Your baby has outgrown half the nursery and the spare room is vanishing. Here is a practical guide to clearing out and earning real money in the process.
James Mercer
Dad of three & Kiddlo Seller Community · 14 February 2026
Children do not stay in one size for long. What felt like a carefully curated nursery six months ago now looks like a storage unit for a baby who no longer exists. The swing that was a lifesaver at three weeks. The bouncer that got used twice. Six different bottle types because you were not sure which one they would take.
The good news is that all of it is worth something. And selling it does not have to take more than a weekend.
Set a timer and go room by room with three categories in mind: sell, donate, and bin. If an item is in good condition and your child has genuinely outgrown it, it goes in the sell pile. If it is worn or broken beyond reasonable use, it goes in the bin. Everything else, the things that are clean but too worn to sell, can go to a local charity or textile bank.
Resist the urge to keep things just in case. If you are planning another baby, yes, keep the big items like the cot or pram. But tiny outfits worn once? Let them go. Someone else's baby needs them more than your loft does.
Pushchairs and travel systems are consistently the most searched items on Kiddlo. A good-condition pram from a well-known brand can sell for 40 to 60 per cent of its original retail price. Car seats, baby carriers, and highchairs also move quickly. Parents need these early and often have a specific brand in mind.
Clothing sells well when listed in bundles by size. A set of 20 pieces in 3-6 months will attract more buyers than 20 individual listings, and takes far less of your time to photograph and describe.
Large nursery furniture such as cots, wardrobes, and changing units sells best when listed locally with collection, so you avoid the logistics of posting bulky items.
You do not need a professional setup. What you do need is natural light and a clean background. Take your item outside or place it near a window. Clear the background of clutter. Buyers want to see the product, not your kitchen.
Include at least four photos: a straight-on front shot, a side or angled view, close-ups of any wear or marks (honesty builds trust and prevents disputes), and a photo of the label or model number where relevant. Listings with good photos sell significantly faster than those without.
Start with the brand and model, as buyers often search for these directly. Then include the age range, how long you used it, and its current condition described honestly. Mention anything included such as the original box, instructions, or accessories, and anything that is missing or worn.
A good listing description might read: 'BabyBjorn Bouncer Bliss in grey, used from birth to 5 months. Very good condition with a minor scuff on the base (shown in photo 4). All original parts included. Smoke-free, pet-free home.' Short, clear, and honest. Buyers scan listings, they do not read essays.
Search Kiddlo for similar items before you set your price. Look at what is already listed and, where possible, at what has sold. Pricing 10 to 15 per cent below comparable listings puts you at the top of buyer shortlists.
Price emotionally and you will watch your listing sit for weeks. Price to move and you will have cash in your account by the weekend, ready to put towards the next size up.
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