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**********THE SPRING 2025 Swap is coming April 5th**********
**********PREPARE BY KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT**********

PSP Members-Only Kids Clothing, Gear, and Maternity Swap


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One ticket per family. Please do NOT bring children to this clothing swap UNLESS they are infants in carriers.  Even then, people tell us that it's better to be free of extra distractions. Strollers and carts are not allowed in the swap.

When:   Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Where:  All Saints Church, 463A 7th Street, entrance on 7th Street @ 7th Ave 
              
Timing:  You'll sign up for ONE time slot and will have 50 minutes to find awesome things! One ticket per family so we can let as many families join as possible!

DO NOT sign up for a time that you cannot commit to. Switching time slots is frowned upon, not guaranteed, and may require an additional fee.  

TIME                               SIZES AVAILABLE
9:00am    -    9:50am   
10:00am  -   10:50am   
11:00am  -   11:50am   
12:00pm  -   12:50pm     
1:00pm    -   1:50pm       
2:00pm    -   2:50pm 
Last entry at 2:30pm  

Add your timeslot to your calendar once you register. 

If you're not registered, you will not be allowed in. NO EXCEPTIONS.

What time should I sign up for?

• Are you looking for kids older than 1 year?
• Are you an expectant parent? You can sign up for ANY time slot, but there will be more 0-12 month clothes at 2pm.
• Are you looking for 0-12 month baby items? You can sign up for any time slot because we will have plenty of amazing clothing, but if you want to be in an expectant/new parent shopping group with more tables of clothes, please sign up for the 2pm slot. 

NOTE: If you don't need 0-12 month baby items, do NOT register for the 2pm slot.

 
Please note: Have your EVENT REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION ready. You may also be required to show ID. Pro tip: TAKE A SCREENSHOT or STAR the email as soon as you receive it.


NOTE: If you've gotten tons of great stuff for your 0-12 month old at past swaps, excellent!  Come with lower expectations for older sizes --If you bring a big bag of 2T clothes it's unlikely you'll take home the same amount of 3T clothes-- older kids wear their clothes longer and toddlers beat up their clothes more. Pay it forward and be generous with others. 

Bring your clothes, labeled by size, in a bag you can hand off to a volunteer (not your favorite tote bag you need back). It makes things flow much more smoothly to take things from you in the line. There will be extra bags inside for you. 

WHAT TO BRING
 Items in super good shape (if you wouldn’t give it to someone finicky, don’t bring it to the swap)
     -- Kid clothing for ages newborn - pre-teen years 
     -- Baby carriers, sleep sacks, blankets, crib sheets
     -- Maternity items (especially work clothes)
     -- Strollers 
     -- Bassinets or co-sleepers
     -- Swings 
     -- Bottles 
     -- Post-natal toiletries (ice packs, sprays, sitz baths, and the like)


WHAT WE DO NOT ALLOW
Here's what's NOT allowed at the swap-- PLEASE put these items on the classifieds or check the PSP website for donation centers that take these items. 
     ----- Body pillows
     ----- Cribs 
     ----- Breast pumps 
     ----- Hospital gift bags
     ----- Supplements (prenatal or postnatal)
     ----- Books (including maternity, parenting, or kids) --There's a kids' Book Swap on October 19th... 
     ----- Toys

PRE-SORT YOUR DONATIONS!
Please PRE-SORT and LABEL clothes by size to make it easy for us to put things out. Bring your clothes, labeled by size, in a bag you can hand off to a volunteer (not your favorite tote bag you need back.). It makes things flow much more smoothly to take things from you in the line. There will be extra bags inside for you. Sorting your donations will help us get you into the swap as quickly as possible!

     --- Preemie clothes (we will donate those items to the Methodist NICU)
     --- 0 - 6 months
     --- 6 - 12 months
     --- 12 - 18 months
     --- 18 - 24 months
     --- 2T
     --- 3T
     --- 4 - 5 year olds
     --- 6 - 8 year olds
     --- 9+ year olds

Please presort MATERNITY clothes as well. 
     --- Maternity S
     --- Maternity M
     --- Maternity L
     --- Maternity XL
     --- Nursing Bras
     --- Nursing Tops
     --- Belly Bands
     --- Super comfy post partum pants

Please wash all clothing and heat dry before swapping. Wash and heat dry anything you take HOME as well!

Wanna be even more awesome? Rubber band shoes together, label unusual items so folks know what it is, rubber band PJs, put things in ziploc bags if there are multiple parts, and write why an item was good if it helps someone realize they might want it 😀.

Anything not swapped will be donated to a number of different organizations (e.g., in past years, we've donated to Little Essentials, St. Mary's, and Gowanus Mutual Aid).

  LAST MINUTE DROP OFFS FRIDAY / SATURDAY APRIL 4th AND 5th

    DROP OFF FRIDAY NIGHT (the night before the swap),   from 5pm - 7pm at All Saints Church.... 
    DROP OFF SATURDAY  (the day of the swap), from 8am - 1pm at All Saints Church.... 

WE CANNOT ACCEPT ITEMS AFTER 1:00PM ON SATURDAY

If you can store donations that folks drop-off, email events@parkslopeparents.com. (You're not required to sort them, just store them.)



 
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How does the swap work? What happens when I arrive?
A: Find the sign in table located at the side entrance on 7th street.  Have your ID and confirmation ready in case we need to double check. Once checked in, you'll bet a wristband, hand off your items and get back in line until your time slot begins. A volunteer will come out and announce when it's time to enter and then you will seek out the tables with sizes you need (there will be a map).  If your items are NOT sorted, you may be required to sort those yourself at a special table once your time slot opens. 

New items arrive throughout the day, and we are holding larger sized items to spread out throughout the day. Unlike past swaps, coming early doesn't give you a big advantage. 

---A note about sharing the wealth. Come in with the "less is more" mindset since the amount of stuff you have decreases by age. If you bring 20 2T items it's unlikely you'll be able to find the equivalent number of 3T. That said, we work hard to collect items from parents with older kids, so we've been lucky to have lots more to choose for those age ranges. 

---Please do not “shop” for other people. This includes items for non-members or “clients.” The swap is to benefit PSP members who have also brought things to swap. If there is a worthy not-for-profit organization who would benefit from extras, email susan@parkslopeparents.com 

---Please don't hover around a table for older kids. Things are coming out all the time, but it's important that if you've gotten a few things to step back and give someone else a chance.

---You'll have 50 minutes (plenty of time!) to find great stuff. At the 40 minute mark we will start giving you a heads up to wrap things up, and at the 50 minute mark you'll exit and we'll prepare for the new crop of folks! Please don't linger as we've got things to do before we bring in the next bunch of folks!

Q: What do I bring?
----If you wouldn’t give it to someone's finicky in-law, don’t bring it to the swap.
----Bring baby clothing, kid clothing, and maternity clothing!
----Bring smaller baby gear-- but no cribs or body pillows! Put those on the Classifieds!
----All seasons allowed! No worries if you are swapping winter clothes and looking for summer—we get clothing from all seasons!

Q: I'm an expectant parent and don't have stuff to swap! Can I still come?
A: Of course you won't have stuff-- we have the most 0-12 month stuff, so worry not! Bring any maternity items you don't love, extra gear you might not need (some folks have 2 of the same baby carriers), or hand-me-downs you know you won't be using. You'll hopefully be paying it forward in the future. 

Q:   Can I drop off beforehand?
A:   YES!  You can drop off early at a number of locations (see list below), donate the day before or day of the swap, or we can come pick up things that are size 18+ months. Early drop-off at All Saints Church goes from 5:00pm - 7:00pm on Friday afternoon, and starts at 8:00am on Saturday morning. You do not need to come to the swap to drop-off. 

Q:   Can I just donate without attending the swap?
A:   Yes! You can drop off early at a number of locations (see list below), donate the day before or day of the swap, or we can come pick up things that are size 2+. Early drop-off goes from 5:00 - 7:00pm on Friday afternoon, and starts at 8:00am on Saturday morning.

Q:  I don’t have childcare. Can I bring my child to the swap?
A:  Only kids in carriers are allowed in the swap.  Ask to swap babysitting favors with someone you know. Also ask your baby group, the Single Parents by Choice group, or Single/Divorced/Separated group for ideas about swapping kid-care so you can make it. 

Q:  How do I prove who I am and that I'm a PSP Member?
A:  You may need to show proof of who you are (a valid picture ID) and your event registration confirmation, so be sure to take a screenshot or star the email when you receive it. If you have any trouble receiving your confirmation email, email events@parkslopeparents.com. 

Q:  Can both my spouse/partner/mother/sister/brother and I get in the door?
A: One adult per family. Prospect Park is 2 blocks away. You can meet folks there after the swap.  

Q: Ends up I can't use my swap spot. Can I give it to a friend?

A: No-- we always have a waitlist and give priority to folks on the waitlist. We ask that folks not resell or give away their swap spots. 

Q:  How does the 2-2:50pm swap differ than the rest of the swap?
A:  The 2pm slot is ONLY for expectant and new parents. Here's what happens:
--- We clear away the older clothes and gear and put out MORE 0-12 month stuff. Anything larger than 12 months is removed. 
--- There will be 0-12 month sizes only  (0-6 months, 6-12 month clothes), bibs, swaddles, and all that fun new baby stuff!
--- There will also be lots of maternity clothes.
--- There will be sleep sacks, blankets, swaddles, breast feeding supplies, bottles, belly bands, and other things as well! There will be post partum nursing shirts and more!
--- We'll be wrapping up the rest of the swap around you so there will be a bit of a bustle, but you'll be in a different room.   
--- We will NOT be able to access bags of older-sized clothes as those are earmarked for donations to folks in need. 
--- Pick up extra bottles, bibs, and socks!  Some kids reject certain bottles and at $12 each, it's good to have some on hand. 

HOST A MINI-SWAP after the event. This is a NEW EXPECTANT AND NEW BABY GROUP IDEA: Coordinate with other baby group members and pick up some bags of 0-6 and 6-12 month clothes at the end of the swap for folks who can't make it. It makes for a great reason for a meet-up (lay out the clothes on blankets at the park) with snacks. NOTE: Anything extra you'll need to give away for free on the Classifieds or we can help you arrange for pickup from our friends at Little Essentials. Details, and how to sign up for the Mini-Swap HERE. 

    
Q:  My kid(s) grew out of the stuff I got at the swap? What do I do with it?
A:  If you got it at the swap, give it back to the swap next round. OR pay it forward by posting it for free on the PSP Classifieds. By all means do not sell things you got at the swap. Super BAD karma and not allowed!  

Q:  What happens to the leftovers?
A:  Anything not swapped will be donated. In the past, we've donated to Little Essentials, the Family Justice Center, Next Steps Community Church, St. Mary's and other organizations. If you know of an organization that might like to have the leftovers, let us know!


SEND ANY QUESTIONS to hello@parkslopeparents.com
 
—THE PSP CLOTHING SWAP TEAM

WANT TO DROP OFF?

  LAST MINUTE DROP OFFS FRIDAY / SATURDAY September 20th and 21st 

    DROP OFF FRIDAY NIGHT (the night before the swap),   from 5pm - 7pm at All Saints Church.... 
    DROP OFF SATURDAY  (the day of the swap), from 8am - 1pm at All Saints Church.... 
If you're dropping off on Saturday, the road may be blocked for a Block Party-- so you may need to come to 7th Ave and 7th street and back in... 

NEED US TO PICK UP and are NOT already coming to the swap? We have a few pickup times available. Fill out the form XXXX 

Drop off at other Brooklyn Locations  
PARK SLOPE 1

362 7th Street, Apt 2 (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
      Text Annie at 917-561-5960 to confirm other time/availability 

PARK SLOPE 2
 467 10th Street Garden (between 6th & 7th Avenues) 
      Text Amyjoy at 917-678-2073 to confirm availability

SOUTH SLOPE
438 12th Street (between 7th & 8th Avenues)
      M-F, 9:00am - 8:00pm
      Sat/Sundays 11:00am - 6:00pm
      Leave with the doorman. If you run into issues, buzz #32

GREENWOOD HEIGHTS
214 23rd Street (between 4th and 5th Avenues)
      Text Dorothy at 718-308-7702 to confirm availability

SUNSET PARK 
847A 46th Street (8th and 9th Aves)
   Text Billy at  718-869-2279 to confirm availability

KENSINGTON/WINDSOR TERRACE
643 17th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 (17th and Terrace)
     Weekdays 8:30am-2:30pm and 4:00pm - 9:00pm
     Text Nada at 347-209-8452 to confirm availability

KENSINGTON/WINDSOR TERRACE
540 Ocean Parkway, Apt. 4i, Brooklyn, NY 11218 (between Ditmas and Ave F)
     Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am-4:00 pm are preferred. Evenings as requested.
     Text Stefanie at 718-551-8346 to confirm availability

KENSINGTON/WINDSOR TERRACE
40 Tehama St, Apt 2H (between Dahill Rd. and Chester Ave.)
     Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10am - 3pm
    Text Joe at 919- 539-8179 to confirm availability

CARROLL GARDENS