The Observer UK: Never have there been so many ways for busy professionals to outsource their lives. Now, perhaps inevitably, it's the turn of their babies.
No need for expectant parents to wade through books or trudge round shops for the latest products guaranteed to turn others green with envy. Instead, for a fee of up to £2,500, parents-to-be can sit back while every detail of the pregnancy, their child's birth and their new family's early years is arranged on their behalf.
'We will organise everything from sourcing the best baby carrier to creating the baby's bedroom and arranging parent confidence classes,' said Keely Paice, founder of Baby Planners and the former editor of an international business magazine. 'Once baby arrives, we will hire the best maternity nurse, shortlist nannies and nurseries, advise on feeding patterns and help with establishing routine. In addition, we will be on call by phone and email 24 hours a day for one-to-one advice.'
The average woman, said Paice, spends between 150 and 250 hours preparing for her first child. 'Our service might seem like another entry on a long list of unexpected expenses, but we can save time, money and hassle,' said Paice, who has two young children. 'The market for baby products has never been more competitive or confusing. I've met a woman who wasted hundreds of pounds buying three pushchairs because she kept choosing inappropriate models.'
The service has dozens of clients on its books, and Paice has been contacted by nine companies worldwide who want to franchise her idea.
Busy mums call in 'baby planners' at £2,500 a go [The Observer UK]
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I am a baby planner in the New York/New Jersey area. Expectant parents in this area now have the opportunity to hire a planner to help them prepare for the most important day of their lives. Parents-to-be have a lot to learn and even more to do. Hiring a baby can be a lifesaver. Offering my time, knowledge and experience is a great way to help people make their transition to parenthood as smooth and stress-free as possible. If you or someone you know is expecting and would like more information, please visit my web site www.BigDayBabyPlanner.com
Posted by: Isabel Proto at April 8, 2008 9:21 PM
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