I think it can definitely work, aslong as you have some space (ie. office) thats out of harms way there should be no issue.
Also you might have to look into OH&S standards just to make sure everything is above board. (but as it's your own baby i highly doubt you would allow unsafe practices).
DP's cousin owns her own business (batteries) it can be a very dangerous place for kids BUT she had a port-a-cot setup in her office, she put gates on doors when the kids were older and followed all OH&S rules with her kids & her staff, there were no issues at all and she found time to manage the business and be with her kids.. the best of both worlds really.
I didn't own a cafe/food business but I did launch my own biz when my bub was 12 wks old and it involved expos and things like that and she went everywhere with me. I would suggest you invest in a couple of good baby slings to suit different situations. Start with a wrap style like the hug-a-bub (basically just a long piece of material) or other newborn hugging sling - something that distributes the weight evenly over both shoulders and offers you flexibility as they grow. Once they are able to sit up there are a range of good carriers, the ergo is one but I know other ladies here have got some others that they have used that are great - they can do front carries, side/hip carries and back carries.
I think the easiest time will be when they are little and just want to be held and sleep. Miss A spent most of her first 6 mths in a sling either at work or doing housework at home lol.
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