The Must-Haves for Outings With Two Under Two

For every mommy I'm sure there are things that you would never leave the house without, so some of the things that I list or don't list may be relatable to you. I'm just going with what have been the MUST-HAVE items that have worked for us.

1. The most important thing that makes outings possible is our double stroller. The one we use is Chicco brand because our orignial travel system that we got is Chicco brand and the infant carrier just snaps right in. This stroller is a beast! I'm not going to lie. At first I thought it was more of a pain in the butt than helpful, but after taking the boys out in it a couple of times it's a LIFESAVER!
2. Extra clothes. Now when your child has a blowout your go to may be a whole new outfit. I'm busy and quick and easy is my way to go. My extra change of clothes for the boys is always jammies. I figure if they have to get changed why not be comfy the rest of the time. Heck if I could run around in footie jammies I would.
3. Diapers and wipes. This is a no brainer! I feel like I'm packing half our diaper stash but we all know how newborns can be and how easily they can blowout or how often they need those cute little booties changed.
4. The cow print bag would be a wet bag. This is where all the soiled items go, wheter it be poopy clothes, wet bibs, or drooly burp cloths. The mess stays contained and doesn't get all over the inside of my diaper bag.
5. Sophie. Oh Sophie. I honestly don't know what I would do without you. Yes this crazy little giraffe can be expensive, but she has been great for Allen when he is cutting teeth. She is always nearby.
6. Nursing cover. I'm currently breastfeeding Abram and if I have to nurse in public this is a great cover. It's huge and covers the ta-tas without a sneak peek showing.
7. Burp cloths. I have found that the best burp cloths by far are actually prefolds meant to be cloth diapers. So absorbant and work really well for cleaning up any sort of mess.
8. Nuby sippy cups. These fit perfectly into any one of my diaper bags and Allen loves them. No need to change something that he likes.

These have currently been the must haves in our household when making an outing. These are also the essentials that I always take with me when I wander out on my own with the boys. I'm sure our go to items is bound to change but this is what makes outings a little less stressful for us.

First Outing With the Boys by Myself

Abram has super sensitive skin. A lot more sensitive than Allen. Well on Thursday I noticed a rash forming and it looked more than just baby acne. Allen didn't have rashes when he was little. So my mind starts running through the options of what it could be. I immediately texted my sister-in-law who is a pharmacist and started asking questions. She stopped by that evening and gave me a couple options of what it might be. I was more calm after talking to her and just kept an eye on it. On Monday the rash seemed to be going away, and then it seemed to come back with a vengeance. I called and made a doctor's appointment for the following morning. Then I started to slightly freak out. One Abram has a rash and I don't know where it's coming from and two the appointment was in the early morning which meant I would be taking both boys out by myself! I got up early and started to prepare for D-day. I was able to make it out of the house with both boys and make it to the office early! I then went into mommy mode and played it cool. I pulled out the double stroller which is an absolute life saver!! Got the boys strapped in and away we went. I told the nurse what had been going on and we then proceeded to get Abram all checked in. Well the little stinker decided it would be a great time to have a blowout. No worries I was prepared. I usually always have one extra outfit for each of the boys on hand. Changed and unhappy Abram was weighed and he comes in at 9 lbs 10oz. Way to go buddy. Shortly after the doctor comes in and tells me that it's a heat rash and just dry, irritated skin. Way to go Aubrey for thinking that your child has something awful. I honestly felt pretty silly, but on the other hand I now know what it looks like and I can be less freaked out. Made it home and our normal routine continued. I have to admit that getting the boys out by myself took some extra work, but nothing out of the ordinary. It takes a lot of work in general to look after my two under two. I'm pretty proud at how smoothly the day had gone.
Abram seems un-phased by his heat rash that comes and goes. I'm extremely happy with his weight gain. He's such a good eater and overall a good baby. Allen is falling so well into the big brother role and is amazing with Abram. God has truly blessed our family.