When your twins are born, they often look very similar. This is a big question parents of twins ask: How do you tell newborn twins apart? Keep in mind that even identical twins are individuals, and usually within hours after birth you begin to see some distinct differences in your children. Having newborn twins in […]
First Year With Twins
Tips for surviving the first year with twins. If you can make it through this year, you can do anything!
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Get Your Twins to Sleep Without Feeding Them
As twin parents, you want your babies to fall asleep by themselves without your constant intervention. Unfortunately, they sometimes get in the bad habit of needing to eat to fall asleep. So how do you get your twins to sleep without having to feed them? Here are several things to try with your twins: Keep […]
How to Survive the Witching Hour with Fussy Twins
Do your twins turn into cranky beasts sometime between dinner and midnight each evening? If so, you’re not alone. This “witching hour” is very common with children. Your twins are no exception and will give you double the fussy mess. Ironically your twins may be angels all day and still revert to super fussy handfuls […]
How to Celebrate Your Twins’ First Birthday
When you reach your twins’ first birthday, you deserve a little celebration. After all, both you and your twins have survived the first year. Congratulations. You may be tempted to have a big birthday bash with dozens of friends, expensive gifts, decorations, and entertainment. My advice: keep it simple. You’ve worked hard over the first […]
Do You Have Mirror Image Twins? (Here’s how you know)
About 25% of identical twins are mirror image twins. Your twins may also have physical features that make them look like they are looking in the mirror when they face each other. Are your twins mirror image twins? Let’s explore what that means… What is a Mirror Image Twin? Only identical twins can be mirror […]
How to Handle Teething Twins (from symptoms to finding relief)
Just when you think you’ve made it through the newborn craziness and figured out your twins and their routine, a new challenge will appear. Your twins will start to sprout teeth, and the journey won’t be so pleasant. When Do Twins Start Teething? Expect your twins to start teething between 4 and 9 months. This […]
Should Twins Share a Room?
Can your twins share a room or nursery? Absolutely. Our twin girls have shared a room since the day we brought them home from the hospital. In fact, our girls shared a crib for several months before moving their own cribs. (Please note that the safest sleeping arrangement for your infant twins is for each […]
Taking Care of Twins by Yourself
You won’t always have your partner with you when you are caring for your twins. So how do you take care of twins by yourself? First, remember that it is possible! It won’t necessarily be easy, but it is possible. One parent will very much feel overwhelmed caring for both twins alone so you’ll need […]
How to Select and Afford Day Care for Twins
One of the most frequent questions I receive is “how do we afford childcare for twins?” By its very nature, childcare is expensive. When you have twins (or twins and other children) these expenses can be unbearable. Let’s walk through some options, potential costs, and how you can navigate through the financial burdens of affording […]
Sleep Training Twins (Cry It Out vs Intervention)
David called in with a question about his twins’ sleeping habits and wondered if I “had any tips about sleep training twins, specifically the cry it out method, and how you can avoid making that any worse than it already is going to be. Should we put the girl in the other room while we […]
What to Do When Both Twins Are Crying at the Same Time
One of the most popular questions I get is: Will twins cry a lot? The answer is yes. All newborns cry a lot. That is the only way they have to communicate with you. It is perfectly normal for your twins to cry. Hungry? Cry. Tired? Cry. Wet or messy diaper? Cry. The challenge with […]
41 Tips for Twins (Proven Advice from Twin Parents)
When you find out you’ll be receiving twin bundles of joy in the not-too-distant future, you’ll likely start to panic. Here are tips for twins from your fellow twin parents to help you keep things under control and enable you to conquer the twin parenting challenges ahead. Giving Attention “Don’t feel guilty if one twin […]
Good Twin, Bad Twin – Myth or Reality?
Occasionally I’ve been asked, “Which twin is the bad twin?” I never know quite how to handle this question. It is as if you must always have a good twin and a bad twin. Which is the Bad Twin? What does “good” or “bad” even mean here? Well behaved, as opposed to always mischievous? In […]
Having More Kids After Twins
So now that you’ve had twins, are you done? Or will your family still grow? Getting pregnant after twins will bring some new challenges but things will generally be easier than with twins. Let’s look at what to expect when you’re having a singleton after twins. Why more kids after twins? Your personal decision to […]
Travel Crib for Twins (Pros and Cons of 3 Popular Cribs)
Hitting the road with your twins? Whether you are flying with twins or taking an epic road trip, you’ll need a place for the twins to sleep at your destination. A travel crib for twins is a great option for sleeping your kids when you’re away from home. When your twins are very young, they […]
