We all know that today’s choo choo is tomorrow’s trash, and finding space in Junior’s playroom can be a major headache.

But if cramming toys into cupboards seems easier than hauling sacks down to the local charity shop, think again. New bring-and-buy website Beansprog turns stash into cash with minimal hassle, offering parents a secure arena in which to buy or sell quality kiddie equipment at knock-down prices.

Set up by Brit sisters Abby Wood and Zoe Bywater, the shop avoids the pay-and-pray ethos of big auction sites: sellers set the asking price, each item is vetted for quality and all e-mail correspondence goes through Beansprog.

Sold?

You will be.

Available online at beansprog.com.

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Exchange4Kids
What: Charming mother of two Anna-Kate Fuller offers trusty foreign exchange placements for kids (ages 8-18) in France, Spain, Germany and UK.
Why: It’s good to talk.
When: Book now for the spring/summer holidays.
Where: Online at exchange4kids.com.

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Marie Chantal Poetry Competition
What: Kids under 13 submit an ode; the best will be published in The Children’s Diary for 2009.
Why: Bust a rhyme.
When: By Mar. 15.
Where: Marie Chantal, 133a Sloane St., SW1X 9AX (020 7730 8662); 148 Walton St., SW3 2JJ (020 7838 1111); 61a Ledbury Rd., W11 2AA (020 7243 0220); online at mariechantal.com.

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The Baby and All Bag
What: Snap up limited-edition Sophie, Paisley and Fleur designs of the nifty baby changing bag that’s also a hip support.
Why: Keep your strap shut.
When: You need to be hands free.
Where: Online at debraclare.com.