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 […]
Newborn Twins
Tips and insights for parenting your newborn twins. This will be a difficult season but you can do it!
Check out the Dad's Guide to Raising Twins: How to Thrive as a Father of Twins for practical advice on raising your newborn twins (including major challenges like sleeping and feeding).
Twins Baby Registry Checklist (2020 Update)
Congratulations, you’re having twins! Here is the twins baby registry checklist you need to get ready for your special arrivals. I’ve pulled together this twins registry list from our own experience and surveying thousands of twin parents like yourself. You won’t get everything on your twins’ registry even if you have a very generous family […]
When Mom Gets Left Home Alone With the Twins
When your paternity leave runs out, you’ll head back to work and may need to leave Mom home alone with the twins. This transition can be overwhelming and many dads like you want to make sure they are best supporting Mom. I read an article on the blog of a fellow twin dad, Devin Bowman […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Bottle Feed Infant Twins (Even When You’re By Yourself)
If you’ve decided to bottle feed your infant twins (with either formula or breast milk), you’ll need to figure out how to conquer the logistics of bottle feeding two babies and often, how to bottle feed twins by yourself. As a parent, you won’t always have a pair of helping hands around to assist with […]
Keeping the Twins’ Gender a Surprise
Expectant twin mom Claudia asks, “We’re not sure if we’re having boys or girls but we want it to be a surprise. How will this affect our preparations for twins?” In our family’s case, my wife and I found out as soon as we could what our twins were so we could make appropriate preparations. […]
What Do You Need Two of For Twins (Hint: Not Everything)
One of the most frequent questions by those expecting twins is: do I need two of everything? Just because you are having twins doesn’t mean you need two of everything. The trick is to know when you need double and when you can survive with just one of that particular item. Getting two of something […]
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 […]
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 […]
