Does it get easier with 2 under 3?

[slizzyy]

I have a 2yo and a 5wo. I didn't realise just how hard it can be. My 5wo will only contact nap. I can barely get any time for myself, like being able to go to the bathroom. My 2yo entertains themselves a lot of the time but does have temper tantrums and can disrupt 5wo's sleep. It's all mayhem over here and I'm like whew, will this ever get easier?

It gets so much easier as they get bigger. You are really in the thick of it now. Just battle through and know it will pass!

Yes, of course. Once the baby gets a bit bigger and gets into a routine/sleeps better/feeds less frequently etc.

Hang in there. It will get easier.

I had 2 under 2 (which honestly I think is actually a bit easier!) - it will 100% get better as soon as baby is sitting up.

You have to let go and live with no2. Baby is just going to sleep in a sling, in the pram, in the car, maybe wherever you plop them down if you're lucky.

You're fresh in to it at the moment though, it's hard, it will ease up a bit around 12 weeks x

I used a carrier for my newborn to sleep in, so my 2 year old couldn't get to him and wake him up. The newborn is 9 months now, my house still looks like a bomb has gone off in a toy shop. It does get slightly easier and they kind of entertain each other now.

Yes I am 2 years on...Almost
I had 2 under 2.

It gets a lot easier

Also you have done this before so know you jist have to run the clock down. Hang in there and it will end (eventually!) 😅

Give yourself grace. Whatever your standards are now. Lower them. You can raise them again later. Its temporary.

I would describe it as big hill then a little hill.

Up to 6m was just hard at that point you are cresting big hill and tge absolute worst is done.
Its okay ish then once youngest isnt a compliant blob and starts getting volition YET is crap at staying alive (circ 11-14m) this is the crest of second small hill.

Youngest is coming up 2 now and everything is easier / more civilised/needs less accessories.

My advice is read oh crap and really commit/ nail potty training with oldest in summer. Its a game changer.

We used a bank holiday or easter and I just stared at my oldest for 3 days while husband handled baby
it was exhausting but 100% worth it