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Posted by Kari Like you said, everyone has different opinions on every topic of raising children. My suggestion is to play it by ear. My fraternal boys slept both together and separately, depending on the time and situation. For the first month, they slept best in their swings or car seats because they felt snuggled. Then, gradually I put them together in one crib at night, and swaddled them tightly. My boys didn’t really realize or notice each others presence for months to come. Now, that might be different for identical twins who share the same space in the womb, therefore they might be use to being with their sibling and would need that comfort. I didn’t purchase a second crib until the boys were 5 months old and they started to move around more in the crib and wake each other up. Again, I’ve heard of twins staying in the same bed for a lot longer than that, so it depends on their size and activity level. The one suggestion I’d have is we use the clip on travel highchairs that fasten to our kitchen island. I just couldn’t see finding space in my kitchen for two large highchairs. My boys are 3 ½ and still eat their meals in them and are able to color or use playdoh at the island while I’m cooking, etc. The chairs come in handy for camping trips and outings to grandma’s house or anywhere highchairs aren’t provided. One more thing – try to stay organized. I found myself with more clothes for the boys than I could ever imagine; from baby showers and gifts, etc. I bought small clear plastic bins and labeled them with appropriate ages/stages and put the clothes in them as I received them so I wouldn’t miss out on wearing a certain outfit before they outgrew it. Oh and don’t take the tags off until you are sure they are going to wear them. Seasons change, and babies grow faster than you’ll realize. Most stores are great about returns or exchanges. Lastly, take photos and keep a small monthly journal of what the babies are doing and the changes you are all experiencing. Even if it’s just a few lines while you’re nursing or taking a baby break. You’ll be glad you did when your “first year” milestone comes up. Good luck and keep in touch with us.
on 4/12/2007, 4:01 pm, in reply to "Having Twins- Tips"
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Congrats on the great news!
Kari
SLMOT VP
Mom to Jake & Nick (9/20/03)
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