Return policy comparison · 2026
Carter's vs MomMed
Policy data verified April 17, 2026 (Carter's) and July 24, 2026 (MomMed)
Winner
Carter's
A-
4.0 / 5.0 · Very Good
MomMed
C+
2.4 / 5.0 · Fair
The verdict
Carter's has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A- (4.0/5.0) against MomMed's C+ (2.4/5.0). It wins 3 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the return window: 90-day window (above average) versus 30-day window (industry standard).
Score breakdown
Five axes, 5.0 points total — the same deterministic grader behind every Thrifle policy page.
Carter'sMomMed
Return window · worth 2.0
Restocking fee · worth 1.0
Return shipping · worth 1.0
Holiday window · worth 0.5
Transparency · worth 0.5
Key terms side-by-side
| Carter's | MomMed | |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | ✓ 90 days | 30 days (unused, original packaging, from receipt) |
| Free returns | ✓ Yes (in-store) | No - fee deducted |
| Restocking fee | None | None |
| Return shipping | Customer pays mail shipping | Customer pays return shipping; original shipping cost is non-refundable and deducted from the refund. |
| Holiday extension | ✓ Not specifically extended | None published |
| Non-returnable | Final sale items, altered items, gift cards, opened personal care | Clearance items, free or complimentary gifts |
| Watch-out items | Standard 90-day window | — |
Carter's tip
Same family as OshKosh B'gosh — return items at either store. Items must be unworn with tags.
MomMed tip
Since original shipping gets deducted from your refund on top of you paying return shipping, a return on a lower-priced item like a nursing pillow may not net you much back once both shipping costs are subtracted.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the better return policy, Carter's or MomMed?
Carter's has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A- (4.0/5.0) against MomMed's C+ (2.4/5.0). It wins 3 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the return window: 90-day window (above average) versus 30-day window (industry standard).
What is Carter's's return window?
Carter's's return window is 90 days.
What is MomMed's return window?
MomMed's return window is 30 days (unused, original packaging, from receipt).
Does Carter's or MomMed offer free returns?
Carter's: Yes (in-store). MomMed: No - fee deducted.