Things we have learned having twin infants
- Do what is best for you and your family, not what everyone else thinks is best (this is #1 for a reason)
- Baby swings are a life saver
- Anticipate when babies will be hungry - or else be prepared for lots of crying
- Always change babies before feeding to minimise spit up- but make sure you follow #3 first
- ALWAYS use a burp clothe when burping to spare your clothes, and use a bib to spare their clothes.
- Hold baby upright after he's done feeding and burp- right away!!!
- Whoever is feeding the baby/babies rules the universe (can you get me the remote? water? turn off the light....?)
- Keep babies on the same schedule!!
- There is A LOT of laundry and it will NEVER be done!
- Buy the large 40in. X 40in. swaddle blankets, the little one do not keep baby contained!!
- Accept and/or ask for help
- Twin babies are like celebrities: Be prepared to be stopped in the store, at the restaurant, everywhere and be asked to take a peek.
- Prepare several bottles - at least a half a days worth - and put them in the fridge ready to be warmed for next feeding so you don't have to take so much time with each feeding.
- Have a color system (Ethan=blue / Nicolas=Green) This helped us with the bottles since they got different amounts of food and different meds.
- Sometimes babies will cry, you don't have to pick them up every time.
- Cherish the moment
- Happy parents = happy babies
- Use car seats with bases, I don't know what I would have done without that!!
- Use nursing cover with a strap that goes around neck so baby doesn't pull it off you and you flash everyone.
