I have been a mother twice already. I have my
lovely teenager daughter, going through the great puberty stage which comes
with a lot of rebellion. I also have a three year old boy who I spoiled
enormously and will forever be my baby and now I have twins on the way. I know
the gender of my two new little ones I am expecting but I’m not ready to share
just yet.
On my quest to find out what being a twin mom is all about, I am learning a lot of new things. Some of the things I’m learning are making me a bit paranoid; it has me questioning myself if I can really handle this task.
As I am going through baby products for twins, I have come across a few essentials that every twin mom will need plenty of - in stock. When there is more than one you need double or even triple of what you had for a singleton.
Below I have listed the Top 10 Items a twin mom will need plenty of.
If you’re a mom make sure you stock up before the 2 new blessing arrive or if you are baby shower shopping for twins, these are some great ideas and they are all under $50.00.
1. Full Supply of Diapers (Disposable or Cloth) and Wipes
You can expect each baby to soil/wet 8 to 12 diapers a day for at least the first two months. You will go through 960 to 1,440 diapers in your first 60 days alone. If you use cloth diapers, keep in mind you will save plenty of money that you could use toward other essential items.
2. Diaper Genie
3. My Best Friend Twin Nursing Pillow
I have always breasted my kids, and was wondering how I was going to manage two babies at once that want a feeding. My Best Friend Twin Nursing Pillow was recommended to me by a old HS friend who also has twins. Despite it comes in green the pillow was made to support new mothers of breastfeeding twins. The pillow wraps securely around your body with an adjustable fit for most sizes.
4. Car
Seat Canopies
Canopies either for car seat or for the stroller are another essential. I keeps, the sun/rain off of baby as well as bugs and strangers who may feel the need to be all in your babies face.
5. Batteries
Most baby toys, swings, rockers etc., C and D
batteries are most common for larger items like a swing, but AA and AAA are
commonly used for vibration in a bouncy chair or swing.
6. Fisher Price Rock & Play Sleeper
6. Fisher Price Rock & Play Sleeper
Fisher Price Rock & Play Sleeper has an inclined sleeper and playtime seat in on with calming vibrations. The inclined seat helps baby sleep all night long. Definitely a plus when one or both babies are having a uptight day.
Other gift ideas are gift cards, a night
of volunteering babysitting, Blooming baby bath, coming over and cooking a meal for mom and/or dad.
Otherwise, plenty of diapers, onesies and wipes will be the biggest help.
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