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Sleep Training for Twins
Lastly - I've choosen to think of each of my twins as individual babies, not "a twin". I approach each child the way we approached these challenges with our ...
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- Couple of things to consider..... With twins are they are a set routine or on demand with sleep and eating? With my twins, I had them play, eat and sleep simutaneo...
- "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Weissbluth... would be a great early christmas present for her :) it saved me from the months of sleep deprivation i'd endured....
- Tell her to buy the book Healthy sleep habits, happy child. It's the best book ever, and it has great ideas! It's very easy to follow.
Breastfeeding Twins
I have worked with several sets of BF twins and all were successful in their mission to BF. Kind regards, .... breastfeeding older baby · twins babies ...
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- I don't have twins so no personal experience to share. But from reading your post I could see that you answered your own question. Sounds like you just need some rea...
- I cannot stress the importance of great support. that can come from family, friends, your spouse. but these are people that support your choice and will help you ach...
- The advice to get with a support group is great. Also ask to see a lactation counselor as soon as you can. I breast fed my twins for 6 months and it was very labor i...
7 Month Old Twins Have Colds, Refuse Nasal Aspirator Bulb
Read all 8 responses: "My 7 month old baby twins have come down with colds and have congested & runny noses. It's so clear that they have phlegm in their ...
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- Hello, My 10 month old does the same thing. Last time she had a cold I found putting her in a warm bath really lossened up the congestion. It was much easier to w...
- I used saline drops in her nose and that helped her to loosen things up. Also I agree with the warm bath. I added some of the vapor bath (Johnson & Johnson).
- Hi H., Sounds like you have your hands full! My son (now 17 months) is still like that! When I was alone, I always put my son on the changing table to get more leve...
Best Carrier for Twins?
look at the Moby Wrap ( www.mobywrap.com)... I have sold them to twin mothers who have loved them. also. there is a baby wearing conference then end of the ...
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- O.: congratulations!!!! look at the Moby Wrap ( www.mobywrap.com)... I have sold them to twin mothers who have loved them. also. there is a baby we...
- Hi O., My boy/girl twins turned 2 last month. I used a front/back Snugli for my daughter when she was little (now 6), and I liked it, but I had given it away. I b...
- I'd check www.thebabywearer.com and see what people there suggest - I've seen folks use 2 slings, 2 wraps etc. For little babies I like pouch and wrap slings the best...
Pumping for Twins
Pumping for Twins. Does anyone have any experience with pumping right after the babies are born just to get milk supply going? This may mean supplementing ...
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- You can do it! I didn't have a 2 year old but it is do-able. I pumped for 10 months and supplimented with formula when my milk was low. You will need an extra set o...
- My daughter spent five days in the hospital for jaundice. During that time I was able to use the hospital's pump and since I spent all day there I would pump every tw...
- Hi Steph! LM gave you some VERY good advise! Good luck and happy pushing... M
Best Stroller for Twins
Congratulations on your new babies! Very exciting!!! I don't have twins but I do recommend the Phil & Teds e3 Twin! Not the E3 Double, its called the Twin! ...
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- I also have adopted twins! They are 2 1/2 years old right now. For the first year, I used the Graco front to back stroller, as the car seats clipped right in and the...
- I would highly recommend the EasyWalker Stroller. It comes in a side by side but is narrow enough that it maneuvers through a standard doorway. It is VERY lightwiegh...
- After researching and looking at the pros/cons, I recently purchased a Phil and Ted, and I love it. I wish I had more knowledge of strollers before I registered for my...
Sleep Issues with Twins
Read all 5 responses: "Hi, My 14 month old twin daughters are having sleep issues in the ... We use board books for our babies and it has worked wonderfully ...
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- This won't help much, but it sounds like you might just have early risers. Have you tried leaving some toys with the 5:30 waker so she can entertain herself in the mo...
- Sometimes, it helps if she sleeps later she might tend to wake up a lil later... Make sure they sleep on a full tummy they tend to sleep longer when they are full... m...
- The sound machine may be bothering your little one who has the tubes! I remember when I got them 40 years ago how noises really botttered me. I could hear everything.
Twins Advice
My fraternal twin girls were born at 36 weeks. Honestly, haven't really found a book that I like either. I used Baby Wise as a "guideline" to get the girls ...
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- My mother bought me a book "Raising Twins" by Eileen M. Pearlman, Ph.D., and Jill Alison Ganon. I haven't had a chance to really get into the meat of the book but the...
- Go on line and check out Growing Child. It is excellent. They won't say this is the thing, but rather these are all good approaches. I read a lot when our kids were yo...
- Hi M.! My fraternal twin girls were born at 36 weeks. Honestly, haven't really found a book that I like either. I used Baby Wise as a "guideline" to get the girls...
Expecting Twins!
The other big difference is that while 24 weeks is viable for all babies, it is HIGHLY HIGHLY encouraged that twin pregnancies go till 28 weeks at a minimum ...
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- Congratulations on your twins! Its exciting to hear, and also a little fightening at first, not knowing what to expect!! I have four kids, Dallas is 5, Gabe is 4, a...
- Hi K.! Congratulations on your expected arrivals! I also have twins. I belong to a great club called Multiple Connections. It is for mothers of multiples. Our web...
- My twins were born Nov of '04. The pregnancy was really better than I would have thought. I hate throwing up and only did 7 times although there were a lot of times I ...
Advise on Getting Twins to Sleep Through the Night
I have 2 year old identical twin girls and they too share a room. My babies didn 't get here easily so believe me when I say that I have a weak heart to ...
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- I have b/b twins that are 10 now, and they did not sleep all night until they were 2. On my next baby I let him cry himself to sleep. It seemed harsh to me at first ...
- I have two sets of twins, ages 17 mo and 4 years. I was never ever successful in getting my children to sleep through the night until age 2 or more. I sleep in the r...
- I feel your pain!! I have 2 year old identical twin girls and they too share a room. My babies didn't get here easily so believe me when I say that I have a weak hea...
