BabyQuipintroduced in 2016 following two mothers who had the same idea that all of us have when managing children, strollers, and a mountain of travel anxiety:Why is this so challenging?Their next idea was straightforward, yet innovative: What if parents could lease baby equipment in the same manner as we reserve a home or hire a vehicle?
Fran Maier, who also helped establish Match.com, and Kerri Couillard, a knowledgeable Santa Fe baby equipment rental specialist, developed a service that enables families to rent clean, secure baby items from local suppliers who deliver them directly to your home. Initially launched in a handful of cities, it has since experienced significant growth. Today, BabyQuip is accessible in over 2,000 cities around the globe, serving as a vital resource for families looking to travel with less baggage — and considerably less worry.
How BabyQuip Works
Here’s how BabyQuip operates: Initially, you visit their website, enter your details, and proceed.travelEnter your destination and dates, then explore the equipment available in that region. Once you’ve selected the items you need — such as strollers, cribs, car seats, high chairs, beach carts, and toys — you’ll be able to locate local “Quality Providers” or QPs who have most or all of the required items. You’ll then be able to view the daily cost of each item, along with a total once you’ve completed your choices.
Once you make a reservation, the QP reaches out to verify the pickup location and time frame. They deliver the items, arrange them for you, and then collect everything once you’re finished. Each service provider undergoes a background check and receives proper training. They clean all items as if they were giving them to their own child. You don’t need to stress about checking equipment at the airport, squeezing strollers into rental cars, or questioning whether the Airbnb’s “portable crib” is truly safe or comfortable.
What You Can Rent
If a baby uses it, BabyQuip likely offers it for rent. Their selection is truly remarkable. Here’s a small glimpse:
・Sleep gear: Large cribs, baby beds, monitoring systems, children’s beds, portable play yards, darkening curtains, white noise machines
・Transportation: Baby carriages (such as running strollers and double strollers), stroller carts, infant and multi-use car seats (like the Doona!), baby slings
・Feeding & bathHigh chair units, elevated seating for children, bottle heating devices, infant bathing tubs, and nursing cushions
・Toys & entertainment: Toy sets suitable for different age groups, books, baby bouncers, swings, soft play areas, puzzles, and scooters
・ExtrasDiaper disposal units, baby surveillance devices, children’s tables and chairs, beach equipment, and small camping chairs
The cost varies depending on the item you’re renting and the location, but it’s typically much more affordable (and significantly more dependable) than obtaining equipment through hotels, shipping necessary items to your destination, or purchasing duplicates of essential items.
What Parents Love Most
The feedback is telling. Parents frequently praise the cleanliness and premium quality of the equipment, the welcoming and supportive nature of local providers, and the significant reduction in stress during travel.
I can confirm this. I recently rented approximately eight large items, such as a Snoo bassinet, a bouncer, a beach tent, and a collapsible wagon for a weekend in Charleston.
BabyQuip renters especially love:
・Avoiding the hassle of transporting large equipment through airports, fitting it into small rental cars, or overloading their own vehicles.
・Opting for full-sized cribs rather than fold-up nightmares. (A good vacation sleep is invaluable!)
・Using toys that are suitable for a child’s age to keep them entertained during extended journeys.
・Avoiding the need to purchase extra copies of beloved items to have at grandparents’ house or vacation homes.
・Leasing items that children outgrow rapidly instead of purchasing them.
・Collaborating with local parents and grandparents who understand and make the extra effort.
What is the secret way I use BabyQuip?
Testing out specific items before making a purchase!
If I have another child, I’ll use BabyQuip to try out expensive items before purchasing. Is the Snoo worth it? It depends on whether your baby sleeps better in it compared to a regular bassinet. Is this play gym a good choice? Not if it takes too long to put together and take apart. The jogging stroller we’ve been looking at? Let’s find out how it feels to run with! Renting for a few days is a cost-effective way to gain insight into pricey or popular baby products.
Where You’ll Find BabyQuip
BabyQuip offers an extensive network of providers across over 2,000 cities. This covers well-known travel destinations (such as Disney,beach towns, mountain getaways), major cities, small towns, and international locations such as London, Paris, Cancun, and Sydney. In short, if families go there, BabyQuip likely has you covered.
Since all services are managed by local providers who reside in the area, they have a good understanding of the local environment. They can advise on which stroller is most suitable for cobblestone streets, whether a blackout curtain is necessary for your rental, or how to make a challenging vacation home safe for a baby.
Whether you’re organizing a week by the shore, going to see relatives during the holidays, or traveling to a wedding in another part of the country, BabyQuip transforms “Are we really bringing all this?” into “We’ll just rent it once we arrive.”
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