Save money when you bring your used car seat to a Target store

Marina Johnson, Indianapolis Star
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Parents, if you haven't done your spring cleaning yet, now's the time to get rid of that old car seat.

Target is bringing back its car seat trade-in program soon, where old car seats and other items earn participants a 20% store discount toward a new one. Here's what we know:

New car seats at the Appleton east Target on Sept. 15, 2022, in Appleton, Wis. The store hosts an annual Car Seat Trade-in Event where guests can bring in an old seat to receive a 20% off coupon for a new one.
New car seats at the Appleton east Target on Sept. 15, 2022, in Appleton, Wis. The store hosts an annual Car Seat Trade-in Event where guests can bring in an old seat to receive a 20% off coupon for a new one.

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What is the Target car seat trade-in program?

The Target car seat trade-in program requests donations of old car seats in exchange for a store discount toward a new one, according to the retailer. Participants receive a 20% bonus for car seats, strollers and select baby home gear.

When is the Target car seat trade-in?

The next Target car seat trade-in runs from April 14-27.

What items are eligible for Target's car seat trade-in program?

Eligible items for the Target car seat trade-in program include infant car seats, convertible car seats, car seat bases, harness or booster car seats, as well as car seats that are expired or damaged.

Save money with the Target car seat trade-in program

Participants of the Target car seat trade-in program will receive a 20% discount, valid from April 14 to May 11, for select items, including car seats, booster seats, strollers and more. It can be applied to in-store and online purchases, combined with other item offers and is redeemable twice.

What stores participate in the Target car seat trade-in program?

Most stores participate in the Target car seat trade-in program, except some smaller storefronts. Contact your local retailer for additional details.

How the Target car seat trade-in program works

Participants can drop off old car seats and eligible items at the designated box inside their local Target and use the Target app to scan the QR code on top of the box before clicking "Add to Target Circle Bonus." The discount will appear in the Wallet of the Target app until it's used twice or expired. Reach out to Guest Services for help.

When did Target start the car seat trade-in program?

Target began the car seat trade-in program in 2016. Since then, 2.6 million car seats, or around 39 million pounds of car seat material, have been recycled.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Target Car Seat Trade-In: Donate and save money