Babies R Us Offering Trade-In Deal on Baby Gear

Parents Can Bring in Used Baby Items in Exchange for Coupon

Sep 4, 2009

With money being tight, parents may be looking into used baby items. Babies R Us is offering a deal to trade in used items in exchange for a percentage off of new items.

Babies R Us and Toys R Us stores nationwide are offering a great program for parents called the "Great Trade-in". Parents can bring in old baby gear and trade it in for a coupon for 20% off a new baby item. This offer runs for August 28, 2009 through September 20, 2009.

Parents can bring in used or worn out car seats, strollers, travel systems, high chairs, play yards, bassinets or even cribs to get the coupon for a new item in any of these categories. There are some restrictions related to manufacturers as not all brands are participating in the event. Participating manufacturers include Eddie Baurer, Evenflo, Graco, Britax, Jeep, Baby Cache, Baby Trend, Bertini, Chicco, Contours by Kolcraft, Nature's Purest by Summer Infant, Delta, Sorelle and Baby Italia.

Parents should remember that the coupon is only good for items in the allowable categories listed above. Parents should also note that the 20% off coupon is valid only on the day of the trade-in.

Day-Care Centers May Also Benefit From Trade-In Event

Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores may also be willing to allow bulk trade-ins from day-care centers or other child-care organizations. The flyer indicates that daycare centers that are interested in trading in old items for the coupon should contact their local Babies R Us or Toys R Us store for details.

Ensuring Safety for Children

By offering a percentage off of new baby gear, Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores are attempting to get the unsafe or worn out baby gear out of circulation to ensure safety. Many parents may regularly shop at thrift stores or garage sales for baby gear because of the cost. Most thrift stores and garage sales make no safety guarantees on baby products that are sold. This program can be a great alternative for parents.

In addition to thrift stores and garage sales, many parents obtain car seats or cribs as hand-me-downs, especially in rough economic times. These hand-me-downs may not be in compliance with updated safety features or the parent may have missed a safety recall. Older models may also have some unseen wear and tear on them that may also cause some safety issues.

This is an especially good program for parents who have more than one child and were planning on using older baby items for additional babies or children. Although older baby items may not have been recalled, newer baby gear may have additional safety features. With all of the new baby items out there and the advances in technology, parents have no reason to skip this offer.

If parents have questions related to this program, they should contact their local Babies R Us or Toys R Us store for details.

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