The Best Places to Buy Secondhand Baby & Children's Clothes in Sydney

Sydney has plenty of places to buy preloved baby and children's clothes, but the experience can vary considerably depending on where you shop.

Op shops can produce unexpected bargains. Dedicated children's markets can be excellent for whole wardrobe clear-outs. Specialist resale stores offer a more curated selection, while online options can make it easier to find exactly the sizes and garments you need.

Here are some of the most useful options for Sydney parents.

1. Sydney op shops

Sydney has Vinnies, Salvos, Red Cross, Lifeline and independent op shops throughout the metropolitan area.

For children's clothing, the attraction is the possibility of finding very inexpensive pieces and the occasional unexpected gem. The downside is that stock depends on what has recently been donated, so finding several garments in a particular size can take some persistence.

Rather than assuming particular Sydney suburbs will always have better children's clothing, it's worth treating op shopping as a treasure hunt: stock can change substantially from one visit to the next.

Particularly useful for: inexpensive finds and shoppers who enjoy browsing.

Keep in mind: sizes, styles and condition can be unpredictable.

2. My Kids Market

For a market specifically focused on families, My Kids Market is one of Sydney's more relevant options.

Unlike a general weekend market where children's clothing may or may not appear, My Kids Market is specifically designed for buying and selling baby and children's goods. Shoppers can find preloved kids' clothing alongside toys, books, prams, nursery equipment and other children's items.

Events are held at multiple locations across Sydney and elsewhere in NSW throughout the year. Because locations and dates change, it's best to check the current My Kids Market event calendar before planning a visit.

For clothing, these markets can be particularly useful when another parent is clearing multiple garments from the same child's wardrobe. That creates opportunities to find several pieces in similar sizes at once.

Particularly useful for: baby and children's clothing, wardrobe clear-outs and buying directly from other families.

Keep in mind: dates and locations vary, and stock depends on the sellers attending each event.

3. Rozelle Collectors Market

Rozelle Collectors Market operates every Saturday at Rozelle Public School on Darling Street.

It's a general secondhand market rather than a children's market, with stalls selling preloved fashion alongside antiques, collectables, jewellery, art and other secondhand goods.

That means children's clothing isn't guaranteed, but it's a reasonable addition to a secondhand-shopping trip if you enjoy browsing and don't need something specific.

Particularly useful for: secondhand treasure hunting and combining kids' clothing searches with broader vintage and preloved shopping.

Keep in mind: this isn't a dedicated children's market.

4. Kirribilli Markets

Kirribilli Markets are another established Sydney option.

The markets include fashion and secondhand shopping, although the mix of stalls varies between market dates. If children's clothing is your main reason for visiting, check the current market information before making a special trip.

Particularly useful for: browsing secondhand fashion at an established Sydney market.

Keep in mind: the individual stalls and available clothing change between markets.

5. To The Moon Kids Clothing Exchange

For parents who prefer a physical store devoted specifically to preloved children's clothing, To The Moon Kids Clothing Exchange operates stores in Summer Hill and Erskineville.

To The Moon buys good-condition children's clothing directly from parents and resells it through its stores. Its current buying preferences include brands such as Minti, Rock Your Kid, Munster, Mini Rodini, Ralph Lauren, Gorman Playground and Bobo Choses, along with vintage and handmade pieces.

This is a different shopping experience from an op shop or general market: you're browsing a store specifically curated around preloved children's clothing rather than hoping suitable items happen to be available.

Particularly useful for: browsing curated preloved children's clothing in person.

Keep in mind: a curated specialist store is a different proposition from hunting for the lowest possible op-shop price.

6. Facebook Marketplace and other online marketplaces

Sydney parents also have access to Facebook Marketplace, local Buy/Swap/Sell groups, Gumtree, eBay, Vinted, Depop and other online resale platforms.

Facebook Marketplace can be particularly useful locally because parents often sell bundles when their children move into the next size, and local collection can avoid postage.

Rather than repeating all the advantages and disadvantages here, our Best Places to Buy Preloved Baby & Children's Clothes in Australia guide compares the major ways to shop secondhand, including online marketplaces, resale apps, brand-specific resale marketplaces and specialist retailers.

The main distinction for Sydney shoppers is whether you want to buy locally from individual parents or search more widely online.

7. Buying secondhand kids' clothes online in Sydney

Daisy Chain Clothing is based in Sydney and specialises in preloved baby and children's clothing, although our warehouse isn't a retail store and shopping is online.

Thousands of individual garments are listed across different sizes, brands and clothing types. Each garment is checked before listing, and customers can choose their own combination of pieces and have them delivered together.

That offers a different experience from buying through a peer-to-peer marketplace. Instead of finding a jumper from one seller, shorts from another and three T-shirts from someone else, several different garments can be selected from one inventory and combined into one order.

It won't replace the fun of finding a bargain at an op shop or market. But it can be useful when you're trying to build a child's wardrobe in a particular size rather than waiting to see what appears locally.

Particularly useful for: buying several different garments, brands and clothing types in one online order.

Keep in mind: Daisy Chain Clothing's Sydney warehouse isn't open as a retail shop.

Which Sydney option suits you?

There isn't one option that suits every shopping trip.

If you're happy to browse and see what turns up, Sydney's op shops and markets can be part of the attraction of buying secondhand. If you're looking for something particular, a specialist store or online search may be more efficient.

More guides to buying preloved children's clothes

If you're comparing online marketplaces, op shops, brand resale sites and specialist retailers more broadly, see our Best Places to Buy Preloved Baby & Children's Clothes in Australia.

Our Ultimate Guide to Buying Preloved Children's Clothing in Australia covers what to look for when assessing secondhand clothing, while How Much Can You Save Buying Secondhand for Your Baby's First Year? looks more closely at the financial side of buying preloved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy secondhand baby clothes in Sydney?

Options include op shops, My Kids Market, general secondhand markets such as Rozelle and Kirribilli, To The Moon Kids Clothing Exchange, Facebook Marketplace and other online marketplaces, and specialist online children's resale retailers.

Are there specialist secondhand children's clothing stores in Sydney?

Yes. To The Moon Kids Clothing Exchange operates physical stores in Summer Hill and Erskineville specialising in preloved children's clothing.

Which Sydney markets sell secondhand children's clothes?

My Kids Market is specifically focused on baby and children's goods and runs events at multiple locations. Rozelle Collectors Market is a general secondhand market, while Kirribilli Markets include fashion and secondhand shopping. Stock varies between markets, so check current event information before visiting.

Where can I buy bundles of secondhand kids' clothes in Sydney?

My Kids Market, Facebook Marketplace and local Buy/Swap/Sell groups can be useful for bundles being sold directly by parents. Another option is to choose several individual garments from a specialist retailer and combine them into your own order.

Can I buy secondhand children's clothes online in Sydney?

Yes. Sydney shoppers can use national peer-to-peer marketplaces as well as specialist online children's resale retailers. Online shopping can be particularly useful when you need specific sizes or several garments rather than relying on what happens to be available locally.

Does Daisy Chain Clothing have a shop in Sydney?

Daisy Chain Clothing is based in Sydney, but its warehouse isn't open as a retail store. Customers browse and order preloved baby and children's clothing through the Daisy Chain Clothing website.