Get Ready to Swap & Shop! 👕👗

Let’s refresh those ever-growing kids’ wardrobes—together!

At the Kids Clothing Swap & Shop, families can swap and shop for new-to-them clothes while also supporting Connected Nest, our nonprofit dedicated to serving and supporting families on the path to and through parenthood.

Here’s how it works:
✅ Reserve your spot with a $5 ticket—this guarantees your shopping time.
✅ Donate, shop, or both! Swapping donations are accepted through March 10, but we’ll continue collecting sizes 6+ until March 14.
✅ No clothes to swap? Missed the deadline? No problem! We welcome all families, including first-time parents—we’ve had many newborn and maternity donations in the past! Come "shop"
✅ Shopping is by suggested donation—no individual pricing, just an opportunity to give what you can.

Join us in building a stronger community while making shopping easier for families. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you to Cranberry Elks for sponsoring this event to make it a community success.

Thank you to bee Nourished for sponsoring this event as a Neighborhood Partner. Your support of postpartum families and babies is so valuable and we are grateful for partnerships like yours.

Guidelines for Donations and Swapping:

Shopping is a suggested donation- we appreciate anything and encourage the base rate to be $1 an item.
When you have signed up to swap, we count each article of clothing, set and shoes as one item and you will get a voucher to swap for new to you items.
We would prefer to keep amount donated to approximately 50-100 items per person per size so that we can ensure a variety of sizes are available and many community participants can be involved.
We are always in need of larger kid items.
You do not need to donate items to come and shop.
We also ask that when you swap, you prepare to get a similar amount, but if you have a very large donation, we can not guarantee that you will find an equal amount to swap.
We are accepting all seasons of items, however, we know that a lot of people could use spring and summer items.
We accept sizes from infant to youth 16.
We accept shoes in good condition (no holes and clean, please).
We accept baby items or carriers in good condition and no larger than a shopping bag.
We accept play clothes that have been played in.
We accept pajamas, sleepers, coats, slippers, swim wear.
We accept Maternity clothes you wish to donate.
We accept blankets, sheet sets, crib sheets and mattress protectors.
We are collecting unopened formula donations and partial or complete packs of diapers.
We are not accepting toys, room decor, or large furniture.
We can't take swings, bouncers, tubs, bassinets, or cribs. **You can comment on our Facebook event to see if anyone would benefit from these items. (HERE: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BcJq2hR3J/)
Donations are accepted to be dropped off until 3/10 unless you have older kid sizes 6+ and we can organize these until 3/14.

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR DONATIONS:

Please sort clothing into bags (grocery or trash) or boxes by size and label the size and your first and last name on the outside.

If you have the ability to count and write the total and your name on a piece of paper, please do so.

Fold or flat lay your items.

Please put additional items into grocery bags or other with clear designation of what is inside.

Please drop off to the address provided in your ticket confirmation or after coordinating with the team for additional drop off sites.

Volunteers are needed prior to the event to sort and prepare donations, for set up, management and clean up the day of (3/15). Sign up when purchasing a ticket or email theteam@connectednest.org to coordinate.

Leftover items will be donated to local organizations in need of relevant sizes or items including local clothing pantries and shelters.

Sponsors will get listed benefits, including free admission tickets to share with their connections. In kind donations for a snack or coffee bar are welcome and appreciated.

**Come to our Mom's Speed Meet on Sunday from 1:30 - 3:30. www.givebutter.com/SpeedMeetMarch25
These events are a great way to come and get to know other moms in the area and build connections and community.**

Thank you for being a part of our community and finding ways to come together to support all the families benefiting today and from our nonprofit's programs. Connected Nest provides weekly support groups for new moms moving through the postpartum path. We offer monthly support groups for those facing infertility. And, we continue to increase our supports for those moving through parenthood. Support makes the challenges feel lighter and the successes sweeter.

www.connectednest.org

What some of our program participants have to say:

"Going to new moms groups, I learned that it’s okay to be scared and overwhelmed as a first time mom. It is reassuring to know that others do go through it when you feel you are alone. I have been able to better control anxiety and guilt. I gained confidence around motherhood, knowledge, and friendship.”

“Before attending Infertility Support Group, I felt overwhelmed. After going I felt supported as everything I was feeling was validated and shared between other members of the group.”

Kids Clothing Swap or Shop

By Connected Nest

Kids Clothing Swap or Shop