One Tiny Suitcase

Gate Checked Stroller Damage

onetinysuitcase — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:14:39 +0000

I have often had customers call frantically from the Airport in need of a stroller rental for their vacation. These aren’t customers who simply arrived and realized they needed one. These are cuatomers who came off their airplane only to find the stroller that they checked is damaged.

On a recent Hawaii vacation, I joined this group of parents. We arrived at the Maui airport only to find that the compact stroller we had gate checked had been so badly damaged that it would barely roll forward.

The airline was very good about taking pictures of the damage and starting a claim for us but it didn’t help with the fact that we were on Day 1 of a 7 day vacation with no stroller. Carrying around 28lbs of baby for a week was not my idea of a vaction.

I have always told customers that if they were going to gate check a stroller, they should fold it themselves to avoid an airline staff member trying to force an unfamiliar stroller closed. We did that, but couldn’t have forseen them forcefully opening the stroller on the bridge so it was ‘ready’ for us when we walked off the plane.

The claims process has just begun and I will attempt to get full reimbursement for the stroller when we get back to Calgary. Let me just say, an $18 stroller at Walmart is not my idea of a family friendly vacation.

Mommylicious Edmonton November 27

onetinysuitcase — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:02:01 +0000

Mommylicious trade fair is coming to Edmonton, Alberta again!

The show will be held at the Marriott River Cree resort on the West side of Edmonton. We love this show because it is an intimate setting that allows our customers to get up close and personal with our products and services.

We will be showing our Fetal Doppler Rentals and Medela breast pumps on site. There will also be a draw for a FREE Fetal Doppler Rental for attendees to enter.

Open from 10am-4pm, this show is packed with lots of things to see and do for Moms and Babies.

Peg Perego reviews

onetinysuitcase — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:47:33 +0000

I have been a long time lover of just about everything Peg Perego creates. Talk about brand loyalty.

The Peg Perego double stroller was my first purchase when I was expecting the twins. That thing was nearly indestructible. When I started by Baby Equipment Rental business, I knew I wanted to continue carrying the Peg Perego brand.

Today, after more than 5 years in business, I continue to add Peg Perego product to my inventory in Calgary, Edmonton & Winnipeg.

One of my favorite sites for Baby Travel Tips also seems to have a love for Peg Perego. Corinne from Have Baby Will Travel posted a review of a Peg Perego travel system that she and her family used for a trip to Quebec.

Love your Peg Perego infant car seat but don’t want to lug it on the plane? Call us- we’ll have one waiting for you!

Calgary Baby & Tot Show

onetinysuitcase — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:43:40 +0000

On this weekend (October 15& 16, 2011) at the Calgary Stampede Round Up Center!

Visit our booth at the Calgary Baby Show to learn more about our MEDELA hospital grade breast pump rentals and Fetal Doppler Rentals. We will have show specials, discounts and a free draw at our booth.

The Calgary Baby & Tot Show is the best show of the year with a real focus on products and services for expectant and new parents in our city.

Car Seat Rentals: Cosco Scenera

onetinysuitcase — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:22:25 +0000

Our selection of car seat rentals is always increasing. For years we have been in love with the BRITAX line of car seats. We also carry seats by EDDIE BAUER, PEG PEREGO and GRACO.

Recently, due to demand from our customers, we have added some of the COSCO Scenera car seats to our inventory. These seats are light weight and narrow enough to fit comfortably in the back seat of small cars or vehicles where you need to fit 3 along the back seat.

Interested in a car seat rental when you travel to Calgary, Edmonton or Winnipeg? Watch our new video on the features of the COSCO Scenera car seat!

www.OneTinySuitcase.ca

Toy Package Rentals

onetinysuitcase — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:10:30 +0000

Travelling with your kids? Have family coming to stay with you?

At One Tiny Suitcase, we are always striving to find ways to make family travel a little easier. As a mother of twins, I know how hard it is to get to your destination with everything you need to keep your kids happy. Toys are one of those things that usually get left behind because there just isn’t enough room in the suitcase for things like that.

Part of our Baby Equipment Rentals have always included Toy packages for rent. We customize a selection of toys to meet your child’s age and interests. Watch our new You Tube video to see an example of what we carry.

Questions? Just call us at www.OneTinySuitcase.ca

How to use your Medela Symphony Breast Pump Rental

onetinysuitcase — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:56:10 +0000

Using a breast pump for a first time mom can be an intimidating task. I k now when my twins arrived prematurely at 34 weeks and the nurses wheeled a breast pump into my room, I was clueless as to how it worked.

Here is a quick video to show you how to set up, turn on and efficiently use your Medela Symphony breast pump rental.

For more information on renting a hospital grade breast pump, visit us at One Tiny Suitcase

Renting a Breast Pump

onetinysuitcase — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:26:18 +0000

Many of the calls I get about the MEDELA breast pumps we carry are from Moms before their baby has arrived.

A common question is, “Why would I rent a pump and not just buy one?” There are lots of reasons why it makes sense to rent one of the MEDELA Symphony (hospital grade) breast pump. Here are a few:

You may only need to pump for the first few weeks while you are learning to breastfeed. A rental is a great way to get you through the first little bit of breastfeeding without investing in a pump if you don’t need one long term.
If you are planning to travel and need to be away from your baby for a little bit. A breast pump rental will allow you to keep up your milk supply while you are away.
The Hospital Grade Breast Pumps are powerful and reliable. There is a reason why the hospitals bring you a Symphony pump if you need one in the hospital. They are known as being the best!

If you want more information on renting a breast pump or our guaranteed reservation system please visit our website at www.OneTinySuitcase.ca

BRITAX car seats expired today

onetinysuitcase — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:05:31 +0000

We clean and safety check each piece of Baby Equipment Rental gear when it comes back.After this long weekend, two of our BRITAX Roundabout car seats were ready for retirement. The Government of Canada recommends car seats have an expiry date of 5 years from when they were manufactured. BRITAX itself uses an expiration date of 6 years.

We always follow the strictest safety guidelines and have retired these two car seats after 5 years of use. They still look like new but it’s the integrity of the plastic that renders them less safe after 5 years so we have removed them from our inventory.

If you have questions about car seat safety, expiry dates or Baby Equipment Rentals visit us

at www.OneTinySuitcase.ca

Sale on Fetal Doppler Rentals

onetinysuitcase — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:05:56 +0000

All 3 of our locations are having a sale on our Fetal Doppler Rentals. Our Medical Quality baby dopplers are usually $59/month. Right now they are renting for $10 off!

We have also added a 3 month pre-paid special for those customers who would like to keep the unit for a few months at a special savings. 3 month rentals are only $119.

Rent a fetal heart montior in Edmonton, Calgary or Winnipeg with same day local pick up or use our convenient delivery service.

www.OneTinySuitcase.ca

Here is what one of our customers said about her experience renting a fetal doppler from One Tiny Suitcase