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My 2 under 2 survival kit
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items 17 month age gap and these are the things that helped me get through the first year! Either for the babies or to make life simpler 🙂
Sections
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For baby
For mama
Preparing your first
For baby
The things that made life easier to have with baby #2
You always have a stroller, but you don’t have to have it/take the wheels (and that weight) if you don’t need to 🙌🏼 yes please!!
Evenflo Shyft DualRide Travel System with Carryall Storage - Boone Gray: Metal Frame, 29 lb Weight
Super customizable double stroller! Love the multiple options of usage 🙌🏼
Baby Trend Sit N Stand Double 2.0 Stroller - Dash Gray
Didn’t have it with my first, but with 2 under 2, this saved my life!!!!
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer: Household Sterilization Device
I breastfed, but if I hadn’t… 100x yes, please brew me a bottle 👏🏻
Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced Formula Dispenser - White: Electric, Lead-Free, Volume 50, Safety Features
Full mom mode, wear your baby and get things done!!
Baby K'tan Original Pre-Wrapped Baby Carrier & Wrap, Black, Medium
The snuggle me is such a baby staple to me. A safe place to set baby down in the same room as you is essential!
Snuggle Me Organic Curve Infant Lounger - Stone
I used this as my living room baby changing station and bassinet! Could not recommend more!!
Kinder King 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Playard with Bassinet, Diaper Changer, Cradle&Bedside Sleeper, Breathable Mesh, Storage Organizer&Lockable Wheels
If you didn’t get one with your first… get it! 2 in diapers is double the smell and this works like a charm!
Diaper Genie Signature Diaper Pail Gift Set with 48 Bags
This caddy is so big, I love it!! Plenty of room for all the things for both kids. I put one size diapers on one side and the other size in the other, then wipes, creams, etc in the shared space!
Parker Baby Co. Felt Diaper Caddy Large - Oatmeal
A jumbo diaper bag is essential (double the diapers)
KeaBabies Diaper Bag Backpack Comes with Portable Changing Pad, Baby Bag for Mom, Toddler Backpack Travel Essential (Trendy Black, Jumbo)
For mama
Treat yourself mama, you deserve it! The things that made my life easier and a little treat here or there :)
If you don’t have a cordless vacuum… I highly recommend anything that makes life easier and less complicated! Great vacuum!!
LiteVak by Tineco - Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum, HEPA Filter, LED Headlight, Multi-Surface Cleaning
The caffeine splurge.. but think about how much you won’t be spending on Starbucks 😆
Nespresso Vertuo Next Standalone by Breville Creamy White - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
I love this thing!!! No more scrubbing.. cleaning takes half the time!
Casabella Power Spin Scrubber
Preparing your first
Hear me out.. whether you have a son or daughter, I recommend you introduce a doll before baby is born and practice waiting and being gentle!
BABY Born My First Baby Doll Annabell Blue Eyes
A cute story to introduce the idea of a new baby to your little one 💙
How To Be A Big Brother - Target Exclusive Edition by Marilynn James (Board Book)
The big sister version of the book I read my son 🙂
How To Be A Big Sister - Target Exclusive Edition by Marilynn James (Board Book)