BABY & KIDS CLOTHES/BOOKS/TOYS/GEAR SWAP

The 2023 Fall Swap will be Sun, Oct 8!

Here’s your chance to clean house! Give away those gently used items you’ve been collecting that no longer serve your family. Bring home clothes, books, and gear. SOMA Families members can see the location on Meetup→

If you are not yet a member: How to join→

How it works

  1. Anyone can drop off accepted items before the Swap (Sat, 7–8:30 PM or Sun, 9–11:30 AM). Please review and follow the drop-off guidelines below. SOMA Families members can see the location on Meetup→

  2. Volunteers will accept and sort items, and set up the Swap. Volunteers get to PRE-SWAP from 12:30-1:00 PM!

    • We need volunteers! See volunteer signup info on Meetup→

  3. All SOMA Families members can “shop” the Swap on Sunday, 1-3 PM.

    • This is an exclusive members-only event—no guests or free trials will be allowed.

    • Please make sure your name aligns with your Meetup name to avoid any confusion or delays at the check-in table! 

    • SOMA Families members do not need to drop off items to attend the event and take items home!

    • If you are not yet a member: How to join→

  4. Leftover items will be donated locally.


Drop-Off Guidelines

We appreciate your generosity! Please take a moment to go through our guidelines below. We reserve the right to turn away items that do not meet the guidelines.

Items accepted

The following items can be dropped off, and must be gently used, with no stains/rips:

  • Baby & children’s clothing and shoes, appropriate for ages 0-10 years, bundled by size

  • Baby & children’s books, appropriate for ages 0-10 years

  • Small baby gear/accessories (such as baby carriers) in good, clean condition

  • Travel/compact strollers & pack-n-plays in good, clean condition

  • Toys no larger than 18” in any dimension, in good working order with complete parts/pieces, cleaned/wiped down, appropriate for ages 0-10 years

Donations of the following can be dropped off for SOMA Shares:

  • Sealed/unexpired baby formula and food

  • Sealed baby toiletries and wipes

  • Diapers (sealed or opened packages are ok)


Items Not accepted

We cannot accept items that are overused, stained, ripped, broken or missing parts/pieces. Items that cannot be donated after the event create difficulties for our volunteers with disposal and transportation. Thank you in advance!

  • NO puzzles, games, or Legos unless new & unopened; no larger than 18" in any dimension

  • NO plush toys/stuffies

  • NO maternity clothes or items; maternity/parenting books

  • NO oversized strollers

  • NO car seats

  • NO furniture (including toy storage, changing tables, kids table/chair sets, cribs, etc.)

  • NO large items (including walkers, mattresses, bouncers/swings, etc.)

  • NO breast pumps

  • NO choking hazards

  • NO recalled items

You do not need to be a member to drop off items. Non-members can mail swap@somafamilies.org to arrange a drop-off.

Important COVID-19 notes

By attending this event, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people are present. You and any guests attending this event voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, as well as any risks of personal injury from participating in the event, and agree not to hold SOMA Families Meetup; the venue; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.

Any questions, email swap@somafamilies.org