Target Car Seat Trade-In Event 2026
Attention parents! 🚗♻️ Target’s popular Car Seat Trade-In Event returns in April 2026! For two weeks only, you can recycle your old or expired car seats and score 20% off new baby gear, including strollers, car seats, and more.
This limited-time event happens twice a year, so it’s a great time to plan ahead and save. Here’s everything you need to know.
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When Is the 2026 Target Car Seat Trade-In?
This year’s spring Target Car Seat Trade-In Event runs from Sunday, April 19th, through Saturday, May 2nd.
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 car seat trade-in event is expected to return in September 2026.
How the Target Car Seat Trade-In Works:
- Bring your old car seat or booster—expired, damaged, or old—to a participating Target store during the event
- Look for the big red collection box near Guest Services
- Scan the QR code on the box using the Target app to add your 20% bonus to your Circle Wallet
- Use your bonus on a new car seat, stroller, travel system, stroller wagon, or select baby home gear
👉 Note: Each Target Circle account receives one 20% off bonus, which can be used up to two times before it expires on Saturday, May 16th.
Smart Tips to Maximize Savings:
- Stack savings: Combine the 20% off bonus with other sales and promotions on baby gear
- Use a Circle Card: Save an extra 5% plus get free shipping
- No car seat to trade in? Check local Buy Nothing groups or Facebook Marketplace for a free seat to trade in
- Shop early: Popular brands like Graco, Chicco, Baby Jogger, and Evenflo can sell out quickly
Why Participate?
This event isn’t just about saving money—it also helps reduce waste. Target recycles old car seats into materials used in products like storage bins and other household items sold in stores.
Since launching in 2016, the program has kept millions of car seats out of landfills while helping families save on essential gear.
Final Reminder: Important Dates
- Trade-in window: April 19th – May 2nd, 2026
- Bonus redemption deadline: May 16th, 2026
- Next event: Expected September 2026
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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.
Yes, this is a great idea! Thank you for sharing.
Are there brands that are off limits? I’d love to grab a BOB single jogger!
As far as I know, there are no brand exclusions!
Are any other stores taking the target coupon?
Not that I’ve heard of but I will look into it! 🙂
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.
Is Walmart also doing a car seat trade in event?
They haven’t done one since 2019! I hope they bring it back soon.
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?
You can only get one coupon per Target Circle account, but that coupon can be redeemed twice! So you’ll be able to get two car seats. 🙂
If I have two bases and a car seat will I get 3 20% off coupons or just the one ?
You can only get one coupon (that can be redeemed twice) per Target Circle account. Maybe you can use a family member’s Circle account for additional coupons.
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!
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.
Does the coupon work on all baby gear, say for example, a stokke trip trapp high chair?
I don’t know of any brand exclusions, but keep me posted. I know the discount worked on the Doona this time, which never goes on sale!