Once Upon a Child buys and sells gently used kids stuff, including clothes, shoes, toys, books, games, puzzles, and baby gear. They buy all seasons everyday without an appointment and pay cash on the spot. The store offers lots of selection for children of all ages, with amazing clothing at a fraction of the price of brand new items, including designer pieces. Many find it a godsend for new parents and an excellent store with wonderful staff, very well laid out and organized. Customers report the business as very fair and follow predicted timelines, with some driving hours to shop there. However, the shopping experience is just okay for some. Clothing racks are often overfilled, making browsing difficult and cumbersome, and sizes are often in the wrong spot. The assessment time for selling items could be up to 3hrs, and they offer a low purchase price for used toys compared to the market. Some have overheard employees having loud negative conversations about customers. While many find good items, especially for play clothes and toys, these factors can make the experience less enjoyable.
They buy your gently used children’s clothes and toys.
June 2026
The place is pretty well organized, even if there are a lot of items, you can really find anything there, and prices are very good!
May 2026
I have bought and sold items at Once Upon a Child in Halifax. Staff have always been friendly and helpful whenever I've had questions. They don't tend to need smaller sizes when I've tried to sell those, but I've had good success selling larger sizes.
