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Some car-rental companies offer car seats, and some hotels lend cribs and strollers at no charge. To lighten your load even more, especially when traveling with children who need different age-appropriate equipment, consider having babysaway.com drop off at your hotel―and pick up when you leave―a variety of gear, including car seats, all-terrain strollers, frame backpacks, and even a customized bucket of toys (a full-size crib costs about $10 a day; a tub of toys, about $6). The service is available in major cities and resort towns across 25 states, including Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and Kiawah Island, South Carolina.