Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used kids clothing (size 0 to 20), toys, and baby gear offering you the opportunity to recycle your children's nearly new items and get paid on the spot.  Or better yet, trade them in for things you need now!

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Interested in selling your baby and kids stuff?  Below are some quick points on our buying process.  You’ll find more information throughout our website or contact us if you have any other questions.

§  No Appointments Necessary.We buy all day, every day and all seasons. We work on a first come , first serve basis.  We try to finish quotes within one hour and must pay you out the same day.

§ We will review your items carefully and select the items that meet current demand, style, and condition standards.

§ Clothing must be in good condition, of current style (last 2-3 years), freshly laundered and neatly organized in a box, bin or basket.  Bags tend to wrinkle the clothing which will decrease what we are able to buy. 

§ We buy ALL SEASONS in children's apparel. *PLEASE NOTE- We are extremely selective when buying newborn & infant apparel in sizes 0-24 months. We are looking for 2 & 3 piece outfits and dresses with diaper covers.  Outfits should be placed together (not pinned)

§ Toys, equipment and furniture items must include all original parts, be clean and in good working condition.  If any equipment are disassembled, we may request that you put it together in our store so that we can check that it is working properly and it has all parts.

§ Safety and product quality are always our top priorities.  For those reasons, there are some items we are unable to buy: cribs, cars seats, formula, recalled items, products not meeting current Government Safety Standards.

§ Some other items we do not purchase: accessories (bibs,socks, hats), most onsies, older style bathtubs, diapering essentials (diaper pails, potty seats), car seat and stroller accessories, feeding essentials(bottles, pacifiers, dishes), safety locks, stuffed animals, leap pads, room decor, crib bedding & blankets.

§ We will generate a quote from our computer system and offer you payment* on the spot for all items accepted.  *Payments over $30 are offeredin the form of a check.

§ Have fun RECYCLING and enjoy the extra CA$H