A guide to item donations

Here’s a non-exhaustive guide to give you a better idea of what to donate and what you can do with items that can’t be donated!

• What to donate

  • Foldable bath tubs, changing mats, baby towels
  • Diaper bags, breastmilk storage bag
  • Bottle sterilisers
  • Swaddles, infant carrier, baby clothing
  • Nursing bra and tops
  • High chair, play mat
  • Playpen, cot, mattress
  • Interactive toys

  Only in BRAND NEW condition:
  • Milk powder (request may be brand specific)
  • Baby care and bath: diapers, wet wipes, diaper cream, baby lotion, pacifiers, bottle teats and teethers
  • Maternity and nursing: Sanitary pads, breast pads, nipple cream, stretch mark cream

• What NOT to donate

  • Clothing that is heavily stained, torn, or otherwise damaged
  • Used pacifiers, bottle teats and teethers due to hygiene reasons
  • Furniture that is broken or in poor condition
  • Electronics (e.g. bottle sterilisers) that are not working
  • Perishable food items
  • Stuff toys

• What to do with items that cannot be donated

  • Send broken electronics to e-waste recycling programs: see NEA collection points
  • Drop off textiles in any conditions (new, old) to any of the 60 Cloop recycling bins islandwide. This includes household linens (curtain, towel, bedsheet etc), pillows, clothing, toys, and other apparels such as shoes, bags and accessories.
  • Repurpose or upcycle damaged items, such as using old baby clothes as cleaning rags
  • Sell items in good condition to online marketplaces
  

  Click here for NEA’s extensive list of donation, resell and repair avenues

The general rule is, if you won’t want to pass it down to a cousin or friend because of its quality, it probably isn’t suitable! By being mindful of what to donate and what not to donate, you can make a positive impact on your community and meaningfully help those in need.