any tips for dealing with a toddler and b/feeding dc2

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TwistedWitch · 04/12/2011 23:48

I managed to b.feed ds1for 9 months but it did seem to take 23 hours a day now he is 2 and a half and dc2 is due in a month. I need some pointers as to how to look after a terrible typical toddler and hopefully b/feed a newborn. I'd be really grateful for some advice.

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PenguinArmy · 04/12/2011 23:53

we do a lot of reading and singing songs (especially action ones)

I also do a lot of walking around with him latched on

If he was long feeder, I would have worked out how to feed in a sling.

camdancer · 05/12/2011 02:51

Cbeebies and feeding sitting on the floor so you can still build a train set, do s jigsaw, throw a ball etc with DC1. I was never able to feed on the move but that would have been perfect.

addictediam · 05/12/2011 02:59

Watching with intrest as I'm going to be in this position soon

dribbleface · 05/12/2011 07:49

I'm struggling a bit with this too, i tend to set ds1 up with drink and snack, something to do like playdough or puzzles. somehow he always need's a poo just as I've got fussy feeder ds2 settled and feeding!

upsydaisysexstylist · 05/12/2011 08:06

I taught ds1 to turn the page of a book over when I beeped like the cd did, also sometimes made big show of putting iplayer on before sitting down with ds2 . And used to make up a lunchbox of snacks and drink ds1 couold help himself to. However the evening cluster feeding meant Daddy did tea and either bedtime for ds1 or walking outside with sling and ds2 whilst mummmmmmy put ds1 to bed

WidowWadman · 05/12/2011 08:14

I was worried about that when I was pregnant with no 2 - in reality it's never been an issue so far, as breastfeeding doesn't stop me from playing games or duplo or whatever with my older child, or reading to her or cuddling with her at the same time. Often she just feeds her own doll. Age difference is 29 months.

I also find slings are a godsend, as I find it quite easy to feed whilst daughter is in the MeiTai, so it doesn't stop me doing the washing up, pushing a shopping trolley or anything else for which I don't have to bend down.

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TwistedWitch · 05/12/2011 08:23

Great to hear from people who have managed it, I know it is possible but I just can't imagine being able to give ds1 the right amount of attention and b/feeding. And as for housework too I think i'll leave that until about June.

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MoonFaceMamaaaaargh · 05/12/2011 12:55

as others have said feeding on the floor/in a sling are life savers. In fact i don't use the sling that often to bf now, but i love knowing it's an option.

While pg I played at bfing ds's toys which helped him get his head round bf (esp as we are tandem so he has to share). We got some childrens books from the library that featured pics of bf. We also pointed out animals feeding (it was spring at the time so lots of lambs around).

And you are right about the housework.

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