What to Bring

Baby Toys

PreK toys: stacking toys, shape sorters, activity toys, push toys/walkers, cars, musical instruments, etc

Dolls
Electronic toys
Activity gyms/mats
Rattles
Ride on toys
Tricycles

Clothing

 

ALL LOCATIONS:

NO MATERNITY TOPS/BOTTOMS ACCEPTED:

We accept nursing tanks, belly bands,

 support pillows, nursing bras

NO JUNIOR GIRLS ACCEPTED: odd sizes typically, brands like Abercrombie, Rue 21, American Eagle, etc

ACCEPTED CLOTHING:

GIRLS: Sz Preemie-Girls 16/18

BOYS: Sz Preemie-Boys 18/20 

 

SHOES: sz newborn-men’s/women’s sizes in tween/teen styles

 NEW SHOE LIMITS for

SPRINGFIELD MO + SPRINGFIELD IL: LIMIT OF 30 TOTAL PAIRS of shoes so BRING YOUR BEST!!

 *excludes cleats, dance + swim shoes

 

 Onesies: long and short sleeved undershirt style onesies accepted Spring/Fall. *NEW: simple/plain onesies and knit infant lounge pants sizes NB/0-3mo to 9 mo can be bagged. DO NOT MIX SIZES IN BAGS. Larger sizes hang only.

 

NEW IN PACKAGE underwear

Gently used training pants

 

 

NICE CONDITION socks

Swimsuits, coverups, swim shoes, swim diapers (all swim spring only)

Belts, hats, scarves, gloves
Hair bows & accessories

Backpacks, water bottles & lunch boxes

Athletic attire: shorts & jerseys, baseball/football pants, cleats, leotards, dance costumes, dance shoes

 

 

 SPRINGFIELD IL

*NOTE NEW LOWER LIMIT!

Clothing limits: 20 clothing hangers allowed for boys, 20 for girls, in each of the following size groups: 

NB/0-3 mo,  3 mo/3-6 mo, 6 mo/6-9 mo, 9 mo/9-12 mo, 12 mo/12-18 mo

NO LIMITS SZ 18 mo and larger! Adult clothing accepted:

Men’s S-XL in tween/teen styles, no Dad clothes.

Women’s workout clothes Sz S-3X: No jeans, graphic tshirts, work clothes. If you can wear it to the gym, we accept it.   

Women’s Lularoe Sz XS-3X

Springfield MO:

CLOTHING LIMITS : 20 clothing hangers allowed for boys, 20 for girls, in each of the following size groups: 

NB/0-3 mo,  3 mo/3-6 mo, 6 mo/6-9 mo, 9 mo/9-12 mo, 12 mo/12-18 mo

NO LIMITS SZ 18 mo and larger! Adult clothing accepted:

Men’s S-XL in tween/teen styles, no Dad clothes.

Women’s workout clothes Sz S-3X: No jeans, graphic tshirts, work clothes. If you can wear it to the gym, we accept it.   

Women’s Lularoe Sz XS-3X 

Peoria IL:

Starting Fall 2022, we no longer will be accepting Junior girls clothing.

We will not be accepting Women’s Workout/Lularoe or any Men’s clothing sizes at this time. 

*NOTE NEW LIMIT!

CLOTHING LIMITS: 20 clothing hangers allowed for boys, 20 for girls, in each of the following size groups: 

NB/0-3 mo,  3 mo/3-6 mo, 6 mo/6-9 mo, 9 mo/9-12 mo, 12 mo/12-18 mo

NO LIMITS SZ 18 mo and larger!

 

Entertainment

Books: board, touch and feel, books w/sound, prek, early reader, leveled readers, early chapter, chapter, Pregnancy/parenting/nursing books
Homeschool curriculum & supplies

SPRINGFIELD MO + SPRINGFIELD IL: BOOK LIMIT OF ONE TUB/TOTE!

NO COLORING BOOKS or USED workbooks!

NO SCHOOL SUPPLIES: binders, notebooks, pencil pouches, etc

 

*NEW THIS SALE* Board games + Puzzles: Due to a consistent source of Shopper complaints due to missing pieces, unless new in box, we will only be accepting games/puzzles in boxes with pic attached to show all pieces are included. Flat puzzles that are sold assembled do NOT need a pic if we can see all pieces.

Electronics: Tablets, watches, hoverboards, gaming systems, games, etc DELETE ALL PICS/MEDI

 NO LONGER ACCEPTING DVDS, VHS OR CASSETTE TAPES 

 CHECK FUNCTION OF ALL ELECTRONIC ITEMS! We only accept fully functional items.

 

ALL ELECTRONICS MUST HAVE FACTORY RESET/PICS ERASED! 

 

Children's Toys

 

 Outdoor play equipment
Play Houses

Slides

Kitchens

Workbenches

Train tables

Sand/water tables

Sandboxes

Tents

Tables + chairs

Art easels

Dollhouses/Castles
Bicycles/scooters
Lego tables
Wagons
Battery operated cars (must work + hold charge)
Legos & K’Nex

Star Wars, Super Heroes

Cars + trucks
Train sets + trains

matchbox cars + racetracks
Barbies + Barbie accessories

Playing house toys: play food, dishes, pots/pans, baking, teapots/tea sets, mops/brooms/vacuums, etc

Dolls + doll accessories: clothes, cradles, strollers, high chairs, etc
Dress up outfits
Step 2 and Little Tikes!!

 

Baby Items

 Cribs (made after June 28, 2011)

Bassinets

Pack n’ Plays (must have all support pieces)
Changing tables & pads
Rockers
Strollers (must have straps)
Car seats (must have 1 year left before expiration, check seat for exp/manufacture date or google make/mode and INCLUDE ON TAGl)
High chairs (must have straps)
Swings (must have straps + work)

Exersaucers (fresh batteries + in working order)
Bouncy seats (must have straps)
Snugglies/baby slings/backpacks
Diaper bags
Diapers/cloth diapers, wipe warmers, diaper pails
Potty chairs

NEW IN PACKAGE pacifiers + teethers

Lovies
Bottles + bottle accessories

Bibs, utensils, plates, placemats, sippy cups
Bath tubs, towels & toys
Baby monitors: video, owlet, etc

Breastpump accessories: storage bags, flanges, etc

Food + milk storage 

*BREAST PUMPS: only hands free wearable pumps accepted:ex. Elvie, Willow, MomCozy, Ruvalino, Aeroflow, Yadala, Haakas,etc

*NO Medela pumps except their wearble/hands free model 

 

 

 

 

 **TEST ALL ELECTRIC ITEMS + ENSURE THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER**

 

Furniture & Decor

Room decor

Chairs
Pictures & wall hangings
Lamps
Mobiles
Cradles
Desks
Toy boxes
Twin beds or bunk bed
Storage bins
Dressers
Childrens’/baby bedding: blankets, sheets, comforters

NO CRIB BEDDING SETS: dust ruffles/decor pillow/comforter/bumper sets

NO BUMPERS, newly banned

 Spring Items: 

                                    Think “What will kids wear in JULY”!!

Easter dresses/outfits (MO ONLY), Easter baskets, 4th of July themed clothing, swimsuits, cover-ups, life jackets, pool toys, sun hats, beach towels.

Short Sleeve Dresses/shirts, Sleeveless shirts/dresses, Tank tops, t-shirts in light colors or with spring/summer designs, Boys short sleeve t-shirts (even in dark colors), lightweight pajamas + robes, Skirts, Capris, shorts, jeans, sandals, white dress shoes, tennis shoes, lightweight dress pants, cowboy boots, unlined Crocs, Swimwear, lightweight jackets/windbreakers. Jeans/denim overalls, cowboy boots, long sleeved baby sleepers and long/short sleeve onesies are accepted at both sales. NO FLEECE/FUZZY ITEMS or long sleeves (unless spring pattern) at Spring Sale!

NO SLIPPERS!

 NO FLEECE PAJAMAS!

MARCH MISSOURI SALE: Easter, 4th of July. No Valentine’s, St Patrick’s, Thanksgiving or Christmas items.

APRIL SPRINGFIELD IL SALE: 4th of July only. No Valentine’s, St. Patrick’s, Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter items.

MAY PEORIA SALE: 4th of July only. No Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter or St Patrick’s items. 

Fall Items:

                              Think “What will kids wear in JANUARY”!!

Halloween costumes + accessories, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s + St. Patrick’s outfits.

Dresses/skirts/pants in winter fabric (Denim, Velvet, Fleece, or Corduroy), winter coats, snow suits, snow pants, boots, hats/scarves/gloves, fleece lined jackets, wind breakers, tennis shoes, dress shoes, heavier pajamas, slippers, robes, Winter holiday outfits (Christmas, Valentine’s, etc), fleece baby snowsuits, sweaters, sweatpants, hoodies, t-shirts in dark colors or winter designs, long sleeved shirts, turtlenecks, fleece jackets/pull-overs, jeans, pants, pajamas, robes, etc. Long sleeved baby sleepers and long/short sleeved onesies.

SHORT SLEEVES ACCEPTED FOR BOYS 6 and larger in DARK COLORS. Short sleeves accepted in other sizes IF FALL/WINTER HOLIDAY OR DESIGN

AUGUST SPRINGFIELD MO: St Patrick’s Day items accepted but no Easter. Spring 2023 sale is BEFORE Easter but during week of St Patrick’s.

SEPT SPRINGFIELD IL: St Patrick’s + Easter also allowed since Spring 2023 sale is after these holidays..

OCT PEORIA IL: E St Patrick’s + Easter also allowed since Spring 2023 sale is after these holidays. 

   Limits

MO SELLERS:

ONE TUB/TOTE LIMIT ON BOOKS!! Bring your newest + best! NO OLD BOOKS ACCEPTED, no yellowed pages/broken spines/dog eared pages.

SELLERS AT ALL LOCATIONS:

Clothing: LIMIT OF 20 items in each size group listed below…

 

You can bring 20 total boys clothing in the NB/0-3mo size group and 20 girls clothing in the NB/0-3mo size group, etc

We combine the following sizes into ONE size category:
-NB/0-3mo
-3mo/3-6mo
-6mo/6-9mo
-9mo/9-12mo
-12mo/12-18mo
18mo/18-24mo & UP – NO LIMIT

(no limits on shoes, accessories, bagged onesies, other baby supplies)

Guidelines

Clothing & Shoes: All clothing must be free of stains, holes, tears, or torn hemlines. No items with odors, pet hair, missing or broken zippers, snaps, or buttons will be accepted. All clothing must be applicable to the upcoming season.
ALL clothing must be HUNG on hangers with the exception of undershirt onesies and infant lounge pants. NO other infant clothing should be bagged. Nightgowns, sleepers, legging, etc must be on hangers.
Must be current styles.
Toys & Equipment: Clean, clean, clean! All items must be clean and in working order. Battery operated toys must have working batteries. Items must have all parts and pieces attached securely.
30% value of item deducted from consignor check if item is not working or all pieces are not included. Item will be removed from floor and returned to consignor.
Entertainment: Books need to be in excellent condition free of marks and torn pages. Videos, music, and video games must include cover/case. DVD/video games must be free from scratches and play.
30% value of items deducted from consignor check if games/DVDs do not play, are missing from case or in wrong case. Item will be pulled from floor and returned to consignor.

Items NOT Accepted

  • NEWLY RECALLED: Crib bedding + bumper pads no longer accepted. Crib bumper pads are banned.
  • NEWLY RECALLED: No incline baby sleeper items can be sold, newly banned.
  • Breast pumps, not selling well, many insurance companies cover them
  • Household/kitchen items, seeds
  • Recalled Items: bumbos without straps, bumper pads, etc
  • COLORING BOOKS, USED WORK BOOKS
  • SCHOOL SUPPLIES
  • GRAB BAGS: random toys packaged together
  • GLASS OBJECTS: figurines, piggy banks, tea sets, porcelain dolls, etc due to high risk of breakage. We will accept glass in picture frames/art.
  • Party supplies: napkins/plates, streamers, gift bag toys, etc
  • Drop-side Cribs or ANY crib made before June 28, 2011.  Cribs can not be donated either.
  • Used pacifiers, panties, or underwear (except training pants)
  • Stuffed animals (unless battery operated/has a function)
  • Items missing necessary parts
  • Items without batteries, if required
  • DVDs or CDs
  • Video games Rated R or Rated M
  • VHS or cassette tapes
  • Worn/broken books, mature themed books
  • Car Seats over 5 years older than the manufactured date or involved in an accident or within 1 yr of expiration (unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer)
  • Recalled toys or equipment
  • Clothing with excessive wear, stains holes, missing buttons, broken zippers, odor, or pet hair
  • Women’s size or brand of clothing
  • Maternity clothing: shirts, tops, pjs, pants/shorts
  • Junior girls: odd sizes, typically. Brands like Am Eagle, Abercrombie, Rue 21, etc
  • Fall/Winter clothing to Spring/Summer sale or vice versa.
  • Underwear that has been worn or out of package. Underwear new/in package IS accepted.
  • Patterns, fabric or other sewing items.

Please check your items for recall by visiting the Consumer Protection Safety Commission‘s website