They are beautiful, but they also require a lot of attention! Here are some tips or tips to survive the arrival of your twins.
Have some rest
Enjoy all the naps of your babies to sleep too. It is repeated to all new moms, but it is even more true for parents of twins (or triplets). And the household? He will wait! Or, relegate the task to someone else. Besides, you could make the following suggestion to the members of your entourage: instead of spending a fortune on small pajamas that babies will only wear a few times, why not offer you frozen homemade meals or a one-time help with them? everyday tasks?
Ask for help
Easier said than done, however, your entourage will probably be happy to give you a hand. In the first few months, your nights will be short and you will need to adapt to a new routine with the babies! Having someone who can walk them an hour or two, a few times a week, makes all the difference in the world. You can also ask someone to help you with washing, meals, shopping, etc. Also, consider for a time to do your grocery shopping online.
Feed the twins
As much as possible, feed the twins at the same time. If you are breastfeeding, there are positions that will allow you to feed them simultaneously. If you give them the bottle, prepare your bottles before going to bed.
When only one of the children asks to drink, wait for a little, then gently wake the second to feed them simultaneously. This will shorten the amount of time they have to drink by avoiding having to feed them one after the other and will help to better synchronize their nights.
Bath time
Some parents prefer to give a bath every two days, one baby a day, especially the first time. The other is then washed with a damp cloth. It’s so much hugging, and it’s easier for parents. Of course, when they are older, they can bathe together.
Buy used
There is no point in breaking the bank: there are a lot of bargains on websites like eBay. For the stroller (which is often heavy for a single baby, so imagine a double stroller!), Remove the heavy and bulky models and opt for the stroller as light as possible, and who nevertheless happens to pass in the doors and aisles enough easily. The changing table is also an asset, given the number of diaper changes you will have to make. It will indeed avoid you a lot of back pain! A park also becomes a must to have a safe place to drop a baby while you take care of the second. In addition, several businesses offer gifts or discounts to parents of twins, it will give you a little respite on the budget.
Two of everything?
This habit of buying two of everything or dressing and styling children, in the same way, is becoming more and more evident. This desire would have the effect of undermining the autonomy of the twins. So, favor different clothes, different toys, different haircuts. Certainly, since they live in the same house and are entitled to the same education, they will develop similar tastes, but it is nevertheless important that they develop their own personality. Remember, twins are not just one person split in two, but two people in their own right. It is necessary, from an early age, to get used to them.
Let them manage their conflicts
The conflict between twins? Yes, it’s common. In reality, these small conflicts allow them to define themselves as individuals. As much as possible, let your children learn to handle their conflicts alone as you would for siblings of different ages. Of course, if one of them becomes violent or the crisis degenerates, you must intervene.
Seek advice from professionals
Overwhelmed? It’s natural. Fortunately, there is always help at your fingertips. For example, the different twins associations organize discussions, events and seminars that could allow you, first of all, to get out of the house, and secondly, to find the necessary support. You can contact them as soon as you learn that you will have twins to quickly benefit from their experience and advice.
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