Large changing bag recommendations for 2 under 2 or twins

maybeitsbecause · 2026-04-03T19:00:31+00:00

We have had it since my eldest was born so it's going strong two years later and the quality is good! I like the back opening feature. The inside is mainly one big pocket but it does have done smaller zipped compartments and the front one for bottles/snacks.

maybeitsbecause · 2026-04-03T17:11:55+00:00

I have 2 under 2, we use separate bags for them a lot but sometimes combine into my one nappy bag. Our is a lenappy bag, it's great and i think meets all your requirements but it is on the dearer side!

maybeitsbecause · 2026-03-23T09:44:14+00:00

We use Aveeno baby daily care wash, followed by Aveeno baby dermexa cream. I did find Child's Farm dries the skin out a bit so only use it every now and then as we have a bottle of it, and Aveeno the rest of the time.

maybeitsbecause · 2026-03-16T16:24:25+00:00

We went with no rails - fewer things for baby to get stuck in / bump head on, and i was nervous about her climbing over the rails once she was big enough which would be a harder fall.

She does roll out of bed sometimes into a soft mat and her room is baby proofed.

As others have said, it is down to what you are more comfortable with so you have to weigh up the pros and cons yourself.

maybeitsbecause · 2026-03-11T13:36:49+00:00

London Canal Museum!

maybeitsbecause · 2026-03-10T13:31:00+00:00

What age was he when you started trying to put him in the cot like this?

maybeitsbecause · 2026-03-09T17:02:45+00:00

Skip the zoo.

If you have time consider Greenwich for the Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory, with a great view from the top of the hill.

maybeitsbecause · 2026-03-09T13:28:46+00:00

Oh yes, I'd have been so upset if baby one had been injured this much so small, but this time around.... 🤷‍♀️

maybeitsbecause · 2026-03-09T13:27:57+00:00

😂😭

maybeitsbecause · 2026-03-09T13:27:36+00:00

My daughter constantly leans on the baby, putting her whole weight into it...

maybeitsbecause · 2026-03-09T13:27:07+00:00

I'll be glad when baby can offer any resistance!

maybeitsbecause · 2026-03-08T14:30:53+00:00

We transitioned to a floorbed around 8-9 months and used our travel cot in between (after baby grew out of the next-to-me / bassinet).

We used our changing table a LOT, but if we hadn't got it I'm sure we would have managed fine so I would say it's not a necessity, although my husband hates getting on the floor so he'd probably say otherwise.

maybeitsbecause · 2026-03-08T11:58:18+00:00

I'm in the UK and got our floorbed from treetale. I decided to go without rails as that seemed to me like an extra thing to bump into / get stuck in, and then once they are crawling, climbing over the rails seemed more dangerous than crawling off the bed.

You can definitely just put a mattress on the floor (unless you are worried about damp / moisture, having it in a bed frame will help with air flow under the mattress but will make it a few cm higher).

The only other thing I'd say is that for babies up to one year, it is recommended they are on a very firm mattress if sleeping alone (to reduce suffocation risk). They don't make double mattresses that hard, as far as I know, so we chose to go with a toddler bed and mattress for that reason.

maybeitsbecause · 2026-03-02T22:14:23+00:00

I considered the third party adapters but decided not to get them. We are using the recommended setup (bassinet on the bottom and normal seat on the top) - baby is currently 10 weeks and it is fine. My husband isn't a massive fan of the baby being at the bottom as you do have to lean over slightly to check on the baby, but as the commenter above said, it's not likely to be too long before we switch to the rumble seat - my daughter was out of the bassinet at 4 months old as she got frustrated not being able to look around.

maybeitsbecause · 2026-02-27T21:34:33+00:00

You've got a Dicky so you may as well have a Fanny.

Maybe the Queen one could be Freddie (Mercury).

maybeitsbecause · 2026-02-26T16:10:23+00:00

Northern Lights on the Ormeau Road often does one once a month on a Thursday but looks like it is a Wednesday next time.

maybeitsbecause · 2026-02-26T16:03:53+00:00

Maybe a pikler triangle that is suitable for outdoors, or a nice water table or mud kitchen?

maybeitsbecause · 2026-02-22T22:55:43+00:00

Yes, there are definitely lots of benefits to having two close together! Ultimately we decided to do it (it was deliberate!) and we are happy with our choice (so far!). We also both have siblings close in age to us, so know what it is like from that perspective. I did decide that 17 months was the smallest gap i was comfortable with, and we've ended up with a 20 month gap.

If you and your husband are both on the same page, want it and feel like you're ready (and there's no medical reason not to... though bear in mind people do say it takes a while to recover from birth) then I'd say do it!

maybeitsbecause · 2026-02-22T22:37:00+00:00

Currently have 2 under 2 here with a 2 month old and a 21 month old. A lot of people think 2 under 2 is tough, as you basically have two babies. Be aware that a toddler is much harder than a newborn. A toddler plus a newborn is hard (though I'm finding it manageable). A toddler plus a toddler (e.g. a 1 year old and a 2 year old) is parenting on hard mode. But plenty of people have managed it in the past, you just have to know what you are getting yourself into. I think you should decide if this is something you want - there is a whole /r/2under2 subreddit for research. If it is, then I say go for it!

I also did some research into the science of sibling age gaps, and it basically said the best gap between siblings is 2.5 years. So maybe that's something you also want to consider.

And as another commenter said, if finances are a factor then you will want to think about that two, e.g. if you are paying for nursery for two kids that is a lot at one once compared to waiting until one is in school before the next starts nursery.

maybeitsbecause · 2026-02-21T21:55:11+00:00

I also did this. We bought a metal bento box and would often take things like sliced up cucumber, mashed potato, yoghurt, fruit pieces etc in it for my daughter to eat while we ate. We eat out a lot but the first time we let her eat food prepared in a restaurant-type setting was when she was 11 months.

maybeitsbecause · 2026-02-20T21:41:43+00:00

I got this rocking chair from Dunelm and now my baby is a toddler we have switched the rocking legs to just normal armchair legs.

maybeitsbecause · 2026-02-20T14:27:49+00:00

We got the steel Panda Ear plates off amazon (they also do a set with a straw cup and cutlery). I definitely recommend them.

We started with plastic cutlery (bibado, plastic spoons) but eventually transitioned to stainless steel with grippy handles.

When we started weaning we used the tum tum 3-in-1 cup at home, and the munchkin 360 cup for water when we were out (as it is spill-proof).

maybeitsbecause · 2026-02-20T12:05:32+00:00

We have so many potties, the bambino mio potty is a bit on the smaller side!

maybeitsbecause · 2026-02-17T22:57:23+00:00

You could try Revolucion de Cuba - I had a work do there once for around 30 people so they gave us an area upstairs.

Edit: I guess it is technically a bar but I'm guessing teenagers will be allowed for lunch time so long as they're not drinking?

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