Wee Ones Welcome

Why We Built It

As parents, we’ve all experienced the challenge of finding suitable places to take our little ones. Whether it’s looking for a clean changing facility, a quiet space for feeding, or simply a welcoming environment for families, this information is often scattered across various platforms or simply doesn’t exist. Wee Ones Welcome was born from this very real need - to create a comprehensive guide that helps parents find and share information about baby-friendly locations across Scotland.

The Tech Stack

We’ve built Wee Ones Welcome using modern web technologies to ensure a fast, reliable, and user-friendly experience:

• Frontend Framework: Next.js 15 with App Router for optimal performance and SEO
• Language: TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience
• Styling: Tailwind CSS for responsive and maintainable design
• Authentication: Clerk for secure user management
• Database: Neon (PostgreSQL) for reliable data storage
• Maps: Google Maps Platform for location visualization and navigation
• Image Storage: Vercel Blob Storage for efficient photo management
• State Management: React Query for efficient data fetching and caching
• UI Components: shadcn/ui for beautiful, accessible components

Key Features

1. Comprehensive Location Reviews

   • Detailed information about feeding and changing facilities
   • Room-specific details and photo galleries
   • Accessibility information
   • Maintenance and cleanliness ratings

2. Interactive Maps

   • Location visualization
   • Nearby facility search

3. Photo Management

   • Upload and manage location photos
   • Room-specific galleries
   • Enhanced photo viewing experience

4. User Authentication

   • Secure sign-in system
   • Protected review editing
   • Personalized content management

Looking Forward

We’re committed to making Wee Ones Welcome the go-to resource for parents in Scotland. Our focus is on:

1. Expanding location coverage
2. Improving the user experience
3. Enhancing the review system
4. Implementing AI-powered features for better content organization

The next major step to help grow the site is to enable community driven features including community reviews. These community reviews will naturally need to pass through a review process before being accessibile to the public.