What is the etiquette surrounding passed on baby clothes?

[WindInThePussyWillows]

I was handed down a lot of baby clothes on the arrival of my twins 4 months ago, I am now unsure what the done thing is regarding what I do with it once the twins have outgrown it.
I have a friend due a baby boy next month so was planning on passing it down to her but I wasn't sure if that's ok?
Most of it came from SIL and I said at the time I'd keep it nice for her to have back for her next one and she said no way! No more!

I was thinking of texting her first and seeing if she would like any of it back, but I didn't want to seem ungrateful or rude to try and get rid of it now. We have used most of it but it doesn't all fit anymore and I need the room.

And how is it “not helpful to be half given” things? I found it hugely helpful to borrow bulky / expensive things (double buggy, jumperoo), then give them back. I was so grateful not to make the initial outlay, nor have the stuff taking up space when I was t using it. Ditto with big piles of tiny clothes that only get worn for 3 months.

Because baby/toddler stuff gets heavily used! If you're wanting them back you're basically asking them to store & not use freely. It's not like lending a book.

Wow so much anger.

Either give it or sell it. Don't rent it.

If you give stuff to people, how likely is it you want it back? Who are these people who won't give it back if you ask?

Oh the humanity (or lack)

It's. Just. Stuff

If I have sentimental feelings about a baby item I keep it, I don't add to a new mum's mental load to remember exactly which babygrow is meaningful to me and must be returned (& sans shit-stains! ), If I expected them to keep tabs on it itd be more helpful to just buy'em a 3 pack that they can chuck in the laundry without a second thought!

Mind your own stuff. Or give it away.

Agreed. Clothing and low cost items are given without the expectation you will return them.

Jumperoo, easy to know where that came from plus it will have a residual value. Pass back.

Friend passed on a load of baby stuff, told me to gift it on, then changed her mind, after I'd gifted half of it on 😬

With DD's stuff, I've kept the "firsts"and stuff I loved, sold the stuff worth selling (frugi, joules, etc) and passed on the rest to a friend with the agreement that she'd pass on to someone else when finished with
I guess the important thing is to agree what's what before gifting/accepting anything and acknowledge that baby stuff does get puked and pooped on

I would explain to sil that DC has outgrown / No longer needs items, ( she may want to sell he stuff ) ask if she would like it back but make it clear if she doesn't want it back it will go to charity . Don't invent a friend expecting a DC this just complecats things.

I do think it’s a good idea to check with people if they want it back before passing on. I have done this before with “gifted” items and been surprised when it is wanted back. But sometimes by then they know someone else who could make use of it and it’s more of a casual thing.

I try not to borrow things from people who are clear they want them back in good condition as it’s just stressful.

Me and my friends just pass things around between ourselves and that works well, I know that if I give me friend a bag of baby girl clothes, she will give me some back if I have another. Some will be the same and some won’t but that’s fine with us!