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Allie Walld

Allie Walld

Allie is a fraternal twin. She is also a mom of identical twin boys and an auntie to a set of fraternal twins. Her favorite movie is Back to the Future and her favorite actor is Tom Hanks. She sings and plays bass guitar in a band with her husband, and when she’s not reading or playing word games, you’ll find her in the kitchen baking imperial cookies. Connect with TwinsyTwins on Instagram and Facebook.

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Seeing Double: Taking a Look at Eye Health in Twins
I See What You Did There

Seeing Double: Taking a Look at Eye Health in Twins

Allie Walld

Have you ever played Peekaboo with your newborn babies and wondered just what exactly they see when they look back at you? When your babies are in utero, their eyes begin to form around four weeks after conception. Major structures, like the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, and retina, begin to form a couple of weeks later, and by 10 weeks', your babies will have formed eyelids that are...

From Twin to Twin Mom: Don't Let Your Multiples Face an Identity Crisis
Same But Different

From Twin to Twin Mom: Don't Let Your Multiples Face an Identity Crisis

Allie Walld

When you think about twins, one of the first images that comes to mind is probably a pair of people in matching outfits. And a lot of people who have twins—or are twins—(myself included, on both counts) have probably sported identical or coordinating get-ups. Sometimes, it's fun—and cute—to see two little humans wearing the exact same thing. But, I think there can also be TOO much of...

Bring on the Sunshine, Baby: 3 Portable Pop ‘n’ Plays Big Enough for Twins
The Great Outdoors

Bring on the Sunshine, Baby: 3 Portable Pop ‘n’ Plays Big Enough for Twins

Allie Walld

As a parent of twins, one of the most difficult things you'll face is finding items that are big enough to accommodate both of your babies at the same time. Most cribs are designed for one baby. Most swings are made for single riders only. Most playards are only roomy enough (or weight-rated) for one. Sometimes, these limitations can make a parent of multiples feel like they need to...

Twin-Approved: Grannies Car Boosts Motor Skills & Cuts Out Screen Time
Drive Like a Grannie

Twin-Approved: Grannies Car Boosts Motor Skills & Cuts Out Screen Time

Allie Walld

If you're a Bluey fan and are wondering if the Grannies Car Coupe is for real life, I can assure you, yes, it's for real life! This cozy coupe from Little Tikes is a Bluey-themed ride-on toy that's rated for kids from 18 months up to five years old (with a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds). It works with such a big age range because it's designed to grow alongside your kids. It's got...

Welcoming Twins: Benefits & Complications of Vaginal vs. Caesarean Delivery
Labor & Delivery

Welcoming Twins: Benefits & Complications of Vaginal vs. Caesarean Delivery

Allie Walld

If you're expecting twins, you're probably getting used to the idea that your pregnancy is higher-risk than a single-birth pregnancy. There's an incredible amount of decisions you'll be making while you wait to meet your babies, and one of those decisions, which you'll hopefully have a say in, is whether or not you'll be delivering your twins vaginally or via Caesarean section (whether...

If You’re Expecting Twin Newborn Babies, This is the Best Activity Play Mat
Plenty of Play Room

If You’re Expecting Twin Newborn Babies, This is the Best Activity Play Mat

Allie Walld

If you're expecting twins and are on the hunt for key items you'll need when your babies arrive, you're about to cross one essential item off of your list. From one twin mom to another, the 4-in-1 Kickin' Tunes Music Activity Gym Play Mat by Baby Einstein is the only play mat you'll need, so you may as well go ahead and add it to your baby registry. Why is this play mat so good for...

3 Ways to Keep Your Twin Toddlers Safe at the Lake or Pool this Summer
Water Safety

3 Ways to Keep Your Twin Toddlers Safe at the Lake or Pool this Summer

Allie Walld

Summer is the peak time to have fun. Soaking up the sun usually leads to soaking in the water. Whether you're lake-bound with the fam or are lounging by the pool with friends, water safety is crucial when you've got your kids in tow. Managing your toddlers and keeping them safe is hard enough on land, nevermind adding in the very real danger of drowning. While everybody wants to have...

The Best Baby & Toddler Prime Day Deals for Parents of Twins in Canada
Red Hot Savings

The Best Baby & Toddler Prime Day Deals for Parents of Twins in Canada

Allie Walld

Being a parent of twins is an incredible thing to experience. It's also incredibly expensive. Sometimes, there's no way around the cost of needing double of almost everything you need when you have two kids who are growing up together and going through all of the developmental milestones at virtually the exact same time. Fortunately, there are times when you can save some money on...

Keeping Kiddos Cool: An Easy & Healthy Frozen Treat for Your Teething Twins
Soothe Sore Gums

Keeping Kiddos Cool: An Easy & Healthy Frozen Treat for Your Teething Twins

Allie Walld

Growing pains. They suck, but they're necessary. Watching your twins deal with discomfort as their teeth slowly and surely come in is tough because there's not much you can do but try to explain that the pain they're feeling won't last forever—except, at this point, they likely don't understand, so can't correlate that dental data just yet. Babies start to experience their teeth...

The Dirt on Dirt: 3 Toddler Tidbits That Turn Mud into Good, Clean Fun
Mud & Muck

The Dirt on Dirt: 3 Toddler Tidbits That Turn Mud into Good, Clean Fun

Allie Walld

When you're a toddler who's trying to learn everything there is to know about this great, big world we live in, digging right in and getting your hands dirty is one of the best ways to learn. While there is an actual calendar day devoted to celebrating the majesty of mud, in the eyes of a toddler, EVERY day can (and should) be spent splashin' through the mud and the muck. Dirt's fun,...

Having Twins? Here Are the Essentials You'll Need for Your Hospital Go-Bag
It's Go Time

Having Twins? Here Are the Essentials You'll Need for Your Hospital Go-Bag

Allie Walld

You've been waiting for the arrival of your twins for months. Depending on how intense your pregnancy has been, that time may have flown by—OR you may have felt like you've been pregnant for the past five years and can't wait for them to vacate the premises and join you at home. When it's Go Time, there's no time to waste. The last thing you want to be doing when you're timing the...

Any Age, Any Ability: Bringing Balance by Practicing Yoga with Your Twins
Namaste

Any Age, Any Ability: Bringing Balance by Practicing Yoga with Your Twins

Allie Walld

Have you ever met a toddler who didn't have more energy than you? Probably not. It can be fun and entertaining to witness their boundless energy. But when those toddlers live WITH you and that energy doesn't seem to dwindle by nighttime, it can be difficult to seamlessly transition from playtime to bedtime. You might try to get your twins to run around to help them burn off some of...

The Top 10 Toys to Help You Slide into Summer Mode with Your Twins
Sun Surf Sand

The Top 10 Toys to Help You Slide into Summer Mode with Your Twins

Allie Walld

There's nothing that hits quite like the first day of summer. You can almost feel the shift of energy in the air as we slide into the summer solstice. As if life with twins isn't already busy enough, when summer hits, we want to pack in as many sun-soaked memories as we can. It's nice to get out and hit up different hot spots with the family, but it's also nice to be able to kick back...

6 Must-Have Toys That Will Have Your Toddlers Begging to Hop in the Bathtub
Splash & Play

6 Must-Have Toys That Will Have Your Toddlers Begging to Hop in the Bathtub

Allie Walld

Sometimes, convincing your toddlers that they actually want to take a bath can be tough. When you have twins and need to get both of them on board, it can become a game of negotiation. One might want the bath, the other might have a million things they want to do first. And if you're flying solo for bathtime, then you can't split everybody up and give them what they want. It's times...

Skip the Double-Take: 3 Simple Tips to Differentiate Your Identical Twins
And Who Might You Be?

Skip the Double-Take: 3 Simple Tips to Differentiate Your Identical Twins

Allie Walld

When you initially think about identical twins, you probably envision that everything about them is the exact same. And, at first glance, it might look that way. While identical twins share a large portion of their DNA, they're not carbon copies of each other, meaning that their DNA has slight differences that makes each individual genetically distinguishable. About 15 percent of...

Twins Crying in the Car? This Tech Gives Parents a Quiet, Stress-Free Drive
Soothing & Calming

Twins Crying in the Car? This Tech Gives Parents a Quiet, Stress-Free Drive

Allie Walld

If you've ever endured a car ride during which you've been serenaded by the shrill shrieks of your less-than-pleased twin babies, then this innovative technology from Evenflo will be music to your ears. Launched earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, SensorySoothe is an app-connected feature that's built directly into the handle of Evenflo's newest car seats...

Share a Story, Save the World: Why We Love the Sesame Street Friends Series
ABC 123

Share a Story, Save the World: Why We Love the Sesame Street Friends Series

Allie Walld

Stories are important. They bring people together. They impart knowledge. They provide entertainment. We tell tales about our day. We share narratives about our family. We chronicle moments in history by writing them down. Stories allow us to connect with others in many different ways. Not only do they invite us to create and collaborate, they nurture the delight of reading across...

From A to B: Strollers for Twins, Triplets, Quads & Higher-Order Multiples
Multiples on the Move

From A to B: Strollers for Twins, Triplets, Quads & Higher-Order Multiples

Allie Walld

There are unique challenges and realities faced by families who are graced with twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples. One such challenge includes getting your babies from Point A to Point B. How do you get your babies to and from the pediatrician's office easily when you have more babies than free hands? How do you get out for a stroll and a bit of (possibly very much needed)...

Dig into Gardening & Teach Your Kids How to Connect with Nature
Get Your Hands Dirty

Dig into Gardening & Teach Your Kids How to Connect with Nature

Allie Walld

No matter how old you are, there's something special and oh-so-satisfying about getting your hands dirty. Probably because you're having fun, or learning—or both. While things might get messy, taking your kids outside to spend some time digging around in the garden can be a great way for them to learn about flowers, vegetables, and herbs, and how to actually work in the garden. It...

Speak!: Meet the Pup Who’s Encouraging Language Development in Toddlers
One Fine Canine

Speak!: Meet the Pup Who’s Encouraging Language Development in Toddlers

Allie Walld

If your twins are nearing toddlerhood, they've probably begun babbling and, before you know it, they'll be going a mile-a-minute with stories and tidbits they just can't wait to share with you. But before they become Chatty Kathys (or Karls?), they need to learn how to carry a conversation. And, in order to be able to do that, they also need to grasp the fundamentals of language,...

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