Were there things you found useful with your second?

[AnyDream]

Playpen - never had one first time round, found it really useful with the second - although that could be because DH was away for several months.

[black_rose]

The playpen or gates so your eldest has their own space, that way they can run jump and play with whatever toys the feel like. A double pram was a godsend although now coles has trolleys with the bassinet and a seat as well so I don't need it so often. You may find a sling/carrier a but hard to use having two so clsoe together as you can't really run or bend to well in them.

[*EJ*]

The carrier definately, it was great for when trying to get two kids in and out of the shops for quick trips. The pram can be a bit of pain sometimes The playpen sounds like a great idea also, i never had one but i can see now that it would have been really useful to know bubs was safe from innocent/well meaning little brothers or sisters who want to smother them in hugs and kisses

[Socks]

I would say playpen to. Cause when bub is small you can put them in there and know they aren't being touched or picked up. I use to put my bubs in there and then tell the other kids they weren't to touch them while they were in there. I had a swing to which was handy so I could cook or eat and bub was entertained.

[ladybird11]

Definately the carrier - and the playpen are both awesome suggestions!!

I can't think of anything else .

[BekZ]

A carrier is a must and a good sense of humor (you know for those days when all you do is tend to kids and you don't get out of you pjs)

When I had DD3 I got a cleaner for a month after giving birth. This gave me more time to spend with my kids at a time when I needed too.

[Spring Angel]

Only being 4 weeks in I can't say how great it's been to have a Hug a Bub sling. I only got it a short while ago and I use it every single day. It frees up your hands and Bub is just so comfy in there. Check out my ticker pic and you'll see DS3 in the sling.

HTH
Spring

[berrme]

I would say double pram. I love my sling for shorter trips but as far as I can tell there really is no other way to be able to go for long walks, or even extended shopping trips without one. Especially as your first child will still be very young.

I think that almost everything else (except a few new items of clothing) were from DS1.

[Laiceysmummy]

The things i had for DD2 that i didnt have for DD1 were, a rocking chair-for night feedings so i didnt have to take bub to the lounge or into my room, a swing- so i could have bub busy while i did dinner and dealt with DD1, and a bath chair so that once bub was a bit older i could have them in the bath together and not have to worry about DD1 swamping DD2 with waterwaves, and thats it! I did get a new cot and bassinet as they were borrowed from my cousin for DD1 and i will need a double pram for when bub3 arrives as DD2 will likely still be less then 2 years.

[Rach75]

a bouncer rocker thing never had one for jack but love the one i was given for luke so much easier when out at friends to grab it out it folds flat than stuff round with a pram,