How to Sell Baby & Kids Items on Mercari Japan
High ⬆️
Demand
1–5 days
Avg. Sell Time
Mercari
Best Platform
How to Price Baby & Kids Items
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Baby clothes bundle (same size, 5+ items) | ¥500–¥3,000 |
| Single baby garment (good condition) | ¥100–¥500 |
| Stroller (brand name) | ¥5,000–¥30,000 |
| Toys (popular brand) | ¥500–¥5,000 |
| Baby monitor / safety item | ¥2,000–¥10,000 |
How to Photograph Baby & Kids Items
- 📸 Bundle baby clothes folded neatly, showing all sizes
- 📸 Brand tag close-up for clothes
- 📸 Strollers: all angles including folded state
- 📸 Toys: all pieces and components in one photo
- 📸 Close-up of any marks, stains, or missing parts
Writing the Listing
Japanese Title Template
[Brand] 山[XXcm]サイズ マタニティセット [Item] [Condition]
Description Template
[ブランド] ベビー用品を出品します。 【サイズ】[身長70cm、年齱4ケ月頃など] 【状態】[美品/使用感ありなど] 【ストーリー】[ギャンジー/アカチャンなど] 【備考】ペットなし・喫煙者なし (English: [Brand] baby clothes, size [70/80/90cm], [X] pieces, condition: [good/fair].)
Best Shipping Method
Common Mistakes
Selling baby clothes one by one — bundle same-size items for much better results
Not specifying the exact size code (50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100cm) — buyers search by size
Missing brand name for premium items (Combi, Aprica, Pigeon strollers fetch high prices)
Not checking for safety recalls — check the manufacturer website before listing
FAQ
Q: Do Japanese parents buy used baby items?
Yes, very actively. Japanese parents are practical about secondhand children's items since children outgrow them quickly. Mercari is one of the top places Japanese parents shop for baby gear.
Q: Should I sell baby clothes individually or as a bundle?
Always bundle by size. A bundle of 10 baby clothes in size 80cm at ¥1,500 sells much faster than each piece at ¥200–¥300 separately.
Q: How do I ship a stroller?
Use くりこみ・発送たのメル便 (Tanomeru-bin) — they pack and pick up from your door. For compact strollers, 160-size Rakuraku may also work.