How to Save at Carter’s: The Ultimate Guide to Doorbusters & Rewards New offer
You love Carter's for the cute outfits, but you hate how fast your kids grow out of them. The good news? You never have to pay full price. By mastering the "Rewarding Moments" program and knowing exactly when to shop Doorbusters versus Clearance, you can stock a whole wardrobe for pennies on the dollar.
💡 Quick Take: The golden rule at Carter's is "Rewards over Coupons." Coupons often exclude Doorbusters, but your earned Rewards Cash works on everything. Also, remember that Carter's, OshKosh, and Skip Hop share one checkout cart.
❌ Myth vs. ✅ Fact
Myth: "I can use my 20% off coupon on these $5 bodysuits."
Fact: Probably not. Most coupons exclude "Doorbusters" and "Clearance." Save your %-off coupons for full-price sets and pajamas, and use your dollar-off Rewards for the cheap doorbusters.
🔍 Pro-Tip: Hunting for the $2.99 sales? Use these searches: "Carters Doorbusters", "OshKosh Promo Codes", or "Skip Hop Clearance".
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➡ See All Current Carter's Deals💡 Hack #1: Join "Rewarding Moments"
This is the engine of your savings.
The Math: Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend. 100 points = $5 Reward.
Crucial Warning: Rewards expire fast-usually just 45 days after they are issued. Use them immediately or lose them.
💡 Hack #2: The "3-in-1" Cart Strategy
Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, and Skip Hop are all family. You can shop all three sites and combine items into one shopping cart.
Why it matters: If you are at $30 and need to hit $35 for free shipping, you can add a clearance toy from Skip Hop or a tee from OshKosh to hit the threshold without paying for shipping.
💡 Hack #3: The Credit Card Perk (Free Shipping)
Usually, store credit cards aren't worth it, but for parents, this one might be. The Carter's Credit Card gives you Free Standard Shipping on every order (no minimum). If you frequently buy just one or two items, the savings on shipping fees alone can be huge. Plus, you earn double points (2 pts per $1).
💡 Hack #4: Shop "Doorbusters" First
Ignore the full-price sections. Go straight to "Doorbusters." These are items priced at rock bottom (e.g., $5 Bodysuits, $8 Fleece Pants).
Strategy: Doorbusters are often priced lower than a full-price item with a coupon would be. Stock up here first.
💡 Hack #5: The 14-Day Price Adjustment
Kids' clothing prices fluctuate wildly. If you buy a winter coat and it goes on sale 10 days later, Carter's will honor a one-time price adjustment within 14 days of purchase. Just contact customer service with your order number.
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Don't want to pay for shipping and don't have the credit card? Select "Free Ship to Store" at checkout. Not only is it free, but you can usually pick up your order the same day (often in just 1 hour) if the items are in stock locally.
🎯 The Takeaway
Build your cart with Doorbusters, combine items from OshKosh to hit the shipping minimum, and use your Rewards Cash before it expires (45 days!). If you shop there often, the Credit Card is the only way to kill shipping costs for good.
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