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Infant Seats

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Backless Booster Seats

Harness Booster Seats

Rear-Facing Car Seats

Front-Facing Car Seats

Car Seat Bases

BabyQuip Independent Quality Providers offer safe and insured car seats for traveling families, and local grandparents hosting grandchildren, in hundreds of locations across the US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Australia & New Zealand. From infant car seats to convertible car seats and boosters, prices reasonably range from $6 – $14 per day.

Types of Car Seats

There are five main types of car seats outlined below. The American Association of Pediatrics recommends following the guidelines outlined below for the different stages of a child’s growth and has numerous articles related to child passenger safety.

Rear-Facing Only Car Seats (RFOs)

These types of car seats are for infants and have a handle so you can easily carry the infant in the seat. They can generally be used until baby is around one year old. Most children outgrow rear facing car seats by height before weight. What’s great about RFOs is that almost all of them can be used with or without base. This is great if you plan to travel via taxi, Uber or Lyft.

Recommended models include: Graco SnugRide series, Chicco KeyFit 30, Britax B-Safe Gen2, and the Clek Liingo.

Convertible Car Seats

A convertible car seat is just what it sounds like—convertible! It can be used rear or forward facing with a harness and are good from birth until around 5-7 years of age. For the forward facing position (where the child is facing the front of the car) the minimum age is 2 and 25 lbs (Please note that 25 lbs is the average weight by manufacturers. It can vary so be sure to check with your specific brand.) Some models fit newborns better than others!

Recommended models include: Cosco Scenera NEXT, Graco Extend2Fit, Graco SlimFit3 LX (NOT the original SlimFit), Britax ClickTight series (Marathon, Boulevard and Advocate are the easiest to install), and the Nuna Rava

Combination Car Seats (Harness Boosters)

This type of seat converts from a forward facing harness to booster mode! It’s a forward-only facing car seat designed for ages 2-10+.

Recommended models include: Graco Tranzitions, Chicco MyFit and the Britax Grow With You

High Back/Backless Booster Seats

Boosters in the category are sometimes called belt-positioning boosters. They are good for ages 5-10+. All current boosters on the market have 40+ lb minimum.

Recommended high backs include: Graco TurboBooster, Britax SkyLine/HighPoint and the Nuna Aace

Recommended backless seats include: Graco TurboBooster, Graco RighGuide (great for larger kiddos), Chicco GoFit and the Clek Olli

Multi-Mode/All-in-One

This type of car seat can safely accommodate the widest range of kids. They are often bulkier and heavier than other options. If you’re planning a lot of sightseeing, you’ll probably want to opt for a different type of car seat!

Recommended models include: Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1, Graco SlimFit, Britax One4Life and the Nuna Exec

Clean, Safe & Insured Baby Equipment

Quality Providers are required to complete extensive training on equipment safety before they begin renting baby strollers. They are taught how to properly clean items to ensure every family is able to experience safe and spotless items. Our providers use organic and non-toxic cleaners on their gear.

Unlike most baby gear rental companies, BabyQuip carries insurance covering your entire rental experience making us the safest choice for you and your little one. Whether you’re renting a convertible car seat or just a car seat base, we’ve got you covered. With BabyQuip, know you and your baby are in great hands with our expert safety training.

Things to Consider When Renting a Car Seat

Be aware of how much space you have

If you are reserving a rental car at your destination location make sure there is enough room in the back seat to install the car seat you plan to rent. A large base may not fit in the back seat of a small car.

You will need to install the car seat yourself

All Quality Providers are required to provide customers with a car seat manual that includes installation instructions but are not allowed (due to liability reasons) to install a safety seat for a customer. Basic instructions are also typically printed on the car seat itself as a reminder/guide. Please always refer to the user manual to make sure the seat you are renting is properly installed. Ensure that the vehicle seat belt fits properly also. You can find a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) at NHTSA or TotSquad should you choose to have someone double check your installation.

Make sure you choose the correct size seat

Choosing the correct safety seat for baby’s height and age can get a bit confusing. In the above section, we outline the three main types of car seats and who they are best used for. Please also refer to your state (or the state you are traveling to) for laws and guidelines. Safe Ride 4 Kids is a great resource.

Car Seat Safety Tips for Babies, Toddlers & Big Kids

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Babies, toddlers and children should always be securely fastened in the back seat of a vehicle.

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Remove bulky clothing and/or coats before buckling to make sure the harness is secure.

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Keep baby safest by pulling the straps snug. A car seat is, in fact, a safety restraint!

4

Always use a car seat, even when on vacation. Find your next destination location here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Car Seat Manufacturers

Baby Trend

Baby Trend has distinguished itself among the worldwide leading manufacturers of juvenile products. Over the years, Baby Trend's Infant Car Seats have continually ranked in the top percentile in the industry in terms of safety, value, and ease of usage.

Clek

The founders at Clek went ahead and built a car seat that they would buy—with the best of everything. Yes, it meant making a more expensive seat, but it also meant making a seat that’s built without compromise.

Evenflo

For nearly 100 years it has been Evenflo’s mission to find and provide products that help you throughout your journey as a parent. Evenflo designs and manufactures a complete line of child safety seats.

UPPAbaby

UPPAbaby is an innovative American company with one mission: To make high-quality baby products that fit the needs of your new life as a parent, while appealing to the sense of style you’ve always had. To do this successfully, UPPAbaby draws on three decades of experience in the juvenile industry and on our own inspirations as parents of young children.

Britax

Leading the way in child safety technology for more than 70 years, Britax is always innovating, always focusing on what's best for the child and always going beyond 'good enough'.

Dion

Established in 1999, Diono offers safety and smiles for the biggest and most exciting journey in life. Available in 54 countries across the globe, Diono is a worldwide name in providing you with everything you need - from a a big day out or a little trip around the corner, they’ve thought of all the things you’ll need.

Graco

Graco is one of the world’s most recognized and trusted baby product companies. For over 60 years, the Graco brand has provided thoughtful, practical and dependable parenting solutions to generations of families.

Chicco

Chicco has become a household name for parents across the United States thanks to products like the #1-rated KeyFit® Infant Car Seat. Chicco is always innovating and working towards the next "big thing" that's going to revolutionize parenting for the next generation.

Dorel (Safety 1st, Cosco, Eddie Bauer, Maxi-Cosi, Quinny)

Dorel Juvenile is the world's leading juvenile products company. Dorel is home to all of the brands you love - Safety 1st, Cosco, Eddie Bauer, Maxi-Cosi, Quinny, and more. Dorel is helping families live carefree lives by providing them with juvenile products that rank highest in consumer reviews. That's what sets Dorel products apart; they are durable, helpful and caring.

Nuna

Nuna’s adventures in parenthood have shown us that practical and beautiful is the perfect balance when it comes to gear. There’s nothing they appreciate more than clever design and thoughtful solutions that bring parents a sense of joy.