Practical advise needed for 'how to leave the house with 2 under 2'

nosocks · Mar 21st, 2012, 13:59 PM

As title says......
How the he'll do you go out?
Ok so I am pregnant and will have a 20 monther and a new baby.... So how is it done?
Do you have 2 baby bags?
Do you need a double buggy?
Are those buggy stand on board things any good?
Do you sling one baby and use buggy for older one?
Do you just walk reeeaaaallll slowly?
How do you even get 2 in the car without losing one?

I realise I maybe overreacting but I'm starting to panic!

I'm already fretting about breastfeeding a new baby and trying to keep a toddler entertained....... Eeek!
Reassurance needed ladies!

(i am very excited tho- for me and OH, and for my LO to get a new bro or sis)

kristel10589 · Mar 21st, 2012, 14:08 PM

I'll be stalking this thread. Come the end of September i'll be in the same situation as you lol. Two under two is a bit daunting!!

Babyface179 · Mar 21st, 2012, 14:29 PM

Stalking. I'll have a 14 month old and a newborn in August and I am bricking it!

ellie27 · Mar 21st, 2012, 14:36 PM

Our 2nd LO arrived when our first was 21 months.

I exclusively breastfeed.

It is tough, I am lucky that my mum or MIL come up for a couple hours to help out!!!

I have never taken them both out at the one time to the shops etc - I have taken them both out - down to my mums.

I do not have a double.

I have a baby carrier for the LO

My toddler is well able and happy to walk for around 45mins without moaning!!

Dealing with them at home on my own is tough when my OH is at work. She will wake and then I need to get her breakfast sorted, then he wakes at the same time typically, then I feed him, then she starts screaming on her highchair as she has finished her breakfast so I have to stop feeding him and put him down, then he screams as i have cut him off half-way through...........

It is great though!!! And they entertain each other!

Natasha2605 · Mar 21st, 2012, 14:37 PM

NEVER TRUST THE OLDER ONE! Do not over estimate how well behaved they will be... or not! There's 21 months between my two and Summer is generally well behaved, brilliant walker etc.

But apparently it's hilarious to be perfectly good one minute, then refuse to walk the next, then spend ten minutes lying on the ground in a mood. Common occurance for me, so now I don't stray far without my double buggy.

I only have one baby bag, but I tend to chuck things in my handbag... then again I'm not the most organised person!

We're getting a buggy board but I doubt Summer will stand on it. She's a typical toddler so behaves according to her mood

Honestly, just don't expect too much of them. Often they regress to 'babylike' behaviour which is completely normal. Frustrating at times , but normal.

SaraAbi · Mar 21st, 2012, 14:39 PM

I had a newborn and a 21 month old and we have a double buggy, reins and a sling and whatever use depends on where we're going ad what were doing, I always put eldest in car first as bubba is fine in cars eat on pavement and take her out last for same reasons, Abi is good at playing with her toys when in feeding and if she needs a bit of attention I'll read her stories, you'll be amazed at what you can achieve with one hand when your feeding though.
When I shower I take both into bathroom with me, put plug in bath and Abi has a bath while I shower and Hannah stays in bouncy chair.
Good luck it wont be as hard as you think it will be.

welshwarriors · Mar 21st, 2012, 14:41 PM

My son was 23 months when my daughter was born and we had a Phil and Ted Tandem Buggy and used it until about a month ago cause my son couldnt walk very fast or for very long tbh. I'm personally not a sling/carrier girl so that wasnt an option for me.
No you dont need 2 bags, Ive got a babymel one and it got enough space for 2 children tbh
To the car situation. I always let one child strapped in the buggy and then put them one after the other and then put the buggy in.
I bfed my daughter and tbh my son found his spot after a while. He normally gets me a book now when I feed my daughter and we just cuddle or he keeps on playing.

In the beginning you will think OMG what was I thinking but that will soon pass.

Boony · Mar 21st, 2012, 14:47 PM

There is 50 weeks between my youngest two. So i have a 3 year old a 18 month old and a 6 month old.

When my youngest was born i had to learn quickly how to manage it all because i had to take my eldest to pre school every morning. I have a double pushchair so i used to have the 2 youngest in the pushchair and my 3 year old walking.

Now my 18 month old has started walking to school i have my 3 year old walking on one side of the pushchair and my 18 month old on the other side attached to the pushchair with a wrist strap and then he holds my hand sometimes too and i steer the pushchair one handed.

If we go out in the car i take my two eldest first whilst my youngest waits inside in her jumperoo. Then get my 3 year old to climb into his seat whilst i strap in the 1 year old then i strap in the 3 year old then go to get the youngest. Once at the other end i get the pushchair out and then do it in reverse, youngest first etc.

Its really easy once you get the hang of it and you'll wonder what you were panicking for lol

Boony · Mar 21st, 2012, 14:49 PM

Oh and i also breastfed my youngest too. I just used to put on cbeebies or read a book or set him up with a toy before i started lol

Poppy7 · Mar 21st, 2012, 15:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nosocks

As title says......
How the he'll do you go out?

You will find you're more organised with two children than you ever were with just your first newborn!

Ok so I am pregnant and will have a 20 monther and a new baby.... So how is it done?
My little boy was 21 months when my little girl was born. Perfect age gap in my opinion. He adjusted well and very quickly. They adore eachother already.

Do you have 2 baby bags?
I just use a rucksack. Having 2 hands free is helpful! I exclusively breast feed my little girl so didn't have to carry much around for her.

Do you need a double buggy?
I got a Phil and Teds double but hardly use it....

Are those buggy stand on board things any good?
My little boy loves his skateboard (buggy board). Best investment EVER!

Do you sling one baby and use buggy for older one?
Very rarely if ever. My little boy loves to walk everywhere. If we're out at the park I'll take my sling and pop my daughter in it if she's awake so she can join in the fun. Sometimes she likes to sit in her buggy and watch though.

Do you just walk reeeaaaallll slowly?

Our skateboard is so popular and my little boy is very good at walking we get places faster than you would think!

How do you even get 2 in the car without losing one?
I always have youngest in her car seat and pop her next to the car whilst I strap my son in. If its raining I just place her car seat in the car with the door shut. It's safer putting my son in first as my daughter is restrained and can't run off. Don't ask what I'm going to do when she outgrows this car seat.......!

I realise I maybe overreacting but I'm starting to panic!

I'm already fretting about breastfeeding a new baby and trying to keep a toddler entertained....... Eeek!
Reassurance needed ladies!

It's easier than you think. When BF get the toddler next to you for a snuggle with a book. I could do all sorts of things whilst feeding....play cars, build train tracks....!

Newborn babies (usually) sleep a lot. When they do take the opportunity to play and cuddle your toddler. Housework can wait.

(i am very excited tho- for me and OH, and for my LO to get a new bro or sis)

Good luck and I hope this helps. You'll be fine

Mar 21st, 2012, 13:59 PM	#1
nosocks Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Posts: 167	Practical advise needed for 'how to leave the house with 2 under 2' As title says...... How the he'll do you go out? Ok so I am pregnant and will have a 20 monther and a new baby.... So how is it done? Do you have 2 baby bags? Do you need a double buggy? Are those buggy stand on board things any good? Do you sling one baby and use buggy for older one? Do you just walk reeeaaaallll slowly? How do you even get 2 in the car without losing one? I realise I maybe overreacting but I'm starting to panic! I'm already fretting about breastfeeding a new baby and trying to keep a toddler entertained....... Eeek! Reassurance needed ladies! (i am very excited tho- for me and OH, and for my LO to get a new bro or sis)

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Mar 21st, 2012, 14:08 PM	#2
kristel10589 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 683	I'll be stalking this thread. Come the end of September i'll be in the same situation as you lol. Two under two is a bit daunting!!

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Mar 21st, 2012, 14:29 PM	#3
Babyface179 Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 803	Stalking. I'll have a 14 month old and a newborn in August and I am bricking it!

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Mar 21st, 2012, 14:36 PM	#4
ellie27 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: uk Posts: 10,560	Our 2nd LO arrived when our first was 21 months. I exclusively breastfeed. It is tough, I am lucky that my mum or MIL come up for a couple hours to help out!!! I have never taken them both out at the one time to the shops etc - I have taken them both out - down to my mums. I do not have a double. I have a baby carrier for the LO My toddler is well able and happy to walk for around 45mins without moaning!! Dealing with them at home on my own is tough when my OH is at work. She will wake and then I need to get her breakfast sorted, then he wakes at the same time typically, then I feed him, then she starts screaming on her highchair as she has finished her breakfast so I have to stop feeding him and put him down, then he screams as i have cut him off half-way through........... It is great though!!! And they entertain each other!

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Mar 21st, 2012, 14:37 PM	#5
Natasha2605 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edinburgh, UK Posts: 7,997	NEVER TRUST THE OLDER ONE! Do not over estimate how well behaved they will be... or not! There's 21 months between my two and Summer is generally well behaved, brilliant walker etc. But apparently it's hilarious to be perfectly good one minute, then refuse to walk the next, then spend ten minutes lying on the ground in a mood. Common occurance for me, so now I don't stray far without my double buggy. I only have one baby bag, but I tend to chuck things in my handbag... then again I'm not the most organised person! We're getting a buggy board but I doubt Summer will stand on it. She's a typical toddler so behaves according to her mood Honestly, just don't expect too much of them. Often they regress to 'babylike' behaviour which is completely normal. Frustrating at times , but normal.

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Mar 21st, 2012, 14:39 PM	#6
SaraAbi Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Sussex Posts: 714	I had a newborn and a 21 month old and we have a double buggy, reins and a sling and whatever use depends on where we're going ad what were doing, I always put eldest in car first as bubba is fine in cars eat on pavement and take her out last for same reasons, Abi is good at playing with her toys when in feeding and if she needs a bit of attention I'll read her stories, you'll be amazed at what you can achieve with one hand when your feeding though. When I shower I take both into bathroom with me, put plug in bath and Abi has a bath while I shower and Hannah stays in bouncy chair. Good luck it wont be as hard as you think it will be.

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Mar 21st, 2012, 14:41 PM	#7
welshwarriors Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Amesbury, Wiltshire Posts: 2,585	My son was 23 months when my daughter was born and we had a Phil and Ted Tandem Buggy and used it until about a month ago cause my son couldnt walk very fast or for very long tbh. I'm personally not a sling/carrier girl so that wasnt an option for me. No you dont need 2 bags, Ive got a babymel one and it got enough space for 2 children tbh To the car situation. I always let one child strapped in the buggy and then put them one after the other and then put the buggy in. I bfed my daughter and tbh my son found his spot after a while. He normally gets me a book now when I feed my daughter and we just cuddle or he keeps on playing. In the beginning you will think OMG what was I thinking but that will soon pass.

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Mar 21st, 2012, 14:47 PM	#8
Boony Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2,161	There is 50 weeks between my youngest two. So i have a 3 year old a 18 month old and a 6 month old. When my youngest was born i had to learn quickly how to manage it all because i had to take my eldest to pre school every morning. I have a double pushchair so i used to have the 2 youngest in the pushchair and my 3 year old walking. Now my 18 month old has started walking to school i have my 3 year old walking on one side of the pushchair and my 18 month old on the other side attached to the pushchair with a wrist strap and then he holds my hand sometimes too and i steer the pushchair one handed. If we go out in the car i take my two eldest first whilst my youngest waits inside in her jumperoo. Then get my 3 year old to climb into his seat whilst i strap in the 1 year old then i strap in the 3 year old then go to get the youngest. Once at the other end i get the pushchair out and then do it in reverse, youngest first etc. Its really easy once you get the hang of it and you'll wonder what you were panicking for lol

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Mar 21st, 2012, 14:49 PM	#9
Boony Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2,161	Oh and i also breastfed my youngest too. I just used to put on cbeebies or read a book or set him up with a toy before i started lol

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