Baby Carrier Hire Service - Terms and Conditions

We want your Baby Carrier Hire experience to be simple, supportive and stress free.
By hiring with Cloth and Carry you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.


Quick Overview (Plain English)

  • You pay a hire fee, a refundable security deposit and postage both ways.

  • Hire term is 2 weeks (14 days)

  • Return the carrier on time and in good condition → your deposit is refunded.

  • These carriers are preloved/demo and may not be available for purchase.

  • Late returns incur $5/day. After 28 days, the carrier is charged at full RRP.

  • Use the carrier safely and follow T.I.C.K.S. guidelines.

  • Keep the carrier away from cigarette smoke, pets and strong fragrances.


1. Eligibility

  • Must be 18+ and an Australian resident.

  • Maximum of one carrier/wrap hired at any one time.

  • Hire is for personal use only, not transferable, not to be taken outside Australia.


2. Rental Period

  • Hire period: 14 calendar days.

  • Hire begins on date of delivery or date of collection.

  • Carrier/wrap should be scanned back into the postal system on the last day of the hire (or returned in person).

3. Fees & Security Deposit

  • A rental fee and refundable security deposit are payable upfront.

  • Rental fees are non-refundable.

  • The security deposit is refunded when the carrier is returned on time and in good condition.

  • Postage costs (both ways) are not credited or refunded.

  • Late returns incur $5/day.


4. Postage & Returns

  • Renter pays tracked postage (including return postage).

  • Local collection/return may be pre-arranged from Mount Kuring-Gai, NSW.

  • Carriers must be safely packaged and scanned into the Australia Post system by the End Date, or returned in person.

  • All components must be returned (drool pads, lumbar support, hood, instructions, warranty card, etc).


5. Late Returns

  • $5/day late fee applies for every day past the End Date.

  • After 28 days, the carrier is considered unreturned and full RRP may be charged.

  • After 56 days, unpaid replacement fees may be escalated to debt collection and/or police.


6. Care & Use

  • Use carriers safely, following manufacturer instructions and T.I.C.K.S. guidelines.

  • Keep carriers away from cigarette smoke, pets/pet hair and strong fragrances.

  • No animals are to be carried in Cloth and Carry carriers.

  • Do not modify, alter, or repair the carrier.

  • Inspect buckles, stitching and straps before each use.


7. Cleaning

  • Do not wash the carrier unless you receive written instructions.

  • Unauthorized washing or unclean returns will incur a cleaning fee.

  • Suck pads or accessories must be returned; replacements are charged at cost.


8. Loss or Damage

  • You are responsible for loss, theft, or damage during the hire period.

  • Repair or replacement costs (RRP) will be deducted from the deposit.

  • Any remaining balance must be paid within 10 business days.


10. Cancellations

  • You may cancel before dispatch.

  • Hire fee is non-refundable; deposit and postage are refunded for pre-dispatch cancellations.

  • Cloth and Carry may cancel and refund at our discretion.


11. Liability & Indemnity

  • Hire equipment is used at your own risk.

  • Cloth and Carry is not liable for injury, accidents, or damages arising from use or advice.

  • You indemnify Cloth and Carry against third-party claims arising from misuse or breach.


12. Privacy & Communication

  • Communication will occur via email or SMS.

  • Please update us if your contact details change.

  • Data is stored securely and not shared except where required by law.


13. Governing Law & Disputes

  • Governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.

  • Disputes should first be raised directly with Cloth and Carry.


14. Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions and your Rental Agreement form the entire agreement.


Return Address

Cloth and Carry
3 Church St, Mount Kuring-Gai NSW 2080

shop@clothandcarry.com.au


Our Commitment to You

Every hire carrier is:

  • Clean, safe, and ready for immediate use

  • Professionally inspected for safety

  • Exclusively yours for the duration of your hire