How to Preparing Clothing Items for Sale

🚨 ALL bedding must be freshly washed before packaging!

• Any bedding that smells of urine, formula, mildew, or other odors will be removed from the sales floor 
• We are required to open and inspect bedding for cleanliness and stains
  → Unsanitary or unwashed items will be refused\
• Bedding is sanitized with alcohol-based products during inspection
   

• Sheets, mattress pads, blankets, towels
   

➡️ How to Prepare Bedding:

• Wash thoroughly 
• Hang items on hangers and secure with safety pins 
• Pin your tag to the item, just like you would for clothing
   

• ❌ Bumper pads of any kind — including mesh
   (Banned under federal law — September 2023)
  
   
• ❌ Unwashed or visibly stained bedding
  
  
  

To ensure a safe and successful sale, all baby gear and feeding items must follow these standards:

Accepted Items:

• Bassinets 
• Pack ‘n Plays 
• Bouncers 
• High Chairs 
• Booster Seats (Table-Top Style) 
• Baby Swings 
• Walkers 
• Baby Jumpers & Activity Centers 
• Humidifiers
   

✅ Requirements:

• Items must be CLEAN, fully assembled, and in working condition 
• All parts/accessories must be included 
• Instructions or manuals (if available) are encouraged 
• Items that require batteries must include working batteries so shoppers can test functionality
   

Accepted Items:

• Bottles (without nipples) 
• Sippy cups 
• Dishes & utensils 
• Bibs 
• Burp cloths
   

✅ Packaging Instructions:

• Place small feeding items in clear Ziploc baggies 
• Pin tag to the bag securely
   

❌ Do NOT include bottle nipples for hygiene and safety reasons

🖼️ Home Décor & Accessories Guidelines – SALE FOR KIDS

Help shoppers fall in love with your items by making sure they are clean, safe, and display-ready!

• Picture frames 
• Lamps 
• Wall hangings 
• Rugs 
• Small decorative accessories
   

• Securely package all breakable items to prevent damage during transport and display
   
• Wrap delicate items in bubble wrap or place in sturdy boxes if needed
   
• Rugs must be: 
  • Clean 
  • Free of stains, spills, and odors
     

📌 Tip: Items that are display-ready and well-packaged sell faster and are easier for shoppers to browse!

 🛏️ Cribs, Furniture & Mattress Guidelines – SALE FOR KIDS

Safety is our top priority. Please carefully follow these guidelines for any cribs, mattresses, and furniture items.

• Must be fully set up at the sale for shopper inspection 
• Only cribs manufactured on or after June 28, 2011 are allowed
   Federal crib safety law prohibits the sale of cribs made before this date
• Cribs must display a visible manufacturer label with the date to be accepted 
• Cribs without a valid date label will be refused
   

• Furniture (e.g., changing tables, dressers, gliders) must be:
  • Complete 
  • Sturdy 
  • Include all necessary parts 
  • Safe for use in a child’s room
     

• Only accepted if manufactured on or after July 1, 2007 
• Must have a compliance label stating “Part 1633” per federal fire safety standards 
• All mattresses will: 
  • Be inspected and sanitized upon drop-off 
  • Be tagged to confirm compliance with Federal Law
     

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment for all children and families.

 🪑 Furniture Guidelines – SALE FOR KIDS

All furniture must be clean, safe, and in like-new condition to be accepted for sale.

• Dressers 
• Gliders & Rockers  
• Small kids’ furniture
   

• Items must be fully assembled and ready to display 
• Clean thoroughly before drop-off — no dust, stains, or odors 
• Dressers: All drawers must function properly — no broken or missing parts 
• Gliders/Rockers: Cushions must be clean and stain-free
   

🧼 Items that are dirty, broken, incomplete, or heavily worn will not be accepted.

 🚼 Stroller & Baby Equipment Guidelines – SALE FOR KIDS

All strollers and baby gear must be clean, safe, and in excellent condition to ensure shopper confidence and child safety.

• Must be clean and in like-new condition 
• Open and inspect the stroller before drop-off 
  • Remove dirt, crumbs, or residue from seats and wheels 
• Check that all straps and buckles are included and working
   

• If your stroller includes an infant car seat, the manufacture date must be within 4 years 
  • This ensures the buyer has at least one year of use remaining 
  • Car seats with less than 6 months of usability left will NOT be accepted
     
• Include the instruction manual if available (helps buyers understand how to use safely)
   

✅ All baby gear must be checked for recalls prior to drop-off.

Check recalls at:
🔗 www.cpsc.gov/Recalls
📞 Or call: 1-800-424-9393

 🛡️ Baby Safety Equipment Guidelines – SALE FOR KIDS

Help ensure shopper confidence and child safety by preparing your items carefully and completely.

• Baby Monitors 
  • Must be fully functional 
  • Include instruction manuals if available 
• Baby Gates 
  • Make sure all parts are included 
  • Must be sturdy and secure when assembled 
• Shopping Cart Covers 
  • Check that all straps are intact and not broken 
• Bed Rails 
  • Must include all hardware/parts needed for proper installation 
• Home Safety Devices
  (e.g., outlet plug covers, cabinet locks, corner bumpers) 
  • Place small items in a clear Ziploc bag to keep everything together 
  • Tape the tag securely to the outside of the bag
     

🧼 All items must be clean and in excellent working condition.
🛑 Missing parts or damaged items will not be accepted.

All items must be clean, complete, and in like-new condition to be accepted for sale.

• Diaper Bags 
• Wipe Warmers 
• Baby Carriers (soft or structured) 
• Step Stools 
• Nursing Pillows
   

• Attach tags securely using a: 
  • Safety pin 
  • Zip tie 
  • Tape (if surface allows)
     

🧼 Please inspect all items for stains, missing parts, or damage. Items that do not meet condition standards will be removed from the sales floor.

 🧸 Toy & Pretend Play Guidelines – SALE FOR KIDS

All toys must be clean, complete, and in like-new condition to be accepted.

• Secure small parts/tools in a clear zip-lock bag and attach to the main toy with a zip tie or packing tape 
• Check for working batteries (if applicable) and ensure all parts are included
   

• Shape sorters 
• Push & pull toys 
• Stacking blocks 
• Rattles & crib toys 
• Musical toys 
• Soft balls
   

• Batman, G.I. Joe, Marvel Universe, Star Wars, Toy Story 
• Rescue Heroes, Playmobil, Imaginext 
• Matchbox & Hot Wheels cars 
• Tonka trucks
   

• Barbie, Monster High, Disney Fairies, Baby Born 
• American Girl, Polly Pocket, Dora the Explorer 
• Little People sets
   

• All pieces must be included 
• Use zip-lock bags inside the box to keep small pieces contained 
• Building sets: LEGO, K’NEX, Lincoln Logs, MEGA Bloks 

Must be clean, safe, and sturdy.
Tag with a Hefty Item Tag for large toys.

• Play kitchens 
• Workbenches 
• Train tables 
• Art tables & easels 
• Puppet theaters 
• Dollhouses 
• Child-size table & chair sets         
  
  

 📚 Books & Puzzles Guidelines – SALE FOR KIDS

All items must be in good condition, clean, and complete. Please follow the instructions below to help prevent damage and keep items organized.

• Board books 
• Baby books 
• Easy readers 
• Chapter books 
• Series sets 
• Parenting & homeschooling books
   

• Bundle sets using string, curling ribbon, or large (1–2 gallon) zip-lock bags 
• Use painter’s tape to attach the tag: 
  • Place tag inside the front or back cover 
  • Do NOT tape to the cover art — this may tear when removed
     

• Board puzzles 
• Floor puzzles 
• Learning puzzles
   

• Ensure all pieces are included 
• Package using: 
  • Large zip-lock bags 
  • OR shrink wrap for board puzzles 
• Use painter’s tape to: 
  • Attach the tag to the back of the box or board 
  • Never tape over the picture or puzzle image — it may tear when removed
     

🧷 Tagging Tips:

• Secure tags firmly but gently 
• Painter’s tape is required for books and board puzzle surfaces to prevent damage.   

 🎮 Electronics, Games & Battery-Operated Toys – SALE FOR KIDS

All items must be clean, complete, and working. Please follow these guidelines carefully to ensure your items are accepted and sell quickly.

• Use 2-gallon zip-lock bags to keep pieces, books, and cartridges together 
• Be sure to include the charger if required 
• Securely tape tag to the bag 
• Items without all necessary parts/accessories may be rejected
   

• Accepted consoles: Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation, Wii, Xbox 360, Xbox One 
• All original cords and controllers must be included
  For game cartridges without cases: 
  • Tape cartridge to a piece of cardboard 
  • Place inside a zip-lock bag 
  • Tape the tag to the outside top of the bag 
• Games must be kid-friendly 
  • ❌ No M-rated (Mature) games will be accepted
     

• Children’s music CDs: Originals only (no burned copies) 
• Children’s DVDs/Blu-rays: Must be in original cases, no R-rated titles 
• ❌ NO VHS tapes accepted
   

• All items requiring batteries MUST include working batteries 
• Check battery compartments before drop-off: 
  • Items with corroded batteries will be refused 
• 🔌 Batteries can be purchased at Dollar Tree for $1 per pack. 
• If we must supply batteries, a $5.00 convenience fee per set of 2 batteries will be charged (regardless of item price)
   

Do NOT tape over the barcode on your tags. This may prevent the tag from scanning at checkout.

All outdoor items must be clean, complete, and fully assembled to be accepted for the sale.

• Playhouses
• Slides 
• Picnic Tables 
• Play Sets & Swings 
• Bikes & Tricycles 
• Scooters 
• Power Wheels & Ride-On Vehicles
   

• All items must be clean and free of mud or dirt 
• Must include all parts and hardware 
• Items that require assembly must be fully assembled prior to drop-off 
• No cracks in plastic structures like houses, slides, or picnic tables 
• Bike tires must hold air 
• Power Wheels must have a working, charged battery and be tested for operation
   

📌 Tip: Assembled, clean items with working parts sell faster and attract more buyers!