Did you know that many baby/toddler products have expiration dates? (Car seats are the first that come to mind for me.) Friends and family members often pass down items like car seats, high chairs and cribs, but it’s recommended that many of these products (cribs and car seats especially) not be handed down or resold due to wear and tear from everyday use and/or accidents, not to mention ever-increasing and changing safety regulations.
Babies R Us and Toys R Us are both offering a trade-in event where you can get 25% off any new car seat, stroller, travel system, high chair, play yard, bassinet, walker, infant swing, bouncer, entertainer, crib or kid’s bed (from participating brands) when you bring in any of these used items from any select manufacturers. There is no limit to the number of items you can trade-in, and the items that you trade-in and purchase can be from different categories. This event runs through Sunday, 9/18.
You do not need a receipt to trade-in a used item, and the item does not need to have been purchased at a Babies R Us or Toys R Us store. You can bring back multiple items and receive one 25% discount for each item traded in (but only one discount may be applied per each new item purchased).
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Do you know if the 25% discount you get can be used for an online only item? Thanks.
Laura – The discount is available for in-store purchases only.
I actually had the same question and called you CAN use the 25% off on line. I was told there is a code you can use.
They will take umbrella strollers, which are the cheapest trade-in item to find used. (If you don’t already have a used item to trade in.) Check your local thrift stores or garage sales, you can often find them for $5. Depending on what you’re trading it in for, your trade-in amount may be $25 or more, saving you $20+ after you subtract the cost of the stroller!
Anyone know when the 25% coupon expires ? I’m hoping to be pg next year, so don’t really want to buy a new carseat yet…
Jennifer – I’m not sure; it may be the same day the promotion ends. In any case, Babies R Us/Toys R Us has run this promotion for the last couple of years so we’ll probably see it again next year.