Renting baby gear in Istanbul: 10 things to check

Renting baby gear in Istanbul saves luggage and stress, but a few checks make sure everything goes smoothly. Use this list of ten things before you book, when the equipment arrives and during your stay. It applies to strollers, car seats, cots, high chairs and carriers alike.

Before you book

1. The age and weight range

Every stroller, car seat and cot is made for a range. Check your child's age and weight against the range on the product page, and think about the end of your trip, not just the start. Children grow quickly, and a seat that fits on day one should still fit on the last day.

2. The right type for your plans

Old-town sightseeing needs sturdier wheels; lots of taxis need a light fold; twins need a double stroller. Read the best stroller for Istanbul if you are unsure, or message us your plans.

3. The full delivery address

Give the hotel name, the full address and your room number if you have it. We deliver to hotels and homes, not to the airport. For apartments, add the building entrance and floor so the driver finds you quickly.

4. Delivery and collection times

Choose times when you or hotel reception can receive and hand back the equipment. Rental days are counted in 24-hour periods from delivery to collection, so a collection one hour later than the delivery time adds a day.

5. The total price

Check the order summary before you send the booking: rental, delivery and pick-up fee, any discount and the deposit are all shown, so there are no surprises.

6. The deposit and payment

We take a small refundable cash deposit at delivery and return it in cash at collection. You pay the rental in cash, by card at the door or by bank transfer, as you choose in the booking.

When the equipment arrives

7. Clean and complete

Check that the equipment is clean and that all parts are there: canopy, rain cover, straps, mattress or tray, depending on the item. Everything we rent is cleaned and disinfected between rentals.

8. Brakes, harness and buckles

Test the stroller brake, open and close the harness buckles and adjust the straps to your child before the first outing. For car seats, check that the seat sits firmly once fitted. General child safety guidance from the World Health Organization is a good reference.

9. How to fold and fit

Ask us to show you how to fold the stroller and fit the car seat. A two-minute demo saves a lot of time later at taxi ranks and ferry piers.

During your stay

10. Know who to call

If something stops working, stop using it and message us. We repair or replace equipment as soon as possible. Plans change? You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before delivery, and you can ask to extend the rental at least 24 hours before collection.

Renting baby gear in Istanbul, made simple

Questions parents ask

What happens when renting baby gear in Istanbul if something gets damaged?

Tell us straight away. Normal wear is never charged. For damage beyond that, we explain the situation honestly before anything is decided.

Can someone else receive the equipment for me?

Yes. Hotel reception or a person you name can receive and hand back the equipment at the agreed times.

With these ten checks, renting baby gear in Istanbul is quick and safe. More questions? See our FAQ, read how it works or browse all equipment. Families who are still deciding can read rent or fly with baby gear.