Additional Information about donating items: 

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Baby clothes:

• We accept new born and baby clothes, up to 3 months for our First Days Starter Sets

• We ask that all clothes are freshly laundered, sorted and bagged by size and, if appropriate, gender.

• We cannot wash any clothes on site, so clothes that are unclean are recycled to raise money for First Days.

• We are so proud of the high quality of our First Days Baby Sets, it makes a huge difference to the family receiving them to feel loved and cared for by us, and in turn by you. If you are not sure whether your clothing is suitable, please consider whether you would give it to your best friend for their baby. If the answer is yes, then we would love it. 

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Coats

• We collect coats for children aged 0-18. They need to be freshly laundered, with working zips and buttons and no tears or holes. 

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Cot beds/Toddler beds: 

• Please ensure that the cot is no more than 10 years old, if it is then it's unlikely to conform to safety standards. 

• Check that the rails and base slats are all present and not splintered or otherwise damaged. 

• Any metal rails or bars should not be bent or damaged. 

• Please supply dismantled. Assembly instructions MUST be provided with the cot and all screws/fittings placed in a sealed bag and securely attached to the bed frame. 

• If you do not have the instructions then please search for them online

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Highchairs

• Please ensure that the highchair is no more than 10 years old, if it is then it's unlikely to conform to safety standards. 

• We can only rehome highchairs if they have a tray, safety harness, are sturdy and secure, with brakes if on casters and are clean and have the instructions attached. 

• If you do not have the instructions then please search for them online. 

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Prams/Buggies/Pushchairs

• Please ensure that the item is no more than 10 years old, if it is then it's unlikely to conform to safety standards. 

• Please clean the item thoroughly before donating to us. We do not have the manpower to clean every donated item, therefore outsource this when required, which costs us money that we can't spare. If you cannot clean your buggy we would ask you to consider donating us the funds the get it cleaned. 

• Please ensure: there are no sharp edges or points, the folding chassis must have a primary and secondary locking device which both engage and work properly. The safety harness is in good condition with no frayed edges. The wheels are secure, and there is no evidence of heavy wear on the edges of the wheels. The parking brake is fully functional. The permanent label stated 'carelessness causes fire' should be present and indicating compliance with the flammability requirements.

• Instructions are included, if you do not have instructions please search for them online and print them. 

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Safety Gates

• Please include all adjuster screws, bolts, suction cups for mounting on the wall, extension bolts and any other small parts in a clear plastic bag firmly secured to the gate. 

• Please include the instructions, if you do not have the instructions, please search for them online. 

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Toys

• We rehome toys, games, puzzles and books in nearly new condition for babies up to 6 months old. 

• All soft toys are required to bear a CE mark.

• Toys must not: be made of flammable materials, have sharp edges or points, have easily detached features (like eyes etc), contain toxic substances or be painted with toxic paints. 

• Operate at more than 24 volts.  

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Other

• We are unable to accept donations of electrical items or used car seats.