MamaBarter is a unique way for parents to trade goods and services (at least services that travel well) with other parents via the internet. Cash sales are allowed but can only be listed if the poster is *also* willing to try to arrange a barter first. This listserv will operate as a way for us to advertise things we want to trade away for things we want or need. For example, if a parent has an extra sling and is looking for a wooden truck, she can advertise as such on this list. Any interested parties can contact her and then they can negotiate the trade privately.

Goods can include toys, tools, clothes, diapers, housewares, games, books, music, etc. As a matter of fact, anything "family-friendly" (no wild s*x toys, please, and no infant formula--if you've got extra of *that* then send it on to a homeless shelter or food bank). Services might include help setting up a web site; assistance in creating an annual family newsletter; gardening/cooking/carpentry advice, etc.

You are responsible for what you trade on-list. You may not hold the listowner (me) responsible for a bad trade. In other words, if you end up with a nursing shirt that doesn't fit and the person you got it from isn't returning your calls, there isn't anyone you can sue about it.

*All messages by new members are moderated. If you're here to spam, don't bother. Your message won't get through.*