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Donation of baby items in the United States

Help someone who's in need of baby items. Check out where you can make a donation of baby items in the U.S.

Because United States is a country with high birth rates, most families have at least one child. To raise a baby, a family needs to buy a lot of supplies, from clothing to cribs. However, not everyone has the resources to buy all of the necessary materials. Instead, families with financial burdens will opt to accept a donation of baby items.

There are many reasons families are unable to sustain the financial burdens of raising a baby, including having a tight budget, being single or young parents, or even having suffered from tragedy such as natural disaster.

Although it is more common for these items to be donated to orphanages or shelters because there are more children in need at these centers, many families are always looking for a way to relieve themselves of their financial burdens and will gladly and thankfully take these donations.

 

What kind of items are accepted?

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Donation of baby items

Babies need special assistance and specific items. Below is a list of necessities:

  • Baby clothing and shoes
  • Bibs
  • Blankets
  • Baby bedding
  • Washcloths
  • Car seats
  • Booster chairs
  • Cribs (no dropside)
  • Crib sheets
  • Travel cribs
  • Play pens
  • Changing tables
  • Diapers
  • Training potties
  • Wipes
  • Baby food
  • High chairs
  • Hygiene products (shampoo, toothpaste, soap, etc.)
  • Infant carriers
  • Infant tubs
  • Nursing bras and breast pumps (new only)
  • Play yards
  • Safety gates and baby-proofing items
  • Swaddles
  • Strollers
  • Bouncy seats
  • Toys

Where can I make a donation of baby items?

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There are many places that accept donations of new or used baby items, as long as they’re in good condition. If you don't know anyone who is in need of baby items, you can donate to any of the following institutions:

Baby2Baby:

6435 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 323-933-Baby (2229)
E-mail: info@baby2baby.org

Hope:

610 Park Avenue
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
Phone: (703) 536-2020
Fax: (703) 241-2361
E-mail: HOPE@hopeinnova.org

Monday – Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Closed on Thursday
Friday – Satuday 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Closed on Sundays

Any Baby Can:

6207 Sheridan Avenue
Austin, TX 78723
Phone: (512) 454-3743
Fax: (512) 477-9205
HIPAA Fax: (512) 334-4465
E-mail: info@anybabycan.org

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency Infant Service:

EIS Downtown:
222 S. Houston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74127
Monday – Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

EIS East Side:
9910 East 42nd Street, Suite 100
Pawnee Building
Tulsa, OK 74146
Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

EIS South Side:
5780 South Peoria Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74105
Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Phone: (918) 582-2469
Fax: (918) 582-1550
E-mail: contact@eistulsa.org

Cradles to Crayons:

Boston: 155 North Beacon Street
Brighton, MA 02135
Phone: (617) 779-4700
Fax: (866) 841-9995

Philadelphia: 30 Clipper Road, P.O. Box 799
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone: (215) 836-0958
Fax: (866) 910-8764

Child Link:

955 West Cermak Rd
2nd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Phone: (312) 377-4735