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Archive for “August, 2006”

Wagons: the latest twin transportation!

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

It seems that every time I try to put my girls in their stroller they kick and scream. They especially hate being buckled in, because it means they’ve lost their freedom. It does help to switch the strollers I use occasionally (from a side-by-side to a tandem) because it’s a change of scenery. But I’ve [...]


Go to sleep, go to sleep…

Monday, August 28th, 2006

It’s gotten to the point that if I don’t put my girls down for a nap at the right timing, they either talk for an hour because they’re not tired enough, or they cry for an hour because they’re too tired. And of course, they feed off each other. So, what’s the solution? (Besides putting [...]


A crib divider: Solution to many problems

Friday, August 25th, 2006

We kept our girls in 1 crib for about 9 months, which is much longer than some. But our girls just slept better cuddled right up next to each other. At least for a while. Eventually, the squirming, wriggling, and flailing of arms got in the way of sleeping. We didn’t want to buy another [...]


Deal of the Day: Gerber Coupons

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006

Call 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237) to sign up for the Gerber Super Twins program. They send coupons to parents of singeltons as well, but with twins, you get double the amount. (If you have triplets, you get triple the amount with proof of birth). If you have twins, you shouldn’t have to verify proof.


Breastfeeding Holds

Monday, August 21st, 2006

Not only is it possible, but it is quite manageable to breastfeed your twins at the same time. Here some positions to try. I put them in order of my own personal preference. You might find that you like different positions at different times.
Football hold: Babies latch on to each breast, with bodies and [...]