Twins

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Having twins can be challenging but there is nothing more magical than having 2 babies smiling and chatting to each other and you!

The most important thing when you have twins is to get them into a good feeding and sleeping routine - the same one!

A routine is essential if you have twins, it will be a sanity saver for your family. It means that your babies have enough milk, especially during the day. It will also mean that you have some much needed time for yourself and any siblings.

Encouraging your babies to fall asleep on their own. Put the babies into the Nursery for daytime naps. This way they will learn how to fall asleep without sleep props. i.e rocking and dummies. Use Spaced Soothing to settle your twins to sleep. Baby Secrets has a brilliant Twins chapter and the routines and sleep advice is also suitable for 2 babies.

Money Saving Tips

1. Don’t buy 2 of everything, you can put them straight into a cot - together. So no need for 2 expensive moses baskets. You will only need 1 baby bath but 2 reclining chairs will be essential for feeding 2.
2. Buy supermarket nappies for the daytime, using more expensive absorbent ones for the nights .
3. Borrow as many things as you can off family and friends.
4. Use cotton wool and water not expensive/harsh wipes.
5. Use Olive oil for very dirty nappies and massage.
6. Go on ebay or NCT websites for cheap and second hand equipment.
7. Join a Twins club in your area as they will have hardly used equipment and clothes to give away or swop. And they will also provide you with much needed support and advice.