13 month old and a newborn

What are some of y'alls must have items that's helped with having 2 under 2? My 2nd baby is due just after my son turns 13 months old

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What I did the first weeks was while baby #2 was sleeping(most of the time) I spend time with my 22months so she didn’t feel bad , also Disney movies she loves to watch and keeps her busy

thanks, ill definitely have to try to spend as much one on one time with my son as I can as he tends to get upset when he sees me giving attention to something other than him

thanks so much. I'll definitely have to look into the carrier. I'll have to see if he has any interest in the disney movies, he's mainly been watching videos from simple songs. And I'll check out the app.

Formula dispensers for the diaper bag or quick feedings

I have the same age gap and I’m 6 weeks in with my girls. Things I’ve found helpful have been to have a well stocked changing bags in areas likely to change baby (living room, bedroom etc) with both size nappies, wipes, bags, cream, spare clothes etc etc. my elder girl loves books so I have a basket of various books (reading/interactive/picture) next to the sofa so she can select which ones she wants me to go through her with/read to her. Sometimes she sits/stands next to the sofa while I’m with newborn, other times she’s sat next to me. Another basket of small, safe toys that we can play with but aren’t likely to cause her sister harm. If you’re bottle feeding get them all washed/sterilised before bed - they’re the bane of my life atm! We also have a couple of nuby rapid-cools cow when little lady wakes up earlier than expected and is hangry!! Lots of muslins, blankets and onesies in the most used places for spit up. X

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