Baby gear for your twins is constantly changing. New products are always coming out. Fortunately, my friends over at Twiniversity.com just released their 2024 Twinnie Award Winners where they highlight the best gear for twins. That award list goes through a whole bunch of baby gear that is useful for your twins including dozens of products. In this podcast, I highlight those products that are twin specific. Of course a lot of baby gear that you need for twins is just standard baby gear that any baby would need – a singleton baby, twin, triplets or quadruplets. Check out Twiniversity’s list for recommendations of general baby gear. I’m going to focus on the gear that is specifically made for twins and some of my thoughts on the products that they mentioned on the list. Listen to the podcast as I discuss the:  Best car seat stroller for twins: Baby Trend Double Snap-n-Go Stroller Best tandem stroller for twins: Graco DuoGlider Stroller Best side by side stroller for twins: Zoe The Twin+ Best jogging stroller for twins: BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Duallie Double Jogging Stroller Best twins plus one stroller: Zoe The Trio+ Best product for bottle feeding twins: Table for Two Best single baby carrier: Ergobaby Omni 360 All-Position Baby Carrier Best double baby carrier: Weego TWIN baby carrier Best twin bassinet: HALO Bassinest Twin Sleeper Best travel crib: Graco Pack ‘n Play Playard with Twin Bassinet Sleeper Best play yard: Romp and Roost play yard. Best twin breastfeeding pillow: Twin Z Pillow  Be sure to check out Twiniversity’s complete list of award winners for additional products you might need. What is your favorite piece of twin baby gear that has made all the difference in raising your twins? Or if you’re still expecting, what’s something that’s come highly recommended to you from your local multiples group or from our friends or family that have twins already? Leave a comment or tell my on Twitter or Instagram. Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below:  iTunes (for your iPhone, iPad, iPod, etc.) Stitcher Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)  Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help other parents of twins find the show! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and “save as…”) The post Reaction to 2024 Twinnie Baby Gear Award Winners – Podcast 294 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

Baby gear for your twins is constantly changing. New products are always coming out. Fortunately, my friends over at <a href="http://Twiniversity.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twiniversity.com</a> just released their <a href="https://www.twiniversity.com/2024-twinnie-award-winners-best-baby-gear-for-twins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2024 Twinnie Award Winners</a> where they highlight the best gear for twins. That award list goes through a whole bunch of baby gear that is useful for your twins including dozens of products. In this podcast, I highlight those products that are twin specific. Of course a lot of baby gear that you need for twins is just standard baby gear that any baby would need – a singleton baby, twin, triplets or quadruplets. Check out Twiniversity’s list for recommendations of general baby gear. I’m going to focus on the gear that is specifically made for twins and some of my thoughts on the products that they mentioned on the list. Listen to the podcast as I discuss the: <ul> <li>Best car seat stroller for twins: <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/babytrend-snap-n-go-double-stroller-review/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baby Trend Double Snap-n-Go Stroller</a></li> <li>Best tandem stroller for twins: <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/duoglider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Graco DuoGlider Stroller</a></li> <li>Best side by side stroller for twins: Zoe The Twin+</li> <li>Best jogging stroller for twins: <a href="https://amzn.to/46bUQY2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Duallie Double Jogging Stroller</a></li> <li>Best twins plus one stroller: Zoe The Trio+</li> <li>Best product for bottle feeding twins: <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/table-for-two-the-easiest-way-to-feed-twins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Table for Two</a></li> <li>Best single baby carrier: <a href="https://amzn.to/3NACGrD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ergobaby Omni 360 All-Position Baby Carrier</a></li> <li>Best double baby carrier: <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/weego/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weego TWIN baby carrier</a></li> <li>Best twin bassinet: <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/halo-bassinest-twin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HALO Bassinest Twin Sleeper</a></li> <li>Best travel crib: <a href="https://amzn.to/3CG3MY2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Graco Pack ‘n Play Playard with Twin Bassinet Sleeper</a></li> <li>Best play yard: <a href="http://www.rompandroost.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Romp and Roost play yard</a>.</li> <li>Best twin breastfeeding pillow: <a href="https://amzn.to/3qNMuWd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twin Z Pillow</a></li> </ul> Be sure to check out Twiniversity’s complete list of award winners for additional products you might need. What is your favorite piece of twin baby gear that has made all the difference in raising your twins? Or if you’re still expecting, what’s something that’s come highly recommended to you from your local multiples group or from our friends or family that have twins already? Leave a comment or tell my on <a href="https://twitter.com/twindadjoe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twindadjoe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. <h2>Subscribe to the Podcast</h2> To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: <ul> <li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-guide-to-twins-podcast/id498559992" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes (for your iPhone, iPad, iPod, etc.)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dads-guide-to-twins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a></li> <li><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DadsGuideToTwinsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)</a></li> </ul> <h2>Share Your Thoughts</h2> Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/ask-joe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">you can contact me with any questions or comments</a> or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-guide-to-twins-podcast/id498559992" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. It will help other parents of twins find the show! <h2>Download the Podcast</h2> <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/twindad/dads-guide-to-twins-episode-294.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download the podcast in .mp3 format</a> (right click and “save as…”) The post <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/podcast294/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reaction to 2024 Twinnie Baby Gear Award Winners – Podcast 294</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dad's Guide to Twins</a>.

Reaction to 2024 Twinnie Baby Gear Award Winners – Podcast 294

Wes Iseli

Twin Dad Magician Performs 400 Shows a Year While Raising Young Twins with Wes Iseli – Podcast 293

Peter Esbrandt

Overcoming Twins’ Early Birth, NICU, Food Allergies and more with Peter Esbrandt – Podcast 292

Damari Gupton

Being an Actively Engaged Father of 7 (Including Twins) with Damari Gupton – Podcast 291

Brad Myers

Finding an Au Pair for Twins with Brad Myers – Podcast 290

Zach Starr

From Premature Twin Delivery to Having a Third Child after Twins with Zach Starr – Podcast 289

Which baby monitor should you get for your twins? What is the best baby monitor for twins?Here I’ll share recommendations from several twin parents so you can get an idea of what would be best for your family and household situation.Types of Baby Monitors for TwinsFirst, let’s talk about the broad categories of baby monitors: Audio-Only dedicated baby monitors – you can hear your baby but you can’t see them. Video dedicated baby monitors – you can pull the video feed up on your phone or on a device and see what’s going on in your twins’ room. Security Cameras used as baby monitors – these are cameras that aren’t necessarily baby monitor cameras, but maybe they are home security cameras or things of that nature that you can dual purpose for a baby monitor in your twins’ nursery. Twin Must-Haves for Baby MonitorsIt is important to note that there aren’t twin-specific baby monitors. However, there are many that can help you keep tabs on both your twins at the same time.Be sure to look for baby monitors that: have two cameras or you can position one camera so you see both twins if they are video baby monitors, can you do a split screen and see both twins at once? are you able to mount them on the wall or out of reach of the twins’ cribs? Do you need two monitors for twins? Not necessarily if you can see and or hear both twins with one device.Can you use two baby monitors in the same house? You’ll need to double check the specifications of your baby monitors. If you get two identical baby monitors there is a chance of inference between the devices. However, some baby monitors have ways to adjust the channel or frequency used so avoid interference problems. If your twins are in the same room, you should be fine with just one twin baby monitor.Do you need a twin baby monitor with app so you can monitor your twins on your phone? Make sure you double check the specifications of the monitors to see if they have a mobile app compatible with your mobile device or if you can only monitor the babies within the same house on a dedicated viewing or listening device.Twin Baby Monitors that Twin Parents UseLet’s talk about some recommendations from twin parents to give you some ideas of what might work for you and your twins.What twin baby monitor is best? Here’s what your fellow twin parents have to say via the Dad’s Guide to Twins Facebook page:Owlets for TwinsCan I use owlet with twins? Yes, you can. Darrell says that they used outlets for their twins.Audio-Only Baby MonitorsMark says that they had just one audio-only monitor for both sets of their twins. Like this one from VTech or this alternative.Pat says they had an audio-only baby monitor and that their twins shared a room so they just needed one monitor.Sarah says they had a single sound-only monitor. It was plugged in close enough to both cribs that they can hear if either baby cried.Video Baby MonitorsJoe says the Vava baby monitor for twins (like this one) with split screens and it was hands down excellent with great night vision.Matt says they used a Motorola twin baby monitor with two cameras – one over each crib.Security Cameras as Baby MonitorsMelissa said they used the Wyze cam, which is a security camera. They used to have two Wyze cams in the nursery but then they moved their twins to toddler beds and they could get away with just one camera because they could see the whole room.Brett used the Amazon blink camera.Daniel says that they used the Arlo as a baby camera.Get Creative for Monitoring Your TwinsMark says they didn’t even have baby monitors. They just checked it on the babies like clockwork to make sure that everything was going smoothly.Richie used Old iPhones with the Bibino app.Getting the Right Baby Monitor for Your TwinsAs you can see, there are tons of options for keeping an eye (or ear) on your twins. You can choose a do-it-yourself option like using a couple of old phones to create your own baby monitor system, a security camera like a Wyze, a dedicated baby monitor via video or audio, and more.The only important thing is that you can monitor your twins in a way that works for you. That way, you can help in case something goes wrong or if nap time is over.What We Used to Monitor Our Twin GirlsWe didn’t even use a baby monitor unless we were traveling. Our twins shared a room that was right next door to our master bedroom. So whenever they started to cry, or move around, we could actually hear them and we can go in and take care of them.We’d leave our doors open at night so we could make sure that we could hear and take care of them as needed.But when we’d travel, say we’d go visit grandma’s house and the twins were in a whole different part of the house, that’s when we set up an audio-only baby monitor so we could more easily check on the babies.If your twins will likewise share a room, they’ll be fine with a single baby monitor in the room that will pick up any and all of the noises that are happening in that room.Having just a baby monitor that picks up sounds might be good enough to keep track of your kiddos. You’ll find that your twins each make distinct and different types of cries and sounds that you’ll learn over time and you’ll be able to recognize which baby needs your attention just from a sound.Now, two monitors would be helpful if you have twins are in separate rooms in a separate parts of the house. For example, maybe they’re upstairs and your master suite is downstairs or they’re on the other side of the house.Otherwise, I feel that less is probably going to be more for you. You can generally hear a baby crying when the house is quiet. This is particularly true late at night when they’re hungry and they really want to get your attention.I personally feel that video is a little overrated because you have to take the time to actually look at the monitor to check their status. Whereas audio is a much more efficient alert that lets you carry on with whatever you’re doing in the house and will let you know. It will interrupt you when something is happening. You’ll hear your baby or babies crying.Lots of Options to Stay in Your BudgetYou don’t have to break the bank financially to set up a baby monitor to keep an eye on your twins. Some of these options can be had for $20-$40 or all the way up to dedicated baby monitoring systems with multiple cameras and equipment that can be several hundred dollars.There’s usually going to be something that’s going to fit your budget to help you in setting up your twins nursery.If you have your heart set on a fancy baby monitor for twins but don’t have the cash, put it on your twin baby registry!How about you? Do you already have your eyes on a certain baby monitor? If you already have one for your twins, what are you using? Let us know in the comments.The post Baby Monitors for Twins (Recommendations from twin parents) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

Which baby monitor should you get for your twins? What is the best baby monitor for twins?Here I’ll share recommendations from several twin parents so you can get an idea of what would be best for your family and household situation.<h2>Types of Baby Monitors for Twins</h2>First, let’s talk about the broad categories of baby monitors:<ul> <li>Audio-Only dedicated baby monitors – you can hear your baby but you can’t see them.</li> <li>Video dedicated baby monitors – you can pull the video feed up on your phone or on a device and see what’s going on in your twins’ room.</li> <li>Security Cameras used as baby monitors – these are cameras that aren’t necessarily baby monitor cameras, but maybe they are home security cameras or things of that nature that you can dual purpose for a baby monitor in your twins’ nursery.</li> </ul><h2>Twin Must-Haves for Baby Monitors</h2>It is important to note that there aren’t twin-specific baby monitors. However, there are many that can help you keep tabs on both your twins at the same time.Be sure to look for baby monitors that:<ul> <li>have two cameras or you can position one camera so you see both twins</li> <li>if they are video baby monitors, can you do a split screen and see both twins at once?</li> <li>are you able to mount them on the wall or out of reach of the twins’ cribs?</li> </ul>Do you need two monitors for twins? Not necessarily if you can see and or hear both twins with one device.Can you use two baby monitors in the same house? You’ll need to double check the specifications of your baby monitors. If you get two identical baby monitors there is a chance of inference between the devices. However, some baby monitors have ways to adjust the channel or frequency used so avoid interference problems. If your twins are in the same room, you should be fine with just one twin baby monitor.Do you need a twin baby monitor with app so you can monitor your twins on your phone? Make sure you double check the specifications of the monitors to see if they have a mobile app compatible with your mobile device or if you can only monitor the babies within the same house on a dedicated viewing or listening device.<h2>Twin Baby Monitors that Twin Parents Use</h2>Let’s talk about some recommendations from twin parents to give you some ideas of what might work for you and your twins.What twin baby monitor is best? Here’s what your fellow twin parents have to say via the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dadsguidetotwins/posts/pfbid03vfZhoEEfV2RBznVSXMCr7reQAM9UBi5DE87aQJ37juc73CzvvLYsRrhSRPg82SYl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dad’s Guide to Twins Facebook page</a>:<h3>Owlets for Twins</h3>Can I use owlet with twins? Yes, you can. Darrell says that they <a href="https://amzn.to/3Gjl8fy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">used outlets for their twins</a>.<a href="https://amzn.to/3Gjl8fy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><h3>Audio-Only Baby Monitors</h3>Mark says that they had just one audio-only monitor for both sets of their twins. Like this <a href="https://amzn.to/3GlVerz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">one from VTech</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/3MfbUVy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this alternative</a>.<a href="https://amzn.to/3GlVerz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Pat says they had an audio-only baby monitor and that their twins shared a room so they just needed one monitor.Sarah says they had a single sound-only monitor. It was plugged in close enough to both cribs that they can hear if either baby cried.<h3>Video Baby Monitors</h3>Joe says the Vava baby monitor for twins (<a href="https://amzn.to/3mhAF8O" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">like this one</a>) with split screens and it was hands down excellent with great night vision.<a href="https://amzn.to/3mhAF8O" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Matt says they used a <a href="https://amzn.to/3Kd8TT9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motorola twin baby monitor with two cameras</a> – one over each crib.<a href="https://amzn.to/3Kd8TT9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><h3>Security Cameras as Baby Monitors</h3>Melissa said they <a href="https://amzn.to/3m83sN4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">used the Wyze cam</a>, which is a security camera. They used to have two Wyze cams in the nursery but then they moved their twins to toddler beds and they could get away with just one camera because they could see the whole room.<a href="https://amzn.to/3m83sN4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Brett used the <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZJY5Bq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon blink camera</a>.<a href="https://amzn.to/3ZJY5Bq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Daniel says that they used the <a href="https://amzn.to/3nRBmq8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arlo as a baby camera</a>.<a href="https://amzn.to/3nRBmq8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><h3>Get Creative for Monitoring Your Twins</h3>Mark says they didn’t even have baby monitors. They just checked it on the babies like clockwork to make sure that everything was going smoothly.Richie used Old iPhones with the Bibino app.<h2>Getting the Right Baby Monitor for Your Twins</h2>As you can see, there are tons of options for keeping an eye (or ear) on your twins. You can choose a do-it-yourself option like using a couple of old phones to create your own baby monitor system, a security camera like a Wyze, a dedicated baby monitor via video or audio, and more.The only important thing is that you can monitor your twins in a way that works for you. That way, you can help in case something goes wrong or if nap time is over.<h2>What We Used to Monitor Our Twin Girls</h2>We didn’t even use a baby monitor unless we were traveling. <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/should-twins-sleep-in-the-same-room/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our twins shared a room</a> that was right next door to our master bedroom. So whenever they started to cry, or move around, we could actually hear them and we can go in and take care of them.We’d leave our doors open at night so we could make sure that we could hear and take care of them as needed.But when we’d travel, say we’d go visit grandma’s house and the twins were in a whole different part of the house, that’s when we set up an audio-only baby monitor so we could more easily check on the babies.If your twins will likewise share a room, they’ll be fine with a single baby monitor in the room that will pick up any and all of the noises that are happening in that room.Having just a baby monitor that picks up sounds might be good enough to keep track of your kiddos. You’ll find that your twins each make distinct and different types of cries and sounds that you’ll learn over time and you’ll be able to recognize which baby needs your attention just from a sound.Now, two monitors would be helpful if you have twins are in separate rooms in a separate parts of the house. For example, maybe they’re upstairs and your master suite is downstairs or they’re on the other side of the house.Otherwise, I feel that less is probably going to be more for you. You can generally hear a baby crying when the house is quiet. This is particularly true late at night when they’re hungry and they really want to get your attention.I personally feel that video is a little overrated because you have to take the time to actually look at the monitor to check their status. Whereas audio is a much more efficient alert that lets you carry on with whatever you’re doing in the house and will let you know. It will interrupt you when something is happening. You’ll hear your baby or babies crying.<h2>Lots of Options to Stay in Your Budget</h2>You don’t have to break the bank financially to set up a baby monitor to keep an eye on your twins. Some of these options can be had for $20-$40 or all the way up to dedicated baby monitoring systems with multiple cameras and equipment that can be several hundred dollars.There’s usually going to be something that’s going to fit your budget to help you in setting up your twins nursery.If you have your heart set on a fancy baby monitor for twins but don’t have the cash, put it on <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/twins-baby-registry-checklist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">your twin baby registry</a>!How about you? Do you already have your eyes on a certain baby monitor? If you already have one for your twins, what are you using? Let us know in the comments.The post <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/baby-monitors-for-twins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baby Monitors for Twins (Recommendations from twin parents)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dad's Guide to Twins</a>.

Baby Monitors for Twins (Recommendations from twin parents)

Rob Kaercher

Stay-at-home father of twins advantages and disadvantages with Rob Kaercher – Podcast 287

Will your twins personalities be totally similar? Or very different? From the outside, everybody assumes twins are the same in everything. The truth is, it’s the exact opposite. From my experience as a father of twins and talking to many other twin parents, I would say that close to nine out of 10 sets of twins are complete opposite personalities. Twins are very distinct and different individuals. Only in a very small percentage of times are the twins very similar. This is the same whether you have two girls, two boys, or boy/girl twins. The odds are your twins are going to have very different and distinct personalities. It All Starts in the Womb You will start to notice this during the twin pregnancy. Ask mom how she feels the different babies inside her.  Is one baby more active than the other? Is one baby always kicking and pushing and the other one is kind of still? Are they both fighting all the time?  These observations will give you a hint of the personalities that they will have after birth. I know with our girls, one of our girls was very active in utero, always in motion and the other twin, not so much. And turns out when they were born, that same pattern continued where one was a lot more active and always moving and the other was a little more still. So you may see the same pattern with your twins during the pregnancy. Think of it as kind of a preview of the type of twins that you’re going to get. Always Different A beautiful thing about twins is that even if they’re identical twins, they’re going to be different. Even if they share a lot of similar personality traits, they’re still going to be different enough that you can tell them apart by their mannerisms, movements, and speech. Subtle differences like these will shine out to you as a parent of identical twins. The truth is the personalities of your twins are going to be different and unique. While your twins may share a lot in common (like similar interests), there’ll always be some differences between the two of them. I mentioned at the beginning, a very small percentage of twins are going to be almost identical in their personalities. But that’s not uncommon and your twins may be that way as well. An interesting thing that I’ve observed with our twins, particularly when they were younger, is that they would switch personalities. For example, you get used to one twin being more vocal, outgoing, or active and the other twin being kind of more docile. And then before you know it, they’ll switch. Or you may get used to one twin, who’s good eater, eats anything you put in front of her and the other twin is a picky eater and then you know, after a week of that they’ll switch. Personalities can be fluid as your twins are growing up. So look for that, as you experience life with your twins. The post Will your twins have the same or different personalities? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

Will your twins personalities be totally similar? Or very different? From the outside, everybody assumes twins are the same in everything. The truth is, it’s the exact opposite. From my experience as a father of twins and talking to many other twin parents, I would say that close to nine out of 10 sets of twins are complete opposite personalities. Twins are very distinct and different individuals. Only in a very small percentage of times are the twins very similar. This is the same whether you have two girls, two boys, or boy/girl twins. The odds are your twins are going to have very different and distinct personalities. <h2>It All Starts in the Womb</h2> You will start to notice this during the <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/category/pregnancy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twin pregnancy</a>. Ask mom how she feels the different babies inside her. <ul> <li>Is one baby more active than the other?</li> <li>Is one baby always kicking and pushing and the other one is kind of still?</li> <li>Are they both fighting all the time?</li> </ul> These observations will give you a hint of the personalities that they will have after birth. I know with our girls, one of our girls was very active in utero, always in motion and the other twin, not so much. And turns out when they were born, that same pattern continued where one was a lot more active and always moving and the other was a little more still. So you may see the same pattern with your twins during the pregnancy. Think of it as kind of a preview of the type of twins that you’re going to get. <h2>Always Different</h2> A beautiful thing about twins is that even if they’re identical twins, they’re going to be different. Even if they share a lot of similar personality traits, they’re still going to be different enough that you can tell them apart by their mannerisms, movements, and speech. Subtle differences like these will shine out to you as a parent of identical twins. The truth is the personalities of your twins are going to be different and unique. While your twins may share a lot in common (like similar interests), there’ll always be some differences between the two of them. I mentioned at the beginning, a very small percentage of twins are going to be almost identical in their personalities. But that’s not uncommon and your twins may be that way as well. An interesting thing that I’ve observed with our twins, particularly when they were younger, is that <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/identical-twins-personalities-switch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">they would switch personalities</a>. For example, you get used to one twin being more vocal, outgoing, or active and the other twin being kind of more docile. And then before you know it, they’ll switch. Or you may get used to one twin, who’s good eater, eats anything you put in front of her and the other twin is a picky eater and then you know, after a week of that they’ll switch. Personalities can be fluid as your twins are growing up. So look for that, as you experience life with your twins. The post <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/twins-same-personalities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will your twins have the same or different personalities?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dad's Guide to Twins</a>.

Will your twins have the same or different personalities?

In this article, I’ll share examples from several twin parents about their experiences during delivery.It’s important to note that not all moms will go into labor when delivering twins. The majority of twin deliveries are performed via a cesarean section. This can be scheduled by 38 weeks of the twin pregnancy or earlier if there are any challenges or issues with the babies.However, some moms may go into labor and then end up having a C-section. Here are some specific examples of what to expect during a twin delivery: Joanna had an hour and a half of labor from the time her water broke to delivery. Abby had over 50 hours of labor for her twins born at 39 weeks. Nikki had 40 hours of labor for her twins’ delivery Samantha had less than three hours of labor, with her twins being born just two hours after her water broke. Lucy had a slow labor of 23 hours. Cindy had 18 hours of labor. They ended up having a C-section as Cindy never dilated enough. Eric’s twins were delivered via C-section after Mom’s water broke at 2 am, and the twins were born at 6:30 am. In some cases, complications may arise and a vaginal delivery may not be possible. The twins are monitored during labor for their heartbeats and if there’s any sign of danger, a C-section may be performed. Shannon had 10 hours of labor at 38 weeks and delivered her twins 14 minutes apart. Brittany had a seven-hour induction with 15 minutes of pushing. Linda had a natural delivery after five and a half hours. Labor during twin delivery can be short and quick or take several days. Some moms may start with labor and end with a vaginal delivery, while others may start with labor and end with a C-section. The most important thing is to have a healthy delivery for both the twins and the mom.The post How long is Mom typically in labor during a twin delivery? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

In this article, I’ll share examples from several twin parents about their experiences during delivery.It’s important to note that not all moms will go into labor when delivering twins. The majority of <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/wife-feels-before-and-during-a-twin-c-section/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twin deliveries are performed via a cesarean section</a>. This can be scheduled by 38 weeks of the twin pregnancy or earlier if there are any challenges or issues with the babies.However, some moms may go into labor and then end up having a C-section. Here are some specific examples of what to expect during a twin delivery:<ul> <li>Joanna had an hour and a half of labor from the time her water broke to delivery.</li> <li>Abby had over 50 hours of labor for her twins born at 39 weeks.</li> <li>Nikki had 40 hours of labor for her twins’ delivery</li> <li>Samantha had less than three hours of labor, with her twins being born just two hours after her water broke.</li> <li>Lucy had a slow labor of 23 hours.</li> <li>Cindy had 18 hours of labor. They ended up having a C-section as Cindy never dilated enough.</li> <li>Eric’s twins were delivered via C-section after Mom’s water broke at 2 am, and the twins were born at 6:30 am.</li> </ul>In some cases, complications may arise and a vaginal delivery may not be possible. The twins are monitored during labor for their heartbeats and if there’s any sign of danger, a C-section may be performed.<ul> <li>Shannon had 10 hours of labor at 38 weeks and delivered her twins 14 minutes apart.</li> <li>Brittany had a seven-hour induction with 15 minutes of pushing.</li> <li>Linda <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/natural-birth-twins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">had a natural delivery</a> after five and a half hours.</li> </ul>Labor during twin delivery can be short and quick or take several days. Some moms may start with labor and end with a vaginal delivery, while others may start with labor and end with a C-section. The most important thing is to have a healthy delivery for both the twins and the mom.The post <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/how-long-labor-twins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How long is Mom typically in labor during a twin delivery?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dad's Guide to Twins</a>.

How long is Mom typically in labor during a twin delivery?

Survive the twin pregnancy and thrive as a father of twins

Tyler Chesser

Episode 285 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Surprise Early Twins and Parenting Through the First Year with Tyler Chesser – Podcast 285 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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Surprise Early Twins and Parenting Through the First Year with Tyler Chesser – Podcast 285

How much does daycare for twins cost? Let’s talk about costs and how that varies based on your location and ... Read more The post How Much Does Day Care for Twins Cost? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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How Much Does Day Care for Twins Cost?

What about raising twins is actually easier than you thought it was going to be? Looking back at my own ... Read more The post What about raising twins is easier than you think it will be? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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What about raising twins is easier than you think it will be?

Should your twins sleep in your room when they come home from the hospital? The answer depends on several factors. ... Read more The post Should Twins Sleep in the Parent’s Room? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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Should Twins Sleep in the Parent’s Room?

I got an interesting question recently: Do twins get upset at the same time? The answer, as with many questions ... Read more The post Do Twins Get Upset at the Same Time? (And What You Can Do About It) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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Do Twins Get Upset at the Same Time? (And What You Can Do About It)

Twin pregnancies can get complicated. The nature of carrying two babies can wreak havoc on poor Mom. While there are ... Read more The post Common Complications During Twin Pregnancy appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

Twin pregnancies can get complicated. The nature of carrying two babies can wreak havoc on poor Mom. While there are ... <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/common-complications-during-twin-pregnancy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a> The post <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/common-complications-during-twin-pregnancy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Complications During Twin Pregnancy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dad's Guide to Twins</a>.

Common Complications During Twin Pregnancy

When can you be induced with twins? As a reminder, induction is when the doctor encourages Mom’s uterus to contract ... Read more The post When can you be induced with twins? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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When can you be induced with twins?

If you’re expecting twins and you want to get ready for them it’s important to have a stash of clothes ... Read more The post How many clothes do you need for twins? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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How many clothes do you need for twins?

Twin pregnancies are automatically higher risk than normal pregnancies. To put it simply, having twins increases the odds that something ... Read more The post How early can twins be born? (What to expect with your twin delivery) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

Twin pregnancies are automatically higher risk than normal pregnancies. To put it simply, having twins increases the odds that something ... <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/how-early-can-twins-be-born/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a> The post <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/how-early-can-twins-be-born/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How early can twins be born? (What to expect with your twin delivery)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dad's Guide to Twins</a>.

How early can twins be born? (What to expect with your twin delivery)

Paul Gewuerz

Episode 275 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Premature Twins, 3 Months in the Ronald McDonald House &amp; more with Paul Gewuerz – Podcast 275 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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Premature Twins, 3 Months in the Ronald McDonald House & more with Paul Gewuerz – Podcast 275

This podcast is a must! Information invaluable from parents in all types of situations. We are expecting our first children and it turns out it’s twins! So many subjects are brought to our attention even though we didn’t know we would deal with. Experience and knowledge from so many aspects! A must listen! Enjoy

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Dad's Guide to Twins

I got a comment the other day from a fellow father expecting twins to join his family shortly. He said, ... Read more The post Twin Pregnancy vs. Singleton Pregnancy – Differences and Challenges appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

I got a comment the other day from a fellow father expecting twins to join his family shortly. He said, ... <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/twin-pregnancy-vs-singleton-pregnancy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a> The post <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/twin-pregnancy-vs-singleton-pregnancy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twin Pregnancy vs. Singleton Pregnancy – Differences and Challenges</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dad's Guide to Twins</a>.

Twin Pregnancy vs. Singleton Pregnancy – Differences and Challenges

Simon Burden

Episode 207 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Long-Term International Travel with Infant Twins with Simon Burden – Podcast 207 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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Long-Term International Travel with Infant Twins with Simon Burden – Podcast 207

As a parent of twins, I’m pretty sure that you know the answer to the question “which twin is older?” ... Read more The post Which twin is older? (and should you tell them) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

As a parent of twins, I’m pretty sure that you know the answer to the question “which twin is older?” ... <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/which-twin-is-older/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a> The post <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/which-twin-is-older/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Which twin is older? (and should you tell them)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dad's Guide to Twins</a>.

Which twin is older? (and should you tell them)

If you’ve decided to bottle feed your infant twins (with either formula or breast milk), you’ll need to figure out ... Read more The post How to Bottle Feed Infant Twins (Even When You’re By Yourself) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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How to Bottle Feed Infant Twins (Even When You’re By Yourself)

One of the most frequent questions I receive is “how do we afford childcare for twins?” By its very nature, ... Read more The post How to Select and Afford Day Care for Twins appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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How to Select and Afford Day Care for Twins

Once you move your twins from cribs to regular beds, a new challenge arises: How do you keep your twins ... Read more The post Getting Twins to Stay in Bed (and finally go to sleep!) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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Getting Twins to Stay in Bed (and finally go to sleep!)

David called in with a question about his twins’ sleeping habits and wondered if I “had any tips about sleep ... Read more The post Sleep Training Twins (Cry It Out vs Intervention) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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Sleep Training Twins (Cry It Out vs Intervention)

Phil M. Jones

Episode 201 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Raising Twins When You Travel Frequently for Work with Phil M. Jones – Podcast 201 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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Raising Twins When You Travel Frequently for Work with Phil M. Jones – Podcast 201

One of the most frequent questions by those expecting twins is: do I need two of everything? Just because you ... Read more The post What Do You Need Two of For Twins (Hint: Not Everything) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

One of the most frequent questions by those expecting twins is: do I need two of everything? Just because you ... <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/what-do-you-need-two-of-for-twins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a> The post <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com/what-do-you-need-two-of-for-twins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Do You Need Two of For Twins (Hint: Not Everything)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dadsguidetotwins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dad's Guide to Twins</a>.

What Do You Need Two of For Twins (Hint: Not Everything)

Episode 200 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today I celebrate the 200th episode of the Dad’s ... Read more The post What It Is Like Being An Identical Twin – Podcast 200 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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What It Is Like Being An Identical Twin – Podcast 200

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