6 Brands That Sell Secondhand Baby + Parenting Products
From strollers to swaddles, these brands make it easy to find secondhand baby essentials that are gentle on your wallet.
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Prepping for baby can be pricey—and for first-time parents, that sticker shock is real. And you’re not alone—many parents look for ways to save during this stage. Between stocking up on baby gear and buying parenting essentials that’ll get you through the first year, it can add up. But, the good news is there are ways to save on baby gear, and one of our favorite ways is to shop secondhand.
Secondhand is kind of an umbrella term that can mean a couple of different things. The product can be gently used and sold to you at a discount, or it can be an open box deal that was never actually used, but can’t be resold at full price. And if you think the only way to score a good secondhand deal is to scour through thrift stores or Facebook Marketplace, we have even more good news. Several brands offer deals on open-box products and gently used returned items. That means you can shop for them from the comfort of your home and still save big.
Pro tip: keep in mind that the stock for secondhand products can be inconsistent, so if you happen to find something at a discount that fits your budget, it’s best to jump on it.
Here are the best places online to buy baby gear and parenting essentials secondhand (and at a discount).
Good Buy Gear
Good Buy Gear is a platform that works with over 50 baby brands to acquire their open boxes that would otherwise be discarded. Along with open-box and overstock items, you can also find gently used products, all of which have a condition rating attached. All of the items are put through an inspection process to check for missing parts, ensure functionality and confirm that the product is within the expiration date timeframe.
Their marketplace is extensive; you can purchase most baby gear items, from strollers and stroller wagons to monitors and toys, as well as accessories like high chair trays or cushion inserts. Something that sets Good Buy Gear apart from other reselling platforms is that they have frequent sales, so your savings can get multiplied and you have 14 days to make a return.
Dagne Dover: Almost Vintage
Known for their neoprene bags and accessories, Dagne Dover products can easily push into the $200 range. With their program, Almost Vintage, you can score our pick for the best gender-neutral diaper bag for over 50 percent off. Similar to platforms like eBay, users sell their gently used items directly on the Dagne Dover site. Each item includes a photo of the item, a condition level of perfect, good, or decent, and a note from the seller about the condition of the item. The condition level can be new with tags, perfect, good or decent.
One thing to note is that the items are shipped directly from the seller vs. the brand. The return policy is very limited, covering only misrepresented products or items that were never shipped.
Wildbird: Seconds
Home of stylish and functional baby carriers and other accessories like PJs and crib sheets, Wildbird’s Seconds department includes items that have minor cosmetic flaws that don’t impact the overall performance or safety of the item. You can typically find their structured carrier or sling carriers for up to 30 percent off. These tend to sell out quickly, so if you spot one that fits your needs, it’s worth acting fast.
Snuggle Me: Imperfects
Similar to Wildbird, Snuggle Me Organic’s Imperfect section is where you’ll find loungers, covers and feeding supports that have minor cosmetic imperfections but don’t impact the overall safety of the item. The availability can be scant, so if you want to catch a markdown on a Snuggle Me product, you can sign up for their newsletter to catch one of their weekly drops as soon as it happens.
lululemon: Like New
More for you than your baby, lululemon’s Like New program is stocked by users who want to unload their gently used items. The brand refreshes the traded-in items and sells them at a discount. Just like Dagne Dover, each item has a condition rating of excellent, great or good. You’ll find everything from apparel to accessories, all at a pretty steep discount. The nice perk about lululemon’s Like New is that they have a 14-day return policy, so if it doesn’t meet your expectations, simply send it back.
Lovevery: Pre-Loved
Toys are more than just fun; they’re an important tool to help your baby learn and sharpen their milestones. Lovevery offers quality toys that are designed for specific ages and stages. On their recently launched secondhand platform, Pre-Loved, users can sell their gently used toys and books. Each item comes with a condition rating, like new, good, very good or excellent. You’re able to view a picture of the actual item you’ll be receiving, and if you don’t like the first one you clicked on, you can view more options by clicking the link on the product page.
They have a limited refund policy that covers broken, misrepresented, or non-authentic Lovevery products. The items are shipped directly from the seller, so keep that in mind. Despite being new, there are over 140 pages worth of items to shop with many of them under $10.
Where to Buy Secondhand Baby Gear
