IS IT SAFE TO BUY SECONDH EQUIPMENT FOR MY BABY ?

With secondhand goods you don’t have the same warranties or safeguards as when buying
new, and certain equipment, such as car seats, should never be secondhand. The same applies to equipment that is loaned to you.

Inspect carefully before buying and ask the seller any questions that you might have. If you are not totally happy, then don’t buy it. You could consider buying a secondhand baby carriage, but check the brakes and buy a new mattress. If buying a crib, check the stability and adjusting mechanisms, and buy a new mattress.

Secondhand baby slings should be fine, while toys should be checked to ensure that they are safe. Avoid secondhand electrical items; secondhand cloth diapers may be too harsh for a new baby’s skin.