Twins & Multiples

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By eHow Parenting Editor 0 comments
When you're expecting or parenting twins, having to buy 2 of everything means double the expense. Fortunately, some retailers realize how overwhelming this can be, and they offer discounts and coupons to parents of twins or other multiples. Take ... more »
By momoftwingirls 2 comments
When I was pregnant with my twins, I would get a sonogram every other week to see how they were positioned in my womb. Because of my age, past 30, and that I was carrying twins, I was a labeled a 'high risk" pregnancy. Well, when I came home ... more »
By momoftwingirls 1 comments
You are a Mom now and want to record all those "firsts" in your baby or babies life. The best way to record your baby or babies milestones is to have someone get you a baby record book for your shower, or purchase one yourself. Let me show you ... more »
By momoftwingirls 1 comments
While pregnant, it is not necessary, but nonetheless fun, to register at a baby website or two to see how your sweet baby is progressing inside you. Once registered at these web sites, you can also get tips from other expectant mothers and give ... more »
By momoftwingirls 1 comments
While I was pregnant, I began reading many books to my babies. I read to them starting at 12 weeks gestation. Yes, babies even this young, in my opinion, can hear and understand what you are saying to them. There is nothing wrong with getting ... more »
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Buying a baby gift for one newborn can be a challenge--but when you're shopping for twin babies, you've got double trouble. Fortunately there are many adorable and practical ways to welcome the arrival of multiples. Here's how to choose baby ... more »
By jjmaughan 0 comments
Each year, the Social Security Commissioner announces the top 10 baby boy and baby girl names for the previous year. This fun announcement is usually delivered on Mother's Day, giving inspiration to a new generation of parents in what (or what ... more »
By momoftwingirls 3 comments
Staying hydrated is very important. Once you find out you are pregnant with twins (or otherwise), begin drinking at least 3 to 4 32 ounce cups of water everyday... more »
By GreenMomma 0 comments
Deciding how you feed your baby is one of the very first decisions you will make for your baby. Here are a few pointers to help you decide which is right for you and your baby... more »
By jjmaughan 1 comments
Names come in and out of style as new generations of parents search for just the right names for their new little ones. Many of the old classics are back, while some are thankfully never to return. For parents who are thinking of baby names and ... more »
By eHow Parenting Editor 3 comments
You don't have to double your debt when you're raising twins. Knowing a few tricks of the trade can keep your pocketbook, if not your sanity, intact... more »
By JWSouza 0 comments
Keeping your twin infants on the same schedule is your key to staying sane. Decide on a routine or schedule before they are born, and begin it as soon as you bring the twins home. Find a schedule you like that was designed for just one baby and ... more »
By JWSouza 0 comments
It can be hard to determine whether twins are identical or fraternal. Fraternal twins occur when a woman ovulates 2 eggs during 1 cyle and those eggs are fertilized by 2 separate sperm. This results in twins that have different DNA. Identical ... more »
By eHow Parenting Editor 0 comments
Health care is a necessity for everyone. From preventative care to urgent care and emergencies, we all need health care to help ensure we live healthy lives. When you have twins or multiples, it can be difficult to budget for health care. But ... more »
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Planning for a baby is always a great event; however, when you are expecting twins it can be an experience. Twins mean you need two of everything--two bassinets, two cribs and two high chairs. It also means you have to have enough clothing for ... more »
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Bathing twins can be a difficult task. Ideally, having two sets of hands is the best option, but that is not always feasible. However, with a few different props, bathtime for babies and parents can be an enjoyable... more »
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Having twins is a very exciting experience but it can also bring upon stress and sleep deprivation. Some parents decide to have their twins sleep together in their cribs or toddler beds, while other parents have separate beds or cribs set up for ... more »
By momoftwingirls 1 comments
Many women say they would love to have twins. Well, saying you want twins and getting them is two different things. Having twins, more likely than not, will run in your family or you, the Mommy, will be 30 years-old or older. Read on to learn how ... more »
By JWSouza 0 comments
Finding out you are having twins can be a big shock. Just having one baby is a big, life-changing event that can take some getting used to. Thinking about having two babies may seem overwhelming and unreal. You might wander around in a state of ... more »
By eHow Parenting Editor 0 comments
Bringing home newborn twins is double the fun and double the work. When identical twins are tiny, even their parents can have trouble telling them apart. Identifying twins can be confusing to a parent and nearly impossible to a casual observer; ... more »
By italeona 0 comments
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Getting out of the house on a regular basis is an important milestone for the parents of infant twins. Regular outings are a great way to provide fresh air and stimulation for infants. The keys to getting about successfully alone with your twins ... more »
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A multiple pregnancy is a blessing. You get more than one baby for the price of one pregnancy. But because a multiple pregnancy is higher risk, there are some extra things you need to do to make sure you and your babies stay healthy... more »
By GreenMomma 0 comments
Chances are when you heard the news you were having twins, immediately following the suprise was the thought of the dreaded bedrest. Here are some hints on making bedrest a little more entertaining and less dreadful... more »