Are you expecting twins? Congratulations, times two! Your life is going to change dramatically, and you might wonder what it will be like to have two babies to take care of very soon. The fact is that no one can prepare you for the joys and challenges of twins, but there are several ways that you can make the first few months easier.

Knowing what you need to buy or request in order to prepare is the key to making sure you get through those first few months with your sanity intact. Some baby products you will use religiously, all the time – others you will rarely touch, or maybe never even take out of the package. We’re going to focus on the things that you absolutely must have–the twin baby products that will make your life easier during those first few months and beyond.

Recommended Twin Baby Products

Your babies are going to need a lot of attention, and that means a lot of twin baby products to keep things moving along nicely. These products not only work to keep your babies safe, healthy and comfortable, they also help keep you sane and grounded – a very important part of being a good momma to those new little ones!

1. Diapers & Diapering Products

One baby goes through a ridiculous amount of diapers, baby wipes, diaper rash ointment, and the like. Two babies go through those items even faster, so start buying them now, and stock up in bulk. You are going to need every last diaper you can get your hands on! Just remember to invest in a multitude of sizes, because your babies might start out in the smallest or even preemie size, then grow very fast.

2. Car Seats

These are an absolute must, not just because they are required by law, but because you want to make sure your babies are safe and secure, no matter where you are going or how long it takes to get there. Babies who weigh less than 20 pounds must be in a rear-facing seat. Have these installed long before your due date, as twins often come early.

3. High Chairs

These chairs are great for feeding, and yes, you need two – feeding two babies at one time is so much easier. You can also use these chairs for times when you want to contain the kids to do activities, such as finger painting when they are older. These are my personal favorite twin baby products because babies get to communicate with each other when sitting on these cute high chairs. 

4. Pacifiers

Babies are soothed by the suck reflex, and that means that pacifiers are the name of the game. Invest in numerous pacifiers, because you will inevitably lose one when you need it most. Having half a dozen or more on hand is definitely not overkill – after about six months, you will wonder where they all disappeared to, and might even need to buy more.

5. Baby Books

Now is the time to invest in those baby books! There are baby book sets made specifically for twins, or you can craft your own. You can also buy books for singles and use them separately for the children, which might be a good idea if you intend to give their baby books to them when they have kids of their own.

6. Strollers

There are many strollers on the market that allow you to accommodate twins, even strollers that have a snap-in function so you can take the car seats right from the vehicle and place them in the stroller base. If you and your partner are very active, you might want to consider two smaller strollers, so that each of you can take one child when you go out on your excursions.

7. Feeding Products

A great nursing pillow can help you hold both babies while you nurse. When you have twins, you might want to feed them at the same time, so your schedule settles down sooner and you can actually have some time to yourself with no baby at the breast. If you are using formula, make sure to have a multitude of bottles and nipples.

8. Cribs

It might seem cute to put your babies in the same crib, but they will very quickly run out of room. Besides that, two babies in the same crib could read to concerns about SIDS. Invest in two cribs, preferably space-saving models, and designate one for each baby.

9. Baby Carrier

You definitely need two baby carriers, one for you and one for your partner. Though there are twin carriers available, remember that those babies can get heavy very quickly, and for an exhausted momma, that’s a difficult thing to handle. Look for sturdy carriers that can be used for several months.

10. Onesies/Sleepers

Just like pacifiers, you can never have enough of these. Your babies will live in them, sleep in them, eat in them, and often make a mess all over them. When you think you have enough, invest in a few more, just in case.

11. Bouncy Chair

This can be a life saver for the parent who needs to get something done around the house. Babies absolutely love the soothing feeling of the bouncy chair, and will often be content for a very long time while in one. Make sure to get two, set them up so that the twins can see each other, and keep them within your sight, too.

12. Burping Cloths

Babies must be burped after each feeding to expel extra air from the stomach. Those burps often show up with serious spit-up, leaving milk all down the back of your shirt or over your shoulder. Burp cloths will catch this spit-up so nobody has to change clothes.

 

Tips on Buying Twin Baby Products—Know How Many to Buy

• ?Things that you only need one set. Sometimes, you only need one of each thing. A good example of this is the baby bathtub. Since you can only bathe one child at a time, you don’t need to invest in two tubs. You will, however, need to have extra baby shampoo and the like on hand. Other solo items include the diaper pail, toys, play yard, nail clippers, and thermometer.
• ?Things to double up. You will need to double up on things like bouncy chairs and infant carriers, as well as other things you might not have considered, such as two sets of medications – you will need two nasal aspirators, bottles of fever reducer, syringes for giving medications, and the like. This will help prevent cross-contamination if one baby gets sick but the other is fine.
• ?Things to stockpile. Then there are items you should stockpile. Diapers are definitely at the top of this list! Other stockpiles should include receiving blankets, long-sleeved kimono shirts (with hand covers), bottles, nipples and collars, wet wipes, burp cloths, and of course, pacifiers.