Question for moms who have a toddler and a newborn

[cole08]

I was wondering what you do with your newborn when you have to give your toddler a bath and put him to bed.  I have a 21 month old and just had a baby a week ago.  My mom is staying with us for a month to help out so, fortunately, I can give my son a bath and put him to bed while my mom cares for my newborn.  His bathtime routine takes about 30-45 minutes.  We do a bath, then I read to him before putting him to bed.  I have no clue what I'm going to do once my mom leaves though.  My son goes to bed before my husband comes home from work so he won't be here to help either.  Would love some advice!  She's a very easy baby so far, but it's definitely an adjustment to get used to 2!

[dragonlilly3492]

I used to put my youngest in a bouncy seat or his swing in the hall way. From the bathroom and the bedroom I could see him and take care of the 19 month old twins who were running wild... lol.

[cole08]

Wow twins!!  I definitely tip my hat to you moms with multiples!  That's a good idea with the swing, thank you!

Quoting dragonlilly3492:

I used to put my youngest in a bouncy seat or his swing in the hall way. From the bathroom and the bedroom I could see him and take care of the 19 month old twins who were running wild... lol.

[cole08]

[Texasgal99]

I second the swing or bouncy seat. My DD hates the swing, but I'll put her in her bouncy seat by the bathroom door and then when it's time to read to DS, I'll make sure she has some dangling toys to entertain her and leave her right outside the bedroom door. That way DS feels like he has time with me while I'm reading, but DD is in ear shot if she gets fussy. It's hard, but you'll get into a routine that works well.

[wells75904]

My kids are 6, 4, and 2 so I have done this twice, I just put the baby in the bouncer, carseat, swing, crib, just lay the baby down its a newborn it doesnt need to be entertained 24hrs a day, just make sure the baby is fed, and changed before you start

[tginn20]

With Alysabeth..I just put her in her swing or bassinett and go and give him a bath..I make sure she is fed and changed before. It isn't going to hurt her to cry for a few so I can get Aiden out of the bath before I go to her. It also helps her learn to self soothe.

Good Luck...don't stress you will figure out what works for you guys.

[ladybuglove08]

I always took the baby with me, laid him on dd's bed in between us & read a book, then brushed her teeth.  She would kiss both of us goodnight, then I'd pick him up & leave.  DH worked overnight at that time so I was all alone too.  For baths, I put him in his bouncy seat in the bathroom while I gave dd a bath.  She was 2 1/2 when he was born.

[MelaniesMama]

I havent had my 2nd baby yet, but I would just put the bassinet/swing/bouncy seat in the hallway outside the bathroom door or if your bathroom is big enough in there.
And you can move it when its time for his story. 

[lvnmylif]

I have two toddlers and a not so new born.  I have a baby seat upstairs.  I would put him in that and set it in the bathroom or if he was sleeping I would leave him be.   He never had a problem with it.  He is pretty happy to just sit and watch what is going on.  If he was fussy I would probably give him his bath first and put him to bed then put my toddlers in the bath.

[Shanelby]

I also did the swing idea or i did it during one of the babys nap.