BabyQuip Launches ‘Drone Delivery For Baby Gear,' But There’s A Catch

In what may be the most ambitious delivery innovation to hit parenting since the diaper genie, BabyQuip, the award-winning baby gear rental service and "Shark Tank" alum, has "launched" an all-new Drone Delivery Service guaranteed to get parents the essentials in record time.

Announced via social media on Tuesday, April 1, the company will now offer families the chance to "select the baby items you need," "track your delivery," and "receive them in under 15 minutes."

From toddler snacks to diapers, BabyQuip claims its drones are 50% faster than any other delivery service.

The brainchild of CEO Fran Maier, co-founder of Match.com and dubbed a "Super Founder" in tech circles, BabyQuip has made waves for how it supports traveling parents through gear rentals in over 1,200 cities. This year's drone delivery gag follows last year's tongue-in-cheek "Baby Translator App," which also turned heads for its clever spin on modern tech overload.

"From diapers to toddler snacks, get the baby items you need in less than 15 minutes!" the brand teases, leaning into the kind of hyper-efficiency new parents dream of.

The catch? It's all an April Fools joke!

While no actual quadcopters are en route with teething toys just yet, the brand is offering something real: $25 off with code APRILFOOLS for anyone who follows the joke to the special offer page.

Founded in 2016 by parents who believed traveling with kids shouldn't mean hauling a house full of gear, BabyQuip has become the #1 baby equipment rental service and marketplace in the world.

The company offers a massive assortment of clean, safe, and insured baby gear, everything from full-size cribs and strollers to high chairs, toys, and car seats, in over 2,000 cities across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Australia, and New Zealand.

With more than 250,000 reservations under their belt, BabyQuip is transforming the way families travel. Whether you're vacationing with little ones or hosting grandkids, the service makes it easy to feel at home wherever you are.

Behind every delivery is a local Quality Provider, a trusted mom, dad, grandparent, or gig entrepreneur trained in baby gear safety and cleanliness. These independent providers deliver and set up gear at hotels, rentals, private homes, and even airports, ensuring your gear is where you need it when you need it. They're the heroes who help families rest, recharge, and enjoy their time away, one Pack 'n Play at a time.

BabyQuip appeared on "Shark Tank" in 2020, where its unique model and growing impact caught national attention. While the brand didn't leave with a deal, it gained something arguably more valuable: momentum. Since then, BabyQuip has raised $850,000 through SeedInvest and scaled rapidly, empowering more than 2,800 Quality Providers to build businesses while solving a real family travel challenge.

Because 62% of BabyQuip parents agree: not having to pack baby gear? That just might be what saves the vacation.

When it comes to renting baby gear, BabyQuip is in a league of its own.

Unlike many competitors, BabyQuip offers insurance that covers the entire rental experience, making it the safest and most trusted choice for families on the go. With over 250,000 completed reservations and a glowing 99% 5-star review rating, BabyQuip has earned the loyalty of parents around the world.

What truly makes the brand different is its platform model, similar to household names like Airbnb, Rover, and Uber. BabyQuip is powered by a growing network of independent Quality Providers who deliver and set up clean, safe, and insured baby equipment wherever families need it, at vacation rentals, hotels, private homes, or even right at the airport.

The mission? To delight traveling families while empowering Quality Providers to build a rewarding business.

BabyQuip's founder and CEO, Fran Maier, is no stranger to successful startups—she was part of the original team that launched Match.com. First came love and marriage, and now she's helping build the leading global marketplace for renting everything from baby carriages and cribs to car seats and strollers.

Wherever you're headed, BabyQuip is the brand families can trust to make traveling with little ones a whole lot easier.