Twin Advice

Post all advice and tips on twins here!

Good idea
I have one already - get them a toy rubber snake as they can each hold one end at the same time. My boys have this need to have thier brothers toy even if thiers is identical.

to feed two small babies with bottles at the same time place them both on a large feeding cushion at a slight angle on your lap on an armchair then when you need to burp one you can lift that on up and the other is secure on your lap.

Kerry I even start to buy different toys and still this is not sorting the problem, they want the same toys doesn't matter what the colour or the shape!!

Put a pillow underneath the matress in the cot to help with sinus drip and also with reflux.

Citronella aquas(sp) cream is wonderful to keep the mozzies away(looks like Montiné is allergic to them)

Routine is the absolute key - right from the start. Try as much as possible to let them eat, play and sleep at the same time.
Follow a strict 2 and half/3 hour routine since the day they come home from hospital as much as possible.


Another tip for moms with winter babies, dont take chances during winter to expose them to all the winter germs and flues....stay away from other sick kids or taking them out if its very cold. Rather stay indoors. 1 sick child is bad but 2 sick babies is a nightmare!

If people offer their help - take it!!

Try to hang toys and musicals above their heads at the changing station - it makes it much nicer to change a nappy or bath them if there is some entertainment and music or bells... they loved it.