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Doubling Up

Do You Need Two of Everything?

By Debra Weaver

What about dressing twins alike? "Sometimes we dress them alike, but only if the outfits are gifts," says Gulyn. "Otherwise it's fun to dress them similarly, same theme, but different color. Mainly – you must be practical, and you are lucky if they are both wearing something that fits and is clean!"

"We generally don't buy two of everything because we like the idea that each of our girls [has her] own wants and needs and favorite toys," says Parmet. "We usually don't dress them alike either – maybe in complimenting outfits on special occasions." But the Weismann family takes a different approach. "We do dress them alike often," says Weismann. "They seem to like wearing the same or similar items.

Childproofing is one area in which you can have double trouble with twins, so plan ahead! "You will need gates and lots of childproofing items like socket covers, cabinet locks, etc.," says Weismann. "The twins really do work together to get into everything. They are very smart, using two brains to get into trouble. We also bought four car seats so we always have spares in case one of the kids throws up or messes in the car."

Double Up or Double Duty? Items parents need two of include: Cribs, after the first few months Car seats, at least two, preferably a set in each vehicle Highchairs and portable clip-on kind for restaurants, grandma's, etc. Double strollers, if possible, one for home and one for the car Baby slings, as they leave parents' hands free to do other things Sets of bottles and nipples Safety items such as gates and childproofing items Potty chairs Items where one will do include: Changing table – two are very handy if your house has an upstairs – and at least one diaper pail for each level Pack-n-play or playpen, mostly to contain one baby while en route to the car with the other one Baby bathtub Baby swing Nursing pillow

Want to see more?

• Family Energy Magazine
• Two at Once: Pregnancy With Twins
• Two At Once: Becoming a Parent of Twins
• Talk about it!

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