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Marriott Staff Insists Laundry Basket is Crib
15 Sep
Summary
- A mother received a laundry basket instead of a crib at a Marriott hotel.
- Hotel staff insisted the laundry basket was a crib for the baby.
- The situation was resolved when an actual crib was provided.
A recent incident at a Residence Inn by Marriott left a traveling mother questioning the hotel's standards after she was presented with a laundry basket as a crib for her baby. The mother, Shawna Lynn, shared the peculiar situation on TikTok, where the video gained significant attention.
Initially confused by the delivery, Lynn and her sister were reportedly told by staff that the laundry basket was indeed the provided crib. The situation escalated when hotel reception allegedly doubled down, insisting the laundry basket was a crib, even when confronted with its obvious unsuitability. Concerns were raised about the safety risks associated with placing a baby in such an item, as laundry baskets are not designed for infant support and could pose suffocation or injury hazards.
The hotel eventually provided an actual crib and apologized for the mix-up, concluding the unusual encounter. However, the experience left Lynn unsettled, particularly due to the staff's insistence on the laundry basket's suitability.
