Great store! This concept makes so much sense--why buy new when you can thrift baby clothes that they'll only wear a few times before outgrowing them? Even better, you can bring items back to sell once you're done with them (as long as they are in season and current style). The prices are also noticeably lower than many other thrift stores. A few helpful things I learned from the owners: * Bring items that are currently in season * Make sure everything is clean (of course!) * They may not be able to accept everything, since they also purchase items from other sellers They also carry some new clothing and toys. I especially love the Bird & Bean and Dumpling pajamas--I've bought them as gifts for several people. On top of that, they offer books and maternity wear, which makes it a really well-rounded shop. Also lovely local owners that are mamas. Support Local. read more

High quality spot for pre-loved kids and maternity clothing. My daughter found the most adorable jogger set in excellent condition here for a very reasonable price. Whenever she dons it she's showered with compliments. Alameda has a lot of great thrift, consignment, and vintage shops, including more than a couple on this block, so even if you don't strike gold here, you might next door. read more

Nice selection, friendly staff, feels cozy and local. Fair with trading and buying practices. Prices seem reasonable.

Always great to have a local shop like this. Love their environmental sustainability focus with pre-loved items ready for a new home! Kid, baby, toddler staples and a great place for gifts as well read more

I was overcharged for a sale item. The nursing shirt was normally $32.99 and was on sale for $8.25, yet I was charged the full price. I was also charged a completely separate transaction for almost $27 that was not related to the items purchased. We traveled over 70 miles to visit this store and were ripped off. I'm so disappointed. Also, a warning to buyers, they do NOT pay attention to stains. Several of the nursing items I would have purchased had oil of some sort of other stains, yet they were charging an outrageous amount. We're still waiting to hear from the manager or owner on the overcharge and 2nd false charge. Hoping they will be honorable since we don't live in the area. UPDATE: I did receive a call and was refunded for overcharge. I appreciate the call and the apology. I haven't decided whether or not it's worth the drive to visit again. However, if we are in the area for other reasons, we may consider stopping by. read more

What a beautiful business. The owners keep this shop Looking organized and beautiful which makes it a pleasure to shop. The items are great quality and prices well. This shop offers items for yourself and/or gifts for others. read more

WHEN: Wed @11am I came here with some baby and maternity clothes to sell. Here's what you should know: The co-owner Naomi is a mom too! So she is very knowledgeable and will update on the website when she isn't able to buy due to child events such as doc appts and parent teacher conferences! So either call in to check on buying hours or go to the site! Otherwise, they only buy: Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm No appts needed If she buys any items she's under 2 years old, you will receive credit, not cash. When you receive store credit, it is good for a year and they will just need your basic information (name and phone number) so you don't have to worry about carrying any slips! Anyway, even during extra busy times, Naomi went through my items and actually folded the items she did not buy neatly in my bag! The wait while she went through my items was just long enough for me to check out the shop! She not only sell items for babies and toddlers, she also sells for expecting mommies--clothes and care items including non-alcoholic gin! Definitely check this cozy shop out when you get a chance! There's some wonderful gift items too, and you'd be supporting a local business! read more

I have been a customer here since 2019 with my first born. They no longer take strollers and large gear. If they take anything that's not clothes or toys, they will consign it for three months. My experience has been that consignment items do sell. They only take seasonal clothing and they buy depending on what they already have in the store. All in all I appreciate their business. I love being able to make a little extra money for the items I bring in and being able to buy a random item I need from them. Their store is pretty well organized and has a selection of brand new items to shop from. I like that their website is up to date with whatever is in the store and they will let you pay for the items online or you can purchase with your store credits by calling in. I have told many friends about this place and put this store on my registry to encourage friends to buy second hand. Consignment and selling stuff can be a little tricky because it's about the sensitivity of buying people's stuff. I find that the owners occasionally communicate with the tone that comes off as rude, cranky or impatient. I have brushed it off but truthfully I'd prefer not to have to do that. read more

I've shopped and sold items at multiple kids consignment stores in the Oakland/Alameda area and this is definitely one of the best! They also carry new and used maternity and nursing clothes. I've been searching for nursing bras and there are very few places that carry them in stores so you can try them on these days, They had 15+ gently used bras in my size, I was able to try on and walked away with several kindred bravely and motherhood maternity bras for $12 each, including one new with tags. They are always courteous and kind when you shop and sell items there, even if they don't need anything (though I've found that when i bring in 1-2 bags of clean, great condition, in season items they have always taken at lest some). For gear like carriers, you can call ahead and ask whether they would take a specific item. I've also found a lot of great clothes at reasonable prices for both my kids here, including brands like Tea and Primary. read more

Love this place! I've come here quite a lot in the past couple years to buy and sell maternity clothes, baby gear, and clothes for my kids. I recommend it to all my friends. They are a fairly small store, so sometimes you may not be able to find what you're specifically looking for, but I think that's the case with any second-hand store. They do keep their website and IG pretty updated, so you can always scope it out there before going. The second-hand stuff is all very fairly priced and in good condition. When selling, you have to be pretty strategic in bringing in-season, higher end stuff in good condition. But being able to get store credit is great! The owners are nice, and working hard to keep a small local business going. Go out and support them! read more

I've had such a wonderful experience here! I've sold items before and always find myself buying, too. I love how they have such a great variety of different brands there's always something new to find. I usually place an order for pickup every week or two, which makes life so much easier for me since I have two under two (they definitely wouldn't let me shop in peace, lol). Expect to see me often for pickups! Highly recommend this store if you love good finds and friendly service. read more

We're big fans of Mommy's Trading Post!! Our son is almost 1 now and we've found gems for him at all stages so far, including clothes from brands we love (like Patagonia, Primary, Carter's, and Baby Gap) and essentials for the never ending evolving needs (feeding supplies like spoons were such a good deal to grab secondhand). We live on the peninsula so honestly just shop online most often and have stuff shipped! I browse the site by his size or category and peak at what's new every once in awhile as I think ahead to what he needs next. So while going into the shop is always a delight, having our order shipped is so convenient and barely costs more than the bridge toll we'd pay to get there. I trust these women completely on quality - every item is in great condition. read more

I was able to snag a couple tshirts for my son here for pretty cheap, around $3-4 each! They were basic shirts but more fall season options which I'm looking for. Overall a good selection and I like coming back here. read more

Pro-tip: check their new arrivals online. I've finally figured out how to shop here! Now I'm much happier. Instead of popping in randomly to see what they have, you've got to stalk their new arrivals online to snag the secondhand gems - I've seen Hanna Andersson, Tea Collection, Primary, Magnolia Baby, Tiny Cottons, Kyte, Kickee Pants, etc. The rest of the secondhand selection is mostly (Carters) play clothes, priced very reasonably. And of course there is the brand new stuff - I found a nice Colored Organics romper on sale, for less than I would have paid online. I also tried selling (trading) for the first time and I got a tiny bit of credit for things bub has outgrown. The amount was minimal, so I probably won't trade things I know I can sell online for more. I still think this shop could use a major reorganization, but I guess their intention is to highlight the "brand new" inventory - with the secondhand stuff being a bonus? I'd also prefer that they wipe down some of the secondhand gear items coming in before displaying it for sale - I'll probably just stick to buying clothes here until that improves. read more

This might seem like an odd review as I did not make a purchase, but I also think it's important to note places that treat you very kindly! I brought in some older children's clothing for my employer not realizing I had gone to the wrong location. The person who helped me at the cash register was incredibly kind when I realized my flub up, as I had even asked if she could expedite the process because I was in a bit of a hurry. I just wanted to say that the kindness I experienced and overall vibe of the store was lovely! read more

If you're pregnant, have little ones, or need a gift then MTP is a must. They buy/sell kid items and have plenty of what you need. Most items are second hand but some are brand new. All good condition. The pricing is so reasonable and just makes you feel better that you're being sustainable and saving money overall. They do a great job with posting new items on their IG page so a few times I'll see something, buy it online, and with Covid Times right now you can either do curbside pickup or like me schedule a 30 minute window to pick up so you can shop. Ive bought maternity clothes/books, baby clothes, toys,..recently some awesome Jordan's and wearable blankets. I love supporting this place and glad they are in Alameda. Also during Covid Times for items that qualify for delivery they'll do that if you spend more than $30. read more

Mommys Trading Post is the best baby and kids store in Alameda. I love the clothes you can find in the secondhand clothes section for my baby through her toddler years. Instead of dressing like every other kid in the limited styles found that season at Target, I can get unique designer and brand name clothes at MTP. I enjoy looking at their current inventory online and sometimes use the online with store pick up option to snag a hot item before it sells out. They offered me gift wrapping when I bought toys as a birthday gift, which was amazing customer service. read more

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Our family loves Mommy's Trading Post! We've bought so much great gear, clothes, shoes, and toys over the years here. I've also sold clothes and consigned and it's such a nice way to get some value back from gently used items. I love their purchase online and pickup in store option as someone who doesn't live in Alameda and can't make it into browse easily otherwise. I wish I would have known about it sooner, as it's an especially awesome concept for the maternity and baby gear that can be so $$$ and you use for such a relatively short time. I recently purchased some items for back-to-school and saved considerable $$$ from what they would have cost new. The best best thing was that they happened to have a bigger size of a jacket my 6-year-old loved but had outgrown, and Target no longer carried new in the store. read more

Mommy's Trading Post is a great local resource for eco/budget-conscious shoppers in the market for new and gently-used baby/toddler/maternity clothes and gear. I had been scouring the online marketplaces for a good deal on a used Ubbi Diaper Pail, and found one here in great condition that I was able to purchase through their website for pickup. I really appreciate how easy it was to search inventory online and place items on hold since I don't regularly go through Alameda. There were more brand new items and less consignment items than I expected, but I assume that changes week-to-week. I look forward to selling no longer needed items when the time comes and keeping an eye on their website for more deals on higher ticket items. read more

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Great customer service! Owner is very friendly and it's a great place to get affordable baby clothes.

My baby daughter loves her dock a tock cosleeper but she's growing up so fast and we were in need of the larger sized one. The new one retails for like $275. So we decided to look for a used one. We called several places but most of them only carried the small sized one. Luckily, when we called this place the staff was friendly and had the large size in stock. Best of all they had it for the price of the small one. We quickly got there and bought it. What a great deal! read more

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Selection of boy clothes was slim compared to girls clothes but still had every size I needed in what I was looking for. I've never sold any clothes for credit but seems like it could be worth while for the store credit towards future purchases. read more

Shop is OPEN! Walk-ins are welcome. This is a family run business- well two families! The co-owners are local moms, and everything about this place is cozy, friendly and easy on the budget. It's full of the best deals for good quality second hand baby and parent treasures! They have some of my favorite brands like Zutano, Melissa and Doug toys, and lots of maternity and postpartum clothing. I just bought a Stokke high chair there for a fraction of retail, and in mint condition! This has been a central gathering place for Alameda county families and while they can't do as many community events right now, they continue to be a place to stay connected to each other during these unique times. Definitely love coming by to check out what goodies have come in and keep my little one excited about new toys and keep me sane with the right gear. read more

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I would not recommend this bustiness as a place to consign clothes. They seem to only want very high end brands (e.g Cat and Jack) and were rude when I brought in a mix of brands to consign, telling me they don't buy "cheap" clothing. The look on the person's face who went through my clothes was very condescending even though they were in in excellent used condition, some with tags still on. I also was sold a bath item that I was told I could take home and clean (after I paid for it!) but I ended up having to return as it was so grimy I could not get it sanitary to use with my child. I don't understand why they would take such dirty physical items and then look down on clean children's clothes, so I won't be back. I would rather donate my clothing to a place like La Clinica Altavista where the organizers are grateful for all items and find ways to pass them on to those who can use them. read more

Love this store - great deals and friendly staff. Great place to shop for second hand kids clothes

This a gem of a store where you will find decently priced cute items for baby and family. The staff are super welcoming and the store is designed with you and your stroller in mind. read more

What a great concept for a business! I brought some maternity clothes and got instant store credit. Also picked up some footies and booties for our newborn. Love the way the store is organized and you can find pretty much everything you need from clothing to swaddles and toys/gear. They have a good selection of maternity/nursing clothing as well (I picked up a nursing top too). Would highly recommend stopping here before going to any big box store-support a small business and the environment! read more

Great selection, friendly service, amazing prices!!! We shopped maternity and will be back for baby! read more

Super cute, small, kids thrift store. You can come in with items and they'll look through them and you can go back in and they'll tell you how much money they're willing to give you for the items. It's like the "once upon a child" in Newark that I absolutely love. Except this shop is very small!! But you can find a lot of great baby items for great prices. read more

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I walked in and was warmly greeted by the two lovely business owners, Naomi and Becky. Becky entertained the children while I shopped! It was totally appreciated and unexpected. For that attention to detail in customer service, great inventory, knowledge about everything they carry, they have won me over. I am so grateful to have such caring and thoughtful business owners in Alameda. read more

I cannot express enough how much I love this store!! If I could give it more stars I would. We have been going here for the last four years and plan on coming for at least the next 4. These ladies are incredibly nice, helpful and have weathered covid so well adapting to the new rules. From baby furniture, clothing, toys, bottles and diapers to my toddler's toys, clothing and books. I wish I would have known about this store when I pregnant - their maternity clothes, strollers, nursery prep and even newborn baby gifts both brand new and used have been appreciated by all recipients. When my kids outgrow things we trade them in and buy the next sizes up. I wish there was a teen and adult version of this store! Thank you ladies! read more

This place is my FAVORITE for kid's clothes, gear, and birthday presents. I've gotten so many adorable and cheap lightly-used clothes for my 2 young kiddos over the years. Last week I picked up 2 pairs of sparkly TOMS for my toddler for less than $20. I'm obsessed. They also regularly carry really solid gear options. I've gotten a used Pack-n-Play, bouncer, and car seat over the past couple years. Why would you buy brand new gear that the kiddo only uses for a few months? I love the idea of re-using gear and clothes for the sake of our environment. As far as the brand new stuff goes... - My 4-yr old LOVES the color-changing bubble bath - The books, toys, and fancy clothes section is excellent for birthday gifts When looking for gear, I always search their website before going to a big box store... we gotta support wonderful small businesses like MTP! read more

Naomi is running a great store! Let's keep Mommy's Trading Post in business! You know that baby walker you're about to order, they have it... how about that contraption to wash bottle parts in the dishwasher, or water shoes, or sun hats, or a high chair.... the list goes on and on. We just moved from Bernal Heights in SF where the kids consignment shop is struggling (for a variety of reasons, one of them being an opaque consignment process). One of the things MTP is doing right is immediately giving you store credit for the clothes you bring in. There were a ton of great items, and it's really nice when possible not to put more stuff into the environment. read more

This review of "Mommy's Trading Post" is long overdue! It is said that "you never get a second chance to make a first impression"... from the moment I spoke with one of the owners briefly the phone I was very impressed.(Not sure what owners name was but it was the one with dark straight short hair..she's always been approachable and professional.) I had just gotten out of the ICU after a traumatic child birth,(my Babygirl was still in the NICU so needless to say this was a very emotional time for me), and my milk had just come in. I literally came into this store leaking,(if you know then you know), desperate for an affordable used breast pump + pumping/nursing bras. The owner took a significant amount of time walking me through the store, allowing me to try on items and was extremely patient,(my MIL was with me and is hard of hearing and was literally walking around the store on the phone with her conversation on speaker ‍ so rude smh), and the owner was pretty cool about it. During my first visit She helped me find some bras, a pump and everything else I needed at insanely good prices. Fast forward to this last 8 months: I visit this store at least twice a month. One of their employees "Linda" literally is a gem. I adore her and she always helps me and my two girls find the cutest clothing and most needed gear they have in stock. She's literally the best and I hope she never leaves the store! The owners are pretty decent with what they'll buy from you and are 100% fair with what they pay you, as well as their retail prices. I never leave empty handed. This store has been such a blessing in the last year I discovered it. Seriously a staple in Alameda. I'm moving up north to the El Dorado Hills and I will have no issue driving an hour and a half to come shopping here and say hello to my favorite girl Linda! Thanks for being there Mommy's Trading Post! read more

We are first time parents and have no idea what we need to get really. The woman running the store when we were there was SO HELPFUL and understanding. This is a place we'll go for years to come. read more

Sweet consignment shop in Alameda, Definitely a go to place, before buying anything new, come here first to see if you can get it gently used. Helpful staff, small shop, I try not to bring my little ones inside. Easier for me to pop in do a quick look around for what I'm in the market for, then check out quickly. read more

I wish I'd found this place when my kiddo was younger! They have used clothing that they verify is in good condition and organize by size, which makes it a lot easier to look through things than at Goodwill. They have baby and kid clothes up through size 10, although there is not as much once you get past size 5, and they have maternity clothes and children's shoes as well. They also have new items, such as clothing, books, and toys, and other children's items. The best thing about this place is that you can bring bags of used clothing and shoes for store credit or cash -- just note that they will only take what they think they can sell in the next few months, so I recommend against bringing anything out of season or too worn. They will go through your bags and pick out the things they want to buy from you, and give you back the rest to take home, so it's good to know that in advance. Since there aren't that many, please bring more clothes size 5 to 10 children sizes! If your children are older and you won't use the store credit, just get the cash instead! read more

First time to their new location, but still as fabulous as always!! I always find the cutest clothes for my kids! read more

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I'm a huge fan! I've purchased so many amazing things here and sold and consigned some of our own things too. The owners are both super nice and I always feel good supporting their woman-owned local business and being environmentally friendly by reusing clothes/supplies. All good things. read more

95% of my maternity clothing and gear was purchased at MTP (maternity pillow? At 60% off retail? Yes please!). I love that I can go in every other week and find new stuff. They're somewhat picky about what they take, which is why it is the best place to shop. They only carry cute stuff! They will accommodate a baby shower wishlist. After I had my shower, I went in with my list of needs and bought almost every single thing left for less than half of what I would have paid full retail. My tip is to call ahead of time if you're looking to sell bigger stuff because sometimes they already have 5 of those things, or they know those don't sell. The ladies who work there are beyond knowledgeable and patient and will tell you everything you need to know about anything. The best part of selling here is that I don't have to sell it myself! A garage sale is an entire day's work, selling less than half of what I put out. On a good day, I'd make myself 1/3 of minimum wage. Anything they don't take, I have them donate. Which is awesome, because I am not about to spend hours on the internet to make $2 more by selling that onesie myself on Craigslist, and while it doesn't sell, I certainly don't want it sitting in my car for the rest of eternity. I don't know about most people, but if I can even make a couple dollars credit on something I have already used and don't need anymore, I am a very happy camper. All in all, this place is the best. read more