Car Seats

[Dee Hoffman]

Hi, I run Children's Concierge in Washington, DC. We work with families (local and visitors) that want to explore the DC area with their children. Yesterday received a question from a client that I could not and still can not answer. I'm hoping you can help. A local DC woman is having company from Japan for a few weeks. The Japanese guests are bringing their toddler with them. The question is --- where can the DC woman rent a car seat for the toddler? I tried the local car rental companies, auto insurance companies and baby stories. All thought I was crazy. I also have a call into the local police station and to a local pediatrician. This can not be a new problem. Any thoughts or suggestions would be most welcomed!!!

[Kyle McCarthy, editor]

Hi Sandra,
We usually recommend that travelers check the local yellow pages for the nearest "party rental" stores. We've always had luck there with renting cribs, strollers, yes - even carseats! You know, the stores that rent tables and chairs, glasses and dishes for weddings, etc. Good luck.

[Dee Hoffman]

Your suggestion was a great one. I immediately called one of our local rental stores and YES they have just what the family needs! How easy. Thanks!