5 Sanity Saving Tips for Moms With Multiple Kids
Just the other day I was trying to make a sandwich for one of my hangry kids while the other one was at my legs crying because she couldn’t find her baby doll. They were both yelling at me because they were in need of something and couldn’t possibly wait their turn.
In a moment of pure chaos, I exclaimed, “You guys! I can only do one thing at a time!” My 4-year-old son thought for a moment then responded, “But you have two hands!” I laughed and shook my head thinking, “Man, if only it were that easy!”
Having multiple kids means many moments of absolute joy mixed with absolute chaos. Know the feeling? Then hopefully these Sanity Saving Tips With Multiple Kids with make your life that much easier!
I received samples and compensation in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.聽
5 Sanity Saving Tips for Moms With Multiple Kids
1. Choose your battles. I’ll be honest, I’m still struggling over this one. When I choose not to fight the little battles, it typically results in my son going out in聽public dressed as his favorite character of the day (hence the goggles and hat in the bottom pictures).
Although his costumes are not quite to my liking, he’s happy and I get to save my energy for other things. When a situation arises, I ask myself “Will this have lasting negative effects?” If not, I choose to roll with it.
2. Wear聽a backpack. Having multiple kids often means that you may run out of hands.聽Wearing a backpack as a diaper bag means two free hands – enough said!
3. Get everyone on the same schedule. I remember having a toddler and baby at the same time…one would go down for a nap as the other one would wake up. I felt like I could never go run errands or get out the house because someone was always sleeping.
When I finally figured out how to get my kids on the same schedule, I was able to taste freedom! Now I feed, bathe, and put my kids down for naps at the same time which allows more time for me to complete my daily tasks.
4. Teach your kids to help each other. I can’t even tell you how much of a game changer it is when you have a kid old enough to help their younger siblings! I try and allow my oldest child as many opportunities as possible to help his younger sister.
I ask him to help her do things like pick up her toys, read her a book, find her shoes, etc. This not only keeps them both busy, teaches them independence, but also gives me a nice breather.
5. Use a double stroller.聽I’ll admit it, when I first became a mother of two, I NEVER left my house. Just thinking of trying to handle two small kids with different needs (in front of strangers) terrified me.
It wasn’t until I got a double stroller that I felt like I could take on the world. Having a safe place for both of my kids to sit makes聽the difference when walking to the park, shopping at the mall, or strolling through the library.
In my four years of being a mother, I have tried out a variety of strollers (7 to be exact), and I have to say that this is ranked #1 in my book.
First of all, I love how many ways there are to utilize this stroller. It allows for one child to sit up front and the other one to either sit on the rear seat, or stand up using the foot platform.
Up until we had the BravoFor2, my son HATED sitting in a stroller. He would often complain that he felt like a baby when we were going on walks. Now, he begs for us to take the stroller on walks so he can sit and stand up in the back. He likes to pretend that he’s riding as skateboard when we go on our daily walks.
Another fun feature about this stroller is that it is also compatible with Chicco infant car seats like the top-rated KeyFit 30 and the new Fit2 Infant and Toddler Car Seat. Where was this when I had my baby and toddler? That would have make life SO much easier.
I also love this stroller because it maneuvers better than any double stroller I’ve owned. This helps A LOT when steering through tight isles at the mall. It also makes driving around in circles a dream – seriously, it’s amazing!
Also, please note that this stroller does come with an umbrella shade to keep the sun out. I just took it off for our walk so my son could have a better view of our surroundings.
Because the Chicco BravoFor2 is so light weight and folds up incredibly easily, we enjoy taking this stroller with us on all of our family activities – trips to the park, walks around the neighborhood, shopping, etc.
Not to mention, the breaks lock and unlock seamlessly! Super easy and user-friendly. Talk about the perfect way to simplify life with multiple kids. Seriously you guys, this stroller is a dream!
Be sure to visit Chicco to learn more about the BravoFor2 Stroller. It retails for $279 and can be found on ChiccoShop.com and BuyBuyBaby.com.
Wonderful tips! This would be great for my niece and nephew
This stroller will be so convenient for my family crossing my fingers
This is a perfect stroller for when you have kids with an age gap like mine (Newborn + 3.5 years). The back seat is great for kids that are too big for strollers. Thanks for the opportunity!
This is so cool! Would love it for my littles!
I would love to win this! I could use this when we go tot he beach next month!
What a wonderful stroller for my daughter who just had her second child!
What a great post. Thank you for the chance to win this awesome stroller!
This really is amazing!! I love that it holds 2 kids!!
Ah man!! crossing my fingers to win this!!
I love this set up for toddlers! Perfect stroller for my toddlers!
This stroller looks amazing and one we sure could use.
I sympathize with so much of what you wrote here, having a 3 year old boy and 1 year old girl and I have tried and believe in all your tactics. I have a double sided by side and it is just difficult to take to certain places. We just came back from a Vegas vacation and the BravoFor2 would have been ideal to navigate the big crowds and not take up all our trunk space. Most of the time one or both my kids want to walk around and I just look silly pushing my huge stroller around.
This stroller looks like it would fit my families needs. We had a double that I didn’t care for because it was to bulky and wouldn’t fit into my SUV. My girls are 2 years apart so it’s been hard not having one to get around with.
Could so use this when we go to the theme parks and walking! Thanks for the chance
this looks sooo nice! def something we could use
I love the sit to stand option for older child. Makes riding in the stroller fun!
Hope I win this!! I have a newborn and a toddler.
i’m so glad i found this post! i’m due in july with baby number 2…and my first born will be 2.5 when baby brother arrives. we have a single stroller but one of the wheels is about to fall off so i’ve been dreading researching other ones. but coming from someone who has tested 7 strollers it makes me feel really good that you think so highly of this one!
How perfect would this be? Thanks!
I have never seen such a versatile stroller! I will be showing my friend who has 3 girls very close in age AND her hands FULL! Thanks
This would be perfect for our family.
This stroller is not only fashionable, but very functional.
Your review is really helpful, I’m pinning it for when I need to look into a double stroller. I remember that the older child always hated a traditional double stroller, and this one with the ability to sit or stand is so clever!
This is perfect for my big girl when she gets too tired to walk when were all out and about!
I’ve been checking out double strollers for a while now. This one has some great features and would be perfect for strolling with my daughter and little niece. It would also be great for future use with the grandkids.
I could really use a good stroller!! We just have one that has been passed down to us and its falling apart!
We’re expecting #2 in the fall and this would be perfect!
Ahh I need a double stroller! Love this one
Wish I had this when my kids were younger. Hope to win it for my friend’s baby shower!
Perfect stroller from a trusted brand!
helpful tips for multiples
Love how the brakes unlock and lock seamlessly
This looks like a great stroller to tote around 2 kids and all their things!
Thanks for sharing!
That’s a great tips. I don’t have little kid anymore but I think you right, A double stroller is essential. Thank you for your sharing!
I am due with number two in July. Great tips! And thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!
As a new mom of two I appreciate this article. I’ve been trying the pick your battles tip and older sibling help, but sure is not easy.
You are right! A double stroller is essential. My kids were close together and I had one, but boy the Chicco BravoFor2 Double Stroller beats the one I had hands down.
My kids are 12 months apart so I can relate. Great list. Thanks for sharing.
My best tip is to keep on a schedule as best as you can. You will save your sanity. 馃檪
My daughter is an only child so I didn’t have the same issues arise. That stroller is great. I have a friend who could use one of these.
Thanks for the tips – the photo of the kiddos under the cart cracked me up, and that playground looks like so much fun!!!
I don’t have little kids anymore but my siblings do so I will definitely let them see this and the Chicco stroller. They also might benefit from those great tips for multiple kids.
Having a backpack as a diaper bag is a great tip, even if you only have one kid. Having free hands is so important!
The best thing we ever did was to have our older kids start helping the younger ones out. It definitely teaches kindness and helps you out in thr process.
Luckily, I only had one kid. I have been around others with more than one on several occasions and I thank my lucky stars that I only had one. I would pull my hair out if I had two or more kids.
This sounds like a wonderful stroller. I love that it fits two kids! Awesome!
Great tips! I wish I had that stroller when my girls were younger!
This sounds like a wonderful stroller. I love that it sits two kids.
I have had a double stroller and they are great. Your stroller is better than the one I had.
I have three kids and totally agree with all of these tips! I don’t think we would have survived the early years without a double stroller, but ours was nowhere near as nice as this one.
My Sister in Law is doing this right now. She could not survive without her stroller. It is a life saver!
We recently had baby number SIX! This stroller would be a lifesaver.
These are awesome tips! Teaching the kids to help each other takes off a boat load of stress.
This would be a blessing for my 2 lil dudes!
This is by far the neatest stroller I have seen!
This is such a unique stroller! I love that the child in the back can sit or stand and so easy to maneuver!
My son has 5 children under 8 and could use a new stroller. I love that it is lightweight and easy to maneuver around.
How cool this stroller is! I have a 2 years old and a newborn, so it would be awesome to have it, thanks for the giveaway.
Very helpful article. I’ve been needing a double stroller.