Did you manage to get to baby and toddler groups when you had 2 under 2?

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I'm imagining tantrums from the older when I'm feeding the younger etc etc

No but instead we go to soft play or to each other's houses as I made some good friends when eldest was a baby

Yes, but I found it easier to go to smaller groups where DC1 could be contained in one room and I could keep an eye on her if I needed to feed DC2.

We started going to groups from when DC2 was about 3 weeks old and it was a lifesaver for me to entertain DC1! I also found people generally lovely at getting me tea and things.

Yes I did but couldn't have done it without the help of friends (ones I'd made when I had DC1 so with toddlers of a similar age). They were immensely helpful at keeping an eye out for DD when I was sat feeding DS.

Yes I did, 15 month gap between my first two so really just carried on taking DD1 to the groups we already went to. We did a toddler group in local church hall and a singing/dancing group as well. I did find when no.2 and along, we just carried on much as before really, a lot less upheaval than when no.1 arrived!

Yes. They kept me slightly saner than I would otherwise have been, so I made whatever effort required to get us out.

I made friends who I still see now - dds are 14 and 15 now.

It was my chance to spend some time with dd1, as unless she was being fed, dd2 was cuddled and passed round the other mums. DD2 was a very cuddly baby ( read that as cried constantly unless in my arms)

Yes. Three under 4. Man up op

Yes. I'd always feed the baby before we went out so it was rare to need to feed him whilst we were out.

Oh, and nothing in your life is more precious than the double buggy.

Yes. Music group, toddler group etc saved my sanity rather than being cooped up at home with very active toddler.

Every day to save my sanity. It was winter. Staying home with them was hellish

Every day to save my sanity. It was winter. Staying home with them was hellish

Every day! 20 mo between mine.

Never bothered taking baby out of babygro which made it much easier!

Good double buggy helps!

Baby quite often slept the whole time, if he needed a feed then I fed him.

Folk rally round, it is doable.

Not very nice telling the OP to "man up" as it is a thought to do it, and very easy to say it's easy once you have past the point of having 2 under 2.

I started one up and ran one with 2 under 2... I still do but my oldest is nearly 3 and it's much easier now.

I don't actually know why I put myself through it. Setting up on my own with two little people that wanted to be held all the time or wanted a feed; to putting on my happy face and welcoming/introducing when I've had 2 hours broken sleep; trying to breastfeed and stop my other child from pushing, pinching or hitting another child who'd touched a toy he was playing with (he's grown out of that finally, thank god); to packing away, which again seemed to tie in with a feed or a massive poo.

To say it was stressful is an understatement... But I have met some of the loveliest people and I'm truly glad I did it!

So go for it op!

Yep same as miaow I have an 11 month age gap; getting used to the logistics took a bit of doing as I never use to leave myself enough time to leave the house without factoring in last minute nappy changes etc but the groups were a lifesaver, esp during the winter months. It might be hard and somewhat daunting the first few times but well worth it OP so go for it! One mum at my group just leaves her baby sleeping in the corner whilst she plays with her toddler. If you find a small group in a not too large room, this works brilliantly.