As a new mom, I was spending too much time buying clothes and gear that didn’t need to be new. Our closets overflowed with perfectly good kids’ stuff—tags still on, barely-used toys, baby gear gathering dust—while other UWS families were buying the exact same items brand new.
I tried online marketplaces and parent groups to sell, but they felt chaotic. People were flaky, and I had no easy way to donate items that didn’t sell. We live in NYC, with so many families on each block. I knew there had to be other parents in my situation, wanting to pass along quality items to families who could actually use them.
What if there was a better way?
Let’s create a sharing loop where your outgrown is someone’s new favorite. The Parent Loop is built specifically for UWS families who want to exchange kids’ items and ensure nothing good goes to waste.
A space where parents can:
- Exchange and give away directly with other UWS families. No shipping, just neighbors helping neighbors. Connect with families in your building or on your block.
- Join seasonal clothing swaps and community events. Meet other parents while finding exactly what your growing kids need. Turn exchanges into friendships.
- Easily donate unsold items to local charities. Connect with organizations that serve families in need. Nothing good goes to waste.
- Discover weekend activities for UWS families. Because “what should we do this weekend?” shouldn’t be Saturday morning stress.
My family invites your family to join The Parent Loop. Let’s keep good stuff in our community and make every parent’s life a little easier.
— Jessie Marroquín
mom and believer that the best solutions come from neighbors helping neighbors