Can you sell a baby grow that is damaged?
Yes. Damaged stock has its own buyers: people who repair and restore, people who want the material rather than the object, and people who want a cheaper one and do not mind a flaw. Nobody should be surprised when it arrives.
The damage buyers look for on baby grows
These are the flaws that move a baby grow down the grades, and the ones a buyer will check first:
- Neck and front staining
- Missing or broken poppers
- Thinning fabric at the knees
- Single items
Grading it honestly
Fair covers something heavily used, or with a described fault or missing part: around £1 to £7. For Parts covers something not working or incomplete, sold as seen: roughly £1 to £4. Grades are seller-declared and nobody inspects them for you, so grading up does not raise what you get — it produces a buyer who arrives expecting something else. All five grades explained.
Working out what you actually have
Establish the flaw properly rather than guessing at it:
- Group by size and count the pieces
- Check every popper fastens
- Photograph the bundle laid out flat
Photographing the flaw
Photograph the damage directly and in focus — it is the evidence that the rest of the description is honest:
- The bundle laid out flat together, countable
- A representative garment front and back
- The size labels grouped together
- Any stain, bobbling, or stretched popper, close up
What to state in the listing
Alongside the flaw itself, buyers of damaged baby grows want these confirmed:
- Age band and how many garments
- Brands included
- Whether long or short sleeved, and whether integral feet
- Honest condition, including any stain, bobbling or loose popper
Size, quantity and brand: “10 Baby Grows, 3-6 Months, Mostly Next, Excellent Condition”. Age band and count are the searches. Naming the brands lifts a bundle noticeably, since parents recognise which wash well.
What buyers will ask
Answer these in the listing rather than waiting to be asked:
Check the neck and legs specifically and say. Parents are realistic about baby clothing, but a bundle described as excellent arriving marked is a genuine complaint.
Give the age band from the label, and note that sizing varies by brand. Newborn and 0-3 in particular differ a lot between makers.
Say so plainly. For baby clothing that single line does more for the listing than any photograph.
Is it worth repairing first?
Only where it is cheap and visibly well done — a clumsy repair costs more than the flaw it hides. What lifts the price:
- Multipacks and bundles in one size
- Integrated scratch mitts and fold-over feet
- Soft cotton with no bobbling
- All poppers present and working
If the work would cost more than the gap between £4 and what a sound one fetches, sell it as is damaged and let the buyer decide.
When to list it
Steady year round. Bundles in popular sizes sell within days because parents buy in quantity and constantly.
Getting it to the buyer
Very cheap to post and bundles cost little more than singles — which is exactly why bundling is the right approach here.
WishThrift does not process payments, arrange delivery or hold funds. Confirm the money has cleared before the item leaves your hands, and keep the conversation on the site so there is a record of what was agreed.
Ready to list it? Free to list, no commission, and neither side pays a buyer-protection fee — create a free account, or read the full baby grow selling guide if yours turns out to be sound.
Frequently asked questions
Can you sell a damaged baby grow?
Yes. A damaged baby grow typically is worth £1 to £4 against £3 to £15 undamaged, and there is a real market in repair, restoration and craft stock. Neck and front staining
Is it worth repairing first?
Only where the repair is cheap and visibly done well. What buyers pay for is multipacks and bundles in one size — a repair that draws attention to the flaw can leave you worse off.
How should I describe the damage?
Precisely, with a photograph of the flaw itself. Check the neck and legs specifically and say. Parents are realistic about baby clothing, but a bundle described as excellent arriving marked is a genuine complaint. Vague wording is what produces the message asking for a refund.
See also: what baby grow is worth by condition · how to sell baby grow · condition grades explained · all broken & damaged guides · all selling guides.