Tips and Tricks for Parents of Twins

They are beautiful, but they also require a lot of attention! Here are a few tips and tricks to survive the arrival of your twins.

Rest

Take advantage of all your babies' naps to sleep too. We repeat this to all new mothers, but it is even more true for parents of twins (or triplets). And the cleaning? He will wait! Or, relegate the task to someone else. Moreover, you could make the following suggestion to the members of your entourage: instead of spending a fortune on little pajamas that the babies will only wear a few times, why not offer yourself frozen homemade meals or occasional help with everyday tasks?

Ask for help

Easier said than done, however, your entourage will undoubtedly be very happy to be able to lend you a hand. For the first few months, your nights will be short and you will need to adapt to a whole new routine: that of babies! Having someone who can walk them for 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 laundry, meals, shopping, etc. Also consider for atime to shop your groceries 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. A breastfeeding sponsor can support you in this learning process. If you give them the bottle, prepare your bottles, before going to bed.

When only one of the children asks for a drink, wait a bit, then gently wake the second one so you can feed them simultaneously. This will shorten the time spent on feedings by preventing you from having to feed them in turn, and will better synchronize their nights.

Bath

Some parents prefer to give a bath every other day, or one baby a day, especially in the early stages. The other is then washed with a damp cloth. It's just as many hugs, and it's easier for parents. Of course, when they are older, they can take a bath together.

Buy used

There's no point in breaking the bank: there are plenty of bargains on sites like Kijiji or LesPac. For the stroller (which is often heavy for a single baby, so imagine a double stroller!), discard the heavy and bulky models and opt for the lightest possible stroller, and which nevertheless manages to pass through doorways and aisles fairly easily. The changing table is also an asset, given the number of diaper changes you will have to make. It will save you a lot ofback pain! A playpen also becomes a must to have a safe place to put a baby while you take care of the second. In addition, several stores offer gifts or discounts for parents of twins, it will give you a little respite on the budget.

All double?

We are increasingly pointing the finger at this habit of buying everything twice or even dressing and styling children in the same way. This mania would have the effect of harming the autonomy of the twins. So favor different clothes, different toys, different haircuts. Certainly, since they live in the same house and are en titled to the same education, they will develop similar tastes, but it is nevertheless important that they manage to develop their own personality. Remember: twins are not one person split in two, but two people in their own right. They have to get used to it from an early age.

Let them manage their conflicts

Twin conflict? Yes, it is frequent. In reality, these small conflicts allow them to define themselves as individuals. As much as possible, let your children learn to manage their conflicts on their own as you would with siblings of different ages. Of course, if one of the two becomes violent or the crisis escalates, you must intervene.

Help professionals

Outdated? It's natural. Fortunately, there is always help at your fingertips. ByFor example, the various twin associations organize discussions, events and seminars which could allow you, firstly, 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. Here are some interesting links: