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partyof6
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things u cannot do without for twins
Ok ladies..please help---so far I am scheduled for a c-section for march 20th, but docs think earlier.
I did not even register yet.
What things do I need that i cannot do without for twins...I want to make sure I cover everything.
Thanks!
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momoftwins
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
The graco duoglider... I have a number of strollers but that one (and the infant seats) are the best! Good luck!!
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| Posted 12/19/06 12:59 PM |
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Diane
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
bouncy seats
and especially...SWINGS!!!!
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| Posted 12/19/06 1:03 PM |
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AlohaMa
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
Posted by momoftwins
The graco duoglider... I have a number of strollers but that one (and the infant seats) are the best! Good luck!!
Graco Safeseats (holds them a longer perriod of time)... they fit beautifully w/ the Duoglider.
2 bottle warmers by The First Years
I really like my twin pack n play - it's great during the day for cat-naps or belly time.
I really like these sheets ....
Zipper Sheets
SO easy to change...
Hope this helps
Message edited 12/19/2006 3:33:59 PM.
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| Posted 12/19/06 3:07 PM |
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Michelle
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
2 bouncers
2 swings
pack and play for downstairs if you have a two story house
lots of sheets
sheetsavers for the crib
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| Posted 12/19/06 3:19 PM |
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Ali1
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
The Twin Snap and Go and Duoglider infant car seats.
The bottle holder from BBB. It's a round pillow you put around your babies bottles for when you have to feed them togehter and you are by yourself.
Two boopys
Two seats. I got the Papisan Infant seat and the FP Infant to Toddler Seat.
Two Pak N Play (i got two since the twin one is only up to a certain weight limit and not worth it in my opinion).
Two diaper bags...one a bigger/overnight type one and one smaller that you can take when you go to a store or if you are only going out for a few hours.
The floor mat for playing. YOu don't use this in the beginning but it's now a necessity for me.
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| Posted 12/19/06 4:04 PM |
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pinky
Twin Moms Do Everything Twice
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
activity mat
swing
bottle propper
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AlohaMa
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
In terms of playards - I have 4, inc. the twins one (grandparent's houses, etc) - they all have the same weight / height max - 30lbs/35 inches - and should only be used with one baby at a time. It's the bassinette part of the twins one that can't exceed 15lbs
Oh! And I love the snugease bibs - for messy feedings
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partyof6
b nice like u want ur kidz 2
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jeannine
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
thank u! I am looking at all of these before Ii register....any more keep them coming!
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| Posted 12/20/06 6:51 AM |
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partyof6
b nice like u want ur kidz 2
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jeannine
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
Posted by majen
Posted by momoftwins
The graco duoglider... I have a number of strollers but that one (and the infant seats) are the best! Good luck!!
Graco Safeseats (holds them a longer perriod of time)... they fit beautifully w/ the Duoglider.
2 bottle warmers by The First Years
I really like my twin pack n play - it's great during the day for cat-naps or belly time.
I really like these sheets ....
Zipper Sheets
SO easy to change...
Hope this helps
u said 2 bottle warmers...one for upstairs and one for down?
I thought I read previously u had them both upstairs, I was wondering where.
thanks!
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Ali1
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
Posted by majen
In terms of playards - I have 4, inc. the twins one (grandparent's houses, etc) - they all have the same weight / height max - 30lbs/35 inches - and should only be used with one baby at a time. It's the bassinette part of the twins one that can't exceed 15lbs
Oh! And I love the snugease bibs - for messy feedings
My issue with the twin pak n play was that the twins part was the bassinet only, once they get bigger (like 3 months) its hard for them to fit that way in the pak n play. Once the bassinet portion is off the pak n play is only for one. So i decided to go for 2. Both my boys were too big at 2 1/2 months to be put in the pak n play bassinet area togehter as they were touching both sides. Now i have them each in their own with plenty of room to roll around in.
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| Posted 12/20/06 8:40 AM |
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AlohaMa
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
Posted by lastchance1222
Posted by majen
Posted by momoftwins
The graco duoglider... I have a number of strollers but that one (and the infant seats) are the best! Good luck!!
Graco Safeseats (holds them a longer perriod of time)... they fit beautifully w/ the Duoglider.
2 bottle warmers by The First Years
I really like my twin pack n play - it's great during the day for cat-naps or belly time.
I really like these sheets ....
Zipper Sheets
SO easy to change...
Hope this helps
u said 2 bottle warmers...one for upstairs and one for down?
I thought I read previously u had them both upstairs, I was wondering where.
thanks!
Yes, I do keep both upstairs so that I can heat 2 bottles at the same time - every minute counted for me during those middle of the night feedings. You can put a bottle in each and have them both warming while you change the babies, etc. During the day, I just put the bottles in hot water to warm them. It's worked well for us
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
This is a very "bookmark-able" post
Thanks for all of the insight ladies
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| Posted 12/20/06 9:12 AM |
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
l would say the most important thing is the bottle propper - or if you have a small couch pillow at home then that would suffice.
Definitely 2 bouncy seats and what everyone else said!
ETA: 2 bath seats - haven't used them yet but I know I'll need 2.
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MelissaMac
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
Two swings, bouncers, and boppies.
They have a twin bobby that's great.
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| Posted 12/20/06 11:30 AM |
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Sharon
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
Posted by Diane
bouncy seats
and especially...SWINGS!!!!
DEFINITELY!!!!!
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| Posted 12/20/06 11:39 AM |
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AlohaMa
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
x
Message edited 12/21/2006 8:28:06 AM.
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| Posted 12/21/06 8:26 AM |
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AlohaMa
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
Posted by Ali1
Posted by majen
In terms of playards - I have 4, inc. the twins one (grandparent's houses, etc) - they all have the same weight / height max - 30lbs/35 inches - and should only be used with one baby at a time. It's the bassinette part of the twins one that can't exceed 15lbs
Oh! And I love the snugease bibs - for messy feedings
My issue with the twin pak n play was that the twins part was the bassinet only, once they get bigger (like 3 months) its hard for them to fit that way in the pak n play. Once the bassinet portion is off the pak n play is only for one. So i decided to go for 2. Both my boys were too big at 2 1/2 months to be put in the pak n play bassinet area togehter as they were touching both sides. Now i have them each in their own with plenty of room to roll around in.
I totally hear you on this one - I thought it came in handy during the first couple of months (I think it would have been even better if it was summer and could be put outside in porch or something) but they do outgrow the bassinette portion very quickly.
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| Posted 12/21/06 8:27 AM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
can you just take the bassinet part off?? and just have them both sleep on the top??
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| Posted 12/21/06 9:36 AM |
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Ali1
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
I actually had both boys in one in the first few weeks boy laying horizontal. The same thing as the twin bassinet.
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| Posted 12/21/06 11:00 AM |
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AlohaMa
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins
Posted by Diane
can you just take the bassinet part off?? and just have them both sleep on the top??
Yes, now I use it as a regular pack n play... it looked SO much cuter with the bassinette part... oh well!
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