Target Car Seat Trade-In

Growing up happens fast. One day a little one is riding home from the hospital and before long, they’ve outgrown their infant car seat. That’s exactly why Target offers Car Seat Trade-In: to make it easy for families to recycle an old car seat while saving on what’s next.

Now in its 10th year, the event returns September 20 through October 3, 2026, guests can bring any old car seat to a participating Target store and receive a 20% Target Circle bonus to use on new baby gear. 

“As little ones grow, families’ needs change quickly, and they want a place where they can find trusted products, great prices and everything they need in one trip,” said Amanda Nusz, senior vice president of merchandising, essentials and beauty, Target. “Our Car Seat Trade-In event brings together convenience, value and a thoughtfully curated assortment, making it easy for parents to recycle a car seat while saving on the products their family needs today and for the stages ahead.” 

The latest in baby

Target continues to lead with merchandising authority in baby with a thoughtfully curated assortment that brings together the brands, products and value young families are looking for most. From trusted everyday essentials to premium baby gear, guests can shop sought-after national brands, affordable owned brands and Target exclusives all in one place. Here are some of the newest additions: 

Baby gear and nursery: 

• Olivia Culpo’s only-at-Target baby line, Picolette
• Refreshed Cloud Island diaper bag collection with all-new styles and colors
• Top registry home gear items from UPPAbaby and Mockingbird, inclusive of high chairs, swings, bouncers and playards 

Feeding and mealtime:  

• Up and Up Organic formula, available exclusively at Target 
• Once Upon a Farm Rainbow Melts, available exclusively at Target 
• Good & Gather Organic Protein Pouches, available exclusively at Target

More ways to save

Families can also take advantage of additional offers across the baby assortment during the Car Seat Trade-In event.

Sept. week 4 offers:

• Spend $80, get a $20 Target GiftCard on diapers and wipes
• Buy one, get one 50% off on select on-the-go accessories
• Buy one, get one 25% off Little Spoon
• 25% off Aveeno and Johnson’s Baby toiletries
• Buy one, get one 30% off bottles and pacifiers
• Buy one, get one 50% off toddler and baby clothing

 Sept. week 5 offers:  

• Up to 30% off select baby toys 
• 30% off Carter’s Just One You and Little Planet 

Giving materials a new purpose

Car Seat Trade-In is one way Target makes sustainable choices easier for busy families, helping guests give old car seats a new purpose and recovering materials that can be used again. To date, the program has helped keep more than 63.7 million pounds of materials out of landfills by recycling more than 3.8 million car seats. Those recycled materials have been transformed into more than 2 million Brightroom and Room Essentials owned brand products, giving them a second life in products families use every day.