Stop Overpaying for Baby Gear
Your Baby Will Outgrow
Buy, sell, or rent from local Kansas City parents and save hundreds.
Many baby items are only used for a few months. Don't pay full price.
Buy smarter, resell when you're done, and keep your net cost low.
Baby Forward grows with your family.
Already have gear to sell? List it in 2 minutes
The smarter way to handle baby gear
Buy used, use it, sell it back. Repeat as your baby grows.
Buy Used
Often 50–70% less than retail, from a local Kansas City parent.
Use It
Enjoy it for however long your baby needs it — months or years.
Resell & Recoup
List it back on Baby Forward and get a good part of your money back.
How Baby Forward Works
Simple and local — buy, rent, and sell with Kansas City parents near you
1. Browse
Find gear from Kansas City parents near you. Filter by age, category, or buy vs rent.
2. Connect
Request to buy or rent. Arrange a safe local pickup that works for both of you.
3. Pay Safely
Secure checkout via Stripe. Payment is held until you inspect the item and confirm receipt.
4. Resell Later
When baby outgrows it, list it back in minutes and recoup part of what you paid.
🏠 Rent baby gear for a fraction of the cost
Why buy a $400 swing your baby uses for 3 months? Rent it from a Kansas City parent for a fraction of the price.
See how much you actually pay
Buy used, resell when done — your net cost can be a fraction of retail
SNOO Bassinet
Save ~$1,400 vs buying new
UPPAbaby Vista
Save ~$964 vs buying new
Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair
Save ~$258 vs buying new
Illustrative examples. Retail and resale prices are approximate and vary by item and condition.
Shop by Baby's Age
Find exactly what you need right now
Just Listed in Kansas City
Fresh gear from Kansas City parents
Turn your outgrown baby gear into cash
Listing takes about 2 minutes.
- ✓ Free to list — 10% fee ($2 minimum) only when it sells
- ✓ Secure payments via Stripe, deposited to your bank
- ✓ Sell to local Kansas City families
How Baby Forward keeps things safe
Clear Listings
Sellers provide photos, condition ratings, and descriptions, and you can see seller reviews. Always inspect an item before confirming receipt.
Recall Screening
New listings are screened against the CPSC recall database, and sellers are warned about possible matches. Always double-check recalls before using any item.
Secure Payments
Payment is held until you confirm receipt, or released automatically 48 hours after handoff if no problem is reported. Something wrong? File a dispute before confirming.
💡 Tips for safe buying
📍 Meet in a public place or on your porch
🔍 Inspect the item before confirming receipt
⚠️ Check for recalls before using any item
🚗 For car seats, check the expiration date and ask about accident history