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Second Hand Baby Clothes And Pre-Loved Baby Gear In Hong Kong

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From recycled and upcycled baby clothes and gently used baby carriers to furniture and more from AsiaXPAT or GeoExpat, we tell you all places where you can stock up on second-hand baby gear.

Having a baby in Hong Kong can get expensive. There are plenty of stores and sites that stock the best, most popular and essential baby items. However, most of us don’t have the space to store bulky items and years’ worth of clothes and toys, strollers and high chairs. Sometimes you want a little more control over what you’re getting without a hefty price tag, so we’ve compiled some great free and paid libraries and swap-it venues where you can get second-hand baby items. Not only is it greener for the planet, but it’s also lighter on your wallet!

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Things To Consider While Buying Second-Hand Baby Items
Where To Rent Or Share Baby Items
Where To Buy Second-Hand Baby Essentials In Hong Kong
Forums For Second-Hand Baby Items
Facebook Groups For Second-Hand Baby Items In Hong Kong


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What To Consider While Buying Second-Hand Baby Items

Not everyone will be comfortable with reusing baby essentials, especially when it is a question of hygiene. You may be more comfortable borrowing or reusing baby gear when it comes from a friend or family member. However, if you keep the following points in mind, you will feel a lot more at ease with the idea of recycling and reusing baby gear:

  • Always examine the items you are going to purchase, especially when it comes to items that have moving or breakable parts.
  • Check on guarantees and warranties for electronic items.
  • Make sure that the item is one that can be carefully and completely cleaned and sanitised. This may not be the case for baby mattresses, as well as car seats and strollers where the padded material is not detachable.
  • Look up reviews of items that you are purchasing as well as current safety guidelines, as these may have changed since the original user purchased the baby item.

Sites And Stores To Rent Or Share Baby Items

There are a few places around Hong Kong where you pay a membership or rental fee to borrow or rent something for a period of time and when you’re done with it, you just return it or swap it for something else. This can range from libraries for books (the most obvious example) to those for toys that are built to lastBreastfeeding mums who want to pump for a short period of time (perhaps those going back to work) can also look at a rental model.

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Happy Baton

Happy Baton is dedicated to keeping quality toys in the cycle and using professional cleaning and thorough disinfection when the toys come back to them. It will help guide you in choosing the best toys for your child’s developmental stage, and if your little one is not a fan, just swap it for something new!

icon-detail-travelHappy Baton[email protected]www.happybaton.com.hk


Hong Kong Toy Library

Hong Kong’s first public toy library is located inside the Central Library in Causeway Bay and has four play corners to suit different age groups and themes (Baby Play Corner, Pretend and Imaginative Play Corner, Creative Play Corner and Activities and Games Play Corner). You can reserve a play session in person or by telephone in advance.

icon-detail-travelToy Library, 2/F Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2921 0386www.hkpl.gov.hk

Read More: Public Library Services In Hong Kong – Taking Your Kids To The Library


Medela

Breastfeeding mums are often big fans of Medela breast pumps, especially the hospital-grade Symphony model. Although this model is expensive ($23,900), renting is much more affordable. Besides a $6,000 deposit, you can pay per month or for up to a six-month period and opt for monthly extensions, if you continue to express breastmilk.

icon-detail-travelMedela at Celkivarious locations across Hong Kong, WhatsApp (for rental): 9752 0998www.medelashop.com.hk


Where To Buy Second-Hand Baby Essentials In Hong Kong

Babies grow out of their clothes fast, so it makes perfect sense to recycle the clothes. Another item that they might want a lot of is books. After all, you can only read Dear Zoo and Goodnight Moon so many times!

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Retykle

Retykle carries nursery furniturestrollers, car seats and more. There’s no better place to find designer baby and kids clothing without the fancy price tag (pay for the quality rather than the label). Because you buy second-hand rather than borrow items here, you do have the option to sell them back to Retykle once your baby has outgrown the clothes.

icon-detail-travelRetykle, 8/F, 44 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Sing Teck Building, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, 3594 6533, WhatsApp: 5596 3446[email protected]www.retykle.com 


Gathered HK

Gathered HK is a pre-loved baby clothing store where you can get barely used rompers and wonder suits for as little as $50. Donating in Hong Kong is not always easy but Gathered HK accepts all children’s clothing brands, including fast fashion ones.

icon-detail-travelGathered HK, WhatsApp: 7074 0081www.gatheredhk.com


Green Baby

A green social enterprise under the management of Caritas, Green Baby sells a wide range of second-hand baby products for charity to support unmarried and young mothers.

icon-detail-travelGreen Baby, Room 15A, 3/F, Block C, Hong Kong Industrial Centre, 489-491 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3426 4584[email protected]www.facebook.com/caritas.greenbaby


reBooked

This social enterprise aims to promote a circular economy and zero-waste lifestyle by collecting used children’s books and selling them through its online shop and newly-opened retail store. Not only does reBooked save hundreds of books from our landfills, but it also promotes early childhood literacy by encouraging a love for reading at a young age.

icon-detail-travelreBooked, 1/F, 9 Mee Lun Street, Central, Hong Kong, [email protected]www.rebooked-hk.com 


Forums And Classified Sites For Second-Hand Baby Items In Hong Kong

Hong Kong has plenty of online forums and classifieds where you can look for second-hand baby items. Where possible, always check the items before you buy them.

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GeoExpat

This online forum often has a good collection of strollersbaby carriers, toys and furniture.

icon-detail-travelGeoExpatwww.geoexpat.com


AsiaXPAT

This forum is often popular with foreigners for its wide range of baby, children’s and family essentials.

icon-detail-travelAsia Xpatwww.hongkong.asiaxpat.com


Carousell HK

This online classified site is ideal for those looking for anything, from furniture to toys, musical instruments, baby carrierscar seats and more.

icon-detail-travelCarousell HKwww.hk.carousell.com

Read More: Where To Buy Kids’ Furniture And Decor For The Nursery In Hong Kong


Facebook Groups For Second-Hand Baby Items In Hong Kong

Other than classified sites and forums, there are plenty of swap-it groups online. These are great options for cribs, changing tables, playmats, high chairs, strollers and other big-ticket second-hand items. Here are some more active ones where you’ll likely find something good.

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Child & Baby Stuff Buy, Sell, Swap Hong Kong!

Here, you’ll be able to buy, sell and swap clothes, books, toys and all the items you need to raise a baby in Hong Kong.

Join Child & Baby Stuff Buy, Sell, Swap Hong Kong!


Baby And Mommy Stuff Marketplace

This is a platform were Mamas and Mamas-to-be can buy, sell or swap unwanted or used maternity wear, baby clothes and anything related to baby stuff.

Join Baby And Mommy Stuff Marketplace


Baby-Swap-It

This private Facebook group is a great place to pick up some pre-loved baby furniture or bigger toys and necessities like the Jumperoo or a bouncer. You have to act quickly in this group though as the best items get snapped up quickly!

Join Baby-Swap-It


Nearly New Kids

This is similar to Baby Swap It but has a smaller community, so there are fewer things to sort through.

Join Nearly New Kids


Cloth Diaper Chat and Swap Hong Kong

This is where to look if you want to pick up pre-loved cloth diapers, as some are barely used. The group is also full of lovely parents who are willing to answer questions and help troubleshoot cloth diaper issues, including yours truly!

Join Cloth Diaper Chat and Swap Hong Kong


Hong Kong Breastfeeding

Quite often you’ll find a mama offloading pre-loved pumps, pump parts or breastfeeding clothes among other items. It’s also a friendly community in which to ask questions and a lot of the time pre-loved items are passed on for free.

Join Hong Kong Breastfeeding (women only)


Editor’s Note: “Second Hand Baby Clothes And Pre-Loved Baby Gear In Hong Kong” was most recently updated in April 2023 by Najuka Redkar.

Main image courtesy of Getty, image 1 courtesy of Getty, image 2 courtesy of Happy Baton via Facebook, image 3 courtesy of Retykle via Facebook, image 4 courtesy of Getty, image 5 courtesy of Getty.

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