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If you're in the market for a new car seat (or just want to ditch your old one), you're in luck! Target's Car Seat Trade-In Event starts on Sunday, April 19 and runs through Saturday, May 2. During the event, you can pop into your local Target store, drop off any car seat and leave with a 20 percent off coupon!

The bi-annual event is starting this weekend nationwide at all of Target's stores, excluding the small format locations. That being said, you should double-check that your local store is participating before you head over. And there's one other catch: In order to participate, you'll need to be enrolled in Target Circle (which you can join for free) to receive your coupon.

According to Target's website, you can trade in any type of car seat during the event, including models that are expired or have been damaged. Material from your old car seat will be recycled to make new metal and plastic products, making this an eco-friendly way to get rid of seats that are no longer safe to use. The program, which launched back in 2016, has helped recycle more than 3.5 million car seats to date.

How to take part in Target's car seat trade-in event

It's incredibly easy to participate in Target's car seat trade-in event:

  • Between April 19 and May 2, head to your local Target store and bring your old car seat to the designated box inside.
  • Open your Target app and scan the code that's on the box. 
  • Then, look for the offer in the Baby category.
  • Click the "+" sign to save the coupon to use it for an order online or scan your barcode at the register to use it in person.

These coupons can be redeemed toward a new car seat, booster seat or stroller, and even some baby gear including playards, high chairs, bouncers and more. The coupon is valid until May 16, 2026, and you can use it in the store or online by following the previous steps. You can also redeem this offer twice, so bring up to two old car seats when you head over to the store.

What's on sale during Target's car seat trade-in event

Target has a wide range of car seats and strollers available for purchase with the 20 percent off coupon. You can check out their full range of car seats, including infant car seats, convertible car seats and boosters.

Not looking for another car seat at the moment? Check out Target's full range of qualified items.