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First Year With Twins

Tips for surviving the first year with twins. If you can make it through this year, you can do anything!

Check out the Dad’s Guide to Raising Twins: How to Thrive as a Father of Twins for a comprehensive guide to raising your twins through the first year.

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The first year with twins is often described as a “blur” of feedings, diaper changes, and sleepless nights, but it is also a season of incredible milestones and growth. Survival during these first twelve months depends on two things: solid routines and a mindset focused on efficiency.

In this section, we dive into the tactical realities of the newborn and infant stages. You will find battle-tested advice on how to get both babies on the same schedule, how to master the logistics of feeding two at once, and how to maintain your own sanity (and your marriage) amidst the chaos. From the first week home to the first birthday party, these resources help you move from simply surviving to actually enjoying the journey.

Key topics include:

  • Synchronizing sleep and feeding schedules for two
  • Must-have gear that actually makes the first year easier
  • Managing the logistics of outings and travel with infant twins
  • Strategies for staying connected with your partner during the exhaustion
  • Celebrating milestones and documenting the first year

↓ Read most recent articles below: ↓

Postpartum Depression in Twin Dads: Signs, Causes, and How to Get Help

Nobody warned you that becoming a twin dad could leave you feeling hollow, angry, and completely unlike yourself. But it … Read more

How to Take Your Twins Out Alone (Without Losing Your Mind)

The first time you take your twins out of the house by yourself, your heart is going to race a … Read more

How to Teach Your Twins to Share

Sharing Twins

With twins in the house a big point of contention will be sharing. You might think that the easy way … Read more

How to Keep One Twin Healthy When the Other is Sick

One of the challenges with twins is that they get sick. Sickness doesn’t always strike both twins simultaneously. Your twins … Read more

Twins Personalities Switch

We’ve got identical girls and often rely on their mannerisms and personalities to tell them apart. If you rely on … Read more

Free Stuff for Twins (Plus Discounts for Twins)

Taking care of one child is already going to require a lot of sacrifice on your end, but having twins … Read more

How to Prep Your Home for Twins Without Cluttering Everything

When I found out we were having twins, one of my first thoughts after the initial shock wore off was: … Read more

Successfully Grocery Shopping Alone with Infant Twins

As a father of twins who’s done countless grocery runs, I’m going to share what actually works when you need … Read more

How to deal with family and friends that compare your twins to singletons

As a father of twins, you’ve probably heard it all: “Shouldn’t they be walking by now?” or “My son was … Read more

How to handle competing twin needs when they’re both urgent

As a father of twins who has weathered countless “double emergencies,” I’m here to tell you that yes, you will … Read more

The Joys of Raising Infant Twins: A Positive Perspective

Raising infant twins undoubtedly presents unique challenges, but it also offers countless rewarding experiences that are both heartwarming and enriching. … Read more

How to Stop Twins From Biting Each Other

Stop Twins from Biting Each Other

Here is a question from Justin. He says he has 20-month-old boy/girl twins, and he says the biggest issue right … Read more

How to Burp Twins (by yourself or with your partner)

Burping is essential for your twins to release air trapped in their tummies after feeding, preventing discomfort and gas. After … Read more

Halloween Costume Ideas for Twins (Kid Tested and Parent Approved)

It can be a big challenge to come up with Halloween costume ideas for twins – whether your twins are … Read more

Can Twins Sleep in the Same Crib?

When you bring your babies home, can you let twins sleep in the same crib? Absolutely. Should twins sleep in … Read more

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Joe Rawlinson is the father of four children. Two boys and identical twin girls.

He is the author of the popular books Dad’s Guide to Twins and Dad’s Guide to Raising Twins.

This site is dedicated to helping you learn from his experiences (and thousands of other twin parents) so you can be the best twin dad you can be. Read more about Joe

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