Must Haves for Moms of Two

I had a friend of mine ask me about becoming a mom of two. She asked specifically for suggestions on what to buy and have around the house. I thought I'd share with y'all! 

Little presents (or candy) on the reserve for the older sibling. As incentives or rewards, having little toys at the ready can be a life saver. In the first few weeks of Roscoe's life, Hendrix had a LOT to get used to. Being able to tangibly reward expected behavior helped a lot. I had a ton of toys (that my mother and mother-in-law had won in a Goodwill auction) hidden in a closet, and when Henry did something nice I would get one out. In the months leading up to baby, you could build quite a stash for not a lot of money.  Not to mention, a new toy in the hands of brother equals a little hands free time, or time with baby.

I am such a huge fan of bins. BINS. BINS. BINS. Having a place for everything just makes life easier. If you know where to go for all things baby, there's less frustration for everyone. 

This rocker is AWESOME. It transitions from infant to toddler, and it holds up to 40 pounds! My mother and father in law bought this for Roscoe, and it is BY FAR the baby device that gets the most use around here. Also, it's nice to have something for baby that Hendrix can climb in as well. 

Arts, crafts, coloring supplies. During feedings, it's nice to have SOMETHING for big bro (or sis) to do. So, I try to have all that type of stuff on hand near my feeding station. You can find great big coloring books for cheap at the dollar store. Also, then you get some awesome artwork you can hang up to give big bro a little boost of self esteem. :)

ERGO. ERGO. ERGO! There is no better or more comfortable carrier out there. And trust me, you need a good carrier.

In the interest of planning ahead, keep a ton of fresh produce around. The more fresh fruit and veggies you have around, the more likely you are to keep big bro and you eating things that are healthy, instead of all those chips you have calling your name. :)

Say it with me: DOUBLE STROLLER!!!!!! I did a ton of research, and put off buying this until I got a close out color for 100 dollars off the normal price. Ultimately, this stroller goes everywhere with me. It's a lifesaver.

Well mamas? Anything else to add? What are your must haves?!