#2 is coming in May when #1 is 22 months old. I'm trying to figure out a way to let the newborn sleep downstairs without being bugged by the toddler. Any input on what worked best for you? My DD was an incredibly sleepy baby (and is still a champion sleeper, thank heavens), and assuming this one is equally sleepy, I hate the idea of taking him upstairs to his crib constantly. We kept #1 in a rock n play wherever we were. I would like to do something similar, but I'm wondering if a pack n play would be better?
Re: Keeping toddler away from newborn
As for your toddler, don't underestimate her ability to understand what is going on and what your expectations are. Before #2 arrives, practice skills that will be helpful after #2's arrival - inside voice/whispering, stop/go, walk/run, light/dark, etc. Talk to her about babies and what they need and do and don't do. "Babies need lots of sleep, so let's practice being quiet so the baby can sleep". And really, it's amazing what babies will sleep through.
Hope that helps. Good Luck and congratulations on #2.
And we are already talking with her about quiet voices and practicing using our quiet voices when her dolls are "sleeping." I'm mainly worried about her actually touching him when he's asleep. I'm hoping she is bored by him when he's sleeping so just leaves him alone.