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For me, that doesn't sound like a good time. It's such a short trip, seems like a lot of hassle for a relatively short amount of time to settle in and then it's time to leave again! I would want to be in the comfort of my own home with a 5 week old and not stress about unknown environments. Not to mention a 3 year old who could be bouncing off the walls and probably would go stir crazy within the room. Just my two cents.

so you fly out one day and come home the next day? Yikes, not worth it to me!

So my LO is a very experienced flyer and a GREAT traveler and even so, when we've flown back and forth within about a 48 hour time frame it has been pretty freaking miserable. That's a lot of travel to ask of a 3 year old.

I mean, that flight is super short and you can endure anything for an hour, but it's not something I would want to do with one LO, let alone also with a newborn.

What is within walking distance of the hotel? Would you realistically just be hanging out in a hotel room the entire time?

Meh, I'd decline personally.

Given that your newest will be 5 weeks, assuming they come on time, I would say no since it's only for one night. If it were 2 or even 3 nights that would seem more doable given that the airport, installing car seats in a rental or taxi, checking in and unpacking your baby gear, etc. can take up a lot of time and energy. If you do end up going make sure you ask for a late check out so that you can keep your hotel room until 5/6 the second day instead of getting kicked out at 12 with your littles (we have done this a few times and the hotels usually charge 1/2 the price of a one night stay).

@MaisyMay: Thanks for the clarification, that seems way more doable! What if your second comes late though?? What if they are only 3 or 4 weeks?? Just make sure you would be okay going given that uncertainty before you book and commit all that $$$$.

@MaisyMay: How did you feel after your 1st? I was still exhausted at 5 weeks! DS was at DCP all day and I am pretty sure DD and I never left the couch! I cant see myself alone with a 3yr old and a NB walking around Las Vegas 5w PP

That sounds like a lot of work for just 3 nights

No way no how. It honestly sounds miserable.

Nope Nope Nope. I would not take my unvaccinated infant anywhere near an airplane. And in terms of travel destinations, Vegas (with all the smoke, lights/noises, crowds, heat, etc.) would not be somewhere I would want to solo with a toddler and an infant.

I took DS at 3 months on a similar trip for my own work. I guess my question would be what do you envision doing the two days DH is working? I thought it was difficult with just DS (left my toddler home) and my mom was there too. Everywhere was smokey and I can't imagine being up for much at 5 weeks that would be fun for your older daughter. It was difficult to find changing rooms and quiet places to nursed (DS was highly distracted.) People were super nice and interested in DS, but it definitely wasn't set up for babies. The two days with DH might be fine, but the two days he is working sounds miserable.

I also wouldn't fly at 5 weeks, but if I were willing to, I'd rather fly out for the two days before or after, but not during, the show.

We did however get some awesome photos of DS in front of LV landmarks

I would not fly with an unvaccinated infant if I did not have to. And DH and I love Vegas but I would never want to take kids there with me. I don't find the city to be kid friendly at all and having kids eliminates pretty much all of the things that I want to do in Vegas.

Honestly, I think it would be fun! It is a super short flight for you and there is tons to do with kids in Vegas! I would rather travel with my hubby than hang out home alone! I am not one to want to spend a ton of time at my house even with a newborn though - I like getting out and about, and it is easier with a newborn than an older baby or young toddler!

My main concern would be how I would feel 5 weeks after giving birth. I feel there is just way too many variables for me to put down money on trip.

My main concern would be vaccines. Airplanes are ground zero for germs, you don't even want an unvaccinated baby to get a cold, let alone whatever else is on there.
If baby was 8 weeks or older with first vaccines I'd say go for it!

My main concerns would include how you are recovering, lack of vaccines for your newborn, and also Vegas in general. People smoke everywhere -- inside, outside.

@MaisyMay: If you're set on going on this trip with a newborn, I would just do everything I could to avoid the airport. If you're a 60-70 minute flight, then I imagine its driving distance (i.e. you're in So. Cal. somewhere). I don't know if your husband could just fly with the 3 year old and you could take your time and drive with the newborn, or if he's willing to do a family roadtrip, but I would just avoid flying with an unvaccinated baby at all costs. Having a car would be helpful anyway because you really don't want to be dragging around the Strip in a stroller because the sidewalks are really crowded. And you can drag all your baby stuff, like a RNP or bouncer or whatever. If you have a car, you can just pop your kids into the carseats, and use your stroller once you're at your destination.

I don't know how much say you have in accommodations, but I would request a non-smoking PROPERTY - not just a non-smoking room. There is so much cigarette smoke in the lobbies and past the casinos that its hard to keep it away from kids. I would also only want to stay in a place with a legit separate bedroom suite and a kitchenette or kitchen. That way, your husband can sleep in the bedroom with the 3 year old and you can be on the pull-out with the baby at night. A kitchenette will make getting the 3 year old breakfasts and snacks easier and if you're formula feeding, you can wash bottles and what not. Even better is if you can get a place with a washer/dryer for spit ups, blow outs, etc. Luckily, most of the non-smoking properties also are nicer hotels with fully equipped suites, but if such a place is cost prohibitive, I would look at a VRBO or AirBnB option and stay at a condo.

http://www.lasvegaskids.net/news/smoke_free_hotels.htm

I would try to schedule just 1 major outing a day and take it easy. Like, you can go to the Bellagio for a fountain show in the afternoon (free) and then go to look at their botanical gardens inside, which are amazing. There's a big chocolate bar off the lobby that you can treat your kid to a gelato to afterwards. If your kid wants to watch the fountains again, go back in 30 minutes. Then pick a fun theme restaurant like Rainforest Cafe for dinner and be home for bedtime.

The buffets are usually really cheap or free for little kids and if you have DH around for an extra set of hands, that might be just a cool experience for your toddler, assuming you're not standing in line forever.

One day you can do one of the aquariums or animal habitats at one of the hotels. A lot of them allow kids to pet the animals or at least see them really close up and your toddler should still be free.

There's also a children's museum in Vegas that you might be able to take your toddler to:

http://www.discoverykidslv.org/ongoing-exhibits/toddler-town/

Another fun but low-key activity is to scout out fun snacks each afternoon. I would probably avoid the big food experience stores like M&M, Coke, and Hershey, but there's lots of different bakeries or dessert places that you can indulge in. Sugar Factory or Serendipity come to mind, but I'm sure even a Coldstone would blow a 3 year old's mind.