2 under 2

Do you have a routine for your 2 under 2? Any tips. How do you cope with being up in the night then having to wake up around 6/7am when your toddler wakes up? x

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We've just stuck to my older ones routine and have noticed the younger one is starting to slot into it slightly! Only time I really struggle is when LO wants feeding and bigger one needs something like bath time or waking up ect. As for the sleep or lack of... coffee has been my only solution so far 😂

My tips would be take all the help you can get to take care of your eldest. If they previously went to nursery or a childminder then keep them in that routine if you can afford to. When I was working and still pregnant my daughter would be at nursery two days a week, and with my dad two days a week, and we’ve kept that same routine. I don’t think I could manage with the two of them on my own just yet, I’m still recovering from birth and breastfeeding often. Our daughter is still not walking either so I’d find it too difficult carrying her round with a newborn as well. My husband does a lot of the parenting with our daughter RN. Regarding sleep, my husband is currently on the sofa bed in the living room while I have our bed with the baby as I’m having to co sleep for the moment. The deal is my husband gets up with our daughter if needed and I see to the baby. It’s not ideal but a temporary solution so that we can all get at least some sleep.

I think has covered it all. My husband deals with my eldest at night as well and sleeps in another room. We stick to Jasmine’s routine and she’s still at nursery or with parents when she isn’t so I get help. It’s a juggle but I think you get there eventuallyn

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