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How to Save Big During Target's Popular Car Seat Trade-In Event

Trade in your old car seat and stack savings to get up to 45 percent off new favorites from Mockingbird strollers to Baby Trend wagons.
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By Wyndi Kappes, Associate Editor
Updated September 16, 2024
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Target’s popular car seat trade-in program is back and there are more fantastic finds to save on than every before!

Now through September 28, the retail giant is accepting old car seats, including infant seats, convertible seats, car seat bases, harness or booster car seats and car seats that are expired or damaged. Materials from the old car seats will be recycled by Target’s partner, Waste Management.

In order to trade in their car seat, parents must be enrolled in Target Circle. Then, all you have to do is head to your local Target store, drop it off at one of the boxes located near Guest Services and scan the QR code into the Circle app using your cellphone.

Anyone who trades in their old car seat will be given a 20 percent off coupon to use towards a new car seat, car seat base, travel system, stroller or select baby home gear, including wagons, playards, high chairs, swings and more. This coupon can be applied twice to both in-store and online purchases until October 12.

The best part? Your 20 percent off coupon can be stacked with other discounts and sales, enabling parents to score up to 45 percent off items for the next stage in your kiddo’s life. Here are just a few on-sale fan-favorite items you can stack your 20 percent coupon with to get big savings.

Mockingbird Stroller Savings

ON SALE 30% OFF
Mockingbird Single to Double Stroller
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List: $450.00 SAVE $135.00 (30%)
Target|$315.00

The Bump's Budget-Friendly favorite for parents managing multiple little ones, the Mockingbird Single-to-Double 2.0 Stroller, is not only affordable and incredibly functional—it's also 30 percent off! By combining your trade-incoupon with the brand's current sale, you can score this easy-to-fold stroller at an even better price.

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A Booster Seat Upgrade

ON SALE 40% OFF
Graco Turbo Booster 2.0 Highback Booster Car Seat
Image: Target
Buying Options
List: $59.99 SAVE $24.00 (40%)
Target|$35.99

Target's car seat trade-in event isn’t just a chance to grab new gear—it’s a way to trade in outdated items for something that evolves with your child. Score this Graco booster seat for under $40 by stacking your savings, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your child is making a safe and smooth transition from a car seat to "big kid" seating.

Buy Now

Double The Wagon for Less

ON SALE 35% OFF
Baby Trend Expedition 2-in-1 Stroller Wagon Plus
Image: Target
Buying Options
List: $299.99 SAVE $105.00 (35%)
Target|$194.99

Praised for its top-notch quality and budget-friendly price, the Baby Trend wagon features spacious cargo capacity for up to two riders, a UPF 50+ canopy for sun protection and both push and pull capabilities. Right now, you can stack your 20 percent off coupon with the brand's current sale to save nearly $100 on this must-have transportation solution!

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Target first rolled out its car seat trade-in program in April 2016 and has recycled over 3 million car seats or 45 million pounds of car seat material since. To learn more about this year’s program and how to participate, visit Target.com.

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