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things u cannot do without for twins

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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!

Posted 12/19/06 12:39 PM
 
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momoftwins
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Danielle

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!!Chat Icon

Posted 12/19/06 12:59 PM
 

Diane
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D

Re: things u cannot do without for twins

bouncy seats

and especially...SWINGS!!!!

Posted 12/19/06 1:03 PM
 

AlohaMa
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Jen

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!!Chat Icon



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 helpsChat Icon

Message edited 12/19/2006 3:33:59 PM.

Posted 12/19/06 3:07 PM
 

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

Posted 12/19/06 3:19 PM
 

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.

Posted 12/19/06 4:04 PM
 

pinky
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins

activity mat
swing
bottle propper

Posted 12/19/06 4:19 PM
 

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 15lbsChat Icon

Oh! And I love the snugease bibs - for messy feedingsChat Icon

Posted 12/19/06 4:27 PM
 

partyof6
b nice like u want ur kidz 2

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jeannine

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!

Posted 12/20/06 6:51 AM
 

partyof6
b nice like u want ur kidz 2

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jeannine

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!!Chat Icon



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 helpsChat Icon





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!

Posted 12/20/06 8:12 AM
 

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 15lbsChat Icon

Oh! And I love the snugease bibs - for messy feedingsChat Icon



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.

Posted 12/20/06 8:40 AM
 

AlohaMa
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Jen

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!!Chat Icon



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 helpsChat Icon





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 usChat Icon

Posted 12/20/06 8:46 AM
 

Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins

This is a very "bookmark-able" postChat Icon


Thanks for all of the insight ladiesChat Icon

Posted 12/20/06 9:12 AM
 

FireIslandLove

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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.

Message edited 12/20/2006 3:15:52 PM.

Posted 12/20/06 9:50 AM
 

MelissaMac
Life is Good

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Melissa

Re: things u cannot do without for twins


Two swings, bouncers, and boppies.

They have a twin bobby that's great.

Posted 12/20/06 11:30 AM
 

Sharon
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Re: things u cannot do without for twins

Posted by Diane

bouncy seats

and especially...SWINGS!!!!



DEFINITELY!!!!!

Posted 12/20/06 11:39 AM
 

AlohaMa
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Jen

Re: things u cannot do without for twins

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Message edited 12/21/2006 8:28:06 AM.

Posted 12/21/06 8:26 AM
 

AlohaMa
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Jen

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 15lbsChat Icon

Oh! And I love the snugease bibs - for messy feedingsChat Icon



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.

Posted 12/21/06 8:27 AM
 

Diane
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D

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??

Posted 12/21/06 9:36 AM
 

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.

Posted 12/21/06 11:00 AM
 

AlohaMa
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Jen

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!Chat Icon

Posted 12/21/06 12:07 PM
 
 

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