how old was your kid when you finally cleared out/got rid of some of their big items like: 
-swing
-jumparoo/exersaucer
- ergo/carrier 
- crib!!!!! 
I had no problem getting rid of the swing (it didn't help her calm down), the jumparoo and other toys, and she still actually asks for the ergo sometimes. 
but I cannot get around to gettingridof the crib!! 
                
                             
        
Re: clearing out the baby gear question
Most of the other stuff we gave to friends who had a baby a year later.