Baby Consignment Stores in the East Bay

I really love that the East Bay has so many ways to get quality used kids’ clothes. While some childrens’ clothes get worn right down to the threads, many are hardly touched. Snow pants, button-down shirts, and newborn gowns are among the items that tend to be worn only a few times before they are too small, making used clothes stores a boon for parents. In the East Bay, we have many options including consignment shops and giant swaps/sales.

Here are seven opportunities to get involved in the used kids’ clothes and gear ecosystem. If I missed any stores or swaps that you love, please add them in the comments:

Best East Bay consignment shops for families

Coyote Kids, Albany

This boutique resale shop on Solano Avenue in Albany carries gently used stylish clothing for newborns to teens. They have a selection of new baby clothes, toys, and books. No appointment is needed to sell.
Limit: Up to 3 bags
Location: 1272 Solano Ave, Albany
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Grove Street Kids & Women’s Consignment Shop, North Berkeley

Grove Street Kids on Shattuck at Rose in Berkeley offers a large selection of well-curated used clothing for kids and women, including maternity. Bring in high-quality, gently used clothing and the owner will help decide which of your items can be sold on a consignment basis. She also offers a nice selection of gift items. See our review of Grove Street Kids.
Limit: Two paper bags of items. Check the How to Consign page on the Grove Street Kids website for guidelines.
Location: 1385 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
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Kelly’s Corner, Oakland

Kelly’s Corner, a consignment shop for kids in the Laurel District, carries clothes from newborn sizes to age 12 and maternity clothes too. They also stock new gift merchandise. No appointment is needed to consign; however, Kelly’s Corner recommends you call first to see if your items are needed. Bonus: Boobytrap bra fitting is at the same address.
Limit: 2 paper bags of items.
Location: 3901 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland
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Lauren’s Closet, Alameda

This Alameda resale shop on Park Street is huge, with lots of space for you to browse and for little ones to play. There’s a wide selection of new and used apparel for children and adults. And a special section for dancewear. Speaking of gigantic: Toy Safari (also a resale powerhouse) is just down the road. Read our review of Lauren’s Closet and Toy Safari.
Location: 1420 Park St, Alameda,
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Mommy’s Trading Post, Alameda

Mommy’s Trading Post on Park Street in Alameda offers in-person or online consignment of maternity, nursing, baby, and kid items including clothes, toys, and gear. Bonus: They offer rental gear through BabyQuip.
Location: 1428 Park St Alameda
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Once Upon a Child, Newark

Once Upon a Child resale shop on Cedar Blvd buys and sells new and gently used baby clothing and gear to save you money.
Limit: 2 medium bins for children’s gear, no limit on baby stuff.
Location: 39644 Cedar Blvd., Newark
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Silver Moon Kids, Oakland

An adorable resale shop on Lakeshore Avenue Silver Moon Kids buys and sells name-brand children’s clothing, shoes, and toys in sizes 0-12 years in excellent condition. They offer curbside pickup for a fee. Otherwise, make an appointment to sell/trade.
Location: 3233 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland
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Other marketplaces for used gear and clothing for families

Berkeley Parents Network

Berkeley Parents Network’s Marketplace is a great place to list and find bundles of clothes. While not really a consignment shop or swap, posting them in collections by size makes the most sense. For example: “Boys clothing size 6” or “Maternity size small”. If you’re a parent (or kinda like a parent) in Berkeley, sign up for this free resource.
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Buy Nothing Facebook Groups

Hyperlocal to your neighborhood, these groups are incredible for borrowing, sharing, and gifting kids’ items among your nearest neighbors. Anybody want my outgrown soccer cleats?

What did I miss?

[Photos by Whitney Moss or via the retailer as indicated]

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