Playcentre with baby and toddler question

We have been going to PC for about 18 months now. Since J was born I have really struggled to get as involved as I would like to (with leading activities and also helping with tidying and cleaning). J isn't a great sleeper when we are out and I spend most of my time carrying him or jiggling him in the sling to try and get him to sleep. Doesn't give me much time to play with S or to help out with PC activities. The last time I tried to run an activity S wouldn't sit down and J screamed the place down so I managed about 10 seconds before someone else had to take over!!

I can't see an end to this, keep hoping that as j gets older it will get easier but it doesn't seem to. Now he is older he wants less sleep but screams if I put him down for longer than a few minutes. All the other mums are very understanding and kind but I feel that sometimes I am not pulling my weight.

How has everyone else managed this? TIA

I have a Moby but find that if he is restless he is big enough to thrash around a bit in the Moby. Looking at a back-carry one next I think. Just have to keep trying to get him involved I guess. Unfortunately he has a real aversion to the buggy too so that is out

Thanks for your advice.

Yep, Jo that is what I am hoping. By the time we go back he will be 9 months. Definitely can't give up playcentre though - it is my lifeline!1