I have a 9 week old and a 2 year old. My 9 week old is such a settled baby most of the time when we are at home and when we do things at a time that suits us but when we have things with friends etc he gets unsettled because his sleep gets disrupted and he doesnt sleep for long in our arms when we are out and the toddler is running around crazy! The newborn has just become more aware where he doesnt just sleep anywhere anytime anymore so im finding it hard to get out to do things with friends like bbqs when he needs to sleep and be fed there.
Anyway i would love some suggestions on what you did to make it easier to get out with your kids with more ease. Im finding it really hard with a baby crying and toddler running wild and having tantrums!

Do you have a portacot?

Use it at home in bubs room to get him use to it... then bubs will feel a little more safe sleeping in a different house.

Can't help with the toddler tantrums I've blocked that part of my older boys growing up out. He's 4 now so I give him special jobs to help with his little brother.

I had a newborn and a 18 month old and the solution to ur problem is actually quite simple dont go out lol i know im no help but seriously my 2 were the same and it was such a nightmare that i just stopped bothering if i wanted to see ppl i invited them all to my house or if i wanted to go out for coffee with friends i got a babysitter for one or both of them so i could actually enjoy myself if i went shopping i waited until i could bring my mum or close friend who didnt mind helping out with my older one, dont worry too much it only lasted a few months and then i was back to being sociable with a baby who was finally happy to spend time in the pram and a toddler who i could give more attention too once the baby ha settled down a bit, good luck and stay strong i do know how difficult those few months r

My kids are 18months apart, and Im now almost due with number 3 so Ill have 3yrs, 22months and a newborn.

When my son was a baby I would take them out in the morning. I coped alot better first thing when they werent so tired, joined a playgroup, and I still go, they are so helpful and to meet other mums in the same situation is awesome.

Step by step is the easiest way, dont try and do too much in one day, like go to the bank, next day post office etc

Playgroup!!! It is my sainty saver!

I have an unsettled 9wk old, so it doesn't matter if we are at home, or out he is the same. And a 25mth who goes crazy if stuck at home. The other mums at playgroup are great, they are happy to walk with DS or watch DD.

Good luck smile

I kind of agree with all the others. Either just don't go, or go and just handle it as they will be older before you know it. I just go out, preferably in the morning, it is hard but i know soon enough they'll be big and I want to maintain friendships instead of being a recluse. My #3 is 12 weeks and is a colicky refluxy baby. It's hard to get out but I think if I don't I might go insane... I remember coming home from my first 'holiday' with 10 month DS and my mum asking how was it? I said 'same ***, just a different location without half the conveniences and any help from my husband!'. She laughed her head off, then did say it is that way but you either do it and create memories and get out of the house, or you stay at home. Good luck with it, and remember it won't be forever.

Thanks for all of the tips smile Bub is now 11 weeks and i'm finding it much easier now i have taken them out a few more times. I am finding the pram is easy to take to people places and bub sleeps well in it and the portacots too! its a lot easier now that bub has a routine so i can plan ahead and put him to sleep at his usual times smile