It’s Official! Once Upon A Child is Bradenton’s Best!
A huge shoutout and THANK YOU to the amazing Bradenton community for voting us “Bradenton’s Best Children’s Clothing Store” in the Bradenton Herald’s 2026 People's Choice awards! We are so proud to serve this city with high-quality, gently-used kids’ clothes, gear, and toys. This win belongs to you, our incredible customers and families! Come see why we're the People’s Choice and stock up for the season. #BradentonsBest #OnceUponAChildBradenton #BradentonHerald #PeoplesChoice #ShopLocalBradenton #ManateeCountyParents #KidsConsignment
Get ready for school (without breaking the bank! )
Dear Parents, It’s that time of year again! Before you head to the big-box stores, make Once Upon A Child your first back-to-school stop. We make getting ready for day one easy on your schedule and your wallet: Unbeatable Prices: Save up to 70% off regular retail prices on denim, tees, sneakers, backpacks, and more. We Pay Cash on the Spot: Got a pile of last year's clothes and gear that no longer fits? Bring them in! We pay cash on the spot for gently used kids' items, giving you instant spending money for this year’s wardrobe. Make room in the closet and cash in today!
We buy baby and kids stuff everyday!
We buy apparel, shoes, toys, games, books and baby gear everyday, with no appointment needed.
Monday through Saturday - open to 8 pm, and Sunday open to 6 pm
We process buys same day and pay Cash on the Spot! (and or trade!). We give reward points for both buys and purchases made the same day to maximize your savings.
See below for tips for best payout
Apparel and shoes
We buy apparel sized Preemie to Youth 20, and shoes size infant 0 to youth size 6. For best payout, lay clean and freshly laundered clothing in a bin or laundry basket. Keep 2 piece sets laid together. Preview your items for rips, stains or excessive wear to expediate your buy. Shoes should be relatively clean (we know, they're shoes!) without damage.
Toys and Books
Bring in the toys they have outgrown! All toys should be clean and in good condition and have all or most of their pieces (games must be complete including game instructions). We cannot accept text books, library books or books with yellowed pages or inscriptions. We love young reader chapter books!
Baby Gear and Equipment
Equipment must be clean, have all parts (don't forget the charger!) and be less than 10 years old. We will evaluate and make an offer depending on condition and store need. We accept bassinets, cribs (if we have room), bouncers, jumper roos, swings, jump-ups, baby baths, and more! We buy strollers in clean condition, and good working order manufactured after 2015.