Frequently Asked Questions 🌙

Is Moonchild Maternity Exchange a nonprofit?

No. Moonchild Maternity Exchange, LLC is an independent retail store. We sell new and gently-used maternity and baby items to the public. At this time, the Shared With Love Foundation is on hold due to financial strains in the store.

Can I exchange baby clothes for other items?

Yes- We are now accepting baby clothes up to size 5T for exchange. To receive store credit, items must be in good, like-new condition.

How does the maternity clothing exchange work?

You can bring in freshly washed, gently used maternity clothing and receive store credit toward baby items. The items will be reviewed in the store, and you will be offered an amount in store credit.
Clothing that’s been stored in bags for long periods (and smells musty) can’t be accepted.

Are diapers part of the exchange?

No — diapers are part of the Diaper Pantry program, and not used as an exchange.
We accept diaper donations and provide packs of 10 for families who need a little help during the week for free.

💛 Postpartum Supplies Accepted for Redistribution (Not for Resale)

Moonchild accepts certain postpartum and feeding supplies that cannot be resold but are redistributed free of charge to moms who need them.
These items help support our community and keep useful products out of the trash.

We accept the following for redistribution:

  • Breast pumps (used or new, as long as they are clean and functional)

  • Breast milk storage bags (open boxes are fine)

  • Nursing pads (open packages okay)

  • Postpartum pads and mesh underwear

  • Peri bottles (unused only)

  • Nipple creams, lanolin, and breast care items (open is fine if clean and uncontaminated)

  • Maternity or postpartum support belts and wraps

  • Reusable breast pads

  • Formula samples, bottles, or feeding accessories.

  • Miscellaneous postpartum care supplies (anything clean and safe that hasn’t directly touched a body)

Please Note

  • These items are not sold — they are donated and distributed to moms in need through the store.

  • Anything that is visibly dirty, contaminated, or unsafe will be disposed of properly.

  • Used peribottles, soiled items, or personal hygiene products cannot be accepted.

What items can’t you take?

We cannot accept:

  • Toys of any kind are not resold in the store.

  • Items with strong odors, stains, or pet hair.

  • 🚫 Items That Are Illegal to Resell or Donate-

    1. Drop-Side Cribs

    • Banned by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in 2011.

    • It’s illegal to sell, donate, or give away any drop-side crib — even if it “still works fine.”

    2. Crib Mattresses That Don’t Meet Flammability or Size Standards

    • If it’s missing its original tag, label, or safety info, you legally can’t resell it.

    • Homemade or cut mattresses also fall into this category.

    3. Recalled Items of Any Kind

    • It’s illegal to sell any recalled product, even secondhand.

    • This includes recalled Bumbo seats without the belt, Fisher-Price Rock ’n Plays, infant sleepers, or any product under an active recall notice.

    4. Car Seats Past Expiration or Involved in an Accident

    • Federal safety law: expired, recalled, or damaged seats cannot be resold or donated.

    • Even if they “look fine,” they legally must be destroyed.

    5. Padded Crib Bumpers

    • Banned nationally as of May 2022 under the Safe Sleep for Babies Act.

    • Illegal to manufacture, import, or sell — even if new in package.

    6. Inclined Sleepers / Sleep Positioners / Rock ’n Plays

    • Fully banned under the same 2022 federal law.

    • Includes Fisher-Price Rock ’n Play, Kids2 Rocking Sleeper, and any inclined product marketed for infant sleep.

    7. Any Product That Fails to Meet ASTM Safety Standards for Infant Sleep

    • Includes homemade or non-certified bassinets, cradles, or sleeping wedges.

    8. Recalled High Chairs, Walkers, or Swings

    • Must verify each against current recall lists (CPSC.gov keeps an updated database).

    • Selling recalled gear, even unknowingly, can lead to fines.

    9. Recalled Breastfeeding or Feeding Items

    • Bottles, nipples, formula accessories, or pumps under active recall cannot be redistributed or sold.

Do I need an appointment to drop things off?

No appointment is needed — you can drop off items anytime during store hours.
If you’re bringing large items, please come at least 30 minutes before closing so we can review them.