getting rid of baby stuff

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I'm looking for tips and encouragement on getting rid of DD's baby things; our flat is bursting at the seams, but I'm finding it emotionally difficult to get rid of things, as we'd loved to have had another baby, but sadly it's not going to happen.

Can I ask for tips on how to do it? Did you take photos and save a few treasures? Any particularly good charities to donate things too?

Thanks

I have got this problem too. It's awful. Cupboards full of baby toys, clothes and even a few prams I just can't do it till I know for SURE there won't be another little one and I really, really would love to have another.

so I feel for you. I'll watch for suggestions from others! xx

also my sister wants babies, but her other half doesn't. So I'm partly hopng she manages to get her way, as I would feel fine giving it all to her.

Do you have a best friend or family member you could donate it to? Definitely keep some of the very special things though. You don't Have to get rid of it all.

I'm with you, Jane Birkin; hard, isn't it? A little piece of me probably won't really give up until I'm 50...but the sensible part of me says that that's a complete pipe dream, that I can always buy new stuff anyway, and that we need the space now...

Most of my friends and family have already done this, so no-one obvious now to throw the whole lot at, although I've tried to give a little away on a piecemeal basis - have offered someone the Moses basket for example

I've started with a few bits via ebay and an nct sale, but within days of doing the nct sale i got pregnant! i made quite a bit off ebay last month but then got really upset posting some of the stuff, it's pretty much forgotten now though apart from photos, and i bought some lovely new clothes with the money.

anyway, my plan of action is ebay as much as possible then box up a few bits for friends/family who haven't had kids yet, then charity shop or tip (they have a charity shop and textile recycling for worn out clothes)

Freegle or freecycle are good places for passing things on, and generally they'll go to people who need the things

Could you find a contact for something like a women's refuge in your area? That way you'd know things were going to people who would use them and get value from them, rather than just being sold for a few quid to benefit a charity. That might reduce the pain of getting rid of things which still hold a lot of emotion for you.

Prioritise with everything e.g. Start by getting rid of the non special things, you know, just t shirts and stuff. There's bound to be stuff that's a bit stained or that weren't your favourites. Keep your favourites back and think to yourself, soon DD will be creating loads of art and I'll be wondering where to put that so I'm making room for her other bits and pieces.

It is really hard isn't it? As others have said, find somewhere that you feel is worthwhile to send the stuff so that you feel it's going to a great home...

Not wanting to turn this into being about me, at all, but I wish I knew, almost, that there was no chance...it might give me the kick up the backside I need! I know I could have another, still, with the right person but I'm not sure if I've found him or not.
We aren't really even at the talking about babies stage. I want to collar him and say I NEED TO KNOW!!!! but of course that would make him think i was a crazy woman. Which i'm not. Honest

I think it's the not knowing, isn';t it?

I like the prioritising bit, SenoritaViva. You're right, there will be stuff that I've completely forgotten.

Jane, , I don't think you're quite at the same stage as me yet; sounds like there's still hope!

Woman's refuge is a good idea, Mum in Scotland, and Freecycle too, Flisspaps, although I work out of the home, so difficult to have people coming to call for things.