What To Donate

During the 2022-2023 financial year, we rehomed over $650,000 worth of new and used baby items to West Australian families in need.

Before making a donation to Little Things, please ensure all items meet safety guidelines outlined in the 'Keeping Baby Safe' booklet. Click here to download a copy.

We accept donations of:

Baby Bottles & Teats

We accept new and used bottles.

If used, please sterilise before donating and include new teats in original packaging.

If discoloured, we can’t accept.

Baby Carriers

We accept baby carriers worn on the front of the body with the baby in an upright position. Buckles must work and not be frayed.

Please include instructions if possible.

For more information on baby carrier safety standards, please click here.

Baby Clothes

We accept new and preloved baby clothes in sizes 00000 to 0.

No clothes with sewn-on buttons please. Snap buttons/closures are fine.

Please wash all preloved baby clothes prior to donating and ensure no stains or rips. If you wouldn't give the items to your best friend, please do not donate them to us.

No clothing with slogans such as "Mummy's Angel" or "Daddy's Helper" as we are not across the individual circumstances of the families who receive our items.

Bibs & Burp Cloths

We accept new and preloved bibs in very good condition.

No bibs with ties please as they pose a strangulation risk.

If preloved, please wash before donating and ensure no stains or rips. If you wouldn't give an item to your best friend as a gift, please don't give it to us.

Blankets & Swaddles

We accept donations of new and preloved baby blankets and swaddles.

If preloved, please wash before donating and ensure no stains/rips.

Books

We accept new and preloved books in very good condition, suitable for children aged three and under. No rips or missing pages please.

We cannot accept parenting books, pregnancy or naming books.

Breast Pumps

We accept the following breast pumps. 

  • Manual pumps (sterilised)
  • Unopened/unused/brand new electric pumps
  • We do accept used hospital grade electric breast pumps which have a closed system.

Hats & Mittens

We accept donations of new and preloved hats & mittens.

If preloved, please wash before donating and ensure no stains or rips.

Feeding Items

We accept sippy cups, drink bottles, snack containers, cutlery etc in as-new condition.

Formula

We can accept unopened tins of baby formula with 6mth+ expiry. 

No prescription formula or opened tins please.

Nappies

We accept single use nappies of all sizes.

We happily accept loose nappies that are no longer in their original packaging. If donating loose nappies, please bundle together and label the size to assist with sorting and distribution.

No reusable nappies please.

Nappy Bags (for Mums)

We accept new and preloved nappy bags for mums on the go.

If preloved, please clean before donating and ensure no stains or rips and that all fastenings, closures and straps are in working condition.

Nappy Boxes

We accept donations of empty nappy boxes which we recycle and use to package up items for social service agencies.

Please flatten boxes prior to donating.

Shoes & Socks

We accept new and preloved baby shoes and socks for babies up to 3 months old.

Please wash or clean preloved socks and shoes and do not donate if stained, ripped or damaged in any way.

Sleeping Bags & Suits

We accept new and preloved sleeping bags and sleep suits up to size 0 (12 months), that allow babies' arms to move.

Please wash preloved sleeping bags and sleep suits and ensure no stains or rips.

For further clarification on sleeping bags and suits we can accept, please refer to this document.

Toiletries for Babies

We accept unopened baby toiletries including nappy rash cream, shampoo, baby bath and lotions.

No talcum powder please.

Toiletries for Mums

We accept new, unopened toiletries for mums including nipple cream, body wash, shampoo and conditioner.

We also accept single use maternity and breast pads, both loose and in original packaging.

No reusable pads please.

Towels & Wash Cloths

We accept donations of new and preloved baby towels and wash cloths.

If preloved, please wash before donating and ensure no stains/rips.

Toys

We accept new and preloved small baby toys.

No large toys or toys with button batteries please.

If preloved, please wash or clean before donating.

Wet wipes

We welcome donations of wet wipes in boxes and unopened individual packs.

We Cannot Accept

  • Any large items such as prams, bassinets, cots, car seats, high chairs, ride ons, baths, bath seats, walkers, Bumbo seats, rockers or bouncers
  • Bed rails
  • Breast feeding pillows
  • Cot and bassinet sheet sets
  • Cot bumpers
  • Cushions or pillows
  • Electrical items and battery operated items
  • Jolly Jumpers
  • Maternity or breastfeeding clothes
  • Mobiles
  • Picture frames with glass
  • Wall prints

As a general rule of thumb we cannot accept any items larger than a nappy box, thank you for your understanding!

Still not sure if you can donate a particular item? Please email us with any questions or for further clarification.

If an item isn't included in the list above, or is preloved and isn't in perfect condition, please don't donate it to us. Disposing of unsuitable donations or redirecting them to other non-profits uses up resources that would be better spent helping families in need.