Disclosure :: Children’s Clothing Exchange sponsored this post. That said, the company is under new ownership and we are thrilled to partner with and endorse this mom-owned brand. Children’s Clothing Exchange is locally owned, locally operated and shopping the event supports 3 local New Orleans families and hundreds of others who earn money by consigning.
Why Shop the Children’s Clothing Exchange :: Win a $360 H2O Salon & Spa Giveaway and First Dibs Shopping Event for New Orleans Moms
What is the Children’s Clothing Exchange?
As a transplant to the New Orleans area over 5 years ago, I did not know all of the various shopping options for securing children items and clothes. When I got pregnant with my daughter, I had a friend who told me I HAD to shop the Children’s Clothing Exchange. Of course, I had no idea what that was or what she meant. One quick Google and Facebook search showed me that the Children’s Clothing Exchange is a mom-run and owned, twice a year shopping pop-up right here in New Orleans. Typically the event is held once in the Spring and 
once in Fall. They sell gently used children’s items like clothing, shoes, baby gear, toys, sports equipment, and even furniture. The items range from newborn and baby all the way to teenagers. There’s even nursing and maternity clothing for the expectant New Orleans area moms.
Why to Consign With Children’s Clothing Exchange
I’m sure I’m not the only parent out there who has cute clothing hanging in the closet that their child wore just a few times or has held up surprisingly well – maybe even still with tags. Why not sell it and make some extra spending money? It’s also a sustainable way to clear clutter from your home. It’s a win-win situation. You get to clean out your child’s closet or your storage area, and you make some money that you would not have had to begin with. To start the process, you register to be a consignor on their website; this is all done virtually now. As a consignor, you simply register your items and list the prices for your items; that’s right, YOU name the price. There is a guideline for pricing but as the original owner of the product, you know how gently used your items are and how much you paid for them/how much you think they could sell for. The best part, besides the extra money, is you do nothing else after dropping the items off at the location for the Children’s Clothing Exchange. The lovely women owners do all of the rest, from selling to staffing the event to writing the check for your items sold. You earn 50% of the final sale price of the items you consigned. Win-Win! Another bonus is that consignors get to shop before the sale even opens to the general public! Consignors get to shop during drop-off days.
How to consign: Consignor Information
Why to Shop Children’s Clothing Exchange
Why pay full price for an outfit that your child will get dirty in an instant, use as everyday play clothing at school or even special occasion garments that get used one time? This is the beauty of the Children’s Clothing Exchange. There are so many items you can get at the Exchange for way less than
original store prices. Personally, I have bought so many cute smocks that are originally close to $40-$60 for more than 50% off the retail price. Smocks are so cute, in my opinion, but they can be quite expensive. Most moms cannot rationalize paying $80 for a dress your child may stain with their food. Not to mention, my toddler loves dressing up, so I have snagged many costumes/princess dresses at the sale. Those princess dresses can add up! I was able to get 4 princess dresses with cute princess shoes for the price of one new outfit from a retail store. The sale even helped Santa bring a cute kitchen playset with all the utensils and food. The great thing about buying all these items at a fraction of the price is that you are helping other local New Orleans moms make some extra money. Moms helping moms, it is a solidarity/sisterhood here. The Exchange is so wonderfully organized by sex and size. For example, everything for a female toddler size 3 is in one section, etc. It is so convenient when you may not have a ton of time to shop that everything you will be looking for is in one location without racing around guessing.
Shop the event: Buyer Information
First Dibs Shopping Event for New Orleans Moms
To celebrate their new ownership, join the Children’s Clothing Exchange for a First Dibs Shopping Event for New Orleans Moms on opening day {Wednesday, March 10, 2021}! There will be some much needed coffee, donuts, fantastic door prizes and more!
When :: Wednesday, March 10 from 9:00am – 12:00pm – come snag the best items before they go!
Where :: 1133 Hickory Avenue in Harahan, Louisiana
Note :: Children’s Clothing Exchange is following all Covid protocols, so in case there is a line, please be patient and enjoy the event.
$360 H20 Salon & Spa Urban Retreat Giveaway!!
But the very best part for us moms? Children’s Clothing Exchange is also celebrating its new ownership with a $360 H20 Salon & Spa Urban Retreat Experience Giveaway!! One lucky winner (1 person) will win a spa package including a 90 min massage, signature facial, manicure, pedicure, hair cleanse & style and a spa lunch. The winner will be chosen on 3/19/21 and will be notified by email. No purchase is necessary to enter. All you have to do to enter to win this fabulous prize is enter the form below. There are no strings attached, and you don’t have to consign or shop … though we strongly suggest you do!
Know Before You Go
Location :: VFW {1133 Hickory Avenue in Harahan} – near Inka’s Uniforms
Consignor Drop Off :: Sunday, March 7th 2:00-6:00pm | Monday, March 8th 9:00-6:00pm | Tuesday, March 9th 9:00-6:00pm
Sale Days :: Wednesday – Friday, March 10-12th 9:00-6:00pm | Saturday, March 13th 9:00-5:00pm | Sunday, March 14th 11:00-5:00pm
Half Priced Days (tons of items marked 50% off!) :: March 15th and 16th 9:00-6:00pm
**Tip from an avid Children’s Clothing Exchange Buyer: Watch the videos the Children’s Exchange posts days before the sale and the pictures posted on their social media! See if there are any items you really like and get there early on opening day to snag them!**
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