How to Sell Baby/Kids Items in Australia
The best platforms for selling baby/kids items in Australia are Facebook Marketplace. Safety standards matter — check recalls before listing; fast turnover category.
Best Platforms for Baby/Kids Items
Facebook Marketplace
FreeZero seller fees and local pickup option. Ideal for baby/kids items where buyers want to inspect before purchasing.
Pricing Baby/Kids Items
Bugaboo prams hold 50-60% of new price. Kmart and Target baby items have no resale value. Size-specific clothing bundles ($20-30 for 10+ items) sell fast. Car seats have a legal expiry date in AU — don't sell expired seats.
Market context: Facebook Marketplace has more than 1 billion users globally, making it the world's largest peer-to-peer selling platform by reach.
Source: Meta Q4 2024 earnings
Where to Source Baby/Kids Items in Australia
Parents sell in bulk when kids outgrow stages. Facebook Marketplace is the dominant platform. Buy bundles and break them up to sell individually at higher margin. Brands like Bugaboo, UPPAbaby, and Stokke hold value. Check product recalls on productsafety.gov.au before listing.
Photography Tips for Baby/Kids Items
Clean everything thoroughly — parents are particular. Show any stains, tears, or missing parts. For car seats, photograph the manufacture date label as they expire. Styled shots of clothes in size order sell bundles faster.
Shipping Bulky Items
- Standard Australia Post has size and weight limits. Anything over 22kg or 105cm on the longest side needs a courier.
- Aramex and CouriersPlease are usually the cheapest options for bulky items within Australia.
- Get quotes from multiple couriers — prices vary wildly depending on the route and dimensions.
- Pack bulky items with corner protectors and thick cardboard. Couriers are rougher on large parcels than small ones.
- Local pickup eliminates shipping hassles entirely. Price your item slightly lower for pickup-only and you'll often sell faster.
- If offering delivery, charge a flat fee based on distance — $20 within 10km, $40 within 30km is a common approach.
Sell Baby/Kids Items on Each Platform
Each platform has different strengths for baby/kids items. Check the individual guides for platform-specific tips.
What Sellers Say
“Their complaints process is ridiculously inaccurate — it's all AI and there's no human review available.”
— Australian seller on Facebook Marketplace brand flagging, 2026
“Don't respond to post-sale requests for extra shipping money. It's on the seller — they should price accordingly.”
— Australian Depop Sellers Facebook group consensus, 2026
“What band are you on? Once you hit Band 3 on MyPost Business the savings really kick in.”
— Australian Depop Sellers Facebook group, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best platform to sell baby/kids items in Australia?
Facebook Marketplace is generally the strongest platform for baby/kids items in Australia. Safety standards matter — check recalls before listing; fast turnover category
How much can I make selling baby/kids items?
Bugaboo prams hold 50-60% of new price. Kmart and Target baby items have no resale value. Size-specific clothing bundles ($20-30 for 10+ items) sell fast. Car seats have a legal expiry date in AU — don't sell expired seats.
Where can I source baby/kids items for resale in Australia?
Parents sell in bulk when kids outgrow stages. Facebook Marketplace is the dominant platform. Buy bundles and break them up to sell individually at higher margin. Brands like Bugaboo, UPPAbaby, and Stokke hold value. Check product recalls on productsafety.gov.au before listing.
How should I price used baby/kids items?
Bugaboo prams hold 50-60% of new price. Kmart and Target baby items have no resale value. Size-specific clothing bundles ($20-30 for 10+ items) sell fast. Car seats have a legal expiry date in AU — don't sell expired seats. Always check recently sold listings on eBay (filter by "Sold" and "AU Only") to get current market pricing rather than relying on active listing prices, which are often inflated.
What shipping method works best for baby/kids items?
Baby/Kids Items is bulky, so standard Australia Post rates won't cut it. Get courier quotes from Aramex, CouriersPlease, or Toll for items that exceed AusPost's size limits. Local pickup is always cheapest. If you're in a metro area, offering delivery within 20-30km for a flat fee can help close sales faster.
Sell Baby/Kids Items Across Multiple Platforms
List your baby/kids items once and crosslist to Facebook Marketplace automatically. When an item sells on one platform, Shopfront marks it as sold everywhere — no double-selling, no manual updates.
Start Crosslisting FreeAU Reselling Market Data
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Source: Australian Business Register, 2025
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