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Baby Gear Swap

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With a goal and commitment to supporting parents and caregivers in marginalized communities, Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity (Monsoon) is organizing its 2nd Annual Baby Gear Swap. This mutual aid community event allows participants to freely give and take baby items, specifically for babies and toddlers ages 0 to 5 years. Participants do not need to bring anything to take items home. This Baby Gear Swap is communal and open to all who care for infants and young children.

Donation Details
  • Dates for Donations: January 13 – March 14, 2025
  • Donation Drop-Off Locations:
    • Monsoon’s Main Office || 4944 Franklin Ave Suite B, Des Moines, IA
      • (MONDAY-FRIDAY) 9am-5pm
    • JouJou Des Moines || 906 42nd St, Des Moines, IA
      • (MONDAY) 9am-1pm
      • (TUESDAY) 9am-1pm
      • (WEDNESDAY) 9am-6pm
      • (THURSDAY) 9am-1pm
      • (FRIDAY) 9am-1pm
      • (SATURDAY) 9am-11:30am
      • (SUNDAY) 9am-1pm
    • Pied Piper Studios || 3892 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA
      • (MONDAY) 9:15am-12:15pm, 5:25pm-7:30pm
      • (TUESDAY) 9:15am-2:00pm, 5:25pm-7:30pm
      • (THURSDAY) 4:25pm-6:30pm
      • (FRIDAY) 9:15am-2:00pm
      • (SATURDAY) 9:15am-12:15pm
Accepted Items
  • Clothing (newborn-6T)
  • Nursery items: cribs, crib mattresses, crib sheets, bassinets, decor
  • Car seats, booster seats, high chairs, walkers, bouncers
  • Breast pumps, bottles, pacifiers, new diapers, baby carriers
  • Toys, stuffed animals, books
  • Unused personal care items: hygiene products for both mom & baby
Donation Conditions:
  • No soiled items
  • No ripped clothing
  • All items need to be clean and washed before donating
  • Please sort into sizes
  • No broken items or any recalled items
March Event Details
  • Event Date: March 29, 2025
  • Time: 11am-2pm
  • Event Location: Franklin Center Main Gym (Franklin Jr High)
    • (4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA)
Community Partners:
  • JouJou DSM
  • Pied Piper Studios
  • Supply Hive
  • Sweet Tooth Farm
  • Des Moines Public Library

For more information, contact Violet Baccam Community Health Outreach Advocate, at Violet@monsooiowa.org