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How to Get Ready for a Second Child

 One of the most life changing moments anybody can experience is the birth of their first child. Although nothing will quite compare to becoming a mother or a father for the first time, that doesn’t mean your second child will be less life changing. With that in mind, here are some ways you can prepare for a second child. 

Hold onto those important items

We all know that having a child is an expensive business. Whether it’s the car seat to bring them home from the hospital, the crib you put them in to sleep in, or even the bottle and bowls we use for feeding, they can all cost a lot of money. What’s even worse is sometimes we only use this equipment for a matter of months before the baby has grown out of them. While it might be tempting to get rid of these things once your child doesn’t need them anymore, you could be wasting lots of money in the long run. 

Instead of buying new items for your second child, make sure you carefully store these devices so that they’re ready for when you need them again. Although they’re a very small child, all the things they need can take up a lot of space. With that in mind, consider renting a storage locker to make sure your items are fully protected. 

For example, Storage Locker do exactly what their name says, and you can hire a locker that is clean, secure and well-lit so that you can find any item you’re looking for with ease. The great advantage of these services is that you can hire the space for as little or as long as you want, depending how far apart you want your children to be. 

Buy a house big enough for four or more

Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever have to make. Once you’ve gone through the stress of finding a home, getting the finance you need to buy it and then moving all your belongings from one place to another, you won’t want to have to go through that process again anytime soon. 

Therefore, it’s important that you pick a house with enough bedrooms to accommodate all of your children if you want it to become your forever family home. As well as a bedroom for each child, you’ll also need to think about having enough storage to hold all their clothes, toys, and other belongings. 

Make sure your child socializes with other children regularly 

As well as preparing your home for a second child, it’s important to prepare your child for the prospect of having a little brother or sister. Make sure they regularly socialize with other children so that they get used to playing with others. Join a kid’s club or arrange play dates with your friend’s children. This means if you do have a second child, it won’t come as much of a shock when they have to share their toys and your attention with a new, younger member of the family.

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