[Different from the first] 4 items I 'bought and was so glad I did' for my second child

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Hello, I'm Chisato.

It's 8:30 PM right now, and I'm in the middle of the battle to get my 2-year-old and newborn daughters to sleep.

Please, I hope they fall asleep by 9:30 PM tonight...
Getting my eldest daughter to sleep has been difficult lately, and it's tough. lol

Today, I'm going to quickly introduce, with one hand while putting them to sleep, the items I bought for our second child that I felt were 'must-haves' and that save me every single day!

Because I have the experience of the first child, I carefully selected these based solely on the perspective of 'how can an adult make one-person childcare easier.'

1. ANKER / Baby Monitor

The peace of mind of being able to check on my newborn in another room via a separate monitor or smartphone while I'm playing with my 2-year-old in the living room, or when I have to step out to shop while they are sleeping to see if they are crying.
I truly, from the bottom of my heart, think I'm glad I bought this.

2. Baby Smile / Baby Sensor

Even with a second child, there are many moments when I have no choice but to take my eyes off them.
That's why this alarm, which detects breathing while they sleep, was essential for my own peace of mind and sleep.

3. Baby Smile / Baby Bottle Steam Sterilizer & Dryer Easy Clean E-802

This made sterilizing breast pumps and baby bottles so easy.
I've tried various methods like microwave types, boiling, and chemical disinfection, but in the end, it's best to just use water and press a button. lol

Every day I worry about germs, especially since my older child touches things and then takes care of the younger one, but with this, I can finish sterilization in a flash.
It's the ultimate time-saving and hygiene item that lets you buy peace of mind in an instant during busy one-person childcare!

4. Medela / Electric Breast Pump (Single, Latest Model)

Actually, I have a significant oversupply, and this breast pump really saved me. I successfully switched to exclusive breastfeeding around 3 months and stopped using it, but it was my absolute partner in getting through the 'early days when it was too much and painful.'

5. BabyBjörn / Baby Carrier MINI

I used this MINI carrier so much because it's easy to put on and take off by myself and holds the baby securely from the newborn stage!
I also have an Ergobaby carrier, but I definitely prefer this one.
It's just that I'm bad at putting on the Ergobaby carrier. lol

Finally
I think it's really, really important to rely on convenient items as much as possible during second-child childcare to buy even a little bit of 'breathing room' for the adults.

You should definitely take it as easy as possible when raising children.
There are too many other things that become a burden. lol

I deeply regretted not buying things when I had my first child because I thought it was a hassle to buy so many things, so that's how I ended up with no qualms about buying extra items this time.

Well, it's time to put the smartphone away and return to the final battle of putting the baby to sleep!
To all the moms out there, thank you for your hard work today as well.

Let's get some good rest.
See you in the next update!