newborn and 11 mo in public restroom (probably been asked before!)

rms879

With any luck, I'll soon have two babies just eleven months apart in age.

Since I wouldn't like to be completely housebound, I've been wondering how to manage the newborn's diaper changes in a public restroom (or other public area) with the older baby in tow.  Could I handle this by myself?  ...Is a stroller pretty much essential for containing the older baby?

Thanks in advance! 

delg23

I don't know from experience but I would think a double stroller would be necessary. I can't think of any other way. Its hard enough w/ one kid! GL!

TempNewSN

No official 2U2 experience, but I would just change the newborn in the stroller.  I still change DD LO1 in the stroller.  I roll LO1 into the bathroom, and never even use the changing table.  I imagine I would do the same with LO2 in the future.

Arielle27

delg23:

I don't know from experience but I would think a double stroller would be necessary. I can't think of any other way. Its hard enough w/ one kid! GL!

This, or stroller and carrier.

sweetpea2003

Early on, yes, you will need to have your 11 month old in a stroller. 

My older child (who is now 27 months) loves to walk and for the most part isn't in a stroller on the average trip.  That being said, when I know we are going to be out for hours alone and that there will be diaper changes, feedings, and other things going on that require me to give my baby more attention, I still bring the double stroller so that I have a place to contain my toddler.  It is just safer.  

I wouldn't be nearly as active and free to go about my business without my double strollers.  I am guessing that 2u2 moms on here who don't have a double stroller probably very rarely go out without their DH.  For me, my husband has been deployed for almost 5 months, so I NEED my strollers. 

juliane2004

I have two kids 14 months apart and a double stroller is STILL essential (even though DD is almost 2 now).

etude de la vie

I use my double stroller every day especially since DS is huge and too bug for baby carriers except the ergo which he hates! My stroller doesn't recline enough for diaper changes so DD sits in the stroller in the bathroom or I often will change in the trunk if my car (SUV) while one kid is in the carseat in the backseat.