Donate Items
Turn Your Extra into Extraordinary
A child will sleep safely. Stay warm in the cold Chicago winters. Explore the city in their stroller and the world in the pages of a book. A mom will know that baby is clean and dry and has what they need. You can find purpose for your spare baby essentials and a second life for your gently used baby clothing and items by donating your extras to Share Our Spare.
Donation Checklist

Accepted Items
- Baby Soap, Lotion, Diaper Cream
- Baby Washcloths
- Bibs
- Bottles & Sippy Cups
- Burp Cloths
- Combs & Brushes
- Diapers & Pull Ups (all sizes, open packs accepted)
- Formula & Baby Food (unopened & unexpired)
- Nursing Supplies: Pads, Tubing, Milk Bags, etc.
- Pacifiers & Teething Toys
- Period & Perineal Products (open packs accepted)
- Wipes (unopened)
Large Gear*
- Baby Swings
- Bassinets
- Bed Rails
- Exersaucers
- Gates
- High Chairs
- Pack N Plays
- Play Mats
- Strollers: Single, Double, Snap N Go
Small Gear
- Baby Carriers
- Bathroom Gear: Tubs, Potty Seats, Step Stools
- Boppy & Pregnancy Pillows
- Bottle Sterilizers*
- Changing Pads
- Small Seats: High Chairs, Bumbos
- Wipe & Bottle Warmers
Essentials
- Baby Blankets, Sleep Sacks, & Swaddles
- Baby Towels
- Books: Children & Parenting
- Clothing & Outerwear (Children sizes NB-6/7)
- Diaper Bags
- Maternity Clothes
- Monitors & Sound Machines*
- Plates, Bowls, Utensils, etc. (Toddlers ONLY)
- Safety Items
- Shoes (Children sizes 0-12)
*Please ensure all pieces are included prior to donating
Donation Drop-Off Instructions
Donations are accepted at 3700 N. Kilbourn Ave. (the back entrance of our Sharehouse location). The parking lot is located on the corner of Kilbourn directly across from the Metra stop. If you see taxi cabs in the parking lot, you are in the right place. Please park in a parking spot and be mindful of our neighbors and do not block any of the driveways. Our door to enter the building is located between the loading dock and our neighbor’s driveway. Come down the hall and look for the door that says “Share Our Spare.” If you have a large volume of items, we have carts available to make your unload easier.
Items SOS Does Not Accept
- Baby Food Processors & Formula Makers (Recommendation: Humble Design, Chicago Furniture Bank, & Digs With Dignity)
- Breast Pump Motors & Cords (Recommendation: Recycle through Medela or Spectra)
- Car Seats (Recommendation: Check manufacturer for recycling or buyback programs)
- Diaper Pail & Refill Bags
- Diaper Booster Pads & Disposable Changing Pads
- Furniture: Cribs, Chairs, Mattresses, Changing Tables, etc.
(Recommendation: Humble Design, Chicago Furniture Bank, & Digs With Dignity-NO CRIBS) - Toys (Temporarily not accepting toys due to excess inventory)
- Nursery Décor (Recommendation: Humble Design, Chicago Furniture Bank, & Digs With Dignity)
- USED Bottles & Sippy Cups (Recommendation: Bottles are typically #5 plastic that can be recycled)
- USED Pacifiers, Nipples & Nursing Supplies (Recommendation: These items should be thrown away)
See how Archie turned his extras into extraordinary!