Rent or buy baby gear when you need it, and list or sell what you’re no longer using.
From one family to another
Passed from one family to the next
The moments Botties is built for.
Passing on the crib
A next to me crib, handed on to a couple expecting their first.
Grandparents on the move
A compact travel buggy, borrowed for the week the grandchildren visit.
Into the hills
A hiking backpack, rented for one weekend rather than bought for it.
Back to running
A running buggy, out on the road instead of parked in a hallway.
Good for both sides
Need something for a season, or have something gathering dust? Botties works both ways.
Renting or buying
- Skip buying everything new.
- Ideal for holidays, visits and short phases.
- Same functional items, for less.
- Pay by card through Stripe.
- Every listing reviewed before it goes live.
Listing or selling
- Earn from gear you are not using.
- Rent it out if you are not ready to sell.
- Sell it when you are.
- Free up space at home.
- Get more from things babies outgrow fast.
How Botties works
Two simple journeys. Pick yours.
Step 1
Find it
Browse by category or near you. Photos and condition on every listing.
Step 2
Book it
Pick your dates, or buy outright where offered. See the full cost first.
Step 3
Pay once
Pay by card through Stripe when you book. Nothing due at handover.
Step 4
Collect and enjoy
Meet the owner, use it, return it. Any refundable deposit comes back after a good return.
Popular items to rent on Botties
From travel buggies and next to me cribs to high chairs and carriers, find the baby equipment families often need for holidays, visits and short-term use.
Browse by category
Travel buggies
Travel buggy rental, from compact strollers to full-size pushchairs.
Travel systems
Complete travel systems (pushchair, carrycot and car-seat compatible).
High chairs
High chair rental for weaning, visits and stays away from home.
Baby carriers & backpacks
Baby carrier rental, including structured carriers, hiking and toddler backpacks.
Next to me crib
Next to me crib rental for holidays, grandparents and overnight stays.
Why families choose Botties
Against a public marketplace listing, or buying new.
| What you get | Botties | Facebook Marketplace | Buying new |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secure checkout through Stripe | Yes | No | Yes |
| Pay by card through Stripe | Yes | No | Yes |
| Confirmed email on every account | Yes | No | Not applicable |
| Listers set up with Stripe before going live | Yes | No | Not applicable |
| Every listing reviewed before it goes live | Yes | No | Not applicable |
| Rent for a while, or buy outright | Yes | No | No |
| Rent it out first, sell when ready | Yes | No | No |
| Less waste: good gear gets used again | Yes | Yes | No |
| Less clutter at home | Yes | Yes | No |
| Earn before you are ready to sell | Yes | No | No |
Card payments are taken through Stripe. Facebook Marketplace comparisons refer to typical local listings arranged directly between people.
Rent with confidence
Renting between families works when both sides know what to expect. Here's how Botties helps.
Every listing is reviewed
Before an item goes live, Botties reviews the listing, photos and condition information provided by the owner.
Know what you're renting
Listings include photos, descriptions and condition details so renters can make an informed choice before booking.
Deposits protect owners
Where a listing sets one, a refundable security deposit is held during the rental to encourage items to be looked after and returned in the agreed condition.
Reviews build trust
After every rental, both renters and owners can leave a review, helping the Botties community build a reliable track record.
Botties reviews listings remotely based on the information and photographs provided. We do not physically inspect or certify items.