Travel Light with BabyQuip
How to skip the stress of packing baby gear for your next trip
Episode 88 – The Family Vacationer with Rob and Danny
Guest: Fran Maier, Founder & CEO of BabyQuip
If you’ve ever tried flying with a pack n play or packed your car to the roof with baby gear, you know that traveling with young kids can feel like moving an entire nursery. In this episode, Rob and Danny explore an easier way to travel with babies and toddlers by welcoming Fran Maier, founder and CEO of BabyQuip, the #1 baby gear rental service for traveling families.
From cribs and high chairs to toys, blackout curtains, and even beach wagons, BabyQuip lets you rent what you need, where you need it—saving space, stress, and sanity.
🎙️ In this episode:
- What BabyQuip is and how it works
- Gear options you can rent: cribs, car seats, strollers, high chairs, toys, beach gear, and more
- How local Quality Providers deliver, set up, and clean your gear
- The difference between a hotel pack n play and a full crib (and why it matters!)
- Why cleanliness and safety are top priorities at BabyQuip
- How BabyQuip helps parents travel light without sacrificing comfort or safety
- The growing cleaning service for local families (including car seat detailing!)
- How to become a BabyQuip Quality Provider in your area
- Fran’s behind-the-scenes Shark Tank experience—with a live pack mule!
🚼 Why parents love BabyQuip:
- Trusted, background-checked local providers
- Spotless, high-quality gear—often set up in your hotel, Airbnb, or even grandma’s house
- Peace of mind that your child will have what they need to sleep, eat, and play comfortably
- Contactless delivery available
- Gear tailored to specific destinations (including Disney Parks!)
💡 Bonus Insight:
During the pandemic, BabyQuip expanded to include local cleaning services for families, including deep cleans for gross car seats, strollers, and other hard-to-sanitize items.
🎯 Who this episode is for:
- Parents of infants, toddlers, or preschoolers
- Families planning travel to destinations like Disney, beach towns, ski resorts, or grandma’s house
- Moms and dads who value convenience, safety, and traveling light
- Anyone interested in side income by becoming a BabyQuip Quality Provider
🧳 Travel Tip:
As Fran says, “It’s not just convenience—it’s service, safety, and peace of mind.” Travel happy and skip the gear stress!
📍 Learn more or book gear at: www.babyquip.com
Interested in becoming a provider? Visit the site and click “Join Us” to get started.
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The Family Vacationer
The Family Vacationer is a weekly podcast helping families travel smarter, spend better, and create lasting memories together. Hosted by Rob and Traci, the show features expert interviews, real-life stories, and practical tips for planning meaningful, family-first adventures. From hidden gems to budget hacks, it's a must-listen for parents who want stress-free, joy-filled travel.
Meet the Hosts
Growing up, Rob Jones mainly traveled to Florida for vacation. Those family trips to Orlando and the Gulf Coast are cherished memories that influence him to this day. His entire professional career has involved travel. From working in the music business to event marketing, Rob has traveled to 46 states and five countries. Rob has been married to his wife, Traci, for 16 years and they love to travel with their three children: Ruthie, Nash, and Chase.
Traci's been shaking up the Dawson County School System for four years now, injecting it with her unique brand of energy and enthusiasm. When she's not molding young minds, you'll find her co-conspiring with her sister at Seasonal Events and Design—because who doesn't love a good party?
She's a self-proclaimed beach aficionado, never meeting a sandy shore she didn't instantly click with. And let's not forget her partner-in-crime for the past eighteen years, Rob, who's been keeping up with her antics and their three beautiful troublemakers—Ruthie, Chase, and Nash. Together, they're a whirlwind of chaos, laughter, and love.
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