Renting
Renting baby gear for visiting grandchildren
Cribs, strollers and high chairs for a week-long visit: what to borrow, what to check for safety, and what you should still buy.
A week of visiting grandchildren needs a crib, a high chair and a stroller, and none of them should live in a closet the other 51 weeks. Neighbors whose kids have outgrown their gear rent it out for exactly these visits.
What to borrow
- A travel crib or playard with a clean mattress.
- A high chair or booster seat for the table.
- A stroller for walks and outings.
- A baby gate, a bath seat or a monitor if the house needs them.
What to check
- 1Set up the crib at pickup and press every lock. Check the mesh for tears.
- 2Look up the model for recalls; owners usually know, but a two-minute search is worth it.
- 3Test the stroller brakes and harness.
- 4Confirm everything is clean and ask what it was washed with.
See travel cribs, strollers and high chairs near you.
Frequently asked
Is a week-long rental normal?
Yes. Owners can set weekly rates, and baby gear is usually booked for a visit rather than a day.
What if something breaks?
Message the owner and document it. Normal wear is not your cost; damage is handled through the security deposit within 72 hours of return.
Borrow it from a neighbor instead.
Deposit-protected bookings, priced by the day.
More to rent from neighbors
Priced by the day, deposit-protected, from people nearby.
Keep reading
How security deposits work on peer-to-peer rentals
What a rental deposit is, how Rentsome sizes it (30% down to 10% of item value, capped at $2,000), why it is a hold rather than a charge, and when it is released.
What happens if a rented item breaks? Claims, explained
The step-by-step claims process on Rentsome: the 72-hour filing window, the renter’s 72-hour response, review, and what can be deducted from the deposit.
Cancellations and refunds: what you get back and when
Rentsome’s cancellation rules for renters and owners: full refund more than 12 hours before pickup, 50% inside 12 hours, and what happens when an owner cancels.