Once Upon a Child

About Once Upon a Child

Once Upon a Child is a retail thrift store located on Wellington Rd in the Westminster neighbourhood of London. The business serves families by buying and selling gently used children's items, providing a way for parents to recycle outgrown goods while finding affordable essentials for their little ones. The store offers a wide variety of products, including kids' clothing, shoes, toys, books, furniture, and baby gear. Customers can shop for various brands at prices that are up to 70% off regular retail. Additionally, the business provides a service where people can sell their gently used children's items and receive cash on the spot. The store describes its approach as a sustainable way to extend the life of children's belongings, ensuring that items go onto their racks instead of into landfills. To sell items, the business requests that customers bring their goods in reusable bags, bins, cardboard boxes, totes, or laundry baskets, noting that garbage bags and oversized containers are not accepted. Sellers are required to provide a government-issued ID. The store operates on a walk-in basis for both buying and selling, with no appointment necessary. For those who make a purchase, the store offers a 14-day return policy on non-clearance items, provided the original receipt and price tags are kept.