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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 buy two of everything (don't get us wrong, you DO need to buy two of a lot of things), or that they're destined to stay at home and do basically nothing until their babies are older.
In a lot of cases, that would be less exhausting and just plain doable because then at least you're not constantly chasing down your babies, preventing mayhem, and missing out on whatever you'd hoped to actually be doing on your outing.
But, sometimes, there ARE things that are designed with multiple babies in mind, and when you find those things, it feels life-changing.
But, sometimes, there ARE things that are designed with multiple babies in mind, and when you find those things, it feels life-changing.
That's because it is.
Instead of feeling defeated before you've even attempted to do something fun with both babies, you can look forward to—and be excited about!—social gatherings, whether they're indoor or outdoor at your place, on the grass at the park or camping, or even on the sand at the beach.
A super portable and easy-to-set-up playard makes it a breeze to get outside and enjoy the fresh air with your twins, whether they're freshly newborn, recently graduated from the NICU, or are on the verge of becoming mobile.
3 portable pop 'n' plays that are big enough for twins
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1. Pop-Up Children Playpen by Dream on Me
Set Up & Take Down With One Hand
This is a lightweight pop-up playpen by Dream on Me that can be set up in mere moments and taken down using just one hand. It measures 36 inches tall by 59 inches wide and 47 inches deep and has a maximum capacity of 50 pounds. It has a mesh netting on the sides, creating a breathable environment for your babies and making it easy for parents to keep an eye on their little ones while they get some fresh air outdoors. A removable canopy offers shade for your babies, and a zippered gate on the front gives parents quick and easy access while keeping your little ones securely inside the playard. This playpen folds down very compactly into the included travel bag and weighs just over six pounds, so you can easily take it with you whenever you're on-the-go. It's available in four colors: French White, Taupe Green, Charcoal, and Noir Black.
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2. Indoor & Outdoor Baby & Toddler Portable Playpen by Suureks
Has a UV Canopy for Sun Protection
This is a lightweight indoor / outdoor playpen by Suureks that comes with a removable UPF50+ UV sun canopy to help protect your babies from the sun. It measures 40 inches tall by 60 inches wide and has stakes for outdoor use to ensure it stays put wherever you set it up. This playard has a comfortable mat that you can self-inflate for the bottom of the playard. This durable playpen has mesh walls for easy visibility and features sturdy rails that are secured with safety locks, yet this unit can still be assembled in just a few seconds. It also folds down nicely into an included travel bag for convenient portability. Two smaller separate bags within the travel bag allow you to keep the mat and UV cover organized and stored separately, so you can grab them as you need them.
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3. Indoor & Outdoor Foldable Baby Playpen by Klassy
Dual Entrances for Dual Babies
This is a spacious indoor / outdoor portable playpen by Klassy. It has a pop-up design and can be assembled (AND disassembled) in seconds. It measures 40 inches tall by 60 inches wide and is waterproof. It has mesh sides for ventilation and protection from bugs, strongly stitched seams for long-term durability, and sturdy plastic poles that you can secure the sun canopy straps to to provide shade. This lightweight playard only weighs eight pounds but is big enough for multiple babies (and eventually toddlers) to play in. You could even fit an exersaucer in it, if you wanted to. It also has a zippered entrance on either side for quick and easy access. This unit has included ground stakes to keep it securely in place, but when it's time to go, it folds down compactly and can be tucked into its travel bag.
Make getting fresh air a breeze
To those who don't have twins or higher-order multiples, it might sound silly to think you can't get outside for a few minutes to get some fresh air with your newborns, but when you have two or more babies in tow, it's surprisingly difficult to do anything beyond the wake-change-feed-play-sleep cycle.
Having access to a portable playard that you can set up and take down again in seconds for your twins can make all the difference when it comes to considering the monumental task of packing up for an outing.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed at how much work it will be or how you're going to keep your babies contained or in sight, you can rest easy and look forward to a successful summer outing with your friends or family, whether it's in the comfort of your backyard, in the shade at the park, or in the sun at the beach.
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