Nestling.

How Nestling works

A simple, safe way to buy, sell, and rent gently loved baby gear with families in your neighborhood — payments protected every step of the way.

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For buyers

Find quality gear near you

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Find it nearby

Search by category, brand, condition, and distance to discover gently loved gear from families in your neighborhood. Sort by "nearest" to find pickups close to home.

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Message or make an offer

Chat with the seller right in the app. Ask questions, or send an offer at the price you want — they can accept, counter, or decline.

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Pay securely

Once an offer is accepted, you pay through the app. Your money is held safely until you confirm you received the item — no cash, no risk.

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Meet & exchange a PIN

Meet the seller in a safe public spot. When you get the item, you share a one-time PIN that releases the payment. If anything is off, the payment isn't released.

For sellers

Turn outgrown gear into cash

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List in under 2 minutes

Snap a few photos, set your price, and post. Listing is completely free — there's no cost to put an item up.

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Get offers from local parents

Buyers nearby message and make offers. You're in control — accept, counter, or decline right from your inbox.

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Confirm the handoff

Meet the buyer, hand over the item, and enter the PIN they give you. That confirms the exchange and triggers your payout.

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Get paid — keep 97%

Your payout lands in your connected bank account via Stripe. Nestling keeps a small 3% fee; the other 97% is yours.

For renters

Borrow what you only need for a while

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Request your dates

For items marked "Available to borrow," pick your pickup and return dates and send a request. You'll see the daily price and any refundable deposit up front.

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Deposit held, not spent

A refundable deposit is authorized to protect the lender. The rental fee is charged at pickup — and the deposit is released back to you when you return the item.

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Pickup & return PINs

You exchange a PIN at pickup and again at return. Return on time and in good shape, and your deposit comes straight back.

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Built to keep both sides safe

Money is held in escrow and only released when a one-time PIN is exchanged in person, so neither the buyer nor the seller can be left empty-handed. No cash changes hands, and we always recommend meeting in a public place.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to list an item?

Yes — listing is always free. Nestling only takes a 3% fee from a sale or rental when it actually completes. If it doesn't sell, you pay nothing.

How do I know the other person is trustworthy?

Payments are held in escrow and only released through a PIN exchange at handoff, so neither side can be left empty-handed. We always recommend meeting in a public place.

What if the item isn't as described?

Because payment is only released when you share your PIN after seeing the item, you can simply decline the exchange if something's wrong — your money stays protected.

How do payouts work for sellers?

Connect your bank through Stripe once, and payouts arrive automatically after each completed sale. You keep 97% of every transaction.

Can I rent gear instead of buying?

Yes — items marked "Available to borrow" can be rented by the day. A refundable deposit protects the lender and is returned to you when you return the item on time.

Ready to get started?

Join local families buying, selling, and renting baby gear on Nestling.

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