Stoked, baby

Sasha Walsh from Revelstoke wanted to do something new and different. The idea for her new business came when she met the owner of a similar business based in the United States. Walsh was travelling in Hawaii with her own child at the time, and the concept just made sense. Stoked Baby Rentals was the result.

This business provides otherwise expensive baby equipment to parents for a modest rental fee. A quality baby carrier, for example, can be rented for eight dollars a day. Babies require a lot of stuff, but only for a short period of time. Renting the equipment can save parents money.

Another positive element of baby rental gear is the contribution to the environment.

Walsh said, “If I could stop somebody else from buying something, and they could just rent it, that would be great.”

She also uses green cleaners on the equipment, which—in addition to helping the environment—keeps the products safe for children.

Additionally, Walsh hopes visitors to Revelstoke will catch on to the service she offers. This would save them the hassle and cost of transporting large equipment while travelling.

Walsh researched the business very thoroughly, and realized there were similar services in many different communities—a positive option for tourists with children.

Since opening, response to Stoked Baby Rentals has been great. Walsh said that the best part of running a small business in Revelstoke has been, “the friends, people that live here and the business community. In general they’re just incredibly supportive.”

Find out more by visiting the company website.