Striking that Balance Between Baby and Toddler Care
The more, the merrier, as a famous saying goes, and while it’s a great blessing to see your family growing as you head into round 2 of motherhood, caring for both a newborn and a toddler may be quite a handful, especially since you only have a pair of hands.
Supermom is here: Looking after a newborn and a toddler without a sweat!
One very important step you should take into consideration while you await baby no. 2’s arrival is preparing the older sibling. As they are young, remember to explain to them in a way your child would understand it, while being transparent, such as explaining to them how a new baby will change the things you usually do at home. Telling them a story from when your older child was still a baby may help them relate to the situation better, so you can take advantage of that.
Dining and Entertainment At Its Finest!
Nursing one newborn and looking after a tottering toddler is a type of package deal that requires flexibility from mothers. Organizing your essentials within your arms’ reach and keeping your active toddler entertained can help keep things at bay.
Wrap-A-Bye Baby
The invention of baby wearing may just be one of the things mothers are grateful for. You can go about the daily hustle of your day while looking after your little one, literally within the comfort of arms’ reach. This gives your hands more freedom to do things, including becoming even more hands on with your toddler. Talk about multi-tasking, right?
Convenient, Prepared, and On-The-Go
Time passes by in a breeze, and sometimes the 24 hours just don’t feel enough in a day; which is why having convenient toddler meals can make a huge difference throughout your whole week. Easy-open snacks and drinks are blessings for the hustling mommas like you out there, as well as preparing quick dinner meals that can give you some spare time to catch up on that much-needed downtime.
Feeling overwhelmed and tired? Fret not! Postpartum doulas have got your back!
As we always say, you do not have to go through this journey alone. A doula can help look after your newborn while you tend to your toddler, or if you simply need to refresh yourself with a bath or meal. Having an extra pair of eyes and hands is a big help that will make you feel relieved as you ease your way into a bigger role of being the best parent you can be for 2 kids.