Traveling with a baby or toddler changes the way you pack. Cribs, high chairs, car seats, beach shade, and other essentials can fill a car before the adults have packed a single bag. Fun And More Rentals offers baby and beach gear alongside street-legal golf carts. Leave bulky items at home and arrive ready for your Anna Maria Island getaway.
Pack Less by Renting Bulky Essentials
Every item you bring is something to carry, load, unload, and carry again. With a baby, the carrying never really stops. You hold the child, the bag, and often a second child's hand too.
Renting bulky items on the island can simplify your trip. You can bring essentials that are harder to replace, like comfort items and daily supplies, while leaving larger gear behind. Your first vacation day can start at the beach instead of with unpacking.
Fun And More offers cribs and high chairs, along with beach umbrellas and 10-by-10-foot canopies for shade. These larger items can take up valuable space in your car. Along with a street-legal golf cart, they can help simplify your family's week on the island.
Choosing the Right Baby Gear
Planning for the Crib
A crib helps maintain your child's sleep routine in an unfamiliar place. Before you arrive, decide where it will go in your rental home. Check the bedroom layout and make sure there is enough floor space.
Before booking a crib, check with your rental host to see what sleeping gear is already provided. Some homes include baby equipment, while others do not. A quick message can help you avoid surprises on arrival. If you need a crib, share your travel dates and rental location so the team can plan your order.
A High Chair for Easier Mealtimes
A high chair makes mealtimes easier, especially with young children. It gives your child a designated place to sit while adults prepare or enjoy their meals.
If you plan to cook at your rental home, a high chair may be worth reserving. If you expect to eat out most of the time, you may need it less often. Consider how many meals you'll have at home before deciding.
Strollers for Island Outings
A stroller can make walks around Anna Maria Island more manageable, especially with young children who tire easily. It also gives parents a convenient way to move bags and other essentials between stops. Before reserving one, consider your child's age, your planned outings, and whether a single or double stroller better suits your family.
Car Seats and Golf Cart Safety
Children riding in street-legal golf carts must follow Florida's applicable child passenger safety requirements. Each golf cart includes one complimentary car seat or booster, helping families prepare for their island travels.
When booking, specify how many children need a seat. If more than one child needs a restraint, additional options may be available for rent. Our team reviews local road rules and safety requirements during the in-person golf cart handoff.
For more details, review Florida’s child restraint statute for the state’s general requirements.
Planning a Comfortable Beach Day
Shade for Babies and Toddlers
A beach day with a young child looks different from one without children. Little ones need breaks from direct sunlight, especially during the hottest parts of the day. A beach umbrella or 10-by-10-foot canopy provides a shaded spot for your family to rest between trips to the water.
A canopy offers more room for a blanket, beach bag, and seating. An umbrella is lighter and easier to reposition, making it a practical option for shorter visits. Consider how long you'll stay on the sand and how many people need shade. The FDA’s sun safety guidelines recommend keeping babies under six months out of direct sunlight and using protective clothing.
Keeping Beach Days Flexible
Young children set their own pace. A beach morning might last ten minutes or three hours, depending on naps, snacks, and moods. Keep your setup simple so you can leave when your child is ready.
A golf cart makes the trip back to your rental home easier when beach time ends early. You can pack up and head back without carrying all your gear over a long distance.
What to Check Before Booking
A few simple checks can help you decide what to rent before arriving on Anna Maria Island.
- Check what's provided: Ask your rental host whether a crib, high chair, or beach umbrella is already available.
- Count the car seats you need: Consider how many children require safety seats in your golf cart.
- Choose your beach shade: Decide whether an umbrella or canopy better suits your plans.
- Confirm your rental details: Share your travel dates and accommodation location during reservations.
Knowing what's already available helps you avoid renting items you don't need. For help choosing the right gear, contact Fun And More Rentals before booking.
Delivery and Golf Cart Handoff
Your rental gear is delivered to your vacation property and picked up at the end of your stay at no extra charge. Service covers Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach. When booking, specify the items needed and your accommodation location to arrange delivery.
Golf cart rentals include a personal handoff, too. A team member reviews local road rules and requirements before your first ride, helping you feel prepared to drive around the island. Learn more about the one-on-one handoff that sets Fun And More Rentals apart.
Anna Maria Island Baby Gear Rental FAQs
What baby and beach gear can I rent?
Fun And More offers cribs, high chairs, strollers, beach umbrellas, and 10-by-10-foot canopies. These rentals help families pack lighter and prepare for their stay on Anna Maria Island.
Does my golf cart rental include a car seat?
Yes. Each golf cart rental includes one complimentary car seat or booster. For details about child restraint requirements, read our guide to golf cart child safety seats on Anna Maria Island.
What if more than one child needs a car seat?
Specify how many children need a restraint when you reserve. Additional car seats may be available to rent, so share your needs with our team in advance.
Should I rent a crib or check with my rental host first?
Check with your host to see whether the property already provides a crib or other sleeping equipment. If you need a crib, share your travel dates and rental location when booking.
Is renting a high chair worth it?
A high chair can make mealtimes easier if you plan to cook at your rental home. If you'll eat out most of the time, consider how often you'll need one before reserving.
Can I rent a stroller on Anna Maria Island?
Yes. Renting a stroller gives you a convenient way to explore the island with young children. Consider whether a single or double stroller better suits your family and planned outings.
Should I rent a beach umbrella or a canopy?
An umbrella is lighter and easier to reposition, making it suitable for shorter beach visits. A 10-by-10-foot canopy offers more room for your family, bags, and seating.
Do you deliver baby gear to vacation rentals?
Yes. Free delivery and pickup are available across Anna Maria Island, including Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach. Read more about how delivery works.
Create More Room for Island Memories
Packing for a family vacation is easier when you don't have to bring every bulky essential from home. Fun And More Rentals helps you leave the oversized gear behind, giving you more room in the car and less to manage when you arrive.
Reserve your baby gear rentals and get your family’s Anna Maria Island getaway off to a smoother start.
About the Author
Fun And More Rentals is the largest vacation equipment rental company on Anna Maria Island. Nearly 20 years ago, the business started with just two bicycles and has grown to serve thousands of families each year. The company offers free delivery and pickup, along with a Best Price Guarantee, helping guests spend less time managing vacation logistics and more time enjoying their stay.
