what do you do with DC1

[blondiep14]

When you're breastfeeding number 2?
I am due with my second in January and plan to BF again.
I BF DS for almost a year so am hoping it will be as easy with this one as it was with him.
DS will be 2 when baby is born so looking for ideas from others with similar age gaps as to what is good to keep them occupied/stop them being jealous during feeding as much as possible.
TIA!

DD is 2 1/4 years older than DS so similar gap.

DVDs / CBeebies as and when required
a big briefcase full of art stuff - safety scissors, glue, frilly paper etc
fingerpaints although you need to be a bit careful of your walls

One tip though, make sure doors are shut or stair gates are on when you're feeding as otherwise you can end up with the older one c ausing havoc (sudocreme and wee on the carpet - nice) while you can't catch them.

You'd be surprised what you can do while you're breastfeeding. DD is a week old, and DS is nearly 2. I'll admit that I do resort to cBeebies and Sky+, so when DD has a feed, DS watches an episode of Chuggington or Postman Pat. Other than that, I've been able to read a book with DS, or just generally walk around the house with DD latched on while DS amuses himself.

I try not to make a big deal of it, trying to BF discreetly, and really try not to push DS away while I'm BFing. It's not always possible, but he is learning that he can't climb on me when I'm feeding. To be fair, he's been pretty good about giving me a bit of space as the last month of pregnancy he couldn't climb on me / be rough with me anyway.

Fingers crossed all will carry on ok

Thanks very much for replies. Looks like I'll put my plans to wean him off Fireman Sam on hold for a bit. Either that or step them up so he's clean by Christmas!!

I wondered how this would work too, especially as DD1 used to take an hour to feed. However DD2 only takes 10-15 minutes (maybe's she's learned she has to be quick!) and DD2 either plays or I read her a story. I've got a 22 month age gap so similar to you. It's been so much easier than I expected.

Hi iv 19 months between my boys and bf Ds1 till 14 months & still bf Ds2 who almost 20months it was sometimes hazardous in the begining when my Ds1 was very jealous, he would run over & try to smack Ds2 on the head while i was feeding him try to get dc1 to get used to sitting besides you on the couch to watch a cartoon or read a book so she wont want to climb onto your lap when your trying to feed & it'l be normal not sumit new baby has caused... You really will be suprised the things you'l be able to do whilst feeding no2 which you wouldnt have dreamed you'd be able to do 1st time... I also found a sling fantastic cause i could pop ds2 n, latch on & still pop around the house, bring ds1 to potty, stick on lunch etc wit my free hand... Hth... Best of luck

Cbeebies.

But actually, now that we have the latch sorted and DD's feeding has improved I often sit down on the floor to feed her and then I can play with DS at the same time (puzzles, happyland stuff, cars, reading books, colouring etc).

DS was 2.7 when DD was born, she's now 9 wks.

Can't, and doubt will ever be able to do the walking around with baby latched on thing though and envy those who can!

all day cbeebies and healthy snacks.

Agree that it is amazing what you learn to do while BF the baby. I have fed DS1, BF DS2 and cooked my tea all at the same time.

For the early days I got a job lot of 15 Thomas books from eBay and hid it down the side of the sofa. Every time DS1 got a bit fractious while I was feeding DS2 I would whip one out to buy 15 minutes' peace.

And yes, CBeebies is your friend

I had a BF bag that I had books and little toys in so with DS got a bit grumpy - we got the bag out and he had a treat - there were toy cars and old plastic tat he's forgotten about and new books and even occas biscuit (bad mum emoticon) He got so keen on the bf bag that I caught him waking up DD so she'd cry and it'd be time for a feed... There's 3 years between them

love the idea of the BF bag, will definitely be nicking that gem, and trying a sling out!
Hopefully all will be well. I have fond memories of feeding DS in front of the tv whenever he wanted. I guess it will be a similar pattern, but with DS now dictating what we all watch!!