--- title: The Genius Solution for Family-Friendly Airbnbs (No Gear Required!) - with BabyQuip CEO Fran Maier description: Fran Maier, CEO of Baby Quip, explores how providing essential baby and toddler gear can elevate the guest experience. image: https://str.legal/hubfs/464342440_1087433303388411_8163489059206980232_n.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://str.legal/smartstay-show/fran-maier#main) [![FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2](https://str.legal/hs-fs/hubfs/FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png?width=300&height=82&name=FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png) ![FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2](https://str.legal/hs-fs/hubfs/FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png?width=300&height=82&name=FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png) ![FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2](https://str.legal/hs-fs/hubfs/FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png?width=300&height=82&name=FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png) ![FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2](https://str.legal/hs-fs/hubfs/FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png?width=300&height=82&name=FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png)](https://str.legal) - [Podcast](https://str.legal/smartstay-show) - [Contact Us](https://str.legal/contact) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Podcast](https://str.legal/smartstay-show) - [Contact Us](https://str.legal/contact) - Search - [Get Started](https://str.legal/get-started) [Get Started](https://str.legal/get-started) Search [SmartStay Show](https://str.legal/smartstay-show) # The Genius Solution for Family-Friendly Airbnbs (No Gear Required!) - with BabyQuip CEO Fran Maier ![Rory Gill](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/52a7403c0c5152799543ceb531cdb16d) Dec 30, 2024 7:00:00 AM Ever wondered how to transform your short-term rental into a family-friendly haven? In the latest episode of the Smart Stay Show, Rory and I sit down with Fran Maier, CEO of Baby Quip, to explore how providing essential baby and toddler gear can elevate the guest experience. Fran shares her journey as a host-turned-innovator and how Baby Quip helps families travel light while ensuring hosts deliver a seamless stay. From reducing guest packing stress to offering promo codes and affiliate opportunities, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Plus, hear firsthand how Rory and I tackled the chaos of traveling with a little one! Tune in now and discover how small changes can make a BIG impact. Don't miss Fran’s exclusive 20% promo code—perfect for your next family-friendly hosting upgrade. Things we discussed in this episode: - Packing and transporting baby/toddler gear for family travel - Hosts equipping their vacation rentals for families with young children - Fran Meyer's experience as an early Airbnb host in San Francisco - Fran's journey of starting and growing Baby Quip - The benefits of having a local provider deliver and set up gear for guests - Hosts earning affiliate fees by recommending Baby Quip to guests - Expanding Baby Quip's services to include pet and beach gear - The sustainability aspect of renting versus buying new baby equipment - Regulatory challenges impacting short-term rental hosts - The importance of hosts focusing on what they enjoy about the business Get in touch with Fran: - Email - [ ![](https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/facebook_1x.png) / babyquip  ](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjhBaDNLMEhNZFhKcGpIOFBpT1R3b2pnRkNyZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWVVoWWdsbmMwM3I0a0V0WnI1b3RYQVNkLVAzOG5QY2hlRnJOT3VtNjdzZ1I1b21zV3ZKTEcwem9oMjdlMldRaVJwYXF2dEV2TVBKSkJtUmNvaGJOUkNLQzlmYWZRaF9jcjdId1gycE45eXhJUjk4SQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBabyQuip%2F&v=gk41Uu_qbd4) - Instagram - [ ![](https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png) / babyquip  ](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFp4YU45dHJPd1dCUVRLYlJlckN4bEo1TTRJd3xBQ3Jtc0tuX3c2Mm1Mb1Qxc1F3ZzlYQ2lqN1BxZG5kOUZVMi00VVQyOFE3WmJFWmVpbk43SlNfQmhvMjA1aHZ4VmhrVFRuOGNxYmNkUkJpTXBsQmNBdUltNEtDb1l6VWc3U0k0Yzk3Yi1xbzczbkRMWGxkODNnYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbabyquip%2F&v=gk41Uu_qbd4) - Website - [https://www.babyquip.com/](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2FaRjkyRlh2YlpyeGFLc2MwMXRWbkRUcldjQXxBQ3Jtc0ttTWZzWnR1SExSamFtSndBVEE1N2JSMG5WSjRlM3FVcld3c0Y4VC1rUXlUcS1QTmdqVE5RMHJXR21UZEdjYTdzY0hIMG4zUGlxQ0pkd3diS2E0UHhXRXpfNWJldjkwOXpNaTlpWXU5STFzZDJHa1g5SQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.babyquip.com%2F&v=gk41Uu_qbd4) ➢ Subscribe: [  ![](https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/yt_favicon_ringo2.png) / @smartstayshow  ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9hSZeHoPAwF2bcEib0RCvg) - [0:00:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk41Uu_qbd4&t=0s) Importance of Baby Gear for Family Travelers - [0:00:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk41Uu_qbd4&t=22s) How Baby Quip Solves the Problem for Hosts - [0:00:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk41Uu_qbd4&t=56s) Fran Meyer's Background as a Super Host - [0:01:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk41Uu_qbd4&t=101s) Fran's Journey into Short-Term Rentals - [0:04:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk41Uu_qbd4&t=294s) Explaining Baby Quip's Services - [0:06:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk41Uu_qbd4&t=387s) Benefits of Baby Quip for Vacation Rental Hosts - [0:09:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk41Uu_qbd4&t=578s) Challenges of Traveling with Kids - [0:12:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk41Uu_qbd4&t=756s) Fran's Experience as a Vacation Rental Host - [0:18:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk41Uu_qbd4&t=1114s) Sustainability and Reusing Baby Gear - [0:23:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk41Uu_qbd4&t=1409s) Fran's Early Days as an Airbnb Host **Tags:** ### Related Articles ### Comments ![SmartStay Coaching (transparent background).png-3](https://str.legal/hubfs/SmartStay%20Coaching%20(transparent%20background).png-3.avif) ### Short-Term Rental Counsel + Coaching Welcome to the SmartStay Show, where profit meets strategy for short-term rental hosts. 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