From October 5th through October 11th, please bring your new and/or gently worn baby items to one of the 40 participating Gymboree Play & Music locations and retail stores in the New York City tri-state region or to the Hard Rock Cafe on West 57th Street in Manhattan.  Or, you may send financial contributions to September Smiles at 181 Ridgecrest Road, Briarcliff Manor NY 10510.  Checks, payable to September Smiles will be accepted through October 31st.  Donors wishing to receive a tax deduction will receive a receipt in the mail from one of the beneficiary organizations, provided that September Smiles has your name, address, and the value of the donation.

September Smiles accepts new and gently worn baby-care items, provided that they are in truly excellent condition. They may occasionally refuse to accept items that they feel are not in good repair.

In particular need are:

Toddler sized clothing

Cardboard books


We also accept:

Clothes

Maternity Clothes

Books, music and videos

Blankets and bedding

Bath accessories and shampoo

Bottles (new only)

Strollers

High chairs

Bassinets

Baby carriers

Swings

Exer-saucers

Baby proofing products

Monitors

Diapers

Formula and baby food

And any other items appropriate for children under 3


They cannot accept:

Furniture

Car seats

Walkers

Stuffed animals

Recalled items