We will not accept any items that are out of style, ripped, stained, broken or otherwise damaged. All items must be freshly laundered and have no odors (this specifically refers to cigarette &/or pet smells). We will only take new or nearly new tennis shoes. All toys and games must have all their necessary pieces. Any item requiring batteries MUST have working batteries installed. Items without working batteries will be returned to the consignor at check-in.
Specifically the following items will NOT be accepted under any circumstance:
- Car Seats
- Bicycle Helmets
- Baby Walkers
- Small Stuffed Animals (Larger nursery-decor type stuffed animals will be considered at check-in)
- Bath toys or bath books
- Yo-Yo Balls
- Fast food or Dollar Store toys
- “Grab Bags” containing miscellaneous items
- Children’s jewellery (the safety concern is that the product may contain lead)
- Books published before 1990
- VHS tapes
- Computer games
- Used nipples or pacifiers (nipples or pacifiers in original, unopened packaging will be accepted)
- Adult-style clothing
- Outdated clothing styles
- Maternity clothing—it just does not sell!
- Any item that does not meet current safety standards (check for recalled items here: Healthy Canadians, Health Canada Consumer Product Safety Website, or through the manufacturers website)
