Donation value guide, edition 2026.1

Baby gear donation values

Baby gear is expensive, short-lived, and heavily regulated, which makes it a category where the published guides go quiet fast. Most of it is listed here as custom valuation, with the evidence to keep named on each item.

Ian MacCallum
Items listed
49
With published ranges
11
You value yourself
38
Range
$4 to $105

Car seats are a special case: they expire, and most organizations will not take a used one, particularly after a crash. Check what is actually accepted before counting anything toward a deduction.

Like new
Unworn or barely used, with tags or as good as. The top of the published range.
Good
Used, complete, clean, and working, with no notable damage. The middle of the range.
Fair
Visible wear but still usable and saleable. The bottom of the range, and generally the lowest condition that can be claimed at all.

Ranges are per item, in US dollars, for items in the condition described. Pick the tier that honestly describes what you gave, then a figure inside that band. Household goods generally must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all, which is where the Fair tier stops.

Baby gear donation values, item by item

Car Seats

You value these yourself: Infant Car Seat, Convertible Car Seat, Booster Seat

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, and safety gear is the hardest baby category to value honestly: car seats and cribs expire, get recalled, and many charities will not accept them at all. Confirm the charity actually took it, then value it at what a comparable in-date, unrecalled example sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Property a charity cannot resell supports no deduction.

You value these yourself: Other Car Seat or Base

This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

Strollers

Strollers: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Stroller or Baby Carriage$70 to $100$38 to $70$5 to $38Source 3 for Stroller or Baby Carriage
Umbrella Stroller$70 to $100$38 to $70$5 to $38Source 3 for Umbrella Stroller
Jogging Stroller$70 to $100$38 to $70$5 to $38Source 3 for Jogging Stroller
Double or Tandem Stroller$70 to $100$38 to $70$5 to $38Source 3 for Double or Tandem Stroller
Other Stroller$70 to $100$38 to $70$5 to $38Source 3 for Other Stroller

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

You value these yourself: Travel System (stroller and infant seat)

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Baby gear is the widest documented gap in the dataset: the only guide that priced it in detail turned out to be a compilation whose numbers could not be traced to anyone who sells the goods, and it was rejected rather than shipped (CITATIONS.md 5.1). Value it at what the same item in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

High Chairs

High Chairs: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
High Chair$39 to $50$25 to $39$10 to $25Source 3 for High Chair
Booster or Hook-On Seat$39 to $50$25 to $39$10 to $25Source 3 for Booster or Hook-On Seat
Other High Chair$39 to $50$25 to $39$10 to $25Source 3 for Other High Chair

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

Nursery Furniture

Nursery Furniture: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Crib, With Mattress$80 to $105$55 to $80$26 to $55Source 3 for Crib, With Mattress

You value these yourself: Crib, Without Mattress, Crib Mattress, Bassinet or Cradle, Changing Table, Toddler Bed

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Baby gear is the widest documented gap in the dataset: the only guide that priced it in detail turned out to be a compilation whose numbers could not be traced to anyone who sells the goods, and it was rejected rather than shipped (CITATIONS.md 5.1). Value it at what the same item in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

You value these yourself: Other Nursery Furniture or Bedding

This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

Baby Monitors

You value these yourself: Audio Baby Monitor, Video Baby Monitor

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Baby gear is the widest documented gap in the dataset: the only guide that priced it in detail turned out to be a compilation whose numbers could not be traced to anyone who sells the goods, and it was rejected rather than shipped (CITATIONS.md 5.1). Value it at what the same item in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

You value these yourself: Other Baby Monitor

This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

Safety and Childproofing

You value these yourself: Safety Gate, Bed Rail, Locks, Outlet Covers, and Corner Guards

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, and safety gear is the hardest baby category to value honestly: car seats and cribs expire, get recalled, and many charities will not accept them at all. Confirm the charity actually took it, then value it at what a comparable in-date, unrecalled example sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Property a charity cannot resell supports no deduction.

You value these yourself: Other Safety Item

This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

Bouncers, Swings, and Walkers

You value these yourself: Bouncer or Rocker Seat, Baby Swing, Jumper or Activity Exerciser, Baby Walker

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Baby gear is the widest documented gap in the dataset: the only guide that priced it in detail turned out to be a compilation whose numbers could not be traced to anyone who sells the goods, and it was rejected rather than shipped (CITATIONS.md 5.1). Value it at what the same item in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

You value these yourself: Other Bouncer or Swing

This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

Play Yards

Play Yards: fair market value ranges by condition
ItemLike newGoodFairSource
Play Yard or Playpen$23 to $31$13 to $23$4 to $13Source 3 for Play Yard or Playpen
Portable Travel Crib$23 to $31$13 to $23$4 to $13Source 3 for Portable Travel Crib

This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.

You value these yourself: Play Mat or Foam Floor Tiles

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Baby gear is the widest documented gap in the dataset: the only guide that priced it in detail turned out to be a compilation whose numbers could not be traced to anyone who sells the goods, and it was rejected rather than shipped (CITATIONS.md 5.1). Value it at what the same item in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

You value these yourself: Other Play Yard or Bedding

This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

Carriers

You value these yourself: Soft Structured Carrier, Wrap or Sling, Backpack Carrier

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Baby gear is the widest documented gap in the dataset: the only guide that priced it in detail turned out to be a compilation whose numbers could not be traced to anyone who sells the goods, and it was rejected rather than shipped (CITATIONS.md 5.1). Value it at what the same item in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

You value these yourself: Other Carrier

This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

Other Baby Gear

You value these yourself: Baby Bathtub, Diaper Bag, Diaper Pail, Bottles, Warmer, or Feeding Set, Breast Pump, Nursing Pillow, Potty or Training Seat, Nursery Humidifier or Sound Machine

No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Baby gear is the widest documented gap in the dataset: the only guide that priced it in detail turned out to be a compilation whose numbers could not be traced to anyone who sells the goods, and it was rejected rather than shipped (CITATIONS.md 5.1). Value it at what the same item in the same condition sells for used, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

You value these yourself: Other Baby Item

This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.

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FAQ

Questions about baby gear donations

Can I donate and deduct a used car seat?
Often not: many charities decline used car seats outright because of expiry dates and crash history. If no qualified organization accepts it, there is no contribution and no deduction.
Why is so much baby gear listed without a value?
Because no guide in our source registry publishes a range for it. The item stays on the list with guidance attached rather than disappearing, so you still have somewhere to record it and a note on what evidence to keep.

Sources for the values on this page

Every range on this page traces to one of these. Values are derived from the published ranges, never copied from another product’s valuation database, and never invented where no source covers an item.

  1. Publication 561 (12/2025), Determining the Value of Donated Property

    Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)

    Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .

  2. Publication 526 (2025), Charitable Contributions

    Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)

    Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .

  3. Donation Value Guide (The Salvation Army Thrift Stores | Donation Valuation Guide)

    The Salvation Army (Thrift Stores / Adult Rehabilitation Centers)

    Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .

  4. Donation Value Guide

    Hope Village for Children (Hope Village Thrift Store, Meridian, Mississippi)

    Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .

  5. Valuation Guide for Charitable Contributions

    Small Business Taxes & Management (A/N Group, Inc.), ISSN 1089-1536

    Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .

The rules these values have to satisfy

  1. Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated PropertyIRS, IRS publication
  2. Publication 526, Charitable ContributionsIRS, IRS publication
  3. Instructions for Form 8283IRS, IRS form
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