Supplies & Tagging Tips
Accepted Items & Supplies
Manufacturer Recalls
Consignors are responsible for ensuring their items fall within the acceptable and unacceptable items listed below. All items subject to recall should be checked against the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) database before entering into the inventory system and presenting for sale.
Unaccepted Items
- Any manufacturer-recalled item.
- Cribs, due to recent safety concerns, recalls, and changing standards, no cribs accepted.
- Soft, plush crib bumpers; breathable mesh bumpers are OK.
- Crib bedding sets (no full crib sets) Sheets, mattress covers OK.
- Infant bathtubs manufactured before October 2, 2017.
- Potty seats/chairs, unless new in original packaging.
- Diaper pails & refills.
- Food and beverage containers (e.g., bottles, sippy cups, utensils, teething toys, pacifiers, or nipples) unless new and in original packaging.
- Breast pumps (unless new in original packaging).
- Items acquired for free: Happy meal toys, Imagination Library books, sport team t-shirts.
- Underwear, unless new in package.
- Random Grab Bags w/ miscellaneous toys.
- General (non-child) Household items such as home decor, fragile items, baskets, pillows, etc.
Supplies
- Hangers for clothing and blankets. All clothing must be hung. Any type of hanger is ok!
- Batteries for electronic items required (toys, indoor swings, etc.)
- Clear Bags – all sizes zip lock type storage bags
- Zip ties: for securing shoes together, for securing bags of toys to a larger toy, for keeping anything together!
- Rubber bands: for bundling books, for rolling sheets/bedding
- Clear packing tape and Scotch blue painter’s tape
- Plastic wrap: secure flat puzzle
- Safety pins (1.5 inch pins) (We sell these! Purchase at the bottom of the page!)
- White card stock (65-110lb)
- Scissors or paper cutter
- Optional: tagging gun (only if used correctly)
- Cleaning Supplies
- Magic Erasers for shoes, outdoor equipment
- Stain Remover
- Lint Roller
- Cleaning wipes or baby wipes
Accepted Items by Season
Accepted both Seasons
- Dancewear
- Swimwear
- Jeans/pants
- Athletic shorts
- Short & long sleeve shirts (non-seasonal themed)
- Sweaters (non-seasonal themed)
- Sweatshirts (non-seasonal themed)
- Rain jackets
- Light fleece jackets (non-seasonal themed)
- Pretend/dress up clothing (no Halloween costumes)
- Croc-Style shoes
- Rain Boots
- Cowgirl/Cowboy Boots
Only Allowed at Spring Events
- 4th of July and Easter themed clothing
- Life Jackets & Pool Toys
- Water Tables & Sandboxes
- Tank tops, sleeveless shirts, tank dresses
- Shorts (athletic shorts accepted for both seasons)
- Sandals, flip flops, water shoes
Only Allowed at Fall Events
- Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas & Valentine’s themed clothing
- Halloween costumes
- Heavy winter coats
- Snow pants and snowsuits
- Winter hats, mittens & gloves
- Fleece, flannel & corduroy clothing
General Tagging Tips
Use very detailed descriptions on your tags. If an item gets separated from its tag, we can look it up in our system, but only if the description on the tag gives us enough information to match it up to the item. We are not able to sell items that do not have a tag.
Bad example: Sweater
Good example: Baby Gap Light Blue Sweater with dog
Once you have printed your tags, do NOT change ANYTHING in the tagging program or on the actual tags such as price, description, size, discount, etc.
The barcode will only give the info that was input into the computer at the time it was printed. If you need to make a change, you must correct it in your online inventory AND print out a new tag and attach to the item.
Make sure your barcodes are not smudged or fuzzy. If using an inkjet printer, set it on the draft or low ink setting. If your bar codes come out fuzzy or too bold, they will not scan.
Print on white cardstock only!
Large items with multiple pieces should be noted in your description, so if something comes loose we can find the missing piece.
Example: stroller, carseat, and carseat base
- Hand-write Item 1 of 3 on the barcoded tag and attach it to the stroller.
- Hand-write item 2 of 3 on a 3X5 index card and attach it to the carseat.
- Hand-write item 3 of 3 on a 3X5 index card and attach it to the carseat base.
You can also attach a 3×5 card with extra notes or comments to items to give some extra details that you want shoppers to know!
Tagging Instructions
Clothing
Limits
| Age Group | Sizes | LimitsInfant |
| Infant | 0-12 months: NB, 0-3m, 3m, 3-6m, 6m, 6-9m, 6-12m, 9m, 9-12, 12m |
50 tagged items per gender |
| Toddler | 12-18 months and above | Unlimited |
| Youth | Up to size 20 | Unlimited |
| Juniors | XS, S, M, L, XL | 20 tagged items (click here for details) |
| Maternity | None | Not accepted |
Requirements
- Relatively current and in season
- Free from odors, stains, tears, holes, missing buttons, broken zippers, etc.
- Washed prior to tagging.
- Bundles and sets count as a single item (e.g., a bundle of 5 onesies counts as a single item; a three-piece set counts as a single item).
- Underwear is acceptable only if new in original packaging.
Hanging Items
- Clothing must be on hangers with hooks facing LEFT (like a question mark)
- Hang pants on a pant hanger or on a regular hanger by pinning the pants to the TOP part of the hanger.
- Two-piece sets: Pin skirts and bottoms to the lower part of the hanger; pin shirts to the TOP part of the hanger (do not insert skirts and bottoms inside the shirt).
- Fasten buttons and snaps; close zippers.
Attaching the Tag
- Safety pin (preferred) or tag gun (if used appropriately)
- Tags should be attached to the left-hand inside seam (see picture below) or clothing size tag. DO NOT pin to the front of the garment.
Blankets
Limits
- 5 per consignor
Requirements
- Commercially produced blankets (no handmade); no crib comforters/quilts.
- Folded and hung neatly on the bottom of the hanger (do not pin).
- Sleep Sacks with no sleeves and swaddlers should go in the Blanket Category. (Sleep Sacks with sleeves will go in the Clothing Category).
Attach Tags
- Pin tag to top right of fold as shown in picture.
Books, Movies, & Music
Limits
- 25 of your best childrens’ or parenting books, movies, and/or music.
- Bundles count as a single item (same reading level only in bundles).
Requirements
- Gently used (no damage, accidental writing, tears, or missing pages).
- Bundle books with rubber bands or string (do not use plastic wrap or tape).
Attach Tags
- Secure tag with two small pieces of blue painter’s tape. Do not wrap the books in plastic wrap or tape.
- A $5.00 fee will be assessed for bundled items containing hidden flaws.
Do Not Bring
- VHS tapes or cassettes
- Adult books, Rated R movies, or adult video games
Puzzles & Games
Limits
- Unlimited
Requirements
- Games should include all associated pieces (i.e., player markers, cards, dice, timers, etc.).
- Boxed Puzzles should contain ALL pieces (i.e., a 500 piece puzzle should have 500 pieces in the box) and secured with a small piece of blue painter’s tape on all 4 sides of the box. A $5.00 fee will be assessed for items sold with missing pieces.
- Board Puzzles (e.g., wood, peg, etc.) should be wrapped in plastic wrap and secured with clear packing tape.
Attach Tags
- Games – secure with a small piece of blue painter’s tape to the bottom of boxed items or safety pin to soft containers (e.g., bag of marbles).
- Boxed Puzzles – secure with a small piece of blue painter’s tape to the bottom of boxed items.
- Board Puzzles – secure with plastic wrap and then clear packing tape on the plastic wrap
Shoes
Limits
- 20 per consignor
Requirements
- Clean (dirty shoes will not be accepted).
- Attached with string or zip ties (no plastic bags or boxes)
Attach Tags
- Punch a hole in the tag and attach with the same string or zip tie used to join pairs of shoes together.
Infant Carriers
Limits
- Unlimited
Requirements
- Soft, baby wearing carriers.
- Brand examples: Ergos, Wraps, Baby Bjorn, Lillebaby, Moby, Tula, etc. (No “Ring Sling” carriers due to recalls.)
- Free from odors, stains, tears, holes, zippers, etc.
- Washed prior to tagging
Attach Tags
- Zip-tie to a hanger.
Toys
Limits
- Unlimited
Requirements
- Clean, operational, and with all pieces.
- Secure attached moving components with clear packing tape.
- Other small loose pieces should be in plastic bags and/or attached securely with clear packing tape or zip ties.
- All components of an item should then be collectively secured together. DO NOT use scotch tape.
- Working batteries must accompany battery-operated toys.
Attach Tags
- Secure tags with zip ties or clear packing tape to a flat surface.
Do Not Bring
- Stuffed animals, unless they “do” something. NO Build-a-Bear.
- Kids meal toys, or items that were free, including Imagination Library Books
- Random “grab bags” with miscellaneous items
- Porcelain dolls or fragile items
Accepted for Spring/Summer ONLY
- Pool and floatation toys
Car Seats
Limits
- Unlimited
Requirements
- Manufacture date must be within 5 years of the date of the itty bitty event.
- No accidents, no recalls.
- Waivers to be signed at drop-off.
Attach Tags
- Loosely attach tags so they can be attached to Large Ticket Tags at dropoff.
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Safety Pin Sales
Itty bitty boutique carries high-quality, 1.5 inch pins that do not leave holes! These pins, available for registered consignors, are much better than dollar store pins that tend to bend and break.
Bags in 100-pin increments are sold at $1.00 each plus shipping and handling. Order your safety pin supplies via PayPal below:
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