Soft play day before holiday?

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BabyDoge · 31/05/2025 20:10

I'm having a bit of a disagreement with DM and would love some other perspectives.

We're going on holiday on Monday, and DM has kindly offered to take DC out for a couple of hours so me and DH can crack on with packing. I was very grateful for the offer, until she said she's going to take them to soft play. I asked her if maybe she could take them somewhere else, as I don't think they should be going to a germ factory the day before we go away 🙈 But she thinks I'm being too anxious and it would be fine.

AIBU? I have no problem taking them to soft play usually, but the day before we go away just feels like asking for trouble.

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KrisAkabusi · 31/05/2025 20:14

I thought you were going to be worried about potential injuries. It wouldn't even occur to me to think of germs!

Jeschara · 31/05/2025 20:13

Not something that would worry me. I would be grateful to have child free packing time.

Mindymomo · 31/05/2025 20:12

Not worth the risk, just tell her to go to an outside park, it’s going to be hot tomorrow so no reason to go in a germ infested indoors soft play.

WhatTheFridge · 31/05/2025 20:12

Get a bloody grip OP! YABVU!

Okdaisy · 31/05/2025 20:12

Is it a newborn baby? If not, YABU

BallerinaRadio · 31/05/2025 20:12

They could pick something up literally anywhere, even at home.

Fuzzypinetree · 31/05/2025 20:12

You are being a bit weird... Are they usually sick straight after you've taken them to soft play?

Squidgemoon · 31/05/2025 20:11

The plane/airport is just as much of a germ factory if not more!

Lovenpic · 31/05/2025 20:11

That’s a bit ridiculous. Thank you DM for the favour, and get packed.

Fourteenandahalf · 31/05/2025 20:11

You are being too anxious

AhBiscuits · 31/05/2025 20:11

I wouldn't even think about it. YABU.

DappledThings · 31/05/2025 20:11

You're being ridiculous.

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