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There comes a day in every parent’s life when we have to admit a hard truth: it’s time to sell that old baby stuff. The adorable tiny sleepers, the crib, the nursing pillow … our babies grow out of things faster than we can blink, and there’s no use holding onto the infant accessories they’ll never require again (even if it is nostalgic and adorable). Letting it go can be a difficult pill to swallow, but you don’t need it to sit around collecting dust, either. If you’re wondering where to sell used baby stuff, we’ve compiled a list of the places you can go to turn your old baby gear into something more valuable to you.
The thrill of selling baby stuff for cash is great in and of itself, but there are so many other reasons to use sites like the ones we’ve listed below to sell, buy, and trade. Shopping sustainably is where it’s at, and every thrifty transaction you make keeps a product out of a landfill — and gives it a chance to shine again. For every bit of baby gear you can’t wait to get rid of, there’s someone who will be excited to give it a home.
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Before you sell baby stuff online, be sure to ask yourself a few key questions. Is it an item that you’d personally love to get? Is it free of wear, tear, stains, pilling, odor, and rips? Are there missing parts? Is it something you’d feel confident selling to a friend or acquaintance? If your items pass the test, you’re ready to get out there and start making money!
Target
In case you needed another reason to love Target (ahem, we didn’t), their semi-annual car seat trade-in program allows parents and caregivers to exchange their old car seats for a 20% off coupon good for a brand-new car seat, car seat base, stroller or travel system, or selected baby home gear items. These trade-in events are held twice a year at participating Target stores (look here to find a location near you!). The best part is, the car seats don’t have to be functional to be usable, since they’re being recycled — so even damaged car seats have a place in the trade in. And not only can you combine the 20% off coupon with other offers, but it can be redeemed twice!
Since the first event in 2016, Target has recycled a whopping 1,700,000 car seats, partnering with Waste Management to turn the used baby stuff into construction materials and products like plastic buckets and pallets. No word yet on when the second trade-in event for 2022 is, but the first was in April, so another will be coming along soon.
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GoodBuy Gear x buybuy BABY
GoodBuy Gear, an online reseller of baby and children’s gear, has partnered with buybuy BABY to make getting rid of your old baby stuff a breeze. It’s so simple: just take a look at this list to see if you’ve got anything to trade, drop it off at your nearest buybuy BABY (check for a location near you here), and get a buybuy BABY gift card on the spot! Depending on what you’re trading in, the value of the gift card can range anywhere from $5 to $535, so you can stock up on new gear just by trading in old baby stuff. Here are just a couple examples of the items that are on the list, and their gift card value; with over 25 brands, you’d be surprised at the amount of things they take in trade!
- 4moms mamaRoo sleep bassinet (trade-in value: $110)
- Munchkin 360 Cloud High Chair (trade-in value: $50)
- BOB Revolution Flex Duallie 2015+ (trade-in value: $286)
- Veer Stroller Wagon (trade-in value: $340)
Rebelstork
If you’re located in Toronto, Vancouver, or metro New York, you can sell baby stuff with Rebelstork, a resale marketplace that specializes in overstock, open box, and high-quality used baby items. Simply add your items for sale to their Rev (Resale Estimated Value) tool, which uses an algorithm to give you an instant idea of what kind of cash you’ll be able to make. Then Rebelstork will contact you for a pick-up (or you can drop off at a convenient location) and do all the selling for you — and you get the money, honey!
Even if you’re not located in Canada or New York, you can still take advantage of Rebelstork’s amazing deals on baby stuff at up to 80% off the retail price (and psst, you can save even more on overstock & open box items with the exclusive code “SheKnowsRebby10”). They have a variety of brands, and everything they sell is thoroughly vetted for quality and safety, so you can ensure you’re getting a fantastic product at a fraction of the cost. Here are a few examples of the things you can find on Rebelstork, and their original retail price.
Maxi-Cosi Iora Bedside Bassinet – $127 (retails for $269.99)
UppaBaby Mesa Infant Car Seat – $199.99 (retails for $299.99)
Halo Bassinest Twin Sleeper – $290 (retails for $485)
ThredUp
Babies grow so fast, don’t they? In fact, they grow so fast that sometimes you’ve got an absolutely adorable outfit (or 12!) that they only get to wear a couple of times before it’s too small. But that’s where ThredUp comes in. It’s an online consignment and thrift store that has something for every family member, from the youngest on up — even maternity clothing. You just request a “Clean Out Kit” that comes with a shipping label; all you’ve got to do is fill it up with your gently-used baby stuff, and drop it off with FedEx or USPS. Then ThredUp will take care of the selling, and you can get cash (or shopping credit, so you can buy stuff for bigger babies … or, you know, yourself).
Check out their selection of baby boy and baby girl clothes from brands like Baby Gap, Zara Baby, Guess, Janie and Jack, and so many more!
eBay
As one of the oldest and most trusted resale sites on the internet, just about everyone is familiar with eBay — but not everyone is familiar with exactly how easy it is to sell old baby stuff and make money. You just photograph your item and upload it to the site with a title, set your price (eBay will recommend a price point based on similar things that have recently sold, which makes it a no-brainer), and wait for your item to sell. Once it does, you get paid in just a few days. Cha-ching!
Of course, eBay is a fantastic place to find incredible deals on baby stuff, too, just in case you need more or different baby stuff. Here are a few of the cool things we found for sale there — but you can poke around to see what kind of treasures you can find for yourself, like strollers, toys, baby and toddler clothing, and other baby essentials!
Owlet Dream Sock Smart Baby Monitor – $114.55
Graco DuetSoothe Swing & Rocker – $112.92
Kidizen
There are not one, but two ways to sell your baby stuff on Kidizen, where you can find all manner of not only kids’ clothing, but accessories, nursery and kids’ decor … even children’s books! The first option is making your own listing — and Kidizen’s Seller Handbook gives you all the tips and tricks you’ll need to sell baby stuff fast. The second option is to consult one of Kidizen’s Style Scouts: expert sellers who provide their pro-level consignment services for families who are just too busy to deal with it themselves (but still want that cash!).
Swap.com
Signing up to sell used baby stuff at Swap.com takes a little more legwork, but only the first time. You’ll fill out a form with your info, and be sent a “test box” — just print out the convenient shipping label and send in an item you think would be marketable. If they accept what you send in, then you’re able to send unlimited items in the future as a Premier Seller. Swap.com will set the price for you and adjust it automatically so it remains competitive (and attractive to potential buyers), but you do get to choose whether you want to price it to sell quickly. You can check out their payout structure here.
And if you’re shopping — or exchanging your payout for new goodies — there are so many cute baby clothes and shoes at Swap.com, from brands like Calvin Klein, Crocs, Aden + Anais, and True Religion.
It isn’t hard to sell used baby stuff online, and the payout makes it worthwhile, whether you’re taking the cash or just replacing old things with new-to-you treasures. Once you start, you’ll be obsessed with what you can sell — and what you can find.
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