In the tranquil town of Atkinson, New Hampshire, a bed and breakfast catering to Adult Baby/Diaper Lovers (ABDL) has sparked controversy and elicited strong reactions from the community.
The establishment, known as The Diaper Spa, is situated at 23 Pope Road and is promoted as a "physician-run diaper salon" that provides a welcoming and caring environment for "all diaper-wearing individuals," according to its website.
The Eagle-Tribune reported that the states Secretary of States office rejected a business filing for The Diaper Spa. The documents revealed that Colleen Ann Murphy, the owner, established the business in December 2023. The state classifies it as a health care and social assistance enterprise.
Atkinson Police Chief Tim Crowley informed the media that the business might already be operational. He also suggested that Murphy is either in the process of applying for a business license with the town or has already done so. However, Atkinson Town Administrator John Apple did not confirm whether the business has submitted an application. Boston.com noted that the majority of the businesss services are currently virtual, including telehealth services and life coaching.
The services offered by The Diaper Spa range from a complimentary 30-minute "discovery call" with Murphy, referred to as the "resident Diaper Doctor," to a $1,500 "Diaper B&B," described as a "premier spa experience for the little one inside of you." The business also provides a one-hour "virtual play date/zoom visit with doc" for $200 and "ABDL Nursery Spa Care" for a minimum of $300. The latter is described as a "spa-like nursery experience" in a "warm, safe, and nurturing environment." The website showcases a room equipped with an adult-sized crib, a chest filled with adult-sized diapers in childish prints, and stuffed animals scattered around the house.
Murphy is portrayed on the website as a "neurodivergent" medical doctor with over two decades of experience in nurturing others. A visit to The Diaper Spa includes activities such as "playtime, story time, nap time, cuddle time, changing time, coloring, nursery rhymes, and sing-a-longs." Seasonal offerings include picnics, pool time, and tea time in the summer, and building snowmen, drinking hot chocolate, and decorating cookies in the winter.
The website also mentions potential trips to the mountains or the beach during weekend or vacation stays. The location is conveniently situated just 40 minutes from the Kittery Outlets in southern Maine and an hour and a half from the LL Bean flagship campus in Freeport, Maine.
However, the business's proximity to local parks and trails has raised concerns among residents. Kayla Gallagher, an Atkinson resident and mother of three, expressed her worries about the business's "field trips" to the local playground. She stated, That is something that I will never be willing to expose my kids to, so now we will no longer be able to use that park.
Susan Mitcheson, a neighbor, shared her disapproval, stating, "You can do what you want in your home, but a business? Its not right for the community." Another resident, Mike Vigliotta, voiced his concerns about the type of clientele the business might attract.
In response to these concerns, Gallagher initiated a petition on Change.org, which had gathered over 500 signatures by January 31. The petition expressed the community's collective concern and dissatisfaction regarding potential incidents that could threaten the safety and well-being of community members, particularly children.
The petition stated, "It has come to our attention that this business is advertised to individuals whose sexual fetish involves childlike behaviors. This business, per their website, has advertised our town playground to their potential clientele. Thus their sexual fetish will involve the town park where our children play."
The petition was closed on Wednesday after the website removed references to the playground and playdates with a "little," indicating that the petition had achieved its purpose.
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