A woman has left people divided after sharing her plans to go on holiday with her newborn baby - leaving her husband at home to look after the other children.
Taking to parenting forum Mumsnet, the woman asked if she would be in the wrong to go away with only her eight-month-old baby.
She said that she was on maternity leave and needed a 'change of scenery', adding that her husband was fine with her decision, and there would be a bigger family holiday later in the year.
But soon a debate sparked in the comment section as some thought leaving the husband and older children at home was 'mean', as they could easily all go.
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The woman said: "Have checked with my husband and he is happy to look after our older child, who would be at nursery during the week.
"Is it a terrible idea to take the baby on a trip? It would be three nights in Spain or Portugal for ease and a quick flight. We live close to a big airport.
"Can do a few days for about £400 all-inclusive. We are having a bigger family holiday later in the year too so my husband and our other child wouldn’t miss out in that sense.
"We can afford this too. Our baby is really chilled and goes with the flow for the most part so it is a doddle in that sense.
"I would love to wander around, sit by the pool and splash with the baby, read a book when he naps, and have a glass of wine on the balcony.
"Part of me thinks it’s a great idea to get away and another part feels guilty for leaving my older child, but I’m not sure if I have blinkers on!"
While some users could see the woman's point of view and thought she should look after herself, others weren't so sure.
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One said: "I think it sounds like a lovely idea. A toddler and baby is hard work. So a few days of r&r with the baby sounds blissful. And will do wonders for you."
Then another added: "A rare opportunity for a break before your maternity leave ends? Go for goodness sake and enjoy."
But a third user wrote: "I do think it’s weird to take only one child on holiday and leave your daughter, who would probably get more out of it, at home. Surely you can just take her out of nursery and bring both kids. Sounds mean."
And another said: "I wouldn't leave the older one at home. It's already a difficult time for them, not being the only child and then mum disappears with the baby for a few days to go and have fun."
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