Where to Sell Kids’ Clothes
The answer depends on your time, patience, and priorities.
Where to Sell Kids’ Clothes in Ireland
If you’re hoping to make back a bit of what you spent, there are a few resale options:
1. Online Marketplaces
Facebook Marketplace: Fast, local, and free to list.
Adverts.ie: Still popular for baby bundles and maternity gear.
Depop / Vinted: Better for branded or trendier kids’ clothes, especially for older children or teens.
🔎 Tip: Bundling clothes by size or season (e.g. “Age 3–4 Summer Set”) tends to sell better than individual listings.
2. Children’s Markets
Events like baby markets or mum-to-mum sales pop up in community halls around the country. These are a great way to clear out in bulk, but require your time on the day and prep in advance.
The Problem with Selling Kids’ Clothes
On paper, selling sounds great—you get a bit of cash back for all that barely-worn clothing. But in reality, it’s rarely that simple. Here’s why:
1. Low Resale Value
Most kids’ clothes, no matter how cute or well-kept, just don’t sell for much. A babygrow might only fetch €1–€2, even if it cost €15 new. Unless it’s designer or part of a bundle, you’re looking at low returns for a lot of effort.
2. They’re Bulky
Unlike selling adult clothes or books, kids' items are fiddly and often bulky—think coats, shoes, and full outfits. It’s hard to package and post them affordably, and storing them while you wait for buyers can take up precious space.
3. It Takes Time
Selling is a process: take the photos, write descriptions, upload listings, respond to messages, and wait for buyers who may or may not show up. If you’re a busy parent, the effort usually outweighs the reward.
So Why Is Donating Kids’ Clothes Easier?
While selling can bring in a bit of extra cash, for many parents, it’s simply not worth the time or mental load. If you're in Ireland, the easiest and most impactful way to pass on kids' clothes is through Let’s Match Mums—a platform that connects local parents who want to give, with those who need support.
Whether it's baby grows, coats, shoes or school uniforms, Let’s Match Mums:
Matches you with real families near you
Keeps everything free and local
Has already helped over 17,000 mums across Ireland
Instead of your kids' clothes sitting in a charity shop storeroom—or worse, ending up in landfill—you can be sure they’re landing directly in the hands of someone who truly needs them.
1. It’s Quick and Clutter-Free
No waiting on replies. No no-shows. No photographing, pricing, or messaging back and forth. Just bag it, text your match, and let it go. You have a person that needs the items just as you need to let them go!
2. It Helps Another Family—Directly and Immediately
When you donate through Let’s Match Mums, you’re not just giving it away—you’re passing it directly to someone nearby who needs it now.
3. It Feels Better
Let’s be honest—do you really want to haggle over €3 for a nearly-new hoodie? Donating feels more meaningful. You're freeing up space in your home and making a real difference to someone else's.
If you wish to sign up to Let’s Match Mums you can do it here!