Finally, the family is on the move! You’ve marked the calendar for that getaway you’ve long been looking forward to, and you’re counting down the days until the fun can officially begin.
But traveling with kids can be a bit...well, tricky. As if booking accommodations and making reservations wasn’t challenging enough, kids come with their own unique set of challenges.
Will the baby nap?
Can the kids share a room together?
They can’t just eat snacks all day. (Can they?)
At times, the planning and anticipation of traveling with kids can seem downright chaotic. And then there’s the gear...
Some stuff you’ve got handled. Bottles, diapers, clothes—no issue finding space for these. When it comes to the big ticket items, however, this is where things get interesting.
Highchairs, pack-n-plays, stroller wagons and more, all a bit too large and clunky to just toss in with the luggage.
So how do you get it all from point A to point B?
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
If you’re driving, you could cram all that equipment in the trunk—IF you have the cargo space. But as every road warrior family finds out, even with the largest vehicles, space is limited. (“What about my golf clubs?!”)
It becomes a game of what makes the kids comfortable vs what parents can live without (“I need my own pillow!”).
Airline travel presents a whole 'nother series of complications. Some items can be checked at the gate as baggage—it can just get really expensive, not to mention the very real risk of loss or damage. Not to mention lugging all that gear to and from the airport. Not to mention if the airline will even allow you to bring your jogger or stroller.
When presented with all the options, some parents choose door #3: rentals.
The problem is, this means even more time researching. Like which companies do that sort of thing, what kind of gear they offer. Fingers crossed they have your favorite brand, or that it's clean and safe.
Renting also requires not just another reservation to set up, but coordinating a meetup that can often be dicey on your big day of travel.
Sanitary concerns, combined with overall unfamiliarity (“How the heck do you secure this car seat?!”), can make renting an unpleasant experience that gets in the way of your vacation dreams.
With all possibilities exhausted, what other options do you have?
Well, that's why we’re here. That’s why we’re Veer.
Veer Valet
Enter Veer Valet, the world's first door-to-door family gear shipping service from Veer (inventors of the world's first stroller wagon).
Forget trying to stuff it all into the back of the car. Forget lugging it though crowded airport and train terminals. And if it’s going to make everyone (and you as a parent) more comfortable, why leave it behind at home?
Bring all those creature comforts and family gear you know and love, and still travel light.
The first of its kind: Veer Valet is a concierge service designed with families in mind, powered by the same trusted team behind ShipSticks with a 99% success rate—that's higher than UPS, FedEx and all major airlines according to data from the US Department of Transportation.
How It Works
A one-time investment in the Veer Valet Travel Bag and you’ve just become the smartest parent on the block. (Veer Valet exclusively ships the Veer Valet Travel Bag to ensure safe and efficient handling.)
This super durable, water-resistant, wheeled behemoth of a bag holds up to 75 lbs of whatever you can fit in it. Is it designed with Veer products in mind? Sure. Can you use it only with Veer products? Not at all. No Veer products required. Pack-n-plays, car seats, joggers, beach chairs and more from all brands are welcome. Pad it out with extra clothes, blankets, toys and diapers if you'd like. If it fits, it ships.
Next, you’ll need a Token. The Veer Valet Token is a digital pass that covers the cost of pick-up and delivery, starting at just $79 each way.
One (1) Token gets your Travel Bag shipped anywhere within the contiguous United States, and includes $500 of accidental loss or damage insurance. During the "Schedule Your Pick-Up" process you can upgrade up to $1000 insurance for an additional $5, up to $2500 for $10 and so on. You can also ship outside the contiguous US for an additional fee.
Not too shabby compared to the alternatives. Checking a bag at the airport? About $90 per bag (as of this writing), and that's not even for oversized bags. (The Veer Valet Travel Bag is larger than most major airlines will allow as checked baggage.)
Renting a decent stroller? That can easily exceed the price of a Token, and for a stroller that's beaten up and you have no experience using.
With Veer Valet, you're getting more and paying less. No lugging backaches or headaches. No rental meetups. Just fill the bag and hit the road, Jack. Let the vacation start before you depart.
Real time tracking? Check.
Reliable, trustworthy delivery—yup.
Thinking about using Veer Valet for your next trip? Visit the full Veer Valet FAQ in our Support Center to learn more.
Explorations
Innovation is in our DNA. Veer Valet is just the next idea in a line of products and services pioneered to change the way families travel.
So buckle up, and enjoy the ride. We’ll make sure the gear arrives safely, just in time for all the fun to begin. Once you Valet you'll never go back!