Parenting 101: Tips and Tricks for Raising Twins

If you have twins, you certainly have your hands full. Absolutely everything is doubled: the joy, the excitement, and the trouble. You may not be close to other families who also have twins. If so, you will certainly need some sort of sounding board to teach you the tricks of the twin trade.

Tip No. 1 is that it’s all about streamlining your routine to make it as easy as possible for not only the twins but also you. Keeping you and your partner sane is half the battle. How can you be expected to run a tight ship without the proper tools? Here are the tools you’ll need to weather any twin related storm.

Twin transportation! All aboard!

Let’s face it you only have two hands. Keeping track of one baby and all of his or her essentials when you’re out and about is a lot to keep a record of. With twins, you need two times everything: diapers, bottles, change of clothes, toys, pacifiers, you name it. You might even have a second diaper bag, because what works for one twin doesn’t work for the other, so it’s easier to keep everything separate. From a stroller, you require something that can carry, not only your twins but also their accouterments.

A stroller should be sturdy, safe, and roomy. Especially when your twins are small it’s important to be able to seamlessly move them from the car to the stroller without much fuss, in case they’re napping. That’s why you’ve got to check out the best twin strollers with car seats. Read all of the reviews and comparisons at Stroller Buzz. You’ll be able to make an informed decision according to what works best with your lifestyle.

Appease the need

If you thought your family would be obsessed with just one addition to the family, imagine how in-demand twins will be! You might have been able to get away with just one picture a day to a group text, but think again now that you’re going to have double the cuteness! You’re going to constantly be getting texts for more pictures and videos. It might start to feel like a second or third job just trying to appease your family’s need for twin media. Hire a helper by purchasing a Meet bi.

With Meet ibi you can store pictures in the cloud. All you have to do is set the device up in your home, choose devices/social media platforms/other cloud accounts you want to be backed up, and then you can privately share with your inner circle. Whenever your in-laws need a twin fix, they’ll be able to look at your shared cloud account without ever distracting you from your day again.

Delegate like a boss

Although you’re a strong person, trying to do everything by yourself will seriously wear on you. This wear and tear will happen much faster with twins because you have two times the responsibility. It’s okay to ask for help. If you don’t have enough money to lighten the load with a nanny, consider asking your family or friends to take shifts with you. Choose people you trust, and people you enjoy spending a little time with. Most likely, your family members will want to be involved in your children’s lives.

Ask your sibling to come over, even just for two hours once a week to help with something like bath time. If they’re not so great with babies, teach them how to clean your breast pump or the babies’ bottles. When the kids get older, consider having someone come over to just help with bedtime, so you can your partner can sit down together and have a quiet meal. Establishing a routine and introducing your children to help early will make it easier for them to trust your helper, even if they have separation anxiety.

Kristi Cathey
 

Hi everyone! My name is Kristi Cathey and I’m glad you found your way to my blog. I am a mother of 3 beautiful angels. This blog was created in order to share my personal experiences in baby care and general health care for pregnant women. If you'd like to get in touch with me, please contact me by sending me an email via kristicathey.intelligentmother@gmail.com. Welcome to Intelligentmother.com

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