Pre-loved Items
Donations of used good-condition maternity items and baby clothing (prem – size 2), along with bedding and miscellaneous baby items and equipment are gratefully accepted at the locations indicated on the map below.
Baby equipment donations must pass a Health and Safety check at our office during open hours before being accepted. We welcome equipment items such as cots, prams, foldable change tables, breast pumps, baths and more. All items must be mould-free and be complete with safety harnesses, if applicable. If in doubt, please ask us!
We couldn’t provide the amount of support that we do without the generosity of donations; so, thank you in advance for thinking of PIPS for your good condition baby and maternity items!
Please note:
PIPS reserves the right to sell excess stock with all proceeds going to support our work within the Canterbury community. If you wish for your donations to be excluded from sales we kindly ask that you advise at the time of donation so that your wishes can be indicated in our inventory. Thank you for your understanding and supporting the work we do!
We would love your donation of:
We accept both video and sound baby monitors. They must be in working condition and, if possible, come with new batteries.
Bassinets need to have breathable sides and a solid, flat base. It must have a firm fitting mattress; wheels must lock and have no broken parts. The bassinet and mattress must be clean with no stains, rips, tears, mould or pilling. We cannot accept vintage style bassinets that do not meet current safety standards.
Must be clean, no mould or stains and include a plug, if applicable.
Great condition complete bottles (bottle, teat, lid) are generally accepted. No stains, holes or mould. At times we put a hold on bottles if we are overwhelmed with donations.
We accept clean (vacuumed and washed) capsules and second stage car seats. The seat needs to include a relevant safety sticker to confirm it can be used in New Zealand and it must have at least 12 months expiry left on it, and never been in a car accident. It must also come with the original covers and straps. All belts and buckles in perfect working order.
Must be in good clean condition with no rips, tears , mould or stains.
Baby clothing & shoes: in sizes ‘Premature to 2 years’. Washed and good quality that are from a smoke free home with no stains, rips, holes or pilling.
Maternity: washed good quality items, including maternity bras, that are from a smoke free home with no stains, rips, holes or pilling.
Cots must meet current safety standards. They should have a stamp on their base with their manufacture date and recommended mattress size. Cots must come with all the required pieces and bolts with no cracked or damaged parts. The cot must have a New Zealand safety standard stamp or sticker on it. The bolts must be contained in a plastic bag and taped to the side of the cot. We would also appreciate the instruction manual and/or the make and model of the cot if you have it.
Mattresses must be a standard cot size and from a smoke free home with no stains, rips or mould. Mattresses are generally only accepted when being donated with a bassinet or cot. Please contact us to discuss if you have one to donate.
Wipes, formula, baby food, breast pads, baby and maternity products and toiletries are accepted. All food/formula items must be new and unopened (we do accept opened packets of pads and breast pads that are individually wrapped). Please also ensure you check the expiration date before donating.
Clean and working condition with no missing parts or damage. Equipment needs to have a 3 or 5 point harness.
Clean with no rips, tears, mould or stains. Must meet current safety standards (e.g. no vintage style highchairs) and include a harness. Potable high chairs are also accepted.
We accept cot and bassinet sheets and blankets in pram, bassinet and cot size only. Wool and natural fibres (cotton, bamboo) preferred. No cot bumpers or pillows and only baby-sized towels and washcloths. All linen must be from a smoke free home with no stains, rips, holes or pilling and be freshly washed.
Cloth nappies must be freshly washed and in good condition with no stains, rips, tears, holes, pilling or deterioration of fabric.
We accept both new and opened packets of nappies (please label with size if out of original packaging).
Very good condition, clean with no stains or holes.
Must be clean with mesh sides, no rips, no stains and include a solid base and mattress.
Prams must have working brakes, include all straps and buckles and be in good clean condition with no rust or mould. The pram must be able to recline and be suitable for ages 0-2 years. Please vacuum and clean pram prior to donating.
We accept clean plates, bowls, cups and cutlery suitable for starting solids. All must be in a clean usable condition, please wash prior to donating. No damage, holes or mould.
We accept toys and books suitable for 0-2 years. They must be in excellent clean condition with no missing or broken parts. Please wash soft toys prior to donating.
Donations of clothing and smaller baby items can be dropped off any day of the week at our Wainoni office. There is an after-hours bin located at the front door. After-hours donations exclude equipment, which must be Health & Safety checked prior to accepting (e.g. prams, cots, highchairs, car seats).
We also have two awesome volunteers who host a donation station at their home:
Our Avonhead donation host can be contacted on 021 950 469.
Our Halswell donation host can be contacted on 021 250 8540.
You will need to text (or call) the donation host and arrange a day and time to drop off your items. The host will text you the drop-off address and location of the donation point. Thank you!
