Baby Market Dublin at Applewood Community Centre

Baby equipment is expensive, outgrown fast, and usually in good condition when it’s passed on. Baby markets exist to solve this problem efficiently, and the format - parents selling, parents buying, everyone knowing what they’re looking at - works well. Applewood Community Centre in Swords hosts a regular Baby Market Dublin event that draws from the north county Dublin family community.

If you’re expecting, or have a child in the 0-5 age range, a baby market is one of the more sensible ways to spend a Sunday afternoon. You’ll find everything from prams and car seats to clothing, toys, and maternity wear, all at a fraction of the retail price and in the company of people who know what they’re looking at.

What to Expect

A market-style event with tables of goods for sale. Sellers are typically parents clearing out what their children have outgrown; buyers are parents stocking up. The range depends on who’s selling on the day but typically covers: buggies, car seats, cots, clothing (sorted by age), toys, books, baby carriers, nursing equipment, and maternity clothes.

Baby markets fill up quickly at the popular tables. Arriving when doors open is the best strategy for the most choice.

Good to Know

• Doors at 12pm - arrive early for best selection
• Bring cash as well as card payment options
• Sellers book tables in advance - check the Eventbrite page for seller ticket info
• Applewood is in Swords, north County Dublin - car is the most practical way there
• A good sustainable alternative to buying new

Getting There

Applewood Community Centre is in Applewood, Swords, Co. Dublin. Swords is accessible via Dublin Bus routes 33 and 41 from the city centre, though the journey takes around 45 minutes. If you’re driving, Swords is off the M1 motorway and the journey from the city centre takes about 20 minutes. Car is the most practical option if you’re hoping to buy larger items like a buggy.