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Thanks to Kijiji, Freecycle and Facebook buy-and-sell groups, it?s easier than ever to sell, trade or give away kids? items you don?t need anymore. It?s just so satisfying to declutter, pass on useful stuff and even make a few bucks.
But did you know that it?s your legal responsibility to ensure that when you’re selling baby items online, the items are safe" If your stuff is hazardous, a kid could get hurt?and you could be held liable, which could result in stiff penalties or even jail time.
Here are some items that are most likely to be hazardous and land a seller in trouble.
Banned items

Some kids? items have been banned in Canada because they are deemed unsafe. If you sell any, you?re breaking the law and could be held responsible. Examples include:
baby walkers
polycarbonate bottles containing bisphenol A (BPA)
devices that hold baby bottles so that babies can feed themselves, unattended

For the complete list of prohibited items, check the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
Recalled products

Occasionally, manufacturers ask customers to return or modify a product?furniture, shoes, medicines, even kids’ bathing suits!?because it may pose a health risk. Check the federal government?s Recalls & Safety Alerts database for recalled items. If you sell or give away a recalled item and a child gets hurt, you could be liable.
Car seats and booster seats

Don?t sell a car seat or booster seat if it:

is damaged in any way
is past its ex...