Join us for our first Free Baby Gear Swap event on June 13 from 9am-1pm. “Shoppers” can choose from new and gently used items for babies aged 0-1 years old. All items are completely free – no selling allowed. While no entry fee is required, a food pantry donation is appreciated. Limits may apply. Items will include donations from local families and could include clothing, swaddles/blankets, bedding, décor, toys, books, feeding items, small carriers, diapers/wipes and more! Available items will depend on donations. No pre-registration is required. Free postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety screenings will be offered, as well as free car seat checks. Questions? Contact Liz Bailon at lbailon@schtwn.org or at 847-285-4541.

Donations Needed for New Baby Event

Is your house cluttered with gently used baby items? Do you want to support local families and keep items out of our landfills? Donate to our first annual Free Baby Gear Swap event. Donations are accepted June 1-5 at 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates IL 60169. We are collecting clean, gently used or new items for babies aged 0-1 years old.

Additional Donation Collection Sites:

• Office of Commissioner Kevin Morrison – 1325 Wiley Rd Suite 141, Schaumburg, IL 60173
• Schaumburg Township District Library –
  • Central Library: 130 S Roselle Rd., Schaumburg
  • Hoffman Estates Branch: 1550 Hassell Rd., Hoffman Estates
  • Hanover Park Branch: 1266 Irving Park Rd., Hanover Park

Items Accepted (but are not limited to):

• Clothing, swaddles/blankets, bedding, décor, toys, books, feeding items*, small carriers, small strollers, sound machines, baby tubs, first aid supplies*, diaper bags, diapers/wipes, changing pads, pacifiers*, pack n plays, and more!
  • *Must be new. We will accept open diaper packages.

Items Not Accepted:

• Cribs
• Car seats
• Expired items (including car seats or formula)
• Baby bottles
• Used breast pumps or breast pump accessories
• Used pacifiers

Donate Monetarily
We graciously accept any monetary donation amount – every dollar helps us support local families in need. Below are a few donation levels to help guide individuals and businesses looking to make a larger impact.

• $250 helps provide a newborn starter kit (diapers, wipes, wash, cream, lotion, detergent) for one family.
• $500 helps supply essentials for two to three families for a month.
• $1,000 lets us stock a shelf of diapers and wipes that serves many families throughout the event.

Visit our online donation page and choose “Free Baby Gear Swap” in the drop down menu. Questions? Contact Liz Bailon at lbailon@schtwn.org or at 847-285-4541.

Printable Flyers for Free Baby Gear Event

Please help us spread the word about this amazing free event for local families. Feel free to download and print the flyers below to hang in your office, community center or neighborhood!

• June 13 Baby Gear Event Flyer (for shopping families)
• June 13 Baby Gear Event Flyer (for donors)
• June 13 Baby Gear Event flyer (for sponsors) – the sponsorship deadline has passed