We are a boutique and consignment event that hosts large kids sales twice a year - in the spring and fall seasons. We are not a retail store or a consignment shop open daily to the public. We have huge consignment sales with thousands of items from many Seattle area families just like you that participate and bring in their outgrown kids items to sell. We offer quality gently used children's items at bargain prices - generally at least half off retail prices! Bumps & Babies Fair organizes each sellers' items and displays them just like a retail store so it's easy for our shoppers to find what they're looking for. We advertise to the public and organize the whole consignment sale event every 6 months for our consignors and shoppers.

Our sales are FREE to shop! There is never a charge to get in and shop, and we never charge for parking.

Cash is preferred, but we are able to accept debit and credit cards as well! No checks, please.

All children are welcome during the sale's public hours. We just ask that you keep them by your side at all times to ensure their safety. However, if you have passes to the pre-sale, we ask that you do not bring children. The pre-sale will be crowded, and the hours so short that it will be difficult to effectively shop while attending to children as needed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

No, we have many volunteers that are not consignors. They choose to work with us for the opportunity to shop the pre-sale, and also because they enjoy participating in the sale!

Simply email us and let us know about the products you make or represent, and we'll go from there. We have several different options for boutique sellers to help you be successful. Please note we do not accept any businesses that are not focused on items for babies, kids or families.

The administration fees help to pay just part of the sale's overhead, including the location rental, printing costs, advertising fees, cost of sale supplies, and other expenses. Those expenses that cannot be met with this fee are paid for with the commission Bumps & Babies Fair earns from consignor sales. A sale of this magnitude is very expensive to organize, and we simply would not be able to do so without every consignor contributing his/her share. Every consignor is afforded the same access to the rental space, the advertising, and the supplies necessary to execute the event, regardless of the number of items they choose to submit to the sale. For this reason, we are unable to waive the administration fee for those who choose not to submit many items for sale, or do not sell many of the items they do bring. We appreciate your understanding of our need to cover expenses, and ask that you consider whether you have enough items to justify the administration fee before registering as a consignor, as there will be no refunds.

The general rule for pricing is to list your items at 25-50% of the price you originally paid for them, depending on their quality, popularity and condition. For example, brands like Gymboree, Hanna Anderson, Tea Collection, Mini Boden, etc. will demand higher prices than brands from Target, Walmart, and other discount stores. If a shopper knows that she can buy a shirt from Walmart for $5 new, she is likely not going to pay $4 used at the sale. Ask yourself realistically, "What would I pay for this now?" For more help, view our pricing guide.

The only official restrictions we have for how many items you can consign are for infant clothing. Each consignor will be limited to bringing 30 hanging items per size and gender through 18 months. The best ways to make sure you're within the limits are to hang and price outfits or sets together on one hanger, and to use ziploc bags for onesies rather than hanging them.

The relevant sizing categories are as follows:
0-3 mo (includes anything labeled 0-3 mo or labeled 3 mo)
3-6 mo (includes 3-6 mo and 6 mo)
6-9 mo (includes 6-9 mo, 9 mo, and 6-12 mo)
9-12 mo (inlcudes 9-12 mo and 12 mo)
12-18 mo (includes 12-18 mo and 18 mo)

We do ask that, in general, you really consider the quality and condition of each item before you try to sell it. If an item is dirty, broken, etc. we will not accept it at the sale and you will be sent back home with it when your items are reviewed at consignor drop-off.

No! The Bumps & Babies Fair is a children's consignment sale, which means anything baby or kid-related (clothing up to size 10). In fact, we generally have far fewer items for older kids so what we do have sells very well! In addition, you are encouraged to sell items for parents such as maternity clothes, pregnancy/parenting books, diaper bags, etc.

Yes! In fact these items are always in demand. Please make sure the item you bring is clean, in working order, with batteries included so shoppers can see them work. Items must also be up to date and meet current safety standards. (The exception to this is that WE DO NOT ACCEPT CRIBS. Due to new regulations from the CPSC, we cannot accept any cribs at all.) Please note: we are unable to take furniture for donation after the sale, so if these items don't sell you must return to pick them up.

Consignors keep 70% of the selling price from each of their items sold, while Bumps & Babies Fair keeps a modest 30% of the proceeds. However, if you become a volunteer worker, you will receive 75-80% commission on your sales. Please see our Volunteers page for more details.

Technically, yes. We think that many moms look ahead to the next season/size when making their purchases so we allow our consignors to bring all seasons. But please keep in mind that some items, such as swim wear, holiday dresses, and winter coats will sell best in their proper season. Also, to stay within the 30 item limit on sizes up to 18 months, you may want to consider an item's seasonality.

Drop-off appointments are available on Saturday, February 26th between 3:30 and 5:30 pm. Please allow at least 20 minutes to drop off (though it will hopefully take less time). If you are including a crib, toddler bed, or other large item in the sale, you must assemble it at drop-off, so please allow the necessary time to do so. Unfortunately, we do not have the staff available to assemble items for you, though we will try to assist you if time permits.

Please bring a load of your items with you into the venue when you arrive. You will first verify your contact information and complete a Consignor Agreement. While you are checking in, we will inspect your items to ensure that they are all tagged and priced, and meet the guidelines outlined on our Preparing Items page. Any items that are not deemed appropriate for the sale will be given back to you. We then ask that you put away your toys, books, baby equipment, etc. while we hang your clothes. Please arrive with your clothing already sorted by GENDER and SIZE, as this will expedite the process. We will then issue you the Consignor pass to the Pre-Sale that evening and you'll be on your way!

All consignors must arrange to pick up their unsold items (which will be sorted in piles in order of consignor number) during our scheduled consignor pick-up time (please see our Event Details page for specific timing information). Any items not picked up during these hours will be donated. NO EXCEPTIONS! We must vacate the venue Sunday night after Consignor Pick-Up, so we are unable to hold items overnight for pick-up at a later time. If you are unable to collect your items yourself, please arrange for someone to do so for you.

No! That’s why consigning is so much easier than say, a garage sale. All you have to do is prepare/tag your items and drop them off. We’ll do the rest! If you elect to donate your items you don’t need to return for them at the end of the sale. If you choose not to donate, however, you will be expected to pick up your items. Please visit our Consignors page for more information.

You may have a friend or family member do either for you if you cannot make it. We are unable to transport items to the sale for you, or hold your items after the sale has ended. If you do not pick up your items, they are immediately donated.

Wire hangers tend to tangle, making it hard for shoppers to sift through the racks. You can get plastic kid-sized hangers at many children's clothing stores, such as Osh Kosh and Carters, by simply asking at the register for some of their extras. We do not want this to become a burden for you, so if you are not able to locate plastic hangers, we will accept wire hangers. But regardless of type, we do ask that each item be hung on an appropriately sized hanger (ie. no infant/toddler clothes on adult hangers)

No, garments are generally not removed from their hangers at the time of purchase. You will, however, get to keep hangers from any items that you purchase from the sale and will be able to use these if you consign with us in the future!

We use an easy online program that allows you to keep track of your daily sales and estimated totals. At the end of the sale you can login and check how much you have sold. It is very easy and can be done straight from home! Just click the Manage Your Account link above.

At the conclusion of each sale, we donate all marked items to local, family focused, non-profit organizations. We will be announcing these agencies soon, so stay tuned! You can check out the Giving page for the latest information.

Consignor checks will be mailed out within 3 weeks of the last day of the sale. The day after the event, however, you will be able to view your sales in your online account to know how much you've made.