How to Get Rid of Used Baby Items

With all the "stuff" you need for baby, once your child outgrows the need for their baby items you may want to get rid of them to free up some much needed space.There are many ways you can get rid of your baby items. You can give them to a friend, donate them to charity, consign them, have a yard sale or post them on a classified site.

Instructions

1. Wash and disinfect your baby items. Regardless of how you are getting rid of them, you'll want to be sure they are clean before handing them off. No one wants a high chair that has caked spit up on it.

2. Separate your items into three piles. Things that are in great condition, things that are in usable condition and things that are on their last legs. Knowing what items you have and the quality of the items that you have can help you decide how to get rid of them.

3. Many busy folks who just want to get rid of their items quickly leave them out front of their driveways for anyone to pick up. Some people also bring them to a swap pile at the local dump where people can pick from. Other parents who aren't quite sure of how to sell their equipment loan their baby items out to friends or family that could use them. With all these options, throwing away baby items should only be considered as a last resort.

4. Implement your plan. Once you've decided how you will get rid of your items, don't put it off, follow through with your plans as soon as possible.

Tips & Warnings

• If you donate your baby items to charity be sure to get a tax form that states your contribution.

• If you loan items out be prepared that they may not come back in the condition that you gave them in.