We all know how expensive baby gear has gotten. For example, popular strollers can set you back over a thousand dollars. Many new parents are looking to discount sites and secondhand marketplaces to outfit their new babies. The truth of the matter is you don’t need to sacrifice quality to find baby gear within your budget. Really, you just have to know where to look for the best prices. Here are 10 places to find affordable baby gear, clothing, and accessories that we’ve tested.
1. Rebelstork
Founded in 2020 by Emily Hosie, a mom herself, Rebelstork is a great online resource for overstock, open-box, and used baby gear. We’ve purchased several open-box items and were very happy with the quality and price. According to their website, Rebelstork uses AI-powered technology to price their resale items. Every item has a condition rating and is quality-checked before being listed on their website. Annually, Rebelstork diverts over 12 Million pounds of baby gear returns from landfills and into the homes of conscious consumers.
2. GoodBuy Gear
Similar to Rebelstork, GoodBuy Gear is an online marketplace for overstock, open-box, and used baby gear. Goodbuy sells more than 2,600 brands including Uppababy and Nuna. Everything is inspected and cleaned before listing. We purchased a pre-owned Uppababy stroller and were pleased with the quick delivery, quality, and excellent price. If you’re looking to sell with them, GoodBuy Gear even picks up items from your home, making the process very simple.
3. Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is a treasure trove for pre-loved baby items. If you’re on the hunt for affordable baby gear, there are many local groups you should check out. Some Facebook groups are just for certain brands, some are swap groups where members trade baby items, and others are buy-nothing groups. Most people on the Facebook marketplace are usually just looking to clean out their house, so prices are usually reasonable.
4. Once Upon a Child
We love shopping at consignment stores for our little ones. One popular chain for children’s consignment is Once Upon a Child. We usually bring a bin of outgrown clothes to sell to them and then use the credit to make new purchases. You also should check out local church thrift stores and non-profits. They usually have a variety of items at good prices.
5. Costco, BJ’s, and Sam’s Club
Stores like Costco, BJ’s, and Sam’s Club usually have the best prices for baby items. Not on everything though, so do your research. Sometimes they also don’t offer brand names of products, like their baby monitors for example. These stores are great for stocking up on essentials like diapers and formula though.
6. The Real Real
If you have expensive taste but not a huge budget, The Real Real often has good sales on designer baby clothes. You also can resell items once your baby outgrows them. The Real Real has an extensive brand list of designers, although their children’s selection can be limited at times.
7. EBay & Poshmark
Secondhand sites like eBay and Poshmark have a wide variety of affordable baby gear. You can even save your searches and get alerts when the products you are looking for are listed. Plus, you can always negotiate with sellers to get the best deals.
8. Whatnot
Whatnot, a live selling platform, has a whole section of live sales featuring kid’s clothes and accessories. Most sellers start their items at very low starting bids, so it’s easy to snag deals for your little one. There is a good mix of used and new items on the platform as well.
9. Amazon Bins
There are so many companies today that sell Amazon overstock items. One of them is Where Ya Bin Store. You never know what you’ll find at these stores, but the hunt is part of the fun. Often there are baby essentials to be had. We like to look up reviews of the product before purchasing, just to make sure it’s worth picking up.
10. Nordstrom Rack
We love shopping for baby clothes at Nordstrom Rack. Especially during Clear the Rack sales events, prices are just too good not to stock up on baby essentials. Sometimes you’ll even find baby gear, but it’s more common at the full-line Nordstrom stores than at the Rack. You will find a great selection of clothes, toys, and nursery decor.
Buying Pre-Loved Baby Items
We hope that you find this list of places to find affordable baby items helpful. There are some things that you should buy new like a car seat or crib. Even if you are reusing hand-me-downs, always check for product recalls and expiration dates.