Clothing We Accept:

We accept a curated mix of brands from everyday favorites to boutique pieces in 6M - 4T sizing. Every item is evaluated on a combination of factors — retail price, brand, condition, current style, and whether it's something you'd genuinely be excited to put your child in. Condition matters, but so does everything else. Our bar is high — and that's exactly why your next bag will feel so good.

✅ Clothing We Love

✅ Clean, wearable condition

✅ Soft, well-made everyday basics

✅ Current styles and cuts

✅ Brands known for quality and durability

✅ Premium brands even with light wear

✅ Complete toy sets with all parts

✅ Western fashion traditions, 6M–4T

❌ Clothing That Doesn't Make It

❌ Heavy pilling or fading

❌ Stains of any kind

❌ Damage, tears, or broken hardware

❌ Odors

❌ Pet Hair

❌ Incomplete toy sets or missing parts

❌ Stretching or misshaping

The Three Tiers

Every accepted item lands in one of three tiers. We assign tiers based primarily on retail price — not resale value or brand recognition alone. A beautifully made piece from a smaller brand can qualify. A big-name basic that doesn't hold up won't.

Essentials

Zara, Gap, H&M, Nike, Adidas, Primary, Burt's Bees Baby, Old Navy, Cat & Jack, Uniqlo, Carter's
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Widely recognized brands in great condition — pieces that still have plenty of life left and look the part. We're selective here. Condition has to be great.

Elevated

Hanna Andersson, Tea Collection, Mini Boden, Boden, Monica + Andy, Mightly, Hope & Henry, Pact Kids, Joules, Crewcuts, Rylee + Cru, Quincy Mae, Colored Organics

A step up — whether that's the brand, the materials, the construction, or all three. These are the pieces parents seek out and keep coming back to. The ones that survive the washing machine and still look great.

Special

Patagonia, Petit Bateau, Janie & Jack, Moncler, Ralph Lauren, Mini Rodini, Bobo Choses, Bonpoint, Burberry, Stella McCartney

Designer names, investment pieces, standout outerwear, and special occasion items that make opening a Swap Bag feel like a gift. Sometimes it's the brand. Sometimes it's the piece. Often it's both.

Toys We Accept:

We focus on toys that are simple, thoughtful, and built to last — the kinds of pieces kids return to again and again. Every toy should be complete, clean, safe, age-appropriate, and in excellent condition, with plenty of play left. To keep swaps easy, toys must fit comfortably in a shoebox and weigh under 3 pounds.

✅ Toys We Love

✅ Complete with all pieces

✅ Fits in a shoebox, under 3 lbs

✅ Age-appropriate and carefully inspected

✅ Open-ended, screen-free play

✅ Clean, safe, excellent condition

✅ Wooden puzzles & shape sorters

❌ Toys That Don't Make It

❌ Battery-operated, electronic, or screen-based

❌ Toys with lights, sounds, or apps

❌ Licensed characters (Disney, Paw Patrol, etc...)

❌ Stuffed animals or plushies

❌ Oversized or bulky items

❌ Missing pieces, broken, or heavily worn

❌ Loud, low-quality plastic toys

We prioritize open-ended, screen-free play that grows with your child. Some of our favorite brands include Melissa & Doug (Natural Line), PlanToys, Lovevery, Magna-Tiles, Hape, Green Toys, Grimm's, Janod, and Fat Brain Toys — but what matters most is quality, play value, and thoughtful design, not the label.

We're selective not to exclude, but to make every swap worth it. When you open a Swap Bag from KidSwaps, it should feel like: 'These are exactly the kinds of toys I want my child playing with.'

The Closet Standard

Clothing We Accept:

The Three Tiers

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