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.
- 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroller or Baby Carriage | $70 to $100 | $38 to $70 | $5 to $38 | Source 3 for Stroller or Baby Carriage |
| Umbrella Stroller | $70 to $100 | $38 to $70 | $5 to $38 | Source 3 for Umbrella Stroller |
| Jogging Stroller | $70 to $100 | $38 to $70 | $5 to $38 | Source 3 for Jogging Stroller |
| Double or Tandem Stroller | $70 to $100 | $38 to $70 | $5 to $38 | Source 3 for Double or Tandem Stroller |
| Other Stroller | $70 to $100 | $38 to $70 | $5 to $38 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Chair | $39 to $50 | $25 to $39 | $10 to $25 | Source 3 for High Chair |
| Booster or Hook-On Seat | $39 to $50 | $25 to $39 | $10 to $25 | Source 3 for Booster or Hook-On Seat |
| Other High Chair | $39 to $50 | $25 to $39 | $10 to $25 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crib, With Mattress | $80 to $105 | $55 to $80 | $26 to $55 | Source 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
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play Yard or Playpen | $23 to $31 | $13 to $23 | $4 to $13 | Source 3 for Play Yard or Playpen |
| Portable Travel Crib | $23 to $31 | $13 to $23 | $4 to $13 | Source 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.
Other categories in the guide
Most donation bags cross categories. These are the ones that usually travel with this page.
- Children's clothingChildren's clothing donation values
- Toys and gamesToy and game donation values
- FurnitureFurniture donation values
Or start from the full donation value guide, which explains how every range on this page was derived.
What the total obliges you to do
Once you have a figure, the rules decide the paperwork. These are the three pages that answer that, in the order the questions arrive.
- CalculatorAdd up the whole donationTotal a bag of baby gear and everything else that went with it, from these same ranges.
- GuideReceipts and recordsWhat the charity has to give you, and the $250 line where a plain drop-off slip stops being enough.
- GuideForm 8283The $500 filing line, the $5,000 appraisal line, and which section of the form a household donation lands in.
Questions about baby gear donations
Can I donate and deduct a used car seat?
Why is so much baby gear listed without a value?
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.
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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
- Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated PropertyIRS, IRS publication
- Publication 526, Charitable ContributionsIRS, IRS publication
- Instructions for Form 8283IRS, IRS form
Log baby gear once, deduct it with confidence.
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