Target has not yet officially announced the specific dates for its 2025 Car Seat Trade-In event. However, based on their consistent annual schedule over many years, we can make a reliable prediction. The event is typically held twice a year: once in the spring (around April) and again in the fall (around September). During these periods, you can bring an old car seat to a Target store and receive a 20% off discount coupon toward the purchase of a new car seat, travel system, or select other baby gear.
The primary goal of the program is to promote child passenger safety by ensuring expired or damaged seats are properly recycled and not resold or reused unsafely. Car seats have an expiration date, usually 6 to 10 years from the date of manufacture, due to plastic degradation and evolving safety standards.
To prepare, locate the expiration date on your current seat (often stamped on the back or bottom) and check it against the timeline below. When the event is active, you simply bring the old seat to the Guest Services desk. The coupon is typically valid for a limited time, so it's wise to research your new seat options beforehand.
| Year | Spring Event Period | Fall Event Period | Discount Offered |
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| 2024 | April 22 - May 11 | September 9 - September 28 | 20% Off Coupon |
| 2023 | April 23 - May 6 | September 10 - September 23 | 20% Off Coupon |
| 2022 | April 18 - May 1 | September 11 - September 24 | 20% Off Coupon |
| 2021 | April 18 - May 1 | September 12 - September 25 | 20% Off Coupon |
| 2020 | April 19 - May 2 | September 13 - September 26 | 20% Off Coupon |
Your best bet is to start checking Target's official website and their circulars in early April 2025 for the official announcement. Signing up for Target's RedCircle newsletter or checking parenting blogs can also provide early alerts.
