I need an opinion, please. I want to know whether I'm being selfish.
My daughter is 5 months and 3 weeks old. My partner has two other children with his ex a 7 year girl and a 3 year oldboy. He wants to take the children to Peppa Pig World next week, but it will be the last week of my maternity leave. On top of that, I think my daughter is still far too young. She's formula-fed, enjoys having her naps during the day, struggles to sleep in her pram, and much prefers a calm environment. I feel really guilty about taking her somewhere she won't even enjoy, and I honestly think she'll end up struggling for two whole days afterwards. We're also taking the children abroad in September for 7 days to an all inclusive hotel with lots of activities specifically for children. I'm worried about that as well because I'll be introducing purées to my daughter and I don't know how I'm going to manage her food while we're there. Even so, I agreed because I also want to see the kids happy. Do you think it would be selfish of me to say no to him about going to Peppa Pig World? I told him he could take the children on his own and that I'd be completely happy with that, but he wouldn't accept it.
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Have you got anyone to have the baby so you can take the older 2? I’m sure one day at a theme park would be fine for her.
As for the holiday, there’s no need to start purées as soon as she turns 6 months, if you’re worried about weaning away just wait until you get back before you start.

Maybe have a look into your hotel for the holiday - a lot of places with all inclusive facilities geared towards children include stuff for weaning, baby led or otherwise.

When my daughter was little, I made a point of getting her to nap in different environments so she didn't become reliant on one particular routine. It definitely helped in the long run.
I'd say go for it 😊 She'll be cosy in her bassinet, taking everything in, and you'll get to enjoy the day together as a family. I'd just check in advance how to prep the formula.
The logistics of having a baby aren't always straightforward but you'll work it out and I'm sure it will be a lovely day
As for weaning, I wouldn't worry too much about food for that week. She'll get everything she needs from her formula. You could also pack a few pouches, or see what's available at the all inclusive. At her age, food is much more about exploring new tastes and textures than nutrition.

If you're soon to be going abroad I would definitely be getting your baby out of her comfort zone and napping in her pram or elsewhere.
Abroad just ask for steamed vegetables and she can chomp on those for weaning