"There is a lot of nice stuff. And it is just cosy too."
Visitor after a swap evening
Good clothes, ready for their next round.
Children's clothing swap in Leeuwarden
Every third Monday of the month, Het Gele Laarsje opens its children's clothing swap at NHL Stenden. Swap outgrown clothes, buy small preloved baby sizes, or bring a favourite item for repair.
No registration needed. Walk in during the event and a volunteer will help you find the right place to start.
Three ways in.
You do not need to understand the whole system before coming. Pick the path that fits you now.
What happens when you arrive.
The first few minutes can take a little time because clothes are checked carefully. That is also when someone explains the system.
- Come insideEnter the NHL Stenden Experience Center and look for Het Gele Laarsje.
- Tell check-in your pathSwapping, baby clothes, repair, or donation.
- Clothes are checkedIf you brought clothes, volunteers explain what you can take home.
- Browse by sizeRacks and tables are sorted so you can look for the size you need.
- Check outA volunteer helps with credit, baby munt, or payment before you leave.
You do not have to know the rules by heart before your first visit. Ask at check-in; that is normal.
The rules are there to keep the racks useful.
You will still get help at check-in, but these are the things worth knowing before you pack a bag.
Bring
Up to 15 items
Children's clothing in sizes 44-134 and shoes up to size 35 can be checked for swapping.
Condition
Clean and ready to wear
Clothes need to be fresh, modern, complete, pill-free, and still nice enough for another child.
Size range
Up to two sizes up
If you bring size 62, for example, you can swap up to size 74. For double sizes like 62/68, the smaller size counts.
Extras
Some items work differently
Underwear is not accepted. Socks, tights, and winter extras can be free extras, not swap credit.
The full rules also explain brands, rompers, donations, and saved credit. Ask at check-in if one of those applies to what you brought.
What visitors say after coming.
The event is practical, but it should still feel warm when you arrive: real clothes to browse, volunteers nearby, and enough space to take your time.
"I would tell everyone: just come and take a look."
Visitor after a swap evening
"It helped that everything was sorted by size. I could just look around."
Visitor after a first visit
Tiny clothes, bigger loop.
If you are expecting a baby, buying a gift, or just starting out, you probably do not have outgrown clothes to bring yet. That is fine.
With the small-size munt, you choose 10 preloved baby items in sizes 50, 56, or 62 for EUR20. Later, when your baby grows, those clothes can become the start of your swap loop.
Why this fits the missionRepairs and reminders need one extra step.
The event itself is walk-in, but repairs are easier when the team knows what is coming. The newsletter and Instagram also help people remember the monthly rhythm.
Small things that make coming easier.
- No registrationFor swapping or baby-clothes buying.
- Help at check-inVolunteers explain the system when you arrive.
- Access contributionEUR3, if you can pay it.
- Baby sizesYou can buy baby sizes without swap clothes.
- AccessibilityThe room is accessible for buggies and wheelchairs.
The point is to keep clothes moving.
Het Gele Laarsje is practical on the surface: you come in, find sizes, and leave with clothes that fit. Underneath that, the mission is simple. Fewer good clothes waiting unused, fewer rushed new buys, and more families sharing what still has life in it.
Bring in Good clothes are brought in.
Move on They are swapped, bought, or repaired.
Keep useful They keep serving local families.