Target Car Seat Trade-In Event 2025

Attention parents! 🚗♻️ Target’s popular Car Seat Trade-In Event is returning this spring 2025! Mark your calendars—this is your chance to recycle old car seats and save big on new baby gear.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Target Car Seat Trade-In Event, including dates, how it works, and expert tips to maximize your savings!

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When Is the 2025 Target Car Seat Trade-In Event?

The spring 2025 Target Car Seat Trade-In Event runs from Sunday, April 27th, through Saturday, May 10th.

You’ll have two weeks to bring in an old car seat and receive a 20% off Target Circle Bonus, which can be used toward a new car seat, stroller, or select baby home gear.

The fall 2025 car seat trade-in event is expected to return in September 2025.

How the Target Car Seat Trade-In Event Works:

  • Bring your old car seat to any Target store between Sunday, April 27th, and Saturday, May 10th.
  • Drop it into the designated box located near the Guest Services area.
  • Use your phone to scan the QR code on the box to add the bonus to your Wallet in the Target App.
  • Shop and save! You can apply the bonus toward a new car seat, travel system, stroller, stroller wagon, or select baby home item (playards, high chairs, swings, rockers, bouncers).

👉 Note: Each Target Circle account will receive one bonus, which can be redeemed twice through Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Target Car Seat Trade-In Tips:

  • Stack savings: While you can’t stack multiple trade-in coupons, you can combine the 20% bonus with most other item offers. (Check Target’s current baby deals.)
  • Use a Circle Card: Save an extra 5% on top of your trade-in discount and get free shipping.
  • No car seat to trade in? Check Facebook Marketplace or local Buy Nothing Groups–you may be able to find a free car seat you can recycle.
  • Shop early: Popular car seats and strollers may sell out early during the trade-in, so don’t wait to use your bonus!

Why Participate in Target’s Car Seat Trade-In?

Target’s partners will recycle materials from the car seats to create new products, including plastic buckets, construction materials, and select Brightroom items sold at Target. By participating in this program, you not only save on essential baby gear but also keep waste out of landfills.

Since launching in 2016, Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Program has recycled over 49 million pounds of materials.

Final Reminder: Important Dates

  • Trade-in window: April 27, 2025 – May 10, 2025
  • Bonus redemption deadline: May 24, 2025
  • Expected fall event: September 2025

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17 Comments

  1. Just picked up some boosters $2.50 at a consignment half price day sale to trade in, so that’s another way to snag something to trade in.

  2. Do you have any sense what the limit to “select baby gear” is? I have an 18 m/o, and insofar as they’re accepting trades, I’d think they’d offer deals on your now-older baby. Would love to buy her a climber, pretend play item, or maybe even just winter boots depending on what they’ll allow to be covered.

  3. I have twins and would love to trade in two infant car seats to upgrade for two convertible car seats. Do you know if they will let me get two separate coupons or use one coupon for two seats?

  4. Can I drop off a car seat for donation prior to the trade in event? I don’t need another but would like to pass this one on if someone can use it. My husband doesn’t want it taking up space so I’m trying to expedite the process at this time. Thanks so much for your help!

    1. Good question! I don’t have the answer to it, but maybe try calling your local store. If not, you can always post on Facebook marketplace or if you have a neighborhood Buy Nothing group.

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