By LIA SPENCER
Most parents don’t need to be told that travelling with children takes a lot of planning, packing and patience. But a local hire business is, quite literally, making the load on parents’ shoulders a lot lighter.
Hire for Baby has a range of furniture, toys and necessities available to loan to holiday makers, as well as new parents, visitors to the area, or any one in need.
Originally established as Hire for Baby in New South Wales in 1988, the first franchise was granted in 1992, and now has a recognised network of over 78 franchises – Australia’s largest baby equipment hire organisation, and one of the largest restraint fitting networks in Australia.
Mother of two, Kathy Taylor purchased the established Berwick franchise in 2010 and currently hires equipment to everyone between Doveton to Bunyip.
As a mum of two with a love of family, friends and travelling, Kathy knows first-hand the importance of having the appropriate products for mum and bub on-hand whether at home or on holidays.
Hire for Baby provides just that. They have an extensive range of cost-effective, hygienic and completely-safe-to-use baby equipment from capsules, strollers to prams and portacots.
“As your baby grows so fast, buying expensive equipment like rockers and swings may not make sense. What your baby uses now might not be of any use after a couple months so we can help you save your time, money and storage space by hiring for home – capsules, bassinets, prams, strollers, swings, entertainers and much more,” Kathy said.
“We also stock baby twin prams and baby twin strollers. We try and keep up with the current trends and brands and bring in the latest equipment for hire. Currently our Maxi Cosi Mico AP capsules, pram adapters, Medela Symphony Breast Pumps, TENS machines and co-sleeper bassinets are our most popular items.”
Hire for Baby’s service also extends to include child care restrain fitting for personal equipment.
“We are professionally trained and accredited and we deliver a service that ensures that car restraints are fitted correctly,” Kathy said.
“This service includes ensuring that you understand how to use your child restraint correctly. Whether we install your own car restraint or hire from us we can assure you the highest quality installation and service is provided.”
All of Baby for Hire’s equipment is purchased brand new and is maintained in excellent condition. There is strict quality control on the age and condition of their equipment and each item is thoroughly cleaned, sanitised and safety inspected before each hire.
“Hire for Baby saves your money, time and storage space by offering a cost effective way to access safe, clean, quality baby equipment,” Kathy said.
“For holidays, reduce stress, excess baggage fees (and potential damage to your baby equipment in transit) by having prams, portacots and car seats waiting for your arrival. Prices vary according to the item and length of hire so email us or ring your nearest branch today for a quote – hiring makes sense.”
Kathy recommends booking two months prior for capsules and Christmas bookings if possible, but she can also do last minute bookings on unexpected guests arriving or an early arrival of baby.
Anyone interested in hiring equipment can do so on the website www.hireforbaby.com.
A pre-payment and security bond must be made, and the collection and the return of the product will be arranged.
Orders can also be placed on the Facebook page (hireforbabyberwick) or by calling Hire for Baby directly on 9018 5060 or 1300 363 755 or emailing berwick@hireforbaby.com
