I have almost exactly 2 yrs and so far I'm loving it!! I was worried how on earth I'd have time to look after DD1 and a baby but it works out. Good news is it's waaaaaaaay easier than I expected. And having a second child is a much more relaxing experience than your first.

We didn't need to buy a second of anything. DD1 is in a bed with a side rail. You only need one change table, or none at all, I hardly ever use ours actually. Around 2 yrs old DD1 was able to put herself to sleep for nap times so no problem there. I use the ling a lot for DD2 so she can go to sleep while I can still do things for DD1.

Two years is a great gap for me and I think they're going to get on fantastically.