Getting out of the house with kids can be overwhelming, but I’ve always enjoyed being out and about. Having kids may slow me down at times, but it doesn’t stop the show. Here are my tips for getting out with a toddler and a baby:
1. Nurse or bottle feed baby before you leave home, or in the car before you get out. I’m breastfeeding Jax, and it can be hard to keep Harper occupied if I’m feeding her him while we’re out since she’s usually excited. I always try to feed him before we leave home so that it’s out of the way, or, I feed him while Harper is still contained in her car seat listening to whatever soundtrack she’s requested that day.
2. Find a stroller that you love that both of your kids can ride in. Harper is 3, so she doesn’t NEED to be in a stroller by any means, but having one that she can ride in honestly makes outings easier for all of us. There are times (like when we’re walking through parking lots or when my hands are full) where I make sitting nonnegotiable. The
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