Key takeaways
- Premium brands like UPPAbaby, Bugaboo, and Stokke hold value well.
- Check every item against recalls at cpsc.gov before selling.
- Drop-side cribs are banned in the U.S.; used car seats carry real risk.
- Clean, complete, and manual-included gear sells much faster.
Brands that hold value
- Strollers: UPPAbaby, Bugaboo, Nuna, BOB, and Thule often resell for 40–60% of retail.
- High chairs: Stokke Tripp Trapp and similar wooden chairs hold value for years.
- Carriers: Ergobaby, Tula, and Solly wraps sell steadily.
- Bassinets and play yards from known brands, complete with all parts.
Safety first
Search the brand and model on cpsc.gov (or saferproducts.gov) before listing; selling recalled products is illegal in the U.S. Drop-side cribs have been banned since 2011. Car seats expire (the date is on a label) and should not be used after a crash, so many families will not buy used ones; never sell an expired or crashed seat. Inclined infant sleepers were banned as well.
Sell faster
- Deep clean fabrics and wipe plastics; include manuals (or links to them).
- Photograph every part to show the item is complete.
- Bundle smaller items such as bottles, bibs, and swaddles by age range.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell a used car seat?
It's legal in most places, but risky: buyers cannot verify crash history, and seats expire. Never sell an expired, recalled, or crashed seat; many charities and retailers run car seat recycling events instead.
Prices and tips in this guide are general guidance for U.S. sellers based on typical resale markets. They are not a certified appraisal or a guarantee of what an item will sell for. For insurance, legal, tax, or high-value items, consult a qualified appraiser.