Crib or Bassinet?

[Pooja61]

I recently got an enquiry for a crib. As a host, should i provide a crib or a bassinet for the guests?

[Marie8425]

@Pooja61 

Think about it as a business decision.  Do you get inquiries for a crib often or never>  How much is a Porto crib in your  area?  Do you have space to store when not in use?  How much profit is the rental?  How difficult would it be to find another renter?

Depending on the price  and my need or lack of need, I may also ask the guest if willing to contribute to the cost.

[Valerie1486]

Absolutely @Pooja61 ! I have a foldable crib with sheets and blankets that I purchased for a reasonable price on Wayfair.com. 

[Ana2038]

@Pooja61 , if your accommodation allows children, then you should supply some sort of bedding for an infant. If your unit is not set up for children you need to clearly state that in your listing description. 

Best—

[Tracy1126]

If you have one great but if not just be honest. Someone traveling with an infant should have a car seat or something. 

[Marie8425]

@Tracy1126 

Just FYI  Car seats are recognized as not a safe sleeping area for an infant.  Don't suggest that, yes parents should know but if something happens they want to blame someone

[Guy991]

Hello @Pooja61 ,

There’s a lot of information in previous posts about cribs. Please consider searching the topic using the keyword ‘crib.’
I leave you with the question: is it fair or not that Airbnb doesn’t count a baby as a person, meaning hosts do not receive any payment for the baby?

To address your question:

If the property is small, like a studio that accommodates a couple or a single person, I wouldn’t recommend offering a crib because it likely means losing money. However, for larger properties like yours that cater to big families and multi-generational families, it’s a better business decision to have one, as it helps attract a wider range of potential guests.

Additionally, in a property like yours, I’m sure you have space to store it. Consider travel cribs, as they are easier to fold, clean, and don’t take up much space when not in use. Get good quality linen, a blanket, and a small pillow. Choose neutral colors so you don’t have to deal with pink and blue sets.

Consider adding some stuffed, fluffy animals to decorate the crib. My tiny guests love those new fluffy friends. Surprisingly, none of them have disappeared.

[Mary1523]

So my house is listed for families including infants. But I do not want to provide a cot/crib/bassinet.

Here's why:

1. Safety regulations change, how do I know mine adheres? I don't want to be sued or have any questions around this

2. Takes up space to store....

3. Keeping it clean. I know my kids as babies were vomiters. Oh my, cleaning that was horrendous.

4. Linens - if i provided one, then do i have to provide linens. How do I charge more for that, my laundromat bill is already high, and its more work for my cleaners.

5. Parents who travel with babies, have their own portacot they prefer anyways

6. Where to set it up? I'm sure wherever I chose won't be where they want it, in which of the 5 bedrooms? My cleaner can't move big things being physically disabled so hard for her to sort these things out and pack it up afterwards

I get the occasional question, but it's never been a deal breaker. I make it clear, its BYO portacot.

I do provide 2 high chairs which is more useful.

So basically, unless you are receiving guests that are flying in, not driving to you, probably not required IMHO.

I'm still a super host and most of my guests are families of all ages...

Hope this helps, Regs MK

[Autumn11]

I don't want any kids at my Airbnbs... As a host or guest... They are more of a liability than a asset.  I wouldn't buy a crib and I wouldn't supply one, all's it would take is some negligent parent, and something happens to that baby and now your being drug thru the mud and in court and on tv looking like the bad guy .. hard pass...

[Bhumika]

Hi @Pooja61 , you've received different advices from Hosts below based on their experiences. Did you follow any of the advices that best suited your situation?

How did you go ahead with the enquiry?