Free Donation Pickups for Baby and Toddler Items
DonateYourStuff.ca provides free scheduled donation pickup for qualifying baby and toddler items across the GTA and select surrounding communities. We accept reusable items such as strollers, baby gates, portable play yards, carriers, bouncers, clothing and toys.
Baby equipment must be clean, complete, fully functional, free from recalls and include the safety parts required for normal use. Clothing and other fabric items must be freshly washed, completely dry and ready to be used again.
Submit a pickup request with your location, approximate quantity and the main types of items you have. We will review your request and contact you by email about pickup availability.
Baby Item Donations We Accept
Baby and toddler donations cover several item types, and the requirements are not the same for every category. The sections below organize accepted items by type so you can review the information that applies to what you have.
Find the category that matches your donation. Each section explains what may qualify, which parts or accessories must be included and any safety or condition details to check before adding the item to your pickup request.
Why Condition Matters
Baby and toddler items require stricter condition and safety standards than many other donation categories.
Strollers, gates, carriers, playpens, bouncers and swings must be fully functional and include the straps, buckles, locks, covers, mounting hardware and other safety parts required for normal use.
Baby clothing, blankets and fabric items must be clean, dry and free from stains, strong odours, mould, pests and major wear.
We reserve the right to decline used baby items at pickup if they are recalled, damaged, incomplete, contaminated, unsafe or significantly different from what was described in the pickup request.
Strollers
We accept qualifying:
- Full-size strollers
- Compact strollers
- Umbrella strollers
- Lightweight strollers
- Jogging strollers
- Double strollers
- Travel strollers
- Stroller rain covers
- Stroller storage accessories
- Stroller organizers
- Stroller trays
- Compatible stroller accessories
Strollers must be clean, fully functional and free from recalls.
The frame should open, close and lock properly. Wheels must be secure, brakes must work and the safety harness must be complete and functional.
Include compatible trays, covers, storage accessories and other required parts whenever available.
We cannot accept a stroller with a bent frame, broken wheel, damaged brake, missing harness, torn seat or unreliable folding mechanism.
Baby Gates, Playpens & Portable Play Yards
We accept qualifying:
- Pressure-mounted baby gates
- Hardware-mounted baby gates
- Expandable safety gates
- Portable baby gates
- Playpens
- Portable play yards
- Travel play yards
- Play-yard changing accessories
- Play-yard storage bags
- Compatible play-yard accessories
Baby gates must include the mounting hardware, brackets, locks and extensions required for safe use.
Playpens and portable play yards must open, close and lock properly. Mesh sides, flooring and support rails must be free from tears, holes and structural damage.
Keep hardware, instructions and accessories together in a clearly labelled bag whenever possible.
Baby Carriers
We accept qualifying:
- Soft-structured baby carriers
- Front baby carriers
- Back baby carriers
- Baby wraps
- Ring slings
- Toddler carriers
- Hiking child carriers of manageable size
- Carrier storage bags
- Compatible carrier accessories
Baby carriers must be clean and include all required straps, buckles, fasteners and support pieces.
Straps should not be torn or heavily stretched. Buckles, clips and adjustment points must lock securely.
Activity Centres, Bouncers & Baby Swings
We accept qualifying:
- Stationary activity centres
- Floor activity centres
- Baby bouncers
- Infant bouncer seats
- Baby swings
- Portable baby swings
- Musical activity centres
- Electronic activity toys
- Removable activity toys and accessories
- Compatible power cords and adapters
Activity centres, bouncers and swings must be fully functional and free from recalls.
Safety straps, buckles, seat covers, support frames and locking mechanisms must be complete and in good working condition.
Electronic features should work properly. Include required power cords, adapters, battery covers and accessories whenever available.
Fabric seats and covers must be clean, dry and free from stains, mould, strong odours and major tears.
Changing Pads & Diaper Bags
We accept qualifying:
- Portable changing pads
- Contoured changing pads
- Foldable changing mats
- Travel changing mats
- Diaper bags
- Diaper backpacks
- Diaper totes
- Portable diaper caddies
- Changing organizers
- Wipeable changing accessories
Changing pads should be clean, intact and free from tears, exposed foam, stains and strong odours.
Diaper bags must be emptied completely. Check every pocket for medication, identification, personal documents, food, used hygiene products and other personal belongings.
Wash or wipe diaper bags according to their care instructions before packing them.
Baby Clothing, Shoes &Accessories
We accept clean and wearable:
- Newborn clothing
- Infant clothing
- Toddler clothing
- Onesies
- Bodysuits
- Sleepers
- Pyjamas
- Shirts
- Pants
- Sweaters
- Hoodies
- Dresses
- Overalls
- Jackets
- Coats
- Snowsuits
- Rainwear
- Hats
- Mittens
- Socks
- Baby shoes
- Toddler shoes
- Soft-soled shoes
- Boots
- Swimwear
- Receiving outfits
- Seasonal baby clothing
Baby clothing must be freshly washed, completely dry and ready to wear.
Remove clothing with mould, strong odours, heavy stains, large tears, broken fasteners or excessive wear.
Pair baby shoes and toddler shoes together before packing them.
Baby Toys & Toddler Ride-On Toys
We accept qualifying:
- Rattles
- Stacking toys
- Shape sorters
- Sensory toys
- Soft activity toys
- Musical baby toys
- Push-and-pull toys
- Activity cubes
- Learning toys
- Infant floor toys
- Toddler building toys
- Toddler puzzles
- Small push toys
- Small ride-on toys
- Balance toys
- Toy walkers without enclosed infant seats
- Toddler activity toys
Baby toys must be clean, safe, complete and free from recalls.
Electronic toys must work properly and include required battery covers, chargers and accessories.
Small ride-on toys should have secure wheels, stable handles and no dangerous cracks or missing parts.
For larger collections of children’s toys and games, review our kids toy donation pickup page.
Nursery Décor, Storage & Organizers
We accept qualifying:
- Nursery wall art
- Picture frames
- Small nursery lamps
- Decorative baskets
- Portable storage bins
- Toy storage containers
- Closet organizers
- Hanging organizers
- Portable diaper organizers
- Nursery shelves of manageable size
- Small decorative items
- Baby keepsake boxes
- Portable book storage
- Small tabletop décor
Nursery décor must be clean, complete and free from broken glass, sharp edges and major damage.
Storage and organization items should be portable, stable and manageable for one person to lift.
We cannot accept large nursery furniture, cribs, changing tables, dressers or oversized shelving units.
New & Surplus Baby Items
We also accept qualifying quantities of new, unused or surplus baby supplies from:
- Families
- Retailers
- Businesses
- Property managers
- Childcare providers
- Community groups
- Event organizers
- Product distributors
Surplus donations may include packaged baby clothing, blankets, diaper bags, feeding supplies, nursery organizers, toys and other approved infant or toddler products.
Keep unused products in their original packaging whenever possible and organize larger donations by item type.
All products must be free from recalls and suitable for safe use.
Baby Item Donations We Cannot Accept
We cannot accept baby items that are recalled, unsafe, damaged, contaminated, incomplete or unsuitable for continued use.
Please do not donate:
- Car seats
- Infant car seats
- Convertible car seats
- Booster seats
- Car-seat bases
- Cribs
- Crib mattresses
- Bassinets
- Bedside sleepers
- Infant sleep products
- High chairs
- Baby walkers with enclosed seats
- Recalled baby products
- Strollers with broken brakes
- Strollers with damaged wheels or frames
- Strollers missing safety harnesses
- Baby gates missing required mounting hardware
- Gates with broken locks or latches
- Playpens with torn mesh
- Portable play yards with broken rails or locks
- Carriers with torn straps
- Carriers with broken buckles
- Bouncers or swings missing restraints
- Damaged activity centres
- Electronic baby gear that does not work
- Items with leaking or corroded batteries
- Changing pads with tears or exposed foam
- Feeding supplies with cracks, chips or heavy bite damage
- Opened baby food or formula
- Medication
- Used disposable diapers
- Opened disposable hygiene products
- Clothing with mould or strong odours
- Heavily stained baby clothing
- Wet or damp blankets
- Fabric items affected by pests
- Broken baby toys
- Recalled baby toys
- Toys with sharp or exposed edges
- Large nursery furniture
- Changing tables
- Dressers
- Oversized shelving units
- Items mixed with garbage
- Items packed in wet or collapsing boxes
- Items that are too large or heavy for one person to lift safely
- Items that have not been prepared for pickup
Items that do not meet our safety, condition and reuse standards may be declined at pickup.
How Many Baby Items Are Needed for Pickup?
Our pickup service is intended for baby item donations large enough to reasonably justify sending a vehicle to your location.
A few pieces of baby clothing, one diaper bag or a single small baby toy will usually not qualify for pickup on its own.
A donation is more likely to qualify when it includes several bags or boxes of baby supplies, multiple larger pieces of approved baby gear, a nursery cleanout or baby items combined with other accepted donation categories.
Larger collections from families, retailers, childcare providers, businesses, moving projects, downsizing or estate cleanouts may also qualify.
You do not need to count every individual baby item. The overall donation volume, condition, location and current pickup routes will determine whether pickup is available.
How to Prepare Baby Items for Donation Pickup
Please prepare all baby and toddler items before your scheduled pickup.
Check for recalls: Confirm that strollers, gates, playpens, carriers, activity centres, bouncers, swings, toys and other baby gear have not been recalled.
Inspect every safety component: Check straps, harnesses, buckles, brakes, wheels, locks, latches, rails, clips, fasteners and mounting hardware. Remove any item with a missing or damaged safety component.
Clean hard surfaces: Wipe strollers, gates, playpens, activity centres, bouncers, swings, toys and plastic feeding supplies so they are free from dirt, food residue, sticky surfaces and heavy dust.
Wash removable fabric: Wash stroller covers, carrier fabric, bouncer covers, baby clothing, blankets and washable nursery textiles according to their care instructions. Everything must be completely dry before packing.
Empty diaper bags: Check every pocket and remove medication, food, identification, money, keys, personal records and used hygiene products.
Keep hardware together: Place gate brackets, play-yard accessories, stroller parts and other small hardware in a sealed and clearly labelled bag.
Include safety straps and restraints: Make sure strollers, carriers, bouncers, swings and activity centres include every required strap, buckle and restraint.
Test folding and locking mechanisms: Open, close and lock strollers, playpens, gates and portable baby gear to confirm that each mechanism works properly.
Test electronic features: Confirm that electronic swings, bouncers, activity centres and baby toys turn on and operate normally.
Inspect batteries and compartments: Remove leaking, swollen or corroded batteries. Check battery compartments for damage and include battery covers.
Include required accessories: Pack compatible power cords, adapters, trays, covers, remotes, instructions and other required pieces with the correct item.
Remove personal information: Check diaper bags, keepsake boxes, electronic toys and connected devices for names, documents, photographs and stored personal information.
Group clothing by type: Pack newborn, infant and toddler clothing together. Pair shoes and keep seasonal items organized whenever possible.
Pack smaller items securely: Place feeding supplies, baby toys, clothing, shoes and nursery accessories in strong, manageable boxes or bags.
Protect delicate nursery décor: Wrap picture frames, lamps and breakable decorative items before packing them.
Do not overpack containers: Use several manageable boxes or bags instead of one oversized or extremely heavy container.
Label every container: Use clear labels such as Baby Clothing, Baby Toys, Feeding Supplies, Diaper Bags, Baby Blankets, Nursery Items or Stroller Accessories.
Keep everything dry: Store prepared baby items indoors, in a dry garage or in another protected location until pickup.
Separate prohibited items: Do not place car seats, cribs, crib mattresses, high chairs, recalled products or unsafe baby equipment with the approved donation.
For complete instructions, review our how to prepare your donations page before pickup.
How Baby Item Donation Pickup Works
Step 1: Submit your pickup request: Complete the online form and provide your location, approximate number of boxes, bags and larger baby items. Describe the main types of baby gear included and mention any strollers, gates, playpens, swings, bouncers or additional donation categories.
Step 2: We review your donation: We review your location, estimated donation volume, types of baby items, overall condition, safety, how everything is packed, available vehicle space and current route availability. We may request photos or additional information by email.
Step 3: Receive email confirmation: Your pickup is only scheduled after you receive confirmation by email. Preferred dates and times submitted through the form are requests and are not automatically secured.
Step 4: Prepare and stage your baby items: Clean, inspect, organize and pack all approved baby supplies. Place larger approved baby gear in the agreed pickup location and separate everything from prohibited items.
Step 5: We collect the approved donation: Once your pickup is confirmed, our team collects the approved baby items. Products that are recalled, unsafe, damaged, contaminated, incomplete, improperly packed or significantly different from what was described may be declined.
How Your Donations Help
Donating used baby items does more than clear space from a nursery, closet, basement or storage area.
It helps:
- Keep reusable baby gear and toddler items in circulation
- Give outgrown baby clothing, toys and nursery supplies another opportunity to be used
- Keep strollers, carriers, blankets and other reusable items out of landfills
- Reduce waste from unwanted and surplus baby supplies
- Create local work connected to pickup, sorting, preparation and distribution
- Support the continued expansion of the Thrift Society reuse network
- Help provide direct financial relief through our Family Relief Program
- Build a stronger culture of reuse in Canadian communities
Baby Item Donation Pickup Areas
Schedule Your Free Baby Item Donation Pickup
Have several bags, boxes or a larger collection of used baby items ready to donate?
Submit a pickup request with your location, approximate donation size and a general description of the baby and toddler items.
Tell us if the donation includes strollers, baby gates, playpens, carriers, bouncers, swings, clothing, toys, blankets, feeding supplies or other accepted items.
We will review your request and contact you by email regarding pickup availability.
Once approved, clean and inspect every item, include the required safety parts, pack smaller baby supplies securely and prepare everything for collection. We handle the pickup so you do not have to transport the entire donation to a donation centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I donate baby items near me?
DonateYourStuff.ca provides scheduled baby item donation pickup in select Ontario communities.
Check our donation pickup service areas page to confirm whether pickup is available in your city.
What baby items do you accept?
We accept qualifying strollers, baby gates, playpens, portable play yards, carriers, activity centres, bouncers, swings, changing pads, diaper bags, feeding supplies, clothing, shoes, toys, blankets, nursery décor and portable organizers.
Do you accept gently used baby gear?
Yes.
Gently used baby gear may qualify when it is clean, complete, fully functional, free from recalls and includes all required safety components.
Can I donate a used stroller?
Yes.
The stroller must be clean, free from recalls and fully functional. Its frame, wheels, brakes, folding mechanism and safety harness must work properly.
Do you accept baby gates?
Yes.
Baby gates must be complete and include the locks, latches, brackets, mounting hardware and extensions required for safe use.
Do you accept playpens and portable play yards?
Yes.
Playpens and portable play yards must open, close and lock properly. Mesh sides, rails and flooring must be free from tears and structural damage.
We cannot accept separate crib mattresses or infant sleep mattresses.
Do you accept baby carriers?
Yes.
Baby carriers must be clean and include all required straps, buckles, clips and support pieces.
Carriers with damaged stitching, broken buckles or missing safety parts cannot be accepted.
Do you accept baby bouncers and swings?
Yes.
Baby bouncers and swings must be free from recalls, fully functional and include all required restraints, covers and safety components.
Do you accept baby clothing?
Yes.
Baby and toddler clothing must be freshly washed, completely dry and free from stains, strong odours, mould, large tears and excessive wear.
Do you accept baby shoes?
Yes.
Baby and toddler shoes should be clean, paired together and free from major damage or excessive wear.
Do you accept baby blankets?
Yes.
Baby blankets must be freshly washed, completely dry and free from stains, strong odours, mould, mildew, pest exposure and major tears.
Do you accept baby toys?
Yes.
Baby toys must be clean, complete, functional, safe and free from recalls.
Electronic baby toys must work properly and include required battery covers and accessories.
Do you accept toddler ride-on toys?
Yes.
Small toddler ride-on toys may qualify when they are clean, functional, stable and manageable for one person to lift.
Do you accept feeding supplies?
We accept qualifying reusable feeding supplies that are clean, complete and suitable for safe reuse.
We cannot accept opened food, formula, medication or items with cracks, heavy staining or hygiene concerns.
Do you accept car seats?
No.
We cannot accept infant car seats, convertible car seats, booster seats or car-seat bases.
Do you accept cribs or crib mattresses?
No.
We cannot accept cribs, crib mattresses, bassinets, bedside sleepers or other infant sleep products.
Do you accept high chairs?
No.
High chairs are not accepted.
Do you accept recalled baby products?
No.
We cannot accept any recalled baby or toddler item or any product that may present a safety risk.
How many baby items are needed for pickup?
A few small baby items will usually not qualify on their own.
Several bags or boxes, multiple larger pieces of approved baby gear, a nursery cleanout or baby items combined with other accepted donation categories are more likely to qualify.
Do I need to count every baby item?
No.
You do not need to count every individual item. The overall donation volume, condition, location and current pickup routes determine whether pickup is available.
Can I combine baby items with other donations?
Yes.
Baby items can be combined with children’s clothing, kids toys, books, school supplies, household items and other accepted donation categories.
How should baby items be packed?
Pack clothing, blankets, toys, feeding supplies and smaller nursery items in strong, manageable boxes or bags.
Keep hardware, accessories, safety parts and instructions with the correct stroller, gate, playpen, carrier or other piece of baby gear.
Do I need to be home for pickup?
Not always.
Once your pickup has been confirmed, you may be able to leave the prepared baby items in an agreed and visible pickup location.
Everything must be clearly identified, protected from weather and separated from prohibited items.
Does submitting the form confirm my pickup?
No.
The form submits a pickup request only. Your pickup is confirmed after the donation has been reviewed and scheduling confirmation has been sent by email.
Who We Are
DonateYourStuff.ca is the official donation pickup arm of Thrift Society, a Canadian social reuse initiative that keeps useful goods in circulation while creating local employment, supporting family relief and reducing waste.
Every qualifying baby item donation helps:
- Keep reusable baby gear, clothing and nursery supplies in circulation
- Give outgrown infant and toddler items another opportunity to be used
- Create Canadian work connected to pickup, sorting, preparation and distribution
- Reduce waste by keeping reusable baby items out of landfills
- Support the continued expansion of the Thrift Society reuse network
- Help provide direct financial relief through our Family Relief Program
A portion of the value created through donated items helps support the Family Relief Program and other work connected to the continued growth of the initiative.
Other Donations We Accept
- DVDs & Blu-rays
- VHS Tapes
- Cassette Tapes
- Vinyl Records
- Books & Learning Materials
- Household Items & Small Furniture
- Kitchen & Dining
- Clothing & Accessories
- Baby Items
- Arts, Crafts & Sewing
- Tools & Home Improvement
- Electronics
- Musical Instruments & Audio Gear
- Fitness & Exercise Equipment
- Sporting Goods
- Camping & The Outdoors
- Holiday, Costumes & Seasonal
- Mobility & Medical Aids
- Pet Supplies
- Office & School Supplies
- Jewelry & Accessories
- Collectibles & Memorabilia
- Wall Art & Home Décor
- Bedding, Linens & Textiles