Buying Policy

Covid update

Due to covid we have decided not to purchase through the store at the moment. We have drastically reduced our buying for the tine being, thankfully we have tons of storage out back full, but we do have a small list of wanted items below. We are also still accepting donations but please reach out so we can give you alternative drop off locations. Our store space is limited and our #1 priority is the safety and wellbeing of our customers, especially the itty bitty ones, so we are doing our best to limit the amount of things that come in and out of our store as much as possible. 

Wanted to purchase

Newborn clothing

Preemie clothing

Kids gloves and mitts

Grow clock

White noise machines 

We know you are busy so you never need an appointment, just drop off your items and we will call or email once we have assessed.

You will be offered two options: cash ( 30 %) or store credit ( 35 %). You will have 72 hours to pick up the items we don't wish to purchase or you can donate them to our Seconds Program. 

Please bring your freshly laundered, wrinkle-free items in a bin, tote or basket, simply laid out flat. Please limit hangers and NO plastic bags or cardboard.

 We also ask that clothing be limited to 1 bin maximum per visit in order for us to get you in and out in a timely fashion.

No time to sort? Just want your space back?

We will gladly accept donations of gently used items in bags or boxes. Any items unusable by us will be donated to a local charity. Whether they aren't what we are looking for or damaged, all items will be reused or recycled.

All gently used clothing must be freshly laundered and must be stain-free as well as free of odours such as smoke, mildew, mothballs etc.. Clothing must also be free of any pet hair or lint, and wrinkle-free.

Clothing items should look new and contemporary in style (i.e. generally less than 5 years old). Remember, if you would not buy it the way it looks, then we likely won’t buy it either. Clothing should not be ripped, faded, stained or peeling. Zippers and buttons need to be in working condition, intact, and done up.

We know it’s easy to overlook a stain or small tear at home, so please don’t be offended if we reject an item. (Have you seen how many lights we have?!?) By ensuring the quality of all merchandise, every shopper can be confident of buying clean, high-quality items.

Please keep in mind that infant wear is purchased very selectively (sizes 0 to 18 months) and is preferred in matching sets.

Holiday themes and foreign language clothing/books/toys are highly sought after

Accessories:

• Items must meet current Canadian Safety Standards and not be recalled. Do not worry if you are not sure. We will check it out.
• Items must have all parts, and be in clean and working order. If equipment needs batteries, please include them so as to maximize our $ offer!
• Metal items must not have any rust.
• Bring in items assembled or be prepared to assemble it in store.
• Items must be 5 years or newer with manufacturers safety labels attached to them.
• Please email or call, or check out our wanted page, to check what we are currently looking for.

Clothing

• Baby to Youth size 12 (Note: Larger sizes have larger payouts!)
  • Youth Sz 14 very limited to namebrand Activewear only (i.e. Ivivva, Nike)
• Maternity – focus on comfortable and casual style
• Costumes
• Swimwear
• Dancewear
• Sports clothing/gear in selective and limited quantities

Please, no Big Box brands like George (Wal-Mart), Circo (Target), Dollarama, Giant Tiger, etc,.

Shoes

• Infant and children’s shoes, boots, & sandals up to adult sz 10 ( in great condition)

Equipment

• Carriers, swaddlers, slings, etc. Other equipment that is new in package may be accepted

What we DO NOT buy:

At Re-Sprout safety is a top priority. We are not able to buy items which do not meet current Canadian Safety Standards (i.e. recalls), or;

• Stained, pilling, or out-of-date items
• Toys
• Books and dvds
• Clothing in garbage/grocery bags. (All clothing must be neatly placed in a plastic bin or basket, unless being donated).
• Car seats, booster seats, or mattresses
• Cribs
• Bikes
• Breast pumps or bottle warmers (unless new-in-box)
• Electronic toys that attach to, and run on, the TV
• Games or puzzles
• Helmets
• Outdoor swing sets
• Stuffed animals 
• Underwear or socks (unless new with tags)
• Walkers