Anyone with car seat near Gatwick airport?

[annawilson12]

Shot in the dark I know, but I'm flying into Gatwick on this Thursday and my friend who's picking me up hasn't got a car seat. Is there anyone that lives nearby that we can rent from for two days? Or any other ideas welcome. Baby is 9months.

[CurlsLDN]

Rather than have friend pick you up you could book a taxi. Many taxi firms, especially ones who do airport transfers, will provide a car seat on request

[annawilson12]

Thanks that's a good idea that I didn't know about. Though I'm going to Cranleigh, so it will be quite a bit. On the other hand if there's anyone in Cranleigh with a baby seat my friend could pick up from there.

[annawilson12]

Sorry it's Petworth my friend is in

[MyShinyThing]

There are places online that you can hire them & pick up from the airport. I'm not sure how you go about getting it back to them though. Airtots is one place I think.

Or a taxi might be a good option as pp suggested.

[imsorryiasked]

You could buy a seat for £40 which is probably less than the taxi.

[ButtonMoonLoon]

You'll need a stage one seat for a baby that young. I reckon she'll easily find one if she posts on her local freecycle page.
Mind you, most airlines allow you to carry one on board free of charge for a baby that young.

[annawilson12]

Yes imsorryiasked, it is looking that way at the moment! Buy a new one in Argos and sell it on eBay after. Thanks everyone for all your help and those who ones who pm'd me too 🙂

[Sparrowlegs248]

If you are flying I think you can take the infant carrier on with you can't you? So you could just take your own?