Prior to baby, we typically opted for small inns or budget B&Bs. We still do, but it didn’t occur to me before how so many of these option just don’t allow kids at all.

When I’m looking for lodging now, I try to determine if a place is going to be welcoming to kids or simply tolerant of kids. Welcoming is obviously more desirable. We already stayed at a B&B that allowed children but it was clear from the moment we arrived that the other guests didn’t know that! We got very surprised looks when we walked in with our little baby, as much to say “um… is that thing going to cry all night and keep us up?” Awkward!

Truthfully, I understand that point of view. I was there myself not so long ago! So if a place doesn’t specify “family friendly,” I ask.