There always seems to be a lively debate about whether you should and can breastfeed your twins or bottle feed them. The advances in infant formula have made it a pretty good substitute for breast milk but not a perfect replacement. Breast milk is the ideal food of choice for your babies. However, that isn’t always […]
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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How to Survive Your Twins’ Well Baby Checkups
Just like singleton babies, your twins’ pediatrician will want to see your twins on a regular schedule over the several months after birth. These visits usually involve some vaccinations and checkups on the child’s physical and mental development. This article will show you what to expect with your twins’ well baby check-ups for their first […]
What to Do When Both Twins Are Crying at the Same Time
What do you do when both of your babies are crying at the same time? I wanted to share some tips from your fellow twin parents as well as what worked for us when our twins were little babies. One at a Time It is OK to help each of your babies one at a […]
Bathing Twins Safely Together (tips from twin parents)
Bath time is a fun time for your twins and it’s a fun time as a parent. But there are some challenges with bathtime! How do you contain your children? How do you keep them safe in the water? Let’s dive into several suggestions from your fellow to parents about what has worked in their […]
Can Twins Sleep in the Same Crib?
When you bring your baby twins home, can you let them sleep in the same crib? Absolutely. Should they share a crib? It depends… At the hospital, the nurses had our twins together in the same bassinet. When we got home, we just continued this pattern. From their time in utero, each twin has constantly been […]
New Baby Gear and Products for Your Twins (ABC Kids Expo 2017)
In the massive crowd of vendors and products at last week’s 2017 ABC Kids Expo, I found a handful of products that are perfect for twins. Plus, I met some amazing entrepreneurs who are also twin parents. Twin Specific Products Below are some of the interesting products I found that will make your life easier […]
Weego TWIN Baby Carrier Review
I have been compensated by Weego for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. When our twin girls were infants, we loved to carry them around. Having them close by was both comforting to them and soothing when they were cranky. Plus it freed up our hands to […]
Twin Gear You Can’t Live Without
I recently asked you, the Dad’s Guide to Twins Community on Facebook, “What piece of baby gear could you and your twins not live without?” You were generous with your responses. I compiled them below. Take a look and you just might find the magical piece of twin gear that will make your twin parenting […]
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 Save Money On Your Twins with Amazon
Parenting twins isn’t cheap. However, you do have creative ways to save money on your twins. We have found Amazon.com to be invaluable for finding affordable supplies for our twins and family. As such, I wanted to share some creative ways you can use Amazon to save big on your twin shopping lists. Amazon Baby […]
Playground Survival Kit
I have been compensated by Johnson’s® Baby for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. When you take your twins to the playground or park, you’re guaranteed one of two things. First, they will get dirty. Second, they will hurt themselves. Or you might just get both at […]
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, child care 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 […]
Colicky Twins: How to Survive Twins with Colic Without Going Crazy
Sometimes your twins get cranky and more so than just the typical witching hour madness. When you see prolonged periods of crying and completely inconsolable babies, they might have colic. Having twins with colic is hard. Let’s look at how to conquer colic with your babies. What is Colic? Colic is typically described as when […]
Current Sleep Recommendations for your Twins
As the safety of your twins should be the most important thing at the top of your list, I wanted to share the current sleep recommendations for your twins from the American Academy of Pediatrics. These recommendations include how to keep your babies safe during the night when they’re sleeping, as well as during nap […]
Getting Your Twins to Eat More Diverse Foods (and not be so picky!)
It seems like all of our children go through phases where they like and dislike something which seemingly just yesterday they enjoyed very much. Your kids, even if they’re not twins, will be picky. That said, you definitely want your twins to eat more diverse foods. Here’s how to conquer picky eaters and broaden your […]
