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Best Sling for Breastfeeding
Best of luck with the sling and with breastfeeding this time around. .... breastfeeding twins · breastfeeding older baby ...
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- the over the shoulder baby holder is in my mind the easiest to nurse in. I also have a kangaroo korner pouch sling that is pretty easy to nurse in once you get the han...
- The ergo carrier is the only one I've ever been able to breastfeed in - I've also tried moby wraps and ring slings. The ergo is pricey, but I really love the great bac...
- I breastfed both my babies and used (and use) slings constantly (I sell them at www.eieiobabygear.com -- pouchstyle slings at great prices). I know many people have us...
Practical Advice for Newborn Twins
Having b/g twins has been so exciting for us. I breast fed, and the only way that I could handle feeding both kids at the same time was with the use of the ...
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- M. First of all- congratulations. It is indeed a special event. My biggest advice- roll with it- you have to. Try to stick with a schedule when possible for your o...
- Congratulations! My twin girls are almost 16 months old now. Get as much rest as you can right now. Your next few months will be tiring, but very rewarding. It is defi...
- Congratulations on your upcoming twins. How exciting!!
Balancing Breastfeeding with Solids....
For those of you with babies around this age, who still breastfeed, how do you balance breastfeeding with feeding solids? I had only breastfed my twins til ...
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- Hi! I have a 3 year old that I breastfed to 18 months and now I am nursing my 8 month old twins. I give the twins breakfast and supper. 2-3 TB baby cereal with 1 TB of...
- If she doesn't want to eat it, no big deal. Babies never purposely starve themselves, and it is her way of telling you that she just isn't ready yet. If you are givi...
- Does she show any interest in feeding herself? Maybe busying her with something she can do herself will help her accept what you are trying to feed her. It could also ...
6 Month Twins Waking to Eat Every 3 Hours
By six months my twins were getting up at 8AM to eat their first feeding of the day ... so I'm not sure if you are breastfeeding, or formula feeding. ...
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- Hi F., I have twin girls, age 2 years old. They did not sleep through the night until they were 10 months old. I nursed them and they woke up during the night to nur...
- Start giving them infant cereal mixed with formula right before they go to bed. I started doing this when my babies were two weeks old and they started immediately sl...
- Wow, I have to say as a mom with TWO sets of twins, 3 yrs and one year old that dealing with twins is different from singletons. It is all about scheduling feedings, ...
Watery Milk
Breast feeding twins exclusively (which I did) requires mom to eat a HUGE amount of calaries. I also pumped for my babies as well as physical breast feeding ...
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- Hi S....I'm not sure I can help you with your milk question. I would talk to your Doctor or a lactation consultant. If you are concerned with the quality of milk may...
- You milk changes as your children grow and some people's milk is more fatty than others. Your babies don't need as much fat as they did 7 1/2 weeks ago so your milk w...
- If you are really concerned, you should see a lactation specialist. Usually your ob/gyn or perhaps even the hospital where you gave birth can recommend one. But her...
What to Do About Thrush???
I am breastfeeding twins, and am afraid of the other getting it too. Doc recommends Nystatin. I 've read many differing results..."
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- My son got thrush at about 4 months. He took Nystatin and it cleared right up!
- I'm a big fan of probiotics for treating candida (yeast, thrush) myself, but I'm not sure how they would be given to a baby. Maybe get the children's version that is ...
- My son got thrush after a few rounds of antibiotics... the Nystatin worked great, cleared it up in a few days. I don't believe the other twin can get it as it's just a...
Needing Help with Schedule for 4 1/2 Month Old Twins
The solids may be causing the problems with the twins' schedule. .... breast feeding schedule · feeding schedule for babies ...
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- I used the schedule from the Contented Little Baby by Gina Ford for my twins. It is an awesome book and very specific about food and naps. You can get it on Amazon. ...
- I'd also transition them to a 4 hour schedule. We used the ideas from the Babywise/Preparation for Parenting program with all 6 of our kids, including the twins. ...
- Congratulations on your twins! I would suggest that you get them to eat every 4 hours if possible. It may be a little bit hard at first, but it will be soooo much ...
Getting Twins on a Schedule
I had a 2 1/2yr old when my twins born. starting at about 8 weeks, I was able to get them on a schedule. I feed them at the same time. (yes I breast fed) ...
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- Hi!! I have 21 month old twins. I have this problem now! My dd sleeps for an hour and my ds will sleep for 2 or more!! They are only on one nap now...so it can be ...
- Hi A., I have a four year old and twin almost 2 year olds. I had the same issue when the twins were younger. I was told by other twin moms that it took until abou...
- A., I have 13 year old triplets, and would love to invite you to join our support group, Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles www.keepingpace.org We would love to suppo...
Seeking Advice on Preemie Twins Staying in Hospital & Preparing for Home Arrival
Hi A., I have twins (now 8) my twins were also in the hospital after i came home .... Breastfeeding and a preemie: I pumped starting after the c-section. ...
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- It is the hardest thing that your friend will ever go through. I had a son born at 28 weeks via c-section not only was my son in the hospital for over 2 months but he...
- my twins were not ready to come home when I was, they needed incubators and light treatment etc and came home about a week later. I hung around the hospital a lot and ...
- Hi A., I don't think that you can actually prepare your self mentally when you have to leave your babies in the hospital( you actually don't get use to it but you can ...
Breastfeeding Help!
Good for you for breastfeeding. I have been breastfeeding my twins now for almost 2 years. I won't lie it was hard in the beginning but I am so glad I stuck ...
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- Congrats on your baby. About nursing and how much and pacifiers........... The great thing about nature is you will always get the right combination and amount. The...
- Don't worry, babies fall asleep while eating. In general that's what happens whether nursing or bottle feeding. One of my children never fell unsleep unless nursing ...
- I understand your worry that she's not getting enough to eat. I delt with the same thing, and it didn't help that my husbands family were very pro formula. Don't worry...
