Donate items
Have childcare essentials you no longer use? Treasure Boxes can rehome your quality items to SA families in need.
Book in your donation
We appreciate you booking in a time to drop off your items at our Edwardstown warehouse. Our booking calendar helps us to plan ahead to ensure a smooth donation drop off for you!
*drop-ins are still welcome!
Opening times
EDWARDSTOWN WAREHOUSE & BABY BOUTIQUE
Normal open times:
Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
& open every first Saturday of the month 9am-12pm.
Closed on public holidays.
Your donation will support a child and family during a very stressful time.
Items we can rehome
The safety and wellbeing of the babies and kids your donation helps is our top priority. For this reason, many items we rehome need to pass strict safety guidelines and checks. Please check each donation follows the guidelines below and make sure that all items have been recently cleaned and are in good, working condition.
We rehome front carrying/soft structured buckle carriers.
We only rehome baby carriers that are less than 8 years old.
We rehome modern bassinets with wide, stable bases. To make sure your bassinet follows Australian product safety standards, please check that:
- It is less than 8 years old
- Sides of the bassinet are at least 300mm higher than the mattress top
- Legs are secure (not folding). If it is on wheels, at least 2 of the 4 must be lockable
- Any decorative bows, strings, ribbons or other choking hazards have been removed
We rehome freshly laundered linen and new (or as-new) quilts and pillows.
We rehome all kids’ books. Reading is a valuable, life-long skill that we strongly encourage!
We rehome bottles and steriliser units, along with bottle accessories (such as bottle bags) as long as they are:
- In new or like-new condition
Please note that we cannot accept used bottle teats , dummies or teethers.
We rehome car seats and capsules, adhering to strict guidelines and safety checks for the safety and wellbeing of our recipients.
All donated car restraints should adhere to mandatory Australian Safety Standards. Please check for the following:
- There is a manufacturers sticker stating that the restraint complies with mandatory standard AS/NZS 1754, along with the manufacturer and model clearly marked on a grey sticker. Click here for more info
- The restraint must be less than 8 years old from the date of manufacture and has never been involved in an accident
- There are no frayed or broken straps, buckles or structural damage and no remnants of food in the fabric
We do not rehome booster seats or any other form of car restraints.
We rehome modern change tables. Please use the following as a guide:
- It is less than 8 years old
- Edges and barriers are a minimum 100mm height from base
We rehome preloved babies and kids clothing, from size 0000 to (kids) 16, providing it is:
- In good condition
- Freshly laundered
- No tears, stains or fabric pilling
We rehome cots, adhering to the following guidelines and safety checks:
- It is less than 8 years old
- They comply with current Australian Safety Standard AS2172:2003
- The manufacturer or supplier and model name/number are clearly stamped on the base slat along with the date of manufacture
- Edges are smooth and rounded, with no splinters or damage to the side rails or base slats
- If the cot has castors, the brakes must be fully functioning
- If including the mattress, it must be stain-free and less than 10 years old. Mattresses must be firm and flat, the same size as the cot
- All nuts, bolts and rods are included
We rehome high chairs adhering to the following guidelines:
- The high chair is less than 8 years old with a strong frame and wide, stable base
- The manufacturer and model number are clearly marked
- The upholstery is clean and free of food remnants
- It has a 5-point safety harness
- Front and back castors must have fully-functioning brakes
We rehome small homewares (such as kitchen and dining essentials).
Please clean and wash any homeware items before donating.
We rehome all donations of unused, clean, disposable nappies.
Please clearly mark the size on the packaging.
We rehome prams and strollers that adhere to Australian Safety Standard AS/NZS 2088:2000. Please check for the following.
- It is less than 8 years old
- All wheels, steering and brakes are fully-functioning
- There is a 5-point safety harness
- It has the brand/safety tag attached
We rehome safety gates. Please remember to:
- Include all the adjuster screws and bolts
- Include suction cups for mounting on the wall
- Include instructions
We rehome preloved kids’ shoes providing they are clean, in good condition and are paired.
Please check for holes, significant discolouration or scuff marks.
We can rehome suitcases in all sizes for the family, as long as they are still in excellent/like-new condition.
We rehome donations of unused, packaged toiletries for babies, children and adults.
We rehome small to medium sized toys.
Please check that:
- All parts are included
- It is not battery operated (unless brand new in packaging)
- They are not filled with beans
- The item has been given a wipe down
- Adult clothing or shoes
- Antique/vintage cots or bassinets
- Baby walkers
- Cloth nappies
- Cot bumpers, pillows or quilting
- Electrical items
- Furniture that is not listed above (bed frames, lounges, tables etc)
- Quilts, pillows or blankets that are feather filled
- Toys that are large in size such as dollhouses, bikes, baby walkers, car tracks or play kitchens
- Toys that are battery operated (Unless brand new, in packaging)
- Wraps, ring slings or home-made baby carriers
Warehouse 6, 1-5 De Laine Avenue Edwardstown SA
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Weekends 9am – 6pm
49-51 Vennachar Drive Hallett Cove SA 5158
Please note that our warehouse closes on extremely hot days when the internal temperature reaches above 32 degrees. Our volunteers cannot work in uncomfortable hot conditions. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause to our donors dropping off items. We thank you for your understanding during this time. Please regularly check our website for updates.
Questions?
If you’re still not sure, please send us an email.