Target’s popular car seat trade-in event returns during Child Passenger Safety Week. The Trade-In Event begins Sunday, September 20th and runs through Saturday, October 3rd. Bring an old car seat or booster to Target and get a coupon to save on a new car seat, stroller, or select baby gear. When the event starts, those who have the Target Circle mobile app and are a Target Circle member will receive a 20% off Target Circle™ Bonus toward a new car seat, car seat base, travel system, stroller or select baby home gear. Select baby home gear includes play yards, high chairs, swings, rockers, bouncers, walkers, entertainers and jumpers. The coupon can be redeemed through October 17, 2026.
Here’s what you need to know about Target Car Seat Trade-In Program
- For those who want the coupon, make sure to download the Target app on your phone. Customers must be enrolled in Target Circle to participate in the trade-in and receive a coupon.
- You can recycle as many car seats as you want, however each Circle account will receive ONE coupon. That coupon can be redeemed twice. Coupons can be applied to both in-store and online purchases and are eligible for use only through October 17th.
To obtain the coupon:
Step 1: Bring an old infant car seat, convertible car seat, car seat base, forward-facing harness or booster car seat, as well as car seats that are expired or damaged to a nearby Target and drop it in the designated box inside the store.
Step 2: Open the Target mobile app to scan the code. Signs will be placed near the drop-off boxes for customers to scan from their mobile device into their Circle.
Step 3: Upon scanning, the guest will receive one bonus per Target Circle account.
Step 4: The bonus will stay in your Wallet until you use it twice or it expires on October 17th.
Additional Information
- Car seats can only be traded in at a Target store. Target will have drop-off boxes for customers’ unwanted car seats located near Guest Services.
- Signs will be placed near the drop-off boxes for guests to scan from their mobile device into their Circle. Upon scanning, the guest will receive one bonus per Target Circle account. The bonus will stay in your Wallet until you use it twice or it expires.
- You will receive one 20% off Target Circle™ Bonus toward a new car seat, booster seat, car seat base, travel system, stroller or select baby gear. The bonus can be applied to both in-store and online purchases and is valid through October 17, 2026. This bonus can be combined with other item offers. This bonus is redeemable twice.
- The 20% off Target Circle™ Bonus excludes items sold and shipped by Target Plus and clearance.
- All stores, with the exception of a select small format stores, are participating. Contact your local store for more information.