Baby Items

Question: What are some must have baby items if i'm going to have a newborn and a 23 month old soon?

(Posted by: fiona1 on 2010-01-12 16:59:20)

What items should I make sure to have to make my life easier? I need help from moms who already have at least 2 small children.

Posted by: Baby #3 due Sept 2010 on 2010-01-12, 17:07:58

I had my second son when my eldest was 28 months old. Generally you dont really need any extras, a different pram to accomodate both children, if your eldest becomes a bit of a rough one with the baby a play pen is a good idea to put the little one into so you dont have to monitor their interaction every 2 seconds. When you have baby number 2 I think it is lovely to but the eldest a gift. I did this and told my son that it was from his new baby brother and that he is very happy to have him as a big brother and loves him very much. I have heard this helps the eldest to adjust just slightly, they dont feel so left out because all of a sudden all attention is not on them and some kids tend to resent the newborn. But when they recieve a present thats directly from this new little person they instantly think that this new addition is fabulous! Sorry I dont have much more information, I had 2 boys so I found I had everything already :

Posted by: *ME* on 2010-01-12, 17:18:42

One of those things you use to carry the newborn on your stomach/ chest so you can have your hands free-i apologize, it 's been a long day and the name of it is escaping me for the moment. Especially helpful when you 're in the store with both children or out & about.

Posted by: Mythicalbee on 2010-01-12, 17:26:27

Now 3 and 15 months, the best thing you can have is HELP and a sense of humor. The first 6 months are HELL, but when baby 's a year old and you see them playing together? HEAVEN. Best of luck!!!

Posted by: FLmom on 2010-01-12, 17:46:46

Double stroller, infant carrier (like a moby wrap or other carrier), swing, bouncy seat, double monitor.