It’s no wonder that baby gear rental services are on the rise. They are making it easier for families to travel with babies and young children. If you’ve heard of the more popular services like BabyQuip and Baby’s Away, you may be wondering what sets [...]
Spring is a great time to take your new baby on vacation. Temperatures aren’t typically too hot yet and there may be fewer crowds in the spring compared to the summer season. Whether you’re planning to travel within the United States or travel abroad, we’ve [...]
Multigenerational travel is one of the industry’s fastest-growing, and hottest trends. And it’s showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon! A retired, healthier, and often wealthier baby boomer generation of grandparents, has led to the rapid popularity of multigenerational travel. According to the Virtuoso [...]
BabyQuip and Babies Getaway are both baby gear rental companies whose aim is to make traveling easier for families with children. While they have quite a few similarities, there are also some notable differences that parents may want to avoid. Below we break down how [...]
How do sensory toys help children on the spectrum? According to Autism Speaks, sensory toys are beneficial to children on the spectrum by “helping them engage with their senses, provide feedback to their sensory systems, and regulate their sensory needs.” Below we’ve listed the best [...]
BabyQuip vs. Traveling Baby Company are very similar baby gear rental companies, although there are some key differences between the two. Below we break down how these two companies got started, what equipment they offer, what locations they service, and more. One thing’s for sure—they’re [...]
If heading out of town with baby sounds like a lot of work, and you’re worried you’ll forget something, you’re not alone. But, weekend travel with your little one doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’ve got some great tips to get you on the road [...]
After domestic travel sales topped $972 billion in 2019, travel was expected to grow by 11% in 2020. We all know what happened in 2020, and then travel started coming back strong in 2021. At BabyQuip, we’ve already seen record bookings this year, far exceeding [...]
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Fran Maier is CEO and Founder of BabyQuip, the leading baby gear rental service for traveling families and now offering local cleaning services too. She is a serial entrepreneur and brand builder with over 25 years experience in B2C and B2B internet businesses. She is best known for her 10+ years leading TRUSTe (now TrustArc), the leading privacy trustmark and compliance provider, and as Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com.
Fran speaks widely on several topics relating to women in business, including opportunities for women in the collaborative economy, addressing the lucrative family travel segment, women in entrepreneurship and on boards. She serves as an advisor to many start-ups including Portfolia, Women’s Start-up Lab, Sign-up.com, Kango, and Dabbl.