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Managing 2 yr old bedtime with newborn

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user1474565301 · 02/06/2018 21:21

Does anyone have any ideas on how to do my dd1's bedtime routine now that I also have a 2 week old? Dd2 (newborn) wants to cluster feed starting at dd1's teatime and bedtime. I currently put Dd2 in her Moses basket on the landing whilst doing bedtime, so that she is nearby, but she still cries the whole time and it's agony. I really don't want dd1 to miss out on her bedtime snuggles and story or to have to rush it, as its such a nice time for us both.
Any ideas?

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pastabest · 02/06/2018 21:28

Is there any wiggle room for bedtime that would mean your DP would be able to help out with the baby?

How long does bed time take? Would a dummy soothe the baby long enough to get through it if there isn't anyone to help you?

HeyMicky · 02/06/2018 21:36

I did stories and cuddles in our bed, so there was plenty of room for us all. If DD2 dropped off I could slide her into the Moses basket; if she didn't, I just carried her about attached to the boob while I put DD1 down.

I always sang to DD1 once she was in her bed, which could be done with DD2 still feeding, and was lovely for her. And I asked her to name her favourite thing about the day, and then emphasised anything that only "big girls" could do.

I rember this really well (2.7 between mine) - I used to get DD1's supper ready early so I could reheat it one handed if necessary. And bathed them together if possible

Keep going - eventually DD2 will fit into DD1's routine Thanks

LorelaiVictoriaGilmore · 02/06/2018 21:55

I've moved ds's supper a bit earlier - now 5:30 and make sure that it's prepared earlier. I then bath both kids together but get the baby out first and feed her while ds finishes his bath. We then all go into ds's room for story time. I try to put dd in her bouncy chair but have also perfected feeding dd while having ds on my lap and reading a story! Ds then has a cuddle with dd in his bed before lights out. I then take dd into our bedroom and give her a final little feed and put her down.

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user1474565301 · 03/06/2018 13:30

Thank you all for your replies.
I think I'll give the bouncy chair a try this evening, with the vibration on and see if that keeps dd2 asleep for long enough to give dd1 her proper bedtime.

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