r/2under2 • u/CuriousCaretaker • 2d ago
How is your under 2 baby managing with your newborn ?
Having my 2nd baby in August. My god it’s June now and I am anticipating and thinking and anxious about this new beginning. Any advice, product suggestions, thoughts to share ? My son is 10 months old so he will be 1 year once my baby girl is born.
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u/Drunkmooses 2d ago
Divide and conquer. My husband is in charge of toddler, and I’m in charge of newborn when we are both home. He recently went back to work and honestly it’s chaotic when I’m alone but I think I’ll get the hang of it with practice. I’m working on getting baby wearing down and I think that’ll be very helpful. I also put on more TV than I should but I am in survival mode so I try to give myself some grace!
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u/Lazy-Victory4164 1d ago
My 16 month old notices that the newborn is here but is really not interested unless we’re all on the couch together and I’m trying to nurse. She doesn’t seem to miss me either which is a bit heart wrenching but it’s fine 🫠
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u/EndlessCourage 2d ago
I can't let them play in the same area if I'm not playing with them too. I think that you need containers, such as babybjorn loungers etc. Baby number 2 is way more contained than my first unfortunately. But she's reaching milestones as fast so I don't worry too much. Babyproof everything for your oldest.