How to Sell Baby Stuff for Cash

If you have a baby, no one has to tell you that they grow fast. They don’t stay little for long!

While it’s certainly exciting to watch babies quickly transition from newborns to toddlers, it can be a little sad to see your little one quickly outgrow all of those new baby clothes.

What do you do with all of those clothes and other baby items when you can no longer use them?

Because babies grow so quickly, most of the time their clothes are still in great condition when they outgrow them and move on to larger sizes. This doesn’t mean you have to give them away or discard them. The market for used baby items is huge!

Many people who live on tight budgets shop the used markets for baby clothes, toys, cribs, and other things to save money. You may be able to take advantage of this to quickly sell your used baby items to get some extra money.

The following are 14 places you may be able to sell your used baby items. Before you go through this list, however, it’s important to keep in mind that some of the stores and online marketplaces I mention do have fees. Be sure to read and understand each company’s terms, conditions, policies, and fee structures before you do business with them.

1. Facebook Marketplace

These days, nearly everyone has a Facebook account. The popular social media platform is used by people all around the globe to keep up with friends and family, argue politics, and share memes. But did you know that Facebook also has a popular marketplace for local buying and selling?

Facebook Marketplace is a very handy place to list and sell baby clothes. Listings are very easy to create, and you can also upload pictures so that people can easily view the items you have for sale. After a new listing is created, people in your community can easily evaluate your baby clothes and other items to see if they might be interested in buying them.

A link to the Facebook Marketplace can easily be found on the Facebook homepage.

2. Facebook Groups

Another way you may be able to sell baby clothes online for cash is to join Facebook groups for your community. Many Facebook groups have been created for people to buy and sell things that are just for certain locations. To find a group in your area, just do a search for your town or city’s name in the groups section.

A potential downside to consider is that you do need to be accepted into a group to participate. Acceptance is usually up to the group owner or moderators.

Another potential downside to consider if you want to sell your baby clothes for cash in one of these groups is that they are fast-moving, especially the ones with thousands of members. For example, after you create a listing, others may create listings of their own, quickly burying yours and preventing it from being seen.

3. ThredUP

ThredUp claims to be the “world’s largest online secondhand shopping destination.” As a massive online consignment store, it may be a great place for selling baby clothes. It’s important to point out that ThredUP only deals in clothes, so this won’t be a place where you will be able to sell other baby items.

One thing I really like about ThredUp is that they make sure that every single item they add to their online listings is authentic and in excellent condition. The site doesn’t accept items that look like they have been previously owned. Only like-new items are accepted.

Baby products are listed under the “Kids” tab. Also, don’t forget to check the “sale” tab to find products that have recently been marked down if you are shopping on the site.

Website: ThredUp

4. Craigslist

Craigslist is one of the most well-known websites for buying and selling. You can select the region you live in and be presented with many different categories. One category you should definitely check for selling baby clothes and other baby items is “baby+kid.”

Craigslist isn’t just a good place for selling baby clothes. It’s also good for selling other baby items. After briefly going through the “baby+kid” section, I found many baby toys, strollers, baby monitors, high chairs, bassinets, playpens, and other items.

Because so many people browse Craigslist daily, it’s a great way to get a lot of eyeballs on the things you are trying to sell.

Website: Craigslist

5. Kid to Kid

If you are looking for a place to sell used baby clothes for cash, Kid to Kid is a great store to check out. One thing to consider with this option, however, is that Kid to Kid is a brick-and-mortar store, which means that you need to have a location relatively close to you for it to be a good option.

Kid to Kid isn’t just about buying and selling baby clothes. It’s also a great place to sell baby toys and other things like car seats, strollers, and other baby items. Kid to Kid also buys maternity clothing.

Kid to Kid does pay cash for any items it buys from you. However, they will give you a premium if you accept store credit instead. You can take the time to browse the store while your items are being appraised to see if accepting store credit would be a good option for you.

Website: Kid to Kid

6. Consignment Stores

Consignment stores are another place to consider if you want to sell baby items for cash. Many people shop at these stores looking for great deals on different products, including items for their babies.

With a consignment store, it’s important to keep in mind that you won’t get paid until something actually sells. For example, if you drop off a baby stroller at a local consignment store, the store will keep and display the item until someone buys it. The store keeps a fee for selling the item and pays you the rest.

What happens if your items don’t sell?

At many consignment stores, if your products don’t sell within a certain time frame, you can take them home without owing the store anything. Not all stores do this, however. Some stores do charge a consignment fee whether an item sells or not. Because of this, it’s important to find out a store’s fee policy before dropping off any used baby clothes or other items so there won’t be any surprises.

7. Yard Sales

Having a yard sale is another way you may be able to sell baby clothing. They are also sometimes referred to as “garage sales” when the products are in your garage. Be sure to check the weather before you have a yard sale to make sure you don’t get rained out.

For a yard sale to work, you do need to hold it in a place where people can easily find it. It may not work very well, for example, if you live in a rural location or on a road that is not well-traveled.

It’s also a good idea to advertise your yard sale a few days before you have it. You could take out an advertisement in a local newspaper a week in advance, for example. Another option to consider is to post in a Facebook group in your community about the sale and invite everyone to stop by and check out the baby clothes and other items you have.

You may be able to attract more people to a yard sale by inviting family members or some people in your community to have one large yard sale. People are going to be more likely to stop and shop if they see that there are many items to browse through.

8. eBay

Another strategy to sell baby clothes for cash is to list them for sale on eBay. eBay is one of the most popular online marketplaces for buying and selling. You can either list your items as auctions and let people bid on them, or you can list them with set prices. It’s entirely up to you.

Due to eBay’s fees, you may have to bundle baby clothes and sell several pieces in one listing. It may not make financial sense, for example, to create listings for each clothing item you have. The fees would leave you will little profit (if any).

When it comes to selling baby stuff, eBay is probably best for selling larger and more expensive items like cribs, strollers, baby monitors, and other items.

Website: eBay

9. Josie’s Friends

Josie’s Friends is another possible option for selling baby clothes. It is an online consignment site that is very easy to use. You ship your items to them and they take care of prepping, photographing, and marketing your items for you. There is no expiration date on product listings, so they can take as long as needed to sell.

Josie’s Friends states that you will earn between 40-60% of the sale price. After an item sells, you will be paid 15-30 days later. The payment delay is to allow for any product returns. In addition to accepting baby clothes, Josie’s Friends also accepts maternity clothes.

Website: Josie’s Friends

10. OfferUp

OfferUp is an app that you download for your smartphone. It claims to be the “largest mobile marketplace for local buyers and sellers” with millions of users. Many different categories are available, which makes it great for buying and selling many different things, not just baby products.

Through OfferUp, you can securely message buyers and sellers to negotiate prices and make arrangements to meet and complete transactions. A feature I really like about OfferUp is that you can check out seller’s profiles to view their transaction history, badges, and ratings before doing business with them.

Website: OfferUp

11. Once Upon a Child

Another option to sell baby clothing is Once Upon a Child. Similar to Kid to Kid, Once Upon a Child is a brick-and-mortar store, so you will have to see if there is one relatively close to you for this to be a good option.

Once Upon a Child is not a consignment store, so you don’t have to wait for an item to sell to get paid. If they are interested in an item you would like to sell, they will buy it from you.

Once Upon a Child accepts baby clothing, but it also accepts toys, books, and other baby items like strollers, high chairs, swings, and other things. There is no need to make an appointment if you have baby items to sell. They buy items all year long. You just show up at one of their stores with a valid ID, and one of their buyers will assist you.

Once Upon a Child may not buy all of the items you bring. Items are purchased based on condition, style, and current demand. You can call them ahead of time to find out which items they are currently looking for.

Website: Once Upon a Child

12. Children’s Orchard

Similar to Once Upon a Child, Children’s Orchard is another store that sells used children’s clothes and other items. You can either sell your baby clothes for cash or get store credit. It’s your choice. In addition to accepting clothing, Children’s Orchard also accepts toys and baby items like strollers, cribs, car seats, and other things.

Selling your baby’s clothes at Children’s Orchard is a very simple process. Condition is very important, so you’ll want to make sure you only bring them items that are in like-new condition and clean. Children’s Orchard will go through the items you bring in and select the ones they think they can sell. They will then either pay you in cash or give you store credit based on your preference.

Website: Children’s Orchard

13. Kidizen

Kidizen is another online marketplace you may be able to use to sell baby clothes. It is not an online consignment store like some of the other options previously mentioned. Rather, it is a marketplace where you can list your items and you take care of shipping each item when it sells.

Although many Kidizen sellers list baby clothes themselves and take care of the shipping, it is possible to work with a scout to automate the process.

What’s a scout?

A scout is an expert Kidizen seller who works with others to sell their products for them. Scouts help you pick out the items they think have the best chance of selling, and they take care of pricing your products for you. They also come to you, which makes selling even easier. Scouts only work with people in certain states, so be sure to check the Kidizen website to see if your state is listed.

Website: Kidizen

14. Swoondle Society

Swoondle Society is another online platform you may be able to use to trade in your baby clothes. It’s important to point out that this is not a site where you can sell baby items for cash. It’s all about trading in the items you have for other items.

To get started with Swoondle Society, you first request a welcome kit, which comes with a prepaid shipping bag. You then fill up the bag with some baby items you want to trade and ship it to them. The contents are then evaluated and assigned a value, and a trade balance is then posted to your account that you can use to purchase items from the company.

Website: Swoondle Society

Tips for Selling Success

If you are looking for places that buy baby clothes, definitely consider the following strategies and tips to maximize your success.

1. Make Sure Items Are Clean

Before you sell any baby clothes, toys, or other items, definitely take the time to make sure they are all clean. Buyers may not offer you as much for items if they look disheveled or dirty. Appearance matters. Just as stores want their merchandise to look the best for shoppers, your merchandise also needs to look its best.

For clothes, make sure all items have been freshly washed and neatly folded. For some clothing items, it may be best to put them on hangers. And for other items, like baby cribs, car seats, toys, and other items, you also want to make sure that these things are clean and in working order.

2. Make Sure Items Are In Like-New Condition

You want to make sure all clothing you intend to sell is in like-new condition. Yes, people are looking for a bargain when they shop for used baby clothing, but they also expect the items they buy to be in excellent condition. No one wants to put ripped, torn, or stained clothing on their baby.

The same goes for baby accessories and toys. Items that are obviously damaged are going to be very difficult to sell.

3. Create Amazing Product Listings

If you are listing your items for sale online at places like Craigslist, eBay, OfferUp, and others, you definitely want to create product listings that stand out from the competition and draw people in. To do that, you want to take amazing pictures and write detailed descriptions.

To take great product pictures, you don’t need an expensive camera. Most smartphones these days have great cameras built-in. You do, however, want to make sure you have plenty of lighting. You also want to avoid dark backgrounds. You want your pictures to be bright and cheerful and not dull and dismal.

For product descriptions, be sure to write about everything you can think of for the item you are selling. Try to imagine yourself as a customer evaluating the product. What questions would you have? For clothing, be sure to write down all of the tag information like size, material, and other information.

A few things to consider when writing about other baby items include condition, whether batteries are required, and how long you’ve had the product.

4. Respond Quickly to Buyers

If you have a listing on one of the online marketplaces and a potential buyer sends you a message about your product, be sure to respond as quickly as possible. If you delay too long in responding, the buyer may think there is a problem and purchase the item from another seller.

5. Read the Fine Print

Before you list baby items for sale on any online platform or take your baby items to a store to sell them, be sure you read all of the company’s terms, fee structure, and other relevant information before you do business with them.

It’s important to familiarize yourself with how a company operates prior to listing or selling with them to make sure there are no surprises. You don’t want to ship your clothes to an online company, for example, and then later find out that you can’t get them back if they don’t sell.

6. Only Meet in Safe Places

One of the most important things to consider if you are selling locally is to only meet people in safe places to deliver items. Safety first!

A popular place to meet is in the parking lots of law enforcement offices. It’s best to meet during the day when there is plenty of light. It’s also a good idea to tell someone where you are going, what you are doing, and approximately when they can expect you back.

A great way to find safe trading locations in your community is through the website, Safe Trade Spots. You can enter your zip code to see if there are any designated areas where you live.

Website: Safe Trade Spots

Making Money from Used Baby Items

If you are wondering where to sell baby clothes, it’s good to know that you do have options – many options, in fact. You may have a store in your area where you can sell baby clothes for cash, or you can sell them online through one of several sites.

Your baby’s clothes are worth something, especially if they are still in like-new condition. Instead of giving them away, why not see how much you can get for them? Since babies grow so fast, you can use the money you get from selling clothes that no longer fit to buy bigger clothes. And when your baby outgrows those clothes, you can simply repeat the process.