If you’re looking to score top baby deals , the Target Car Seat Trade-In is an event you can’t miss. And the next one is officially confirmed to start Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Twice a year (in April and September), Target lets you trade in an old car seat or booster seat and get a 20% off baby coupon in return. The best part is that this coupon is redeemable twice, and you can combine it with other Target deals like the Circle Card discount, car seat deals , the Target Baby Sale in September, and the 15% off Target baby registry completion coupon.
If your kid has outgrown their car seat, this is the best-case scenario: Target takes the old car seat off your hands (and properly recycles it), and you get a high-value Target Circle coupon to use on your next two car seat, stroller, or baby gear purchases.
Ready to add yours to the trade-in bin? Here's how you can make the most of the Target Car Seat Trade-In event.
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Target Car Seat Trade-In is an annual event that gives you a 20% off Circle coupon if you turn in an old car seat.
Most places won't accept old car seats due to potential safety issues, but Target stores will take them off your hands during the Target Car Seat Trade-In Event. And if you're a Target Circle member, you’ll walk away with a 20% off coupon valid on select baby gear, in exchange for your donation. The best part is that you can redeem your 20% off coupon twice within the offer period.
The next Target Car Seat Trade-In will start Sunday, April 19, 2026.
As confirmed on their website, Target's Car Seat Trade-In event will officially start on Sunday, April 19, and run through Saturday, May 2, 2026. The trade-in window lasts for 14 days, but you can use your 20% off coupon for an additional two weeks after the event ends.
After the spring event wraps up, we predict the next trade-in event will start on Sunday, Sept. 20 and run through Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
Your first step is to join Target Circle (if you're not already a member).
Only Circle members get to take advantage of the Car Seat Trade-In event. When you go to trade in your car seat, you’ll use your Circle account to scan a barcode and claim your 20% off coupon.
Target Circle is basically Target’s rewards program, and it’s essential to getting the best deals at Target. So the Car Seat Trade-In is just one of the many reasons to sign up for Circle.
Just bring in your old car seat to Target and scan the QR code to claim your 20% off Circle coupon.
During the Target Car Seat Trade-In Event, stop by your local participating Target store with your old car seat, base, or booster seat in hand. You’ll see a large donation box near Guest Services in the store — that’s where you’ll drop off your old item.
KCL TIP: Download the Target app and sign in to your Circle account before you go. You’ll need to have it pulled up to claim your coupon in-store.
How to Get Your Target Car Seat Trade-In Coupon:
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Drop off your old car seat in the designated trade-in box.
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Scan the QR code on the box using your Target app.
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Find your coupon in the “baby” category under Target Circle Deals.
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Tap the “+” button to save the coupon to your Circle account.
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You can use the coupon twice, online or in-store.
Use your Target car seat coupon on a new car seat, stroller, playard, high chair, or other baby gear.
You don’t have to use your 20% off coupon on a new car seat after trading in your old one. You can use it to save 20% on a variety of baby gear at Target.
To maximize your savings, use your Car Seat Trade-In coupon on items that are already on sale or on products that have other available Target Circle offers. And you can totally stack all of these savings to get the best price. If you’re in the market for a new car seat or any eligible baby gear, now’s the time to buy it.
Use your Car Seat Trade-In coupon on any of these items:
Keep the list of exclusions in mind — it includes diapers, clothing, clearance, and more.
The 20% off Circle coupon can’t be used on items like diapers (they don't consider that baby gear). Other exclusions include baby clothing and apparel, WonderFold items, Doona items, items shipped and sold by Target Plus Partners, and Target clearance items.
After the event, you have two weeks to use your 20% off car seat coupon, and it's redeemable twice.
After the event ends, you'll have two weeks to use your 20% off Circle coupon before it expires. But we recommend using the coupon while car seats are on sale.
The coupon is redeemable twice, online or in-store, but you can only receive one coupon per Target Circle account. So if you’ve got a second car seat that’s collecting dust, consider giving it to a friend or having another household member create a Target Circle account to redeem the trade-in.
Don't need new baby gear? Trade in your old car seat and use the coupon for a baby shower gift.
When you can save 20% on top of a huge selection of sale prices, it’s a good enough reason to shop, even if you don’t need a new car seat or baby gear for your little ones.
You’ll find sale prices on car seats, strollers, and high chairs from top brands like Graco. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop for an upcoming baby shower or for family and friends who just became parents.
Last year, we stacked our 15% off Target Baby Registry completion coupon with the 20% off car seat trade-in coupon on a stroller that was already on sale. Between the two coupons and the sale price, we saved over $100 on a single purchase. That's the move.
And don’t forget you can always save 5% with your Target Circle Card .
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