Tougher in one way, but also easier cos you wouldn't have been wrestling a 'runner' and a newborn.

Great tips, i am taking notes cos my two will have a 20 month gap.
Yes true but hard thing was had to get down 3 steps and then walk around a barrier at edge of road to car so carrying Baby in carrier, toddler on hip and nappy bag was a mammouth effort and tiring thought to even plan!

I agree with a good carrier I LOVED my close carrier and took it everywhere and then at 9 months found he was to heavy so used ergo exclusivly!