To help save the environment, we often hope to donate baby items in Singapore. We often do this after finishing some spring cleaning in our homes.
While arranging our old stuff, we need to connect with places to donate baby stuff and clothes that don’t fit anymore. Most parents also hope to get rid of unused toys, books, and outdated furniture.
If you face these dilemmas, we encourage parents to find the nearest place that accommodates where to donate baby clothes or other pre-loved items. From organizations and Facebook groups to thrift shops, you will always find a place to donate baby stuff and pre-loved items.
These places also welcome old baby stuff, which they eventually match to homes of those in need. Instead of throwing them away, familiarise yourselves with these donation spots so your old clothes don’t go to waste.
Here is a list of all the places and charities where you can donate baby items in Singapore that also welcome other stuff:
Donate Baby Items in Singapore: Charities and Organisations to Connect With
Since you’re already getting rid of clothes and stuff you never use anymore, you could be hitting two birds with one stone if you also donate them to some of these donation organisations. We’ve found different places you could donate your pre-loved items to lend a helping hand to those in need.
By donating your pre-loved stuff for a good cause, you can help the underprivileged. | Image Source: iStock
1. Babes: A Helping Hand for Teens
Imagine if you were a teenager who just discovered that you’re pregnant — what will you do next?
Babes is a teenage pregnancy crisis service that reaches out to pregnant teenage girls who are in need of help, guidance and support.
Some of the teenage girls experiencing an unplanned pregnancy crisis come from low-income families and often face financial difficulties in paying for their medical expenses and baby’s necessities.
Besides monetary donations (cash or vouchers) which will help the girls greatly, donations of pre-loved stuff are also welcomed.
What to donate: If you are planning to donate baby clothes in Singapore, you can check out this option. You can donate baby formula milk (Stage 1 for 0 to 6 months), baby diapers (newborn to size M), baby clothes (0 to 2 yrs), breast pumps, baby cots, baby milk bottles, baby bathtubs, and prams.
Address: 26 Jalan Klinik, #01-42/52, Singapore 160026
Website: babes.org.sg
2. Pass It On
This non-profit society wants to help distribute useful preloved stuff to benefit the underprivileged so they have provided a web platform by channelling donated items to them, as well as setting up an online wishlist where those in need can request specific items which they need.
Anyone can donate adult, child and baby clothes in Singapore, as long as the items are useful and are in good working condition.
What to donate: Furniture, baby cot, home appliances, medical aids, mobility aids, learning aids and more (refer to their wishlist online)
Address: 819 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534678
Website: www.passiton.org.sg
3. H&M Repair and Recycle
The good people at H&M want to help reduce the environmental impact caused by the fashion industry so this campaign is set up to limit the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.
For each bag of old clothes and textiles you hand in, you will be rewarded with a voucher for 15% off your next purchase (a maximum of two vouchers per day will be given per person).
All revenues from the items donated will be used to reward all H&M customers, donated to local charity organisations, and invested in recycling innovations.
What to donate: Adult, child and baby clothes (even if it’s torn around Singapore) and home textiles
Address: Various locations around Singapore (refer to the website for the exact address)
Website: https://www2.hm.com/en_ie/sustainability-at-hm/our-work/close-the-loop.html
Lend a helping hand to those in need by donating your gently used pre-loved stuff. | Image source: iStock
4. BMB – Bless for Mummies and Babies
Not everyone in Singapore is living life in the fast lane with all the 5 C’s (Cash, Car, Condominium, Credit card, Country club membership), and it certainly isn’t very cheap to raise a family here.
Bless for Mummies and Babies (BMB) also has a wonderful Facebook group that was set up to help mums. They provide a simplified connection where to donate baby clothes and other pre-loved stuff.
Mothers in need can request specific items, or other members can post their own second-hand items which they would like to “bless”, or donate to someone who will treasure it.
What to donate: Baby and children’s clothes in Singapore as well as books, toys, baby diapers, prams, baby cots, and other specific requests.
Website: www.facebook.com/groups/blessmummiesbabies
5. Boy’s Town
Some parents in Singapore are unable to take care of their own children, either due to emotional, financial or health problems, so they are faced with the heartbreaking decision of putting their children in foster care.
Boy’s Town charity works with parents and children in need. They provide foster care to children who are lacking family care.
The charity also supports youth outreach, adventure therapy and clinical intervention. Moreover, they aim to offer to assist with children’s mental health, residential care, and respite care.
What to donate: Baby clothes, toys, and other durables in Singapore (refer to their wishlist online)
Website: https://www.boystown.org.sg/get-involved/donate/
Turn Your Pre-loved Goods Into Cash While Helping Those In Need
Besides being able to donate pre-loved items, adult and baby clothes to those in need in Singapore, you can also give them to non-profit organisations which will sell them and the sales proceeds will go directly to the charity.
If you’re looking for some good deals on vintage things, you can even pop down to these thrift shops to rummage around too, knowing that your money well spent is going to help someone in need.
Thrift shops are also great places to find gorgeous vintage items. | Image source: iStock
Donate Adult, Child And Baby Clothes Singapore: Thrift Shops Which You Can Visit
Aside from donation groups, you can also try donating your preloved items to thrift shops around Singapore where you may even grab some great deals!
6. SCWO New2U Thrift Shop
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. If you have any pre-loved items that you don’t have the heart to throw, donate them to the New2U thrift shop instead.
This is the best place where to donate baby stuff if are running out of space at home. Your pre-loved stuff gets sold to vintage lovers looking for a good deal.
Managed by the Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations (SCWO), which is the national coordinating body of women’s organisations in Singapore, sales from the New2U thrift shop will go to SCWO initiatives, such as Star Shelter, which is a refuge for victims of domestic violence.
What to donate: Clothes (men, women and children), books, toys, bags, accessories, crockery & utensils.
Address: SCWO Centre, 96 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187967
Website: https://www.scwo.org.sg/new2uthriftshop/
7. HCSA Community Services
Ex-convicts and those recovering from substance abuse deserve a second chance and some help to get back on their feet to start a new life, so Highpoint Community Services Association has provided a halfway house which offers social services not only to drug addicts and ex-offenders, but also to abused teenage girls, and underprivileged children.
Their thrift shop is located within the HSCA premises and you can get great deals for under $10!
What to donate: Clothing, bags, accessories, electrical appliances, furniture, decorative items, and books.
Address: No.1, Lorong 23, Geylang, Singapore 388352
Website: https://hcsa.org.sg/donate/
8. MINDS Shop
The Movement for Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) provides pre-vocational training in retail and customer service to their clients with intellectual disabilities..
By doing this, they find opportunities to learn how to interact with customers. This also provides a chance for members of society to get a better understanding of the challenges faced by their clients.
If you support the MINDS shops by donating your pre-loved stuff or by shopping there, you will be helping the clients with intellectual disabilities a good opportunity to work, and you will also be helping the environment by cutting down on throwing things in the trash.
What to donate: Clothes, bags, books, small furniture, household items, toys and more. You need to come to MINDS Shop if you are planning to donate clothes in Singapore.
Address: Various locations in Singapore (refer to the website for the exact address)
Website: https://www.minds.org.sg/
9. Shop @ REDCROSS+
Whenever you hear about a natural disaster in the news, you will most likely see that the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) will be quick to jump in to provide assistance in relief operations. They also offer auxiliary health and welfare services to the sick, the handicapped, the aged and the poor.
Formed in 1949, SRC offers a wide range of services to help those in need, and so by shopping at their thrift shops, you will be supporting a great cause.
What to donate: Bed linen, household items, clothes, electrical items, CDs and more.
Address: Red Cross Training Campsite, 62 Jalan Khairuddin (Opera Estate), Singapore 457524/ Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486
Website: https://www.redcross.sg/donate-now/shop.html
10. Project Dignity: Dignity Mama
Dignity Mama Stall offers mothers with intellectually or physically challenged children the opportunity to work together and run a second-hand bookstore.
Their current locations are within hospitals and offer a safe environment for the children to be close to their mothers while they are working.
The stalls also allow youths with disabilities the work exposure to gain the aptitude and confidence to manage their own lives in future.
What to donate: Storybooks, comics, Management books, encyclopaedias, magazines, Arts & Craft books, autobiographies, and other reading materials that are still in good condition.
Address: National University Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Dignity Kitchen (refer to the website for the exact address)
Website: https://www.projectdignity.sg/dignity-mama
11. The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army was established in Singapore back in 1935. It aims to serve the underprivileged in the community, regardless of age, race or religion. They also lend a hand to care for those in need by providing social care, community development and even disaster relief.
There are many branches around Singapore and you can always get a great deal on various things. Because of this, parents can easily find places where to donate baby stuff.
Donations also include big-ticket items like dining tables, antique dressing tables, trampolines, pianos, and many more.
What to donate: If you want to donate clothes in Singapore, look nowhere else. They accept clothes, furniture, household goods, electronic devices, toys, instruments and books.
Website: https://redshieldindustries.com/
That’s our list for where you can donate preloved items, adult, child and old stuff! Feel free to donate baby items in Singapore to help those in need.
So remember, if you have any gently used preloved stuff, consider if you still need them. Meanwhile, even brand new things you don’t need can help others.
With that said, consider donating any unused item from your home. The charities and organisations we mentioned will put them to better use.
Are there any tips for where you can donate preloved items, adult and baby clothes to charities in Singapore? Tell us in the comments section below.
theAsianparent also has a Preloved Baby And Kids Goods By theAsianparent.com Facebook group where you can donate and/or find something useful from fellow mums and dads. We hope you found this list useful, parents and parents-to-be!
This article was updated by Kaira De la Rosa.