Baby Items

Save money and resources by hiring baby items that are used infrequently such as travel cots. For local contacts check the Yellow Pages or see W: www.yell.com.

Some charity shops accept and sell baby equipment (and clothes). Check with your local shop. See CHARITY SHOPS, check the Edinburgh Charity Shop and Reuse Map on the Changeworks website or request a copy:

T: 0131 555 4010 E: wasteprevention@changeworks.org.uk W: www.changeworks.org.uk (under 'Waste Prevention').

The Polwarth Baby and Toddler Group organise nearly new sales: W: www.nearlynewsale.org.uk.

The National Childbirth Trust hold regular nearly new sales throughout the area: T: 0844 243 6123 , W: www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/nearly-new-sales.

Carefree Kids lend nursery and safety equipment to families in East Lothian on low income, with children under five or with special needs. A small deposit is collected for each item loaned: T: 01875 616 618, W: www.carefreekids.org.uk.

Advertise for free any baby items you would like to give away or items you would like on Gumtree, Freegle or Freecycle. See Exchange schemes.