My son will be 22 months (almost2) when the baby arrives?

Question

what are some things that i will need double of. for example when the baby is here after he/she is out of the basinette will tyson, my son be out of his crib? do about will i need a second high chair things like this? thanks

Answer 1

get your eldest child a toddler bed but let him pick it out. make it a big deal that his is a big boy and needs a big boy bed. that normaly works, he will want to give the baby his crib. with the high chair just go get a kitchen boster seat for your eldest. don't go buy double of "baby" things. then by the time the next baby is old enough for a booster seat, your eldest will be ready for a normal chair.
hope this helps

Answer 2

It really depends on your son. Is he ready for a big boy bed? Some kids are at that age (or younger) some aren't ready to give up the crib yet. Are you planning on having the baby sit in the high chair from day one, or only when its big enough to eat? Does your son sit still at the table, or does he squirm around alot and need the restrictions of the high chair? There is a good chance that your son is old enough to not need these baby things anymore, but if he might be resistant or regress when the baby comes. At that age he will probably be ready to move on up and be the big boy of the house, but you know your son better that anyone so do whatever you are most comfortable with.

Answer 3

i would get a toddler bed and reassure him that he is getting to big for the crib so he needs to move into a bigger bed not the fact that his new brother or sister will need the crib same with the high chair a booster seat would be nice or you can even get a second high chair and just put his at the table without the tray this way he doesn't feel like he giving all his thing to the new baby explain to him that there are some things that he is getting to big for and that the new baby would like it if he gave them his stuff

Answer 4

You should get your almost 2 year old "His own BIG BOY BED" get him a toddler bed make it a big deal! Mine where in them at about 14 to 18 months! This will help him realize he is the BIG brother too.
You shouldnt need a second highchair...your son will be atleast 26 months and he could move to a booster chair...fisher price makes one that is awsome...its the only thing I ever used...it straps to a chair and has a removable tray and you can carry it on the go too! IT only cost like $24! I swear by this chair!
There really isnt anything you will need doubles of at these ages....A DOUBLE STROLLER though will definatly be worth your money! and trust me...from experience...spend a little more than you should and get the nicer one!

Answer 5

It really depends. Mine are just over 2 years apart. We needed a second crib, but not a second high chair. But then again, I know lots of my daughter's age (going on 3) who are still in the high chair, but were out of their crib at 2 years. So like I said, it depends on the child!

If you are going to switch your older child to a big bed, I'd do it either well before or well after the new baby gets here so he does not connect the two.

Answer 6

Before your new baby comes get a toddler bed for your other baby thats in the crib right now. You will need a little time for him to adjust to the toddler bed. My daughter was 2 when my son came. At first I had a hard time keeping her in the new bed because she just got out all the time lol but eventually she will stay in the bed. I did not buy double of anything. Your family may get you something but dont go out and buy it. you can also go look on freecycle.org to get free stuff. By the time your new baby is old enough for highchair, your older baby should be moving on to a booster seat.

Answer 7

you shouldn't need to double up on anything... my daughter will be 2 1/2 when my baby comes and our goal is to get her into her toddler bed before the baby grows out of his co-sleeper, which we estimate to be about 3-4 months old. I don't think that's unrealistic for you either. As far as the highchair... you can buy little traveler booster seats for toddlers and you just strap it to a regular chair and he can eat at the table with you. Plus, the baby won't need the highchair for several months, and by then your son will be old enough for a booster seat like that at the big table. And you can make both of these things fun for him.... the "big boy bed" and the "big boy chair at the big table with mommy and daddy." Stuff like that... don't spend anymore money than you need to.... just wait and see how it goes.

Answer 8

I would get a booster seat for your son, and then the baby can use the high chair. I know kids who have been in toddler/twin beds at 22 months, so it's up to you if you think he's ready.

Answer 9

I would get him into a toddler bed right now before the baby comes, make a big deal out it. Tell him he's such a big boy and he's going to make a great big brother. That's what I did with my daughter who turned two just before our second was born. The baby will sleep in your room for the first bit, so he won't feel like its' stealing his bed, he'll have that time before the baby actually sleeps in it.
The oldest still uses her high chair, but I was able to get away with feeding my second in her bumbo chair and then I got one of those portable high chairs that she uses.
I also went through all my daughters toys a couple of months before the baby was born and took out the ones that were too young for her and ones that would be great for the baby. I put them in teh baby's room. My husband use to tell her particular things used to be hers and she would take them back .. so it was important for us to tell her this is for the baby and not to mention that she use to play with it.

Answer 10

You will need more diapers, and wipes (if he isn't already potty trained) but diferently with more clothes to wash more detergant. You can start coaxing him in to a toddler bed now. you dont want to make to many changes after the baby comes. Since the baby itself and your decreased attention will be a change its self he has to adjust to. But basicallly, more, washing detergant, diapers, wipes, and meds for gas and teeth. And you probably can get away with 1 highchair it you get a booster for the table.