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Two Under Two Essentials That Made Life Easier

Having two kids under two sounds manageable in theory. Then you realize one child is still very much a baby while you’re suddenly caring for an actual newborn too. My son was only 15 months old when my daughter was born, so for a while our days were a mix of diapers, naps, feeding schedules, toddler energy, and figuring out how to meet two very different sets of needs at the same time. There wasn’t one magical product that made having two under two easy. But there were definitely things that made our everyday routines easier, more manageable, or simply gave…

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February 4, 2020

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Joining The Two Under Two Club With Colorful Perspective

Becoming parents of two under two is no joke. It was a thrilling a nerve-wracking adventure but also came along with some struggles, unwanted attention, and repetitive comments from strangers. Even through that, I wouldn't have it any other way. Deciding to Become Parents of Two Under Two My husband and I always wanted to have kids close in age. We had a set goal of having about three kids with an age gap of two to four years. Even after our first child was born we still agreed we wanted a second baby at some point soon. When our…

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August 13, 2018

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Grocery Shopping With Two Kids: What Worked With a Baby and Toddler

Grocery shopping with two kids sounds simple enough until you actually have to figure out where everyone—and the groceries—are supposed to go. When my kids were both under two, even a basic grocery trip came with logistics I hadn't really thought about before. My toddler still needed to ride in the cart, my baby was often in her infant car seat, and somehow I still needed room for the groceries. Over time, I figured out a few things that made grocery shopping with a baby and toddler much more manageable—from how I arranged everyone in the cart to keeping them…

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April 27, 2018