Inside the NICU: Transitioning Twins to Home
It's one of the biggest questions on the minds of NICU parents, "When can my babies go home?" You'll hear from NICU parents about their personal experience with their twins and triplets!
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Chances of Twinning: Genetics and Fertility Treatments
Do twins run in your family? As a twin parent, you’ve probably heard this question a million times. So, what are your chances of twinning, whether it’s through genetics or through the use of fertility treatments? The conception of identical twins is supposed to be random, so how do we explain families with multiple sets?
Twin Transitions: Crib to Toddler Bed
Are you planning to transition your twins from a crib to a toddler bed? How do you know if they're developmentally ready? What are some of the challenges you can expect?
Identifying Preterm Labor with Twins
If you're pregnant with twins or higher order multiples, then your medical care provider has probably already told you about the risk of preterm labor. What does "preterm" actually mean for multiples? What are some of the signs of preterm labor?
Twin Baby Gear Essentials: Baby Monitors
Keeping track of one baby is tough enough. But if you're trying to watch two or more babies, you may want to seriously consider getting a second pair of eyes and ears- also known as a baby monitor.
Tips for Telling Your Identical Twins Apart
Many babies looks similar when they're born. If you just gave birth to identical twins, you may have a really hard time telling them apart. So, what's a mama to do? Our parent panelists share what strategies they used to help themselves, family members and friends.
Cloth Diapering Your Twins
Cloth diapers or disposables? Each options has it's own pros and cons. What should parents of twins consider when making this important decision? What are some of the options you have when it comes to cloth diapering?
Twin Baby Gear Essentials: Baby Carriers
You've made the decision to babywear your twins. There's a lot of different types of baby carriers, so how do you pick the best ones for you and your babies? What kind of carriers work best for tandem babywearing? What features should you be looking for? We're breaking down the pros and cons of each style according the twin parents who know them best!
Au Pairs: Affordable Childcare for Your Twins
Many new parents of twins and higher-order multiples are consumed with the cost of childcare. Au pairs provide quality care and flexibility at an affordable rate, all while introducing your family to new and exciting cultures. We’re chatting with two host moms from Au Pair in America to learn how their program can be a cost-effective childcare solution, especially for families with more than one child.
Twin Developmental Milestones: Social and Emotional
The social and emotional development of twins is a bit different when compared to singletons. Their innate ability to communicate with one another may appear more advanced, but what happens when you look at each twin individually? As a parent, how do you encourage proper development for each child? And what type of advantages and disadvantages do twins commonly have socially and emotionally when compared to singletons?