Twin parents, ready to potty train? Learn all about potty training twins, from when to start, how to prepare, and what to do when one twin isn't ready. Few things felt as glorious as the day I was finally able to toss the changing pad and covers away for good. My twins no longer wear diapers during the day. I can't even remember the last time I bought baby wipes. My twins are officially potty trained. But the process is a little more complex. You may have your own questions about potty training twins as well. When do you start? How do you know they're ready? What do you do if one … [Read more...]
What to Do when Only One Twin Is Ready to Drop a Nap
You always hear about how twins should be on the same schedule, from eating to sleeping. Synchronizing their activities makes the day more organized, especially if you're alone. But what do you do when you notice one twin is ready to drop a nap, but the other isn't? Baby A might take forever to nap or flat out refuses, while Baby B is fast asleep. If you accommodate Baby A's wishes to stay awake, Baby B then has a meltdown and loses it without his coveted nap. When only one twin is ready to drop a nap All babies are different, and nothing like having twins makes this clearer. You may … [Read more...]
Tandem Breastfeeding: How to Breastfeed Twins
As if breastfeeding wasn't challenging enough, now you're dealing with two! Learn the best tips on tandem breastfeeding. The lactation consultant entered my hospital room. "Let's practice tandem feeding," she proposed. We propped a few pillows under my arms, and she handed each baby to me. As natural and easy as I hoped it would be, I instead felt awkward and inexperienced. How was I supposed to support each of their floppy heads? What do I do when I need to burp them? And the pillows were just not cutting it—my arms felt sore from holding the babies. And while I breastfed my … [Read more...]
When You Don’t Have a “Village”: How to Take Care of Twins Alone
Common advice for twin moms is to get help, but what do you do when you don't have family and friends nearby? Here's how to take care of twins alone. Nearly every twin mom is unanimous when it comes to the number one advice they'd give: Get help from others. But what if you don't have that network or "village" to rely on? Your family and friends may be miles away or your partner needs to go back to work right away. And you'll likely need to care for two newborn babies... all by yourself. How to take care of twins alone I was pretty lucky: Both my family and my in-laws live in the same … [Read more...]
(OLD) How to Prepare and Care for Newborn Twins
Inside: Learn how to prepare and care for newborn twins with this ultimate guide! I had just received news of the twins and was still sitting in my doctor's office when she handed me a pamphlet. It contained information I was supposed to know, which boiled down to all the complications and everything terrible that could go wrong now that I was carrying twins. I didn't understand half the things in that pamphlet and felt more confused, worried and anxious than ever. I wanted to rip that pamphlet to shreds. You see, in that moment, I was scared about having twins. I didn't want to … [Read more...]
Simple Strategies to Take Toddler Twins Out Alone
Your twins are now toddlers and running around everywhere! Taking them out all by yourself seems scary. Check out these simple strategies to take toddler twins out alone and survive! My twins were riding their scooters, and we needed to cross the street. I had them walk their scooters while crossing, and one of them cried the entire way because I didn't let him ride. He falls to the ground (keep in mind, we're crossing a busy street) and I pick him up as quickly as possible. He's still crying and I hear him say, "My shoe! My shoe!" Apparently his shoe fell off in this crazy … [Read more...]
(OLD) Bringing Home Twins: A Free 5-Day Email Course
Learn how to survive the early weeks with newborn twins! This FREE 5-day course shows you how to cope. Make bringing home twins easier with this course. It's hard going through a twin pregnancy without a clue on what to do those first few weeks after they're born. You may not know anyone personally who had twins to turn to or learn from. You scour the internet looking for bits of information here and there but can't seem to find one place that talks about those early weeks. You feel overwhelmed and alone. When I found out I was expecting twins, I was terrified. I was scared of how my … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Manage Infant Twins Alone
I'm excited to have one of my articles published on Twiniversity! This article is about how to handle caring for your infant twins alone. No husband, no mom, no help. It's possible! Read below to find out how: The day is looming. With your partner going back to work, you're wondering how to handle twins alone. Or maybe your mom's extended stay has come to an end, and she's headed for home. Just as you were getting used to caring for newborn twins, you now need to learn how to handle twins alone. That was me after my twins' arrival. I considered myself lucky—my husband used all his … [Read more...]
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