Moms who are preparing for double replenishment in the family or have already become parents of twins - this article is for you. From it you will learn: what is the best way to organize the feeding process, how to choose a stroller, cot for babies and how to cope with the difficulties of caring for newborn twins.
Feeding Features
At first, it will be very difficult for mother to feed two children, and take care of them on her own. After childbirth, the woman’s body is weakened, and it will not be easy to cope with two newborn babies.
It is desirable to feed the twins at the same time, choosing the most convenient position: best sitting - the babies are applied to the chest, turning them towards each other.
Since the intervals between feeding the newborns are very small, this will not only save time, but will also contribute to a greater production of prolactin (which in turn increases the amount of breast milk).
The regime of “feeding on demand” with double replenishment in the family is unacceptable for many women, since it takes much more time (especially if each baby eats very slowly); and if there is a third child in the family, then he will hardly get mother's attention. As people with experience in raising twins say if at night one baby is hungry and wakes up, it is better to wake up for feeding and the second - All this contributes to the development of a single regimen of food intake, and mom will not need to feed the babies in turn all night.
However, some mothers have to feed the babies in turn. The reasons for this may be different:
- it is still not possible to find a comfortable pose for feeding two children at the same time;
- lack of milk (how to increase lactation) In this case, there is an alternation of breastfeeding and the mixture: in one feeding, the first baby receives breasts, the second - the mixture, and in the other - vice versa.
If there is no one to help the newly made twin mother (for example, during the day when the husband is at work), then it is better to purchase a special pillow for feeding the twins - it is attached to the waist with a belt, it is quite convenient and will help to feed two newborn babies as comfortably as possible.
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Do I need to buy two cribs?
Twins up to 3-4 months can easily sleep in one crib, and besides, they will be calmer (after all, they spent 9 months in their mother’s tummy side by side 🙂), and it’s more convenient for parents, not to mention saving space (naturally, one “sleeping place” for two in children should be until they become cramped and uncomfortable).
However, not everything goes perfectly. Sometimes it happens that babies sleep restlessly, interfere with each other, and you can’t switch them to one mode in any way. In such a situation, the purchase of a second crib becomes a necessity.If the babies are bothering each other, and the apartment (house) makes it possible to put two cribs, then it is better to place them separately - so it will be better for the children if together they "do not get along".
For 3-4 months, the kids will grow up, and they will become crowded, and even they will learn very quickly roll over and strive to explore the environment. Then it’s worth buying a special double bed or a second bed.
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Double Cleanliness - Bathing
The first six months, until the children have learned to sit on their own, it will be more convenient to bathe them separately from each other.
- You must immediately prepare all the accessories that you will need when bathing: shampoo, sponge, towel, cream, baby powder, etc. Everything should be at hand.
- Initially, it is necessary to bathe the most restless child, otherwise it is very likely that he will give up at the very height of the water procedures of his (his) sister (brother).
- After bathing, the first child is fed and laid in a crib, and then they start bathing the second.
Separation of duties is especially convenient: a mother bathes one baby and a father bathes another.
When the twins can sit alonethen swimming can be done jointly. This is where the real fun begins. Stock up on toys - water procedures will bring children much more pleasure when together you can splash around in a warm water and play with each other. If both parents bathe, then after water procedures the babies can be simultaneously applied to the breast - after all, joint feeding after bathing will only contribute to accustoming to one regimen.
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“Together in the fresh air” or “How to choose a suitable stroller for twins?”
Walking in the fresh air is very useful for children: strengthen immunity, contribute to growth and development. Well, what kind of walks without a stroller? Even for one child it’s not worth buying a stroller spontaneously, and the choice of the “first transport” for twins should be taken especially seriously. What should I look for?
- It is necessary to clearly understand where the stroller will be stored and if it has enough space in the apartment? Measure the corresponding part of the room, as well as the doorway and the entrance to the elevator - the strollers for twins are quite dimensional.
- Weight is very important. If there are people who will constantly carry you a stroller, then you can not chase the choice of the easiest. And if you have to lower it yourself constantly - then you really have to make a purchase based on your physical capabilities.
- If mom and dad always go out with the twins for a walk, then you can buy two separate strollers.
- Appearance is also important: some parents like double strollers, where the kids are sitting next to each other (“side by side”), and others - where the arrangement according to the “train” type is one place after another. There are also transformer strollers, which from two-seat with the help of simple manipulations are converted into single.
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The first year of life of twins is a very difficult time for parents. This period requires maximum attention from all family members. In difficult times, it is important not to forget that one day the difficulties with the kids will end - mom and dad will gain experience, and the real double joy will replace the constant excitement for the children.
Growing twins over time is becoming easier and easier 😉
Oh, this is so much trouble, to be honest! They are the same, but they always want something different. While you feed one baby, the second bothers, and after a while you have to feed him!
I myself am now in a position, I don’t even know how I would deal with twins. I always thought that babies should be fed separately)) With them it’s not at all easy, but with two it’s twice as much trouble. Mommy good luck to you!
Yes, twins are so wonderful, but insanely difficult and difficult, especially in the first months of their life, to a young mother. My own sister, twins, son and daughter. And, if we all were together, including me and our mother, would not help her, then I just can’t imagine how she alone would cope with them! But, as they joke, many of our friends shot back once, and you don’t need to go for the second))))
When I was pregnant, I also thought about how I would distinguish between them, how I would generally manage, etc. And now we have almost six months, and I can say with confidence that I am happy. Yes, it’s difficult with them, but it’s a double joy, the main thing is not to treat double as a problem. Well, the regime, of course, is very important and self-discipline.
I have boys for us for a month and so far I can handle it. But besides them, I have two more sons, one of whom is 1.10 months. My husband does not help me because his little son is jealous and does not allow him to take twins, even in his arms. Well, he’s basically at work. So I'm spinning, spinning alone with all the kids without help. It’s hard, but I’ll cope strong. Kids are our happiness. And you don’t have to cry to anyone and never have my advice to all of you. What to cry ... .. Previously, you had to think. And when everything has already happened, you need to get together and endure the most difficult for a year, and there it will be easier.