Your Opinions Needed

[babylonanna]

Hiya All You Mum Out There
I'm mum to a 6th month bundle of energy called Lachie. After seeing that there isnt much out there catering for new parents my husband and I are planning on opening a B&B on the central coast, that is specially set up to cater for parents with children under 2. Would love to hear what you guys think of that. Would you go to a B&B like that? Would you go away for a night with your girlfriends with your babies during the week? We are planning on offering babysitting and childminding. All comments and suggestions welcome ... cheers, babylonanna :o

[Refresh]

Hi and welcome to bubhub:) I love B&B's

[brooke]

b&b are great... sounds like a great idea to have one where you can go with your friends with babies... sounds much nicer than a camping trip... :)

[rynosmum]

It's a bit too far away from me:( but I think it's a pretty good idea.

Would it cater for couples as well ? That would be the best bet for us - if we could go away, be with bubs all day but maybe pop out for dinner after he was in bed.

By the way, welcome to Bubhub !!!:D

[WeThree]

I think it is a great idea!!! I would definetly go to a place like that :)
and Im only a few hrs away from the central coast, even better!!! :)

[shanz]

Sounds fantastic,keep us updated on the plans....i would definately go there.

[Barry]

If you were to offer overnight babysitting and market it to the correct niche I think you could have a winner on your hands as there a many a couple out there with children who would love to have a romantic or restful weekend away together but don't wish to, or don't have the option to leave the child/ren with relatives/friends/family.

Sounds like a winner as you'll have appeal to the above niche as well as the normal B&B crowd.

[WeThree]

as well as having babysitters etc, would you also make it geared towards people who want a weekend away but want to keep their children with them? I personally would not leave my small children with someone i didnt know, but a B&B where my littlies are welcome and there are facilities and stuff for them to do, would be awesome! :)

[Rhys'Mum]

I think its a great idea.

One of the things that prevents us going away is the impact on others if the little man is stuggling to sleep. A place that's geared towards families, in particular littlies would take so much pressure off.

We have also found carrying all the various accoutrements a hassle so if you guys had things like steriliser, microwave, basic cooking utensils, sink accessible etc it wld be fabulous (unfortunately little man is not keen on packaged food - uuggh).

Dead keen to hear more.

[kiwibird27]

Thinking outside the box how about an small daycare type facility that caters to children while mums and dads go do daytrips like abseiling, or white water rafting, wine tasting, u could approach local business, and only have it available at very specific times to fit in with companies routines, the companies would then pay u comission on the bookings and u could lease the daycare side of it to reduce liability????? Although I suppose your liabiliy would already be high so it probably wouldn't matter, would only need one staff member if u keep numbers low - and keep it high quality, then u can charge alot - am assuming u are catering to those with disposable income anyway, (woulonly need to have it open maybe only 3 times a week for 3-4 hrs at a time!!!) Then that person could also run your babysitting and childminding service, then u can boast continuity of care????
BBQ areas where people can cook themselves, Chickens, lambs, a goat, milking cows.
Better sound proof the place well!!!!
Suppose it depends on the area u will be doing it in as to what the people will go there for. Perhaps bring local companies to u, if it's a wine tasing area have the winery come to u and your guests once a week for a per head price, have movie nights for older kids so adults can relax and kids are entertained, have a magician - often they can be really cheap and just charge it out to the guests as an extra?????
Wow I like this idea - Am a qualified early childhood teacher, have been a director for a couple of years and a nanny for years as well - if u need staff, or someone to run part of it eventually p.m. me, Am married, baby due in june, low the central coast!!!!

[Rainbowbrite]

We live on the central coast & would love a B&B that would allow us to have MJ with us. There is no way we'd go away without her :D

I have to agree with this though coopsntilly in that I would not leave my small children with someone i didnt know. Though if it were baby friendly we'd visit for sure :)

RB

[babylonanna]

as well as having babysitters etc, would you also make it geared towards people who want a weekend away but want to keep their children with them? I personally would not leave my small children with someone i didnt know, but a B&B where my littlies are welcome and there are facilities and stuff for them to do, would be awesome! :)

The idea is to pamper the parents whilst looking after the bubs for the parents during the day or at night when parents might want to go out for dinner. We are applying for a home based child care facility license just to give peace of mind to parents, but not charging day care rates. Thanks for the feedback.

[babylonanna]

I think its a great idea.

One of the things that prevents us going away is the impact on others if the little man is stuggling to sleep. A place that's geared towards families, in particular littlies would take so much pressure off.

We have also found carrying all the various accoutrements a hassle so if you guys had things like steriliser, microwave, basic cooking utensils, sink accessible etc it wld be fabulous (unfortunately little man is not keen on packaged food - uuggh).

Dead keen to hear more.

Hi Rhys's Mum, thanks for taking the time to give your feedback. We are definately going to have supplied all the stuff you use at home but need a truck to go away with, things like, cots, steriliser, etc etc. The idea has stemmed from our own frustration of the effort involved in going away. Will keep you posted.

[babylonanna]

Thinking outside the box how about an small daycare type facility that caters to children while mums and dads go do daytrips like abseiling, or white water rafting, wine tasting, u could approach local business, and only have it available at very specific times to fit in with companies routines, the companies would then pay u comission on the bookings and u could lease the daycare side of it to reduce liability????? Although I suppose your liabiliy would already be high so it probably wouldn't matter, would only need one staff member if u keep numbers low - and keep it high quality, then u can charge alot - am assuming u are catering to those with disposable income anyway, (woulonly need to have it open maybe only 3 times a week for 3-4 hrs at a time!!!) Then that person could also run your babysitting and childminding service, then u can boast continuity of care????
BBQ areas where people can cook themselves, Chickens, lambs, a goat, milking cows.
Better sound proof the place well!!!!
Suppose it depends on the area u will be doing it in as to what the people will go there for. Perhaps bring local companies to u, if it's a wine tasing area have the winery come to u and your guests once a week for a per head price, have movie nights for older kids so adults can relax and kids are entertained, have a magician - often they can be really cheap and just charge it out to the guests as an extra?????
Wow I like this idea - Am a qualified early childhood teacher, have been a director for a couple of years and a nanny for years as well - if u need staff, or someone to run part of it eventually p.m. me, Am married, baby due in june, low the central coast!!!!
Hi KiwiBird, Thank you so muh for your ideas and suggestions, they are great. We are planning on applying for a childcare certificate (home based). I will definately keep in touch with you.:)

[babylonanna]

Just wanted to say a BIG thank you to everyone that shared their opinions on a B&B targeting parents with young children. We are still negotiating on a property up on the central coast so fingers crossed we get it. Will keep you all posted on our developments. have a good weekend :thumbsup:

[draught]

If you can make it pet friendly too - i.e. a yard for dogs and a sheltered undercover area where they can sleep you will be on a total winner! Findly somewhere that is both dog and baby friendly is impossible!

I think that you are onto a great concept - shame we don't live closer! Keep us informed though (and of course bubhub is a great place to advertise such a service!!)