Upgrade your ride: how to trade in, recycle, and roll into parenthood with the new Colugo Compact+
Colugo Compact+
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Let me guess: somewhere in your house, there’s a car seat that’s either expired, outgrown, or just taking up space like that exercise bike you definitely still use (we see you). Well, friend, it’s time to Marie Kondo that baby gear—but in a way that actually sparks joy and saves you money.
Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Event is happening right now through October 4th, and this year it’s perfectly timed with the launch of something that’ll make your parenting life infinitely easier: the Colugo Compact Stroller+. Because nothing says “I’ve got my life together” quite like scoring a 20% discount while responsibly recycling baby gear you no longer need.
Why Ashley Tisdale and your sleep-deprived self both love Colugo
Ashley Tisdale knows the value of gear that actually makes mom’s life easier—which is why she’s a fan of the Compact+. And if it works for her busy life, it’s bound to be a game-changer for everyday parents juggling naps, snacks, and park runs.
The Compact+ weighs just 16.18 pounds but handles kids up to 55 pounds—which means it’ll survive the toddler years when your sweet angel child suddenly weighs as much as a small refrigerator and has the attitude to match. Look, $299 isn’t pocket change, but consider this: you’re getting a stroller that includes all the accessories other brands charge extra for, plus features that typically push competitor prices well into the $500+ range.
The specs that actually matter (AKA the stuff that’ll save your sanity)
The one-hand auto-fold isn’t just a nice-to-have feature—it’s the difference between looking like you have your life together and doing the stroller-wrestling dance in a Target parking lot while everyone judges your technique.
Fits in airplane overhead bins because gate-checking is for people who enjoy gambling with their vacation vibes. Whether you’re hopping from New York to Pittsburgh or going big with LA to Tokyo, this thing travels like a seasoned pro.
Machine-washable fabrics because toddlers are basically tiny chaos agents whose mission is to make everything sticky. Just pop out the comfort liner, throw it in the wash, and air dry. No fancy cleaning required.
Limitless recline positions mean your kid can nap in whatever weird position makes them happy, from sitting up to judge your life choices to full horizontal “I’m done with today” mode.
Target’s trade-in event: your ticket to stroller upgrade glory
Here’s where the magic happens. Through October 4th, you can bring any old car seat—expired, damaged, or just unwanted—to Target and get a 20% off Target Circle Bonus that works twice. That’s right, twice.
Target accepts all types of car seats: infant seats, convertible seats, bases, booster seats—even the ones that are expired, damaged, or have been in crashes. The process is painfully simple:
- Download the Target Circle app if you haven’t already
- Bring your old car seat to any participating Target store
- Find the big trade-in box near Guest Services
- Drop in your old seat and scan the QR code with your app
- Use your 20% off bonus on strollers or baby gear through October 18th
The environmental win (because we’re raising future planet inheritors)
Since 2016, Target has recycled more than 3.5 million car seats, turning them into everything from pallets to construction materials. Those old seats become useful things instead of taking up space in landfills, which feels pretty good when you’re teaching your kids about taking care of the world they’re going to run someday.
The real parent review that says it all
One Compact+ parent summed it up perfectly: “Great stroller!! It’s like the mini-cooper of strollers. Super compact and has more features and accessories than you’d find with most other stroller brands… Very simple and affordable and a great option for anyone looking for something more compact!”
Translation: it’s small enough to not dominate your life, fancy enough to make you feel like a competent adult, and affordable enough that you won’t feel guilty about spending money on yourself.
The bottom line
Parenting is hard enough without fighting with baby gear that seems designed by people who have never actually had to use it while juggling a diaper bag, cold coffee, and a small human having opinions about everything.
The Colugo Compact Stroller+ gets it. Target’s trade-in event gets it. So grab that old car seat gathering dust, head to Target, and get your ticket to upgrade to a stroller that’ll make your daily chaos feel slightly more manageable. You can use your 20% to to grab your Compact+ on Target.com for a steal; and in case you needed this yesterday, it’s even available to pick up at select stores. Because if we’re all just winging it anyway, we might as well wing it with really good gear.
Ready to upgrade? The Compact+ is available now for $299 (or less with your Target trade-in bonus). Not trading in a seat? You can still purchase at Colugo.com and use code COMPACTPLUS for 20% off launch pricing—for a limited time. Plus, sign up for Colugo’s email list for exclusive deals and early access to new launches.
Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Event runs through October 4, 2025, with bonuses valid through October 18, 2025.