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Baby Gear Rentals in Vacation Rental Destinations

The benefits of referring your guests to baby-equipment rental companies and where to find them
 

Many families vacationing with small children often need baby gear during their vacations, but don't want the hassle of carrying it with them. This is, after all, supposed to be a vacation. There are wonderful independently owned baby equipment rental companies around the nation that assist property owners and renters in meeting the needs of the littlest visitors.

There are several benefits to baby equipment rental companies for both property owners and their rental guests. Some of these great benefits are:

  • Most baby gear companies will deliver, setup and pick up the baby gear reserved by their customers.
  • The burden of responsibility falls on the customers and the equipment rental company itself.
  • The property owner has no responsibility for the equipment. The baby equipment rental company typically asks the customer renting the equipment to sign a disclaimer stating they are responsible for their child while using the rented equipment.
  • The baby gear is frequently replaced and monitored for product recalls and inspected for defects. When you purchase and provide these items, the liability risks fall on the owner of the property.
  • Most rental companies take great pride in their equipment and services, so you can expect nothing but the best, clean and sanitized equipment.
  • Each rental company tailors their inventory to the needs of their areas climate and seasons – snowsuits, beach toys, etc.
  • You are supporting a locally owned business.
Offering your renters a link to your local independently owned baby equipment rental company is a great service for your renters AND it's free!

Below is a list by state of some independently owned baby equipment rental companies. Please contact your local baby equipment rental company to learn more about their services, ask questions, or offer a link to their website – your renters will appreciate this helpful and much needed information.
About the Author: Jill Lepow is a full time mom and owner of Mid-Coast Family Rentals in Maine. She thinks the best part of her job is that she gets to bring her baby to work with her. She enjoys working and meeting new people everyday. Being a mother herself, she understands how important it is that children are safe and happy, so she will ensure her services meets your needs.

United States
 
City, State Website Telephone Number
Anchorage, Alaska www.tinytouristalaska.com 907-696-2821
Phoenix, Arizona www.mybabyequipmentrentals.com 866-789-7180
Scottsdale, Arizona www.anythingforbaby.com 877-515-9783
Lake Tahoe, California www.awayweegorentals.com 800-305-1088
Napa Valley, California www.travelntotsrentals.com 707-256-3555
San Francisco, California www.rockabyebabyrentals.com 866-475-6825
Santa Barbara, California www.sbbabyco.com 877-240-1360
San Diego, California www.sandiegotravelbaby.com 877-738-7382
San Diego, California www.gobabygosandiego.com 760.832.1353
San Diego, CA www.toddlerstravels.com 619.688.9655
Denver, Colorado www.babystay.com 877-635-9885
Connecticut www.onthegobabyCT.com  860-543-2457
Tampa Bay, Florida www.tampabaybabyrentals.com 813-987-0927
Orlando, Florida www.orlandocribrental.com 407-433-7770
Daytona Beach, FL www.sunshinebabyrentals.com 386-254-9770
Kauai, Hawaii www.ReadyRentals.com  800-599-8008
Bar Harbor, Maine www.acadiababyrigging.com 207-288-2999
Bethel, Maine www.mainesherpababies.com 207-449-1075
Bar Harbor, Maine www.mainesherpababies.com 877-437-5050
Boothbay, Maine www.boothbaybabyrentals.com 207-712-1874
Mid-Coast, Maine www.midcoastfamilyrentals.com 207-342-2147
Warren, ME www.MiniMeRentals.com 207-273-4455
Detroit, Michigan www.babytravels.com 734-455-2526
Traverse City, Michigan www.gobabygorentals.com 231-288-7735
Westland, Michigan www.babytravels.com 734-455-2526
Las Vegas, Nevada www.mommyrents.com 702-577-7170
Las Vegas, Nevada www.lasvegasbabyequipmentrentals.com 702.343.7933
Southern, New Jersey www.awaybabyrentals.com 856-374-1580
Stone Harbor, New Jersey www.stoneharborcribrental.com 609.368.7271
Albuquerque, New Mexico www.travelintotsrentals.com 505-237-1066
Buffalo, New York www.borrowtiltomorrow.com 905-526-6712
Charlotte, North Carolina www.bringthebaby.com 866-301-2229
Portland, Oregon www.rent4baby.com 888-677-BABY
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania www.awaybabyrentals.com 856-374-1580
Southern, Rhode Island www.awayweegotori.com 866-460-4993
Hilton Head, South Carolina www.hiltonheadbikerental.com 843-384-9322
Dallas, Texas www.bringthebaby.com 866-301-2229
Houston, Texas www.rockabyebabyrentals.com 866-475-6825
Seattle, Washington www.crybabycomforts.com 425-260-4788
Seattle, Washington www.tinytotstravel.com 425-943-0099
Siesta Key, Florida www.atozbabyrentals.com 941-961-3527
Ormond Beach, Florida www.babybeachequipmentrentals.com 877-339-BABY
Grand Haven, Michigan www.westmichiganbabyandbeachrental.com (616) 607-8547
Phoenix, Arizona www.sweetpeababyrentals.com 602-549-9918
Charlotte, North Carolina www.littleoutoftowners.com 704-996-5731
Lakes Region, New Hampshire www.biglakevacationrentals.com 603-556-7937
Waikoloa, Hawaii www.dorkelsrental.com (808) 883-DORK
Daytona Beach, Florida www.babybeachequipmentrentals.com 386-677-9990
Puerto Vallarta www.lotsfortotsmexico.com (045)322.175.0881
Destin, FL www.cribconnection.com 850-654-8890
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico www.puerto-vallarta-vacation-baby.com 011 52 1 322 157 8855

Canada
City Website Telephone Number
Toronto www.weetravel.ca  416-737-1622
Vancouver www.weetravel.ca  604-222-4722
Victoria www.weetravel.ca  250-589-5905
Toronto www.babygetaway.com 416-695-2345
Canmore www.SnuggleBugBabyGear.com 888 543-4453

If you use a company that is not on this list, please email us so we can add it. Thanks!

Visit BabyTravelPros.com to find members of a North American association of baby equipment rental companies.
 

What baby equipment rental company do you use?

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