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How to Be Out with Twins Alone (And Actually Survive!)

Mar 30, 2023

Going out with twins alone feels scary for many moms and dads. Discover simple hacks and ways to be out and about and still survive. I wish I could take them to the beach, I thought. My twins were five-months-old, and when their older brother was that age, I could easily tuck him into a baby wrap and carry a blanket and diaper bag. But with twins, this felt all but impossible. I considered using a wagon before realizing they'd be too small to sit up on their own. There was no way I could push their double stroller through the sand, and I definitely couldn't carry both of them in my … [Read more...]

How Caring for Newborn Twins is Different from Singletons

Newborn

Dec 30, 2022

Are you expecting twins? Learn how caring for newborn twins is different from singletons and what you can do to manage two babies. "Our bodies are only meant to carry one baby during pregnancy," my doctor said. I sighed, knowing right then and there that caring for newborn twins would be a challenge. And this goes beyond the pregnancy and its complications, and into the early weeks and months. For instance, supporting them financially, from childcare to education, can take a toll on parents of twins. Then there's the part where you handle two crying babies who need to burp. Two kids … [Read more...]

Must Haves for Twins to Add to Your Registry List

Pregnancy

Dec 24, 2022

Are you expecting two? Check out this comprehensive list of must haves for twins! Includes everything you'll need to care for two babies. I finally wrapped my head around the fact that I was having twins. The emotions were still coming in waves, but I was ready and more than excited for their arrival. Except... I didn't know what I needed to have for twins. I already had a three-year-old and planned to use many of his baby items for the twins. But as I quickly realized, what may have worked for a singleton doesn't always apply when you're expecting twins. Do you really need two … [Read more...]

Potty Training Twins: The Ultimate Guide

Potty Training

Dec 09, 2022

Learn about potty training twins, from when to start, how to prepare, and what to do when one child 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. By then, my twins no longer wore diapers during the day. I couldn't even remember the last time I bought baby wipes. They were officially potty trained. But the process was a little more complex. You may have questions about potty training twins as well. When do you start? How do you know they're ready? What do you do if one twin is ready and the other isn't? Is … [Read more...]

Preparing for Twins: 7 Things You Should Do

Pregnancy

Nov 30, 2022

Overwhelmed with preparing for twins? Make sure you cover these 7 areas, and you can be set on the right path (includes a checklist, too!). What if they come early? How can I carry TWO babies? Can I really do this? My mind was swimming with thoughts of preparing for twins. I was trying to wrap my head around the reality—and inevitability—of having two babies. I had a three-year-old at that point, so I already knew how crazy life gets, even with just one baby. And despite already having gone through the newborn stage once, I still had no idea how to prepare for twins. I felt like a … [Read more...]

How to Avoid Excluding Your Non Twin Child

Twins

Nov 20, 2022

Worried that your non twin child feels left out when all the attention is on the twins? Learn how to avoid excluding the twins' siblings. When I learned I was having twins, I wondered how my then-three-year-old would handle his new siblings. Welcoming one baby is hard enough, but two? With twins getting so much attention, I worried that he'd feel excluded as a sibling to twins. Even as they grew up, I was still conscious of the possibility of him feeling excluded. After all, his brothers were the same age and were interested in activities he didn't particularly care for. I'm sure it … [Read more...]

Simple Strategies to Take Toddler Twins Out Alone

Toddler

Oct 12, 2022

With your twins running around everywhere, taking them out by yourself can be scary. Learn how to take toddler twins out alone and survive! Crossing the street had never felt more excruciating. My toddler twins were riding their scooters when we needed to cross a busy street. One of them cried the entire time because he didn't want to hold my hand. He had a meltdown in the middle of the street and "fell" to the ground, so I scrambled to pick him and both scooters up quickly. When we were almost on the other side, I heard him shout, "My shoe! My shoe!" Apparently, his shoe had fallen … [Read more...]

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