Once upon a time I was a foster parent to two children who were under 2 years old. They were 15 months old and 3 months old when they arrived at my home, and I quickly learned that juggling two kids under 2 is an adventure.
Part of that adventure can be made easier when you have the right gear and items that help keep each child safe and happy while you attend to the other. Here are a few items that can make having two kids under 2 easier for any parent.
Baby Carrier: Nuna Cudl Clik
Babywearing can be enormously helpful with just one baby, and adding a running and roving toddler to the mix can make being able to wear a baby carrier a game changer. The Nuna Cudl Clik is machine washable and can be worn four ways: newborn mode, face in, face out, and back carry. The carrier can be easily adjusted for your baby's size and has built-in features such as covered locking zippers that keep newborns extra safe.
High Chair: Oribel Cocoon Z
As many a parent knows, high chairs are enormously helpful when it comes to mealtime, especially if you're feeding more than one kid. The Oribel Cocoon Z is designed for babies and toddlers at the same time, which is a dream for any parent who is hoping to use the same high chair for more than one kid.
Baby Bouncer: Ergobaby Evolve 3-in-1
Another product that can be used for babies and toddlers alike is the Ergobaby Evolve 3-in-1 bouncer. The bouncer is completely tailored to each developmental stage, from newborn to infant to toddler, and offers total support depending on what a baby needs at that time. For example, the newborn setting completely cradles a baby from hip to head, while the toddler position offers enough flexibility that a young child can sit up, play with toys, and even look through a book.
$158
from
Ingrid+Isabel
Being pregnant in the winter can be tough for a multitude of reasons, including the fact that it's not always easy to find maternity coats that will grow with your body. Enter the Grow With You Puffer Coat from Ingrid+Isabel, which comes in sizes XS to XL. The coat features side zippers that can accommodate a growing belly (when unzipped it offers 8 extra inches) and can be adjusted postpartum to keep you cozy then, too.
Sleep Sack: Tensoft Fabric Baby Sleep Sack
If you ask some parents, sleep sacks are the trick to getting your infant or toddler to sleep through the night. The Tensoft Fabric Baby Sleep Sack from DoMiaMia is one of the best. Available in sizes 6 to 18 months and 18 to 36 months, the sack will help even the fussiest of sleepers settle in for a cozy night of many, many hours of sleep.
Bilingual Baby Books: Binibi Spanish Books for Toddlers and Babies
Toddlers and babies love to be entertained, and cute board books are an easy and fun way to accomplish that goal. These interactive bilingual books from Binibi introduce young minds to Spanish and English at the same time. The book are farm-themed and include cow, horse, pig, chick, and sheep sounds.
Stroller: Wonderfold Stroller Wagons
$1599
from
Wonderfold
Wonderfold strollers are already loved by parents because they make it easy for families to scoot and stroll out and about, and their latest design might just be the best one yet. The Volkswagen Special Edition Wagon will introduce #VanLife to your kids and make sure they're well on their way to enjoying comfort and nostalgia at the same time.
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