This post has been a long time coming. I get asked frequently about what a new mom of twins “really” needs, and I finally decided I better sit down and write this thing so I can direct people here instead of typing out a marathon page of answers on Facebook. Luckily, I’ve also found some fellow twin moms through my blogging journey who also wanted to give their two cents, so you’ll get to hear from a variety of us!
Parents of Twins, You NEED These Products
Not all of us breastfeed, participate in attachment parenting, or think disposables are the only way to go. Yes, twins are a different kind of child-rearing, but it’s still not a one-size-fits-all kind of experience. Without any further adieu, these are some of the “must-have” products for parents of twins.
Eghe Lenze from Becoming Family suggests:
- Swaddle blankets
- Pack ‘n Play
- Breast Pump
Lisa Collins from Mom on the Side suggests:
- Twin Z Pillow
- Fisher Price Space-Saver Highchair (I second this one!)
- InGenuity Deluxe Play Yard with Dream Center
Kimberly Gillespe from Things I Thought I’d Never suggests:
- San Diego Bebe Twin Deluxe Nursing Pillow
- Snap and Go Double Stroller Frame
- At least 1 Ergo Carrier
Natasha Nicholes from House Full of Nicholes suggests:
- Any type of mei-tei or soft-structured carrier
- A diaper bag large enough for 2 kids, but not 2 diaper bags!
Sarah from Sarah in the Suburbs suggests:
- Fisher Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper
- A good sound machine (we’re partial to the My Baby by Homedics Soundspa)
- Snap and Go Double Stroller Frame (for now) and the Baby Jogger City Mini Double Stroller (for later)
What You Should Buy Multiples Of
Diapers and wipes are another high priority on your list that all new moms and dads can agree on. Whether you go the cloth or the disposable route, you can never have too many (especially with 2 bottoms to cover at once!).
My family chose the disposable route, and we went through many different phases. When the girls were newborns, we wore a lot of Pampers, but when they became more mobile, we switched to Huggies.
As they grew and their legs changed shape, we went back to Pampers, then store brands for a brief blip, and then back to Huggies again for the final year of diapering whilst attempting to potty train (oy vey, that is an entire post in and of itself that I’ll conquer for you one day).
Don’t turn down anyone’s offer to buy you diapers at any point in the first 3 years with twins. If for some odd reason, you are blessed with an overabundance (and I don’t see how considering the amount you’ll go through), find a new twin mom in your area to pass them on to. She will be forever in your debt, I promise.
Even if you aren’t a mom to twins, you probably have a list of your own “must-haves” for new parents. I’d love for you to share them here or connect with me on Facebook and Twitter and share your knowledge!