JACKSON, Wyo. — Families can peruse and pick out their favorite reusable maternity, infant, toddler and child clothing and gear at It Takes a Valley’s Kids Clothing + Gear Swap on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Jackson Elementary School.

All items are donated and free to the public. 

It Takes a Valley began as a support system to mothers dealing with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) and has grown into a community wide organization offering free and low-cost gatherings to Teton area families as they navigate pregnancy, start a new family and search for connection.

Donation drop-off is Friday, Nov. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Jackson Elementary School.

Please make sure that all donated items are in good condition and sorted into sizes.

Accepted donations include:

  • Clean infant, child and maternity clothing and shoes
  • Nursery and toddler furniture (cribs with all hardware, chairs, changing tables, swings, bassinets and bathtubs)
  • Infant carriers (including wraps, packs, strollers and chariots)
  • Infant and child indoor and outdoor toys and gear (toys, bikes and skis)
  • Brand new and packaged breast pumps and breastfeeding supplies
  • Anything else infant, child and maternity related that is not on our cannot accept list

The following items will not be accepted:

  • Used breast pumps, breast shells and nipple shields
  • Any recalled items http://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls
  • Any broken items
  • Drop-side cribs
  • Crib bumpers
  • Car seats
  • Stained, torn or excessively worn clothing and shoes
  • Nursery and toddler furniture without all hardware pieces

If interested in volunteering contact Katie Dahlgren at katiedahlgren@gmail.com.

Leigh Reagan Smith is a wildlife and community news reporter. Originally a documentary filmmaker, she has lived in the valley since 1997. Leigh enjoys skiing, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and interviewing interesting people for her podcast, SoulRise.