Ready to refresh your child’s wardrobe, books or toy collection this summer?
Join us for a fun and sustainable swap of baby and kids’ items.
Bring quality clothes, books and toys suitable for children aged 0 to 8 years, and swap them for new-to-you treasures.
How it works
1. Donation drop-off: 1pm to 1:30pm
Please arrive during this time so items can be sorted and the swap can run smoothly. To keep things fair, entry to the swap will be first in, best dressed.
2. Tokens
Bring up to 6 clothing items AND 6 books or toys (12 items total).
You will receive one token per accepted item.
Tokens can be exchanged for items during the swap.
You may bring more than 12 items, but a maximum of 12 tokens will be issued per person.
3. Swap time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Please note: items available to swap will depend entirely on what other participants bring. All items must be suitable for children aged 0 to 8 years.
Guidelines
To ensure a great experience for everyone, all items will be quality-checked on arrival.
Clothing and soft toys must be pre-washed, clean and in excellent condition (no rips, holes, stains or major faults).
Books and toys must be clean and in good working order.
Items that do not meet these guidelines will not receive a token.
Children are welcome to attend the swap and do not require a ticket.
Items to bring
Baby and children’s clothing from newborn (00000) to 8 years.
Quality books, puzzles, dolls and toys suitable for children under 8.
Battery-operated toys with working batteries included.
Items NOT to bring
Underwear, socks or swimwear.
Unwashed, stained, torn or broken items.
Soft toys or clothing that have not been washed.
Toys with small parts that may pose a choking hazard.
This event is managed by The Clothing Exchange. You can read their general guidelines here.
Due to limited capacity, this is a free event reserved for Willoughby Council residents. If you aren’t a resident and are interested in attending, please email the team at env.educators@willoughby.nsw.gov.au so you can be added to the waitlist and offered a spot closer to the date if there are availabilities.