8 Ways to keep Toddler Busy while Nursing

8 Ways to keep Toddler Busy while Nursing - Nursing a newborn means a lot of sitting quietly, but what about your toddler how do you keep them busy. Try these 8 Ways to keep Toddler Busy while Nursing

Nursing I found was one of the hardest things to do on my own with two kids. Keeping toddler occupied and quiet while you try to feed baby quietly and get them to sleep is a big challenge. It can be done, but honestly needs a lot of planning and organization. Try these 8 Ways to keep Toddler Busy while Nursing.

One of the big problems my toddler had was that she was left out and needed attention too. The best activities were things we could do together WHILE I was breastfeeding so she was included but quiet. The first few weeks I end up living on the couch with a sleeping baby to my breast. But my daughter misses me too, so I soon learned she needed activities too!! Please enjoy these 8 Ways to keep Toddler Busy while Nursing, great for any new mom, or ideas on presents to get a mom to be of two or a big sibling gift.

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Activities you can do with your toddler are:

If your toddler is anything like mine be prepared before sitting down. Sometimes that means baby has to fuss for five minute while you grab stuff, but, it’s better than starting all over again and having a crankynewborn. Are you potty training? If toddler is potty trained make them go potty. Even if they claim they don’t have too, do it anyway. We had a few accidents as toddler always had to pee while feeding and I couldn’t always get her there in time.

Flash cards – shapes, colours, numbers, animals, alphabets, etc. go over them together.
Make busy books & bags so they have activities to do quietly.
Colouring – get a little tray so they can do it next to you.
Stickers – get the big stickers books, little sticker books or just regular stickers to put on paper.
Shape puzzles.
TV – I know not ideal right? Well, you have a newborn and they have needs too. If putting toddler in front of the TV can buy you some quiet time to put baby down for their nap and nursing then that’s what you have to do. You can always pick educational shows if it bugs you, but seriously sometimes it is the only option and that’s ok. It won’t last forever, toddler needs a treat too and you need a break.
Get them a drink and snack. Preferably stuff that won’t make a mess when they spill it like water (not juice that stuff is so sticky when they leave it to leak on the floor) and raisins or crackers (not apple sauce, yogurt or anything with peanut butter). Pouches are great healthy snacks too, with fruit or yogurt.
Snuggle! Snuggle those two babies close together, it is hard now and not easy, but it won’t last long and they will be big sooner than you know it. You won’t always be able to cuddle with two babies together so take advantage while they are small and cooperate!

The NUMBER ONE activity?

Basket of books: this was the number one quiet activity to do while nursing. Have special books they have not really read before so they are more interesting. If you have friends or relatives close by get them to do a library run every week or two for you to get some new books. Turning the page can take some maneuvering, but get toddler to help. It’s a great way to keep them included and work on their fine motor skills. If you have an iPad, tablet, smart phone, kindle etc., use e-books, easier to hold and there are an abundance out there.

This too shall pass

Having two little ones is challenging, you will not always be able to handle it easily, but you will figure it out and get in your groove. It will pass and things will get easier. As kids get older things get easier too!

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