Nest & Sprout Consignment | Preloved Baby & Kids' Items Made Easy

🌱 Welcome to the Nest & Sprout Preloved Kids Clothing Family

Welcome and congratulations on this stage of parenthood. Kids grow fast, homes fill faster, and navigating what to do with outgrown items can feel overwhelming. 

At Nest & Sprout, consignment is a shared effort. We help give quality children’s and maternity items a second life while keeping pricing accessible for local families. Below is everything you need to know to get started.

We will be pausing consignment February 14 to 28th for inventory purposes. We continue to be a very small business operation and up to one month behind in processing. At this time, we can only offer store credit buy outs, and cash on traditionally consignment terms (after sale).

Yes — we accept donations.
Donated kids’ and maternity clothing helps support the day-to-day operations of the shop, including keeping prices accessible, hosting free Fill-A-Bag events, and supporting local families.

Everyone’s situation is different. While we love to pay for children’s clothing to recognize its value, we’re also always grateful to accept donations when that feels like the right choice for you.

How Consignment Works (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Review Our Guidelines

Before consigning, please take a moment to review our standards. We prioritize items that:

• Meet current safety regulations
  

• Are clean and in usable condition
  

• Align with our brand, space, and what our community actually shops for
  

We reserve the right to decline items that do not meet these standards.

📄 For full details, please review our Consignment Contract & Policy.

Recent Policy Updates

• We accept both value and boutique brands
  

• Value brands are sold in-store only and are not listed online
  

• We accept limited play-condition items for boutique brands
  

• These may not earn credit and are often sold at reduced pricing or used in community programs
  

• Some low-demand categories now have reduced buyout values (announced in our 2026 pricing update)
  

Not sure what “play condition” means?
👉 Review our Condition Guidelines for examples.

Step 2: Prepare Your Items

• Gather the baby, kids, or maternity items you’d like to consign
  

• Ensure items are clean and odour-free - items that require cleaning are subject to cleaning fees and reduced buy out rate. The better an item is presented, the better the offer. 
  

• Ask yourself: “Would I buy this preloved?” If you wouldn't, don't seend it. 

• Button buttons, zip zippers, and fold items neatly. Seriously this makes a huge difference. Even laid flat piles help us process and provide neater items for resale. 
  

Monthly Limits

• One box or bag per family per month
  

• Typically 20–40 items, depending on category

• Upcoming Pause Feb 14 to 28, 2026 for inventory. 

Specialty or seasonal requests may fall outside this limit and will be announced on Instagram or our blog. 

Play Condition Items

We believe well-loved items can still have value.

• Minor flaws (light pilling, small marks) may be accepted in very limited quantities
  

• Box-store play-condition items are often donated or used in Fill-a-Bag events
  

• Boutique play-condition items are assessed individually and may receive a reduced payout
  

Due to space constraints, please keep play-condition items minimal. 

Step 3: Register & Sign the Contract

Ready to consign? Great.

• First-time consignors must review and sign the Consignment Contract
  
  

• Use a valid email — this is how you’ll track inventory and payouts
  

• You only need to use the visceral consignment portal if you will be doing a traditional consignment, and not a buy out. 

Step 4: Drop Off Your Items

• Drop off items during business hours
  

• Items must be in a clearly labeled box or bag (name + contact info)
  

• Processing time is typically up to 7 days, depending on volume. As of February 2026 we are up to 3 weeks behind.
  

🚫 We do not offer immediate cash buyouts at drop-off.

End-of-Term Options

• Standard consignment term: 12 weeks
  

• After 12 weeks, you may:
  

• Renew your items, or
  

• Accept a 20–30% buyout
  

• Some items may take longer to sell; we’re always looking for the right buyer
  

Items declined at drop-off must be picked up within 7 days. After that, they become the property of Nest & Sprout and may be donated or resold.

Step 5: Cash or Store Credit — Your Choice

Once your box is processed, we’ll send you a quote with two options: a buy-out in store credit or standard consignment terms.

Buy-outs are offered as store credit only and are rounded up with a 10% bonus to make this option more appealing.Some items are purchased at a standard 30% rate, regardless of brand. These are typically everyday basics from box stores such as jeans, leggings, and dresses from brands like George, Old Navy, and similar.

Once your items have sold, you may choose:

• Cash payout: 40% via e-transfer (availability dependent)
  
• Store credit: 40% + 10% bonus
  

💡 Payouts must be requested once your balance reaches $50.
We do not regularly monitor accounts; follow-up is the responsibility of the consignor. We may reach out periodically (typically once per year) to encourage a payout.

At this time, no service fees are charged.

Step 6: Consign Again

You’re welcome to consign monthly, within current limits.

• One box per month

• Seasonal and special requests announced on social + email
  

• Items sitting 6+ months in select low-demand categories may be bought out at updated pricing and moved into Fill-a-Bag events or $1 bins
  

This helps keep the shop fresh, functional, and fair for everyone.

A Final Note on Transparency

Pricing is based on:

• Retail value
  

• Condition
  

• Demand and sell-through data
  

Emotional value does not equal resale value and that’s okay. Our goal is to balance fairness, accessibility, and sustainability for the whole community. The unfortunate reality is that you're unlikely to get the price you want - sometimes, but also sometimes we have to balance if you want the item to sell or just wait for that perfect buyer. 

If you have pricing recommendations for your products please leave a note. This is helpful fo rare boutique items, sports gears, and other unique finds. 

Thank you for consigning with Nest & Sprout. This space exists because of you. 💚