Bringing Home Twins: What You Need

There aren't a lot of things you need two of, but this IS one of those things. We like the Papasan Cradle Swing by Fisher Price. I am sure there are lots of other similar out there - make sure you… view entry > | edit entry >

Get two safe car seats and have them installed properly. Also get one of those Snap-N-Go type strollers. It's your only hope of getting out of the house for the first few months and beyond... view entry > | edit entry >

I am convinced that this is the best twin pregnancy book out there. They make the case for being extremely careful about diet - that is to say, making sure you get all you need into your body each… view entry > | edit entry >

Works great once the babies are about 6 weeks old and older. Before that, a pile of pillows worked best for us. This is the way to tandem with the really young ones, and saves a load of time feeding… view entry > | edit entry >

Do NOT bring home any baby without watching this video. (There is a book as well, but video is faster and can also be more easily disseminated to grandparents, etc!) This guy is the guru of… view entry > | edit entry >

The best $9.99 ever spent. Some babies are effectively soothed by exercise balls. It must be something about the repetitive acceleration and deceleration. Who knows, but they work, and can be a… view entry > | edit entry >

OK, you don't really need these soon as you bring the babies home, but they sure come in handy a little bit later. So if you're building a registry, consider these! Changing the sheet on a crib… view entry > | edit entry >

This is the most comfortable way we've found to carry the babies. Make sure to get the "infant insert" thingy for when they're really little. view entry > | edit entry >

Bouncer chairs will be your holding pods - great for keeping babies upright after feeding or even feeding in the chair if you're doing 2 at a time with bottles. You can also hold one crying baby and… view entry > | edit entry >

This stuff is great for everything - diaper rash, dry skin, cheek rashes from teething drool, etc. fragrance and petroleum free - I'm glad my friend Jody told me about it! view entry > | edit entry >

If you can't manage to grow an additional pair, garner some in some other way. Call in family, friends, that nice older lady down the street. Take out a second mortgage to afford hired help.… view entry > | edit entry >

If you intend to breastfeed your twins, you'll need a pump that can do double-time. I like the Medela Symphony pump a lot. Just wish mine had the battery pack, then it would be perfect (Symphony… view entry > | edit entry >

You will need advice Lots of it. And though you can learn a lot from your friends with singletons, there are things you can ONLY learn from someone raising two infants at once. Also, if you're… view entry > | edit entry >

We didn't waste money on Bassinets (pretty but take up a lot of space)......our little ones napped in this --- a lot of use for the money! And it folds up nicely so when you go to visit family or… view entry > | edit entry >

Goodbye Diaper Genie....hello Diaper Champ! Another Mom turned me on to this as all I ever heard was about Diaper Genie. Well when I looked into it Diaper Genie requires special bags (that aren't… view entry > | edit entry >

Especially if the twins are your first kids, you'll want some help around at night for the first few weeks at least. There is not much sleep to be had when anyone brings home an infant and times that… view entry > | edit entry >

Every newborn is happier when swaddled up tight. Steal a few blankets from the hospital or buy your own, just don't arrive home without. And if it's summer, make sure you have some muslin swaddling… view entry > | edit entry >

It ain't pretty, but there is a lot of great information on here. Be sure to bookmark. view entry > | edit entry >

Why mess around with potentially dangerous plastics with phthalates? (need info? check out http://healthychild.org/5steps/5_steps_5/ ) These Evenflo glass bottles heat up well in a bowl of hot water… view entry > | edit entry >