Beijing’s Most Used Second Hand WeChat Groups for Kids’ Stuff

Recently an Instagram post gave me a rude awakening. Borrowed By Baby is an Australian company that offers monthly subscriptions of baby clothes you can borrow, wear, and return.

And 280 pieces of clothing by the time a child turns 2 years old might be an understatement for some parents. When I was pregnant my dad kept on reminding me not to buy my daughter clothes. “They grow in the blink of an eye and it’ll be too small before she even gets to wear it,” he’d say. And for a while, I was really good about it. I bought literally just two onesies in anticipation of her arrival (both of which were never even worn before they became too small), and used all the stuff I got as baby gifts from friends, family, and the hospital.

By the time my daughter was born, she had about 50 pieces of clothing. Now, she’s about to turn 2 years old and has a walk-in closet that’s completely packed. The number 280 definitely isn’t an exaggeration.

Borrowed By Baby has a fantastic concept that doesn’t contribute waste to the planet.

While their service is only available in Australia, in Beijing there’s our own version of it that sprung up in the form of buy/sell WeChat groups that specialize in kids’ items.

You can find all sorts of great things from toys, books, and definitely all kinds of clothes for your little ones, all for really low prices. With plenty of parents looking to declutter their kids’ rooms every season, these WeChat groups are always places for great finds. And what I love the most about getting secondhand clothes for my kid is that I can shop without the guilt that I’m contributing additional waste to the planet, piggyback on the cool styles that other parents have picked out for their little ones, and get pieces of clothing that have been loved and washed, so that the fabric is already soft and worn in.

Here are a few of the most active secondhand WeChat groups specifically for kids’ stuff.

Clothes-shoes for kids

This group is as straightforward as its name. If you’re only looking to buy some kids’ clothes and shoes, this is the group to join.

Add WeChat ID: Wilhelmina87 to join.

Maternity, Newborn Buy & Sell CN

This group is for all your baby gadgets. There’s everything from clothes to books and toys that have been outgrown by kids.

Add WeChat ID: fukai2504 to join.

KID Stuff: Buy, sell, swap. BJ

There’s everything from kids’ clothes and toys to furniture.

Add WeChat ID: lilin_ChinaDe to join.

And finally, let’s not forget about Roundabout! They’ve got a fantastic section of kids’ clothing with both used and brand new items alike. Roundabout is essentially a giant warehouse-like store filled with all sorts of donated items. You can get all your secondhand lifestyle needs there and it’s impossible to walk out without finding some hidden gems.

When you shop at Roundabout, your money goes to charity and medical cases that they’re currently supporting. To find out more information about Roundabout, follow them on WeChat.