The FAQs listed below were created by Brittany at Little Sunshines after listening to all our customer feedback. Please call or email with additional questions if you do not see yours below.

Why choose Little Sunshines?

As parents who travel frequently to see both sides of our own families, we wanted to create a company that offers the absolute best equipment on the market today for families traveling to the the West Coast of Florida. Little Sunshines provides everything we wanted for our own family while away from home, with a focus on excellent products, high ethical standards and excellent customer service. We provide the same brands of baby and toddler equipment for rentals that we use at home with our own children, and truly want to make your stay here in Florida as care-free as possible. As parents, when we travel with our 5 children, we always look for a baby equipment rental company that focuses *solely* on offering baby equipment, which helps ease our minds that they are parents like us, and not just another business.

 
What type of discounts do you offer?

I always apply a 10% returning customer discount to my customers. Please message me to make sure its applied to your account!!

How does the delivery of your equipment work?

Little Sunshines is happy to deliver to your hotel, family home, rental home, etc. We can set up for you prior to you arrival or leave somewhere safe outside or inside with a door/gate code. We customize each delivery experience with each unique family. We know that delays can happen so we remain as flexible as possible. 

Is there a delivery fee for your equipment?

Yes, we charge a set rate of $1/minute (give or take as that fluctuates on time of booking) to your destination one time. This includes both delivery and pick up so it is technically only $0.25/minute

I prefer breathable bumpers for my child - do you offer those?
Due to popular demand, we have added breathable bumpers to our inventory. Just ask – we will cater to your needs and preferences.
What forms of payment does Little Sunshines accept?

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash, Venmo, zelle or check for your convenience. 

Does Little Sunshines Rentals offer Gift Certificates?
Yes, we do! Give the gift of convenience for your loved ones – this is a very popular and unique gift for your friends or family members who travel to our area!!
Are there any other services other than rentals that you provide?
Yes, we want to make your trip as hassle-free as possible and have been called “Little Sunshines Beach and Baby Rentals Concierge” by some of our customers. Do you need diapers, wipes, bottles or baby food? These items and others can be purchased for you, and we deliver them along with your equipment. Everything you need can be waiting for you upon your arrival. We can pick up your groceries and put them away for you. Need to send something we cannot rent? We can give you our address to ship amazon packages to us to be delivered with your order. 
Is there a minimum order that I need to make?

3 day minimum order. If you only need it for one day, feel free to message and we can arrange that!! The cost will still be for 3 days, as wear and tear on our gear doesn’t make it worth it for less. 

Where do you deliver?

Sarasota and Manatee Counties- including but not limited to: Sarasota, Siesta Key,  Long Boat Key, Lido Key, Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Venice, Vamo, Nokomis, Holmes Beach, Lakewood Ranch and more.

How far in advance do I need to place my order?

To ensure availability, we suggest you place your order as soon as your travel plans are confirmed. We do understand that sometimes plans can not be made until the last minute so we will do our best to accommodate your schedule and needs.

How new is your rental equipment?

All our premium baby and toddler rental equipment has been purchased new by Brittany. We are meticulous in maintaining our products, which are thoroughly sanitized and checked for wear and tear after each and every rental. When any damage or wear is noted, we immediately replace the product. Our gently used equipment is always donated to mothers helping mothers in Sarasota. 

How is your baby equipment cleaned?

We always use non-toxic and environmentally friendly cleaning products to maintain ultra-clean, hygienic, and health-conscious equipment for your children. All our products are thoroughly and meticulously cleaned after each and every use, and we always ask ourselves “Would I want my own child to use this product?” before we deliver it to you.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellation outside of 7 days will be refunded minus payment service fee (see below). Orders canceled after that time period will be charged 50% of ordering costs. Orders canceled on the same day of delivery will be fully charged and 50% of the delivery fee will also be charged to cover the preparation of the equipment for delivery.

>7 days cancellation: 100% minus payment fee – 2% (all cards except AMEX) or 2.65% (AMEX) is refunded

=<7 days cancellation: 50% is refunded

Same day cancellation: $7.50 is refunded (50% of shipping for pick up fee)

 

Do you install car seats?

We are not authorized to install car seats. Manuals are available for all of our products, upon request. We also recommend that you visit our local fire stations and arrange their help with installation. You may also try the Child Passenger Safety Contacts.

Are your rental cribs truly full-sized cribs? I have rented before from other places and was disappointed.

YES! Our full-size rental cribs are a wonderful choice to keep your baby or child happy in bed when away from home! They are JPMA certified full-size cribs with a unique folding design, allowing easier transportation and set up than the full-size crib you have at home. The dimensions of our full size cribs when assembled are: 54″ x 31″ x 46″. Our full-size cribs also come with 6″ thick ultra-pedic crib mattresses, a rental feature our customers rave about. Just read our testimonials and see! We meticulously maintain our equipment and know you won’t be disappointed when renting your crib and other equipment from us

What happens if my credit card is declined?

Unfortunately sometimes this happens. Due to the time involved in following up and obtaining a different card, plus the fee we pay when a card is declined, we have a $25 fee that is standard to add on.

What are your operating hours?

Monday- Sunday: 8am-8pm

We know sometimes you have an early flight. We almost always can arrange for pickup between our business hours, but if you absolutely need it outside of that window, please reach out. 

Would you accept last minute (less than 24 hours notice) orders?

Yes. But not all orders are guaranteed to be fulfilled due to inventory and if we can, there will be an expedited fee of $25 involved with the order with short notice less than 24 hours.