Baby give back

How many times have you stuffed a bag of kids’ clothes into a charity bin and wondered where they will end up? Or wondered what to do with that pram or safety gate you no longer need. Our kids grow up at such a rapid rate so many kids’ items are still in fantastic condition when they are no longer needed. So what can we do with these items so we know they are going to a great new home? Baby Give Back is a Queensland charity passionate about helping vulnerable babies, children and families in our community by providing preloved (in great condition) and brand-new items to a wide range of dedicated local not-for-profit charities within Queensland. The idea for Baby Give Back was born when their founder Carly had completed her family and wished to pass on her baby items that were still in excellent condition. Taking inspiration from sister organisation St Kilda Mums, Carly began collecting items and connecting with agencies, and her garage quickly became a makeshift storage shed. Quickly growing, and the need in the community ever increasing, Baby Give Back moved into a warehouse in Burleigh Heads in 2018 and then into a larger home in Varsity Lakes in 2020. We are currently working on expanding into Brisbane. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that vulnerable babies and children have an equal start to life. Baby Give Back collect, sort and safety check donated essential items (everything from clothing and nappies to cots, prams and car seats) and support families in the community by working with caseworkers and social workers to provide customised orders for each family to suit their needs and circumstances. Their priority is ensuring that all items are safe and in great condition so that families can feel the love and compassion of their community. Powered by an army of incredible people who share their vision, their volunteers are the heart of what they do. On any given day, the warehouse is bustling with the chatter and energy that these incredible people bring to the community. With the courage to do whatever it takes to achieve their mission and the backing of their incredible community, Baby Give Back provides judgement free support to thousands of babies and children each year.

Do you have gently-used essential baby items such as a cot, pram or car seat that are no longer using? Books, baby and children’s clothing, bottles and even open packets of nappies are all welcome too.

The Brisbane and Gold Coast warehouses are open to accept your kind donations. 2/97 Jijaws Street, Sumner. 10/15 John Duncan Crt, Varsity Lakes.

LIST OF DONATION ITEMS

Here is a list of the items that we can accept. We appreciate you checking your donations with this list. We ask that you please clean and sort all items before dropping off your donation. If in doubt, please reach out to us on social media or info@babygiveback.org.

BASSINETS We have strict safety requirements so please email a photo to safety@babygiveback.org prior to donating. BATHS Please include plugs (no bath aids or bath stands). BIBS Stain-free and no ties. BOOKS For babies and children. BOTTLES AND OTHER FEEDING EQUIPMENT Including plates, bowls and cutlery.

BOUNCERS OR ROCKERS Must have a 3 point safety harness please.

BREAST PUMPS

CAR RESTRAINTS Must meet Australian safety standards, be no more than 8 years old and have never been in an accident. Please wash cover and clean prior to donating so that we can process faster. CARRIERS Baby Bjorn, Ergo or similar front carriers, but we do not re-home other types of slings or backpack carriers. CLOTHING As new condition sizes 00000-12 yrs. All clothing must be freshly laundered and sorted by size please. No hoods on sleepwear or clothing under size 1. ONLY new underwear please. CHANGE MATS Mats only (not wooden change tables). COTS Please email us a photo of the information that is on the base slates and end of the cot so we can check if suitable prior to dropping it off - safety@babygiveback.org. FORMULA Unopened and within 3 months of expiry date. GRO-BAGS OR INFANT SLEEPING BAGS ONLY those with holes for arms. NO hoods please. HIGHCHAIRS Must have harness and be clean. LINEN FOR COTS AND BASSINETS Freshly washed and have no stains. MATERNITY PADS As well as other sanitary items. MATTRESSES Cot mattresses must have a label with the dimensions printed and a date of manufacture. No stains please. NAPPIES Disposable and new cloth nappies. Open packets are accepted.

NAPPY BAGS NURSING PADS/ BREAST PADS

PRAMS Must meet Australian safety standards, be able to recline, have a 5-point harness, faultless brakes and sun hood. Please vacuum and clean before donating, and please include the original manual if you have it. SHOES Baby to 12 years old. Must be in near new condition, please clean the soles. STERILISERS Microwave ONLY, not electric. TOILETRIES New or unopened toiletries for babies, children and adults.

TOWELS (BABY & CHILDREN’S)

TOYS We do not re-home stuffed toys that contain beans or toys with lithium or button batteries. All toys should be less than 45 cm in size and have all pieces. Please wash all stuffed toys prior to donating.

WIPES

We CANNOT re-home the following items:

• Activity centres • Adult Clothing • Bath seats and bath aids • Bean bags • Bed rails • Bikes • Bumbo seats • Christening gifts • Co-sleepers • Cot bumpers • Cushions • Doonas • Electrical items • Foam floor mats • Helmets • Jolly jumpers • Maternity Clothing & Bras • Mobiles • Nappy bins • Photo frames • Pillows • Portacots (except with 4 mesh sides) • Potties • Prints and wall art • Ride on toys • Scooters • Slings • Swings • Toilet seats • Trikes • Umbrella strollers • Walkers • Wooden change tables ...and any items that have been stored with 41 Mothballs. Thank you!