Updated 4/23/2025
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