Sleep Time

Close Quarters

From Sharing a Womb to Sharing a Room: Should Your Twins Share a Space?

Allie Walld 2 days ago

Twins share a unique bond. One that likely stems from the very beginning, when they share a not-so-unique space. Their living quarters start out extra-roomy, but as they grow, things begin to get quite cramped. Eventually, they're nudging and elbowing each other in utero until they come into this world (sometimes, that nudging and elbowing continues long after they have ample space...

Sound Sleep

The 6 Best Bedtime Snacks to Help Your Twins Get a Better Sleep

Allie Walld 1 week ago

Nighttime wake-ups are the worst. And when you have twins, those overnight interruptions usually come in pairs, too. There are things you can do to create a calming and relaxing ambiance once your twins are in their nursery, but once your babies are eating more than just breastmilk or formula, there are also things you can do before bedtime to help fuel a better slumber. Like, giving...

Soothing Sounds

Making Sense of the Noise: 4 Sound Machines to Create a Peaceful Ambiance

Allie Walld 4 months ago

There's no sense in sugarcoating it. Life with twins can be loud. There are times when your twins will play nicely, either independently or together, and there are times when they'll squabble and let their frustrations be known. But when it's bedtime, the noise needs to dial back and make way for a peaceful ambiance and rejuvenating rest. Enter: a different kind of noise. White noise...

Daylight AND Nighttime Savings

How to Adjust Your Twins’ Sleep Schedule When the Clocks Fall Back

Allie Walld 4 months ago

It's that time of year we can always count on some people to shake their fist at. Daylight Savings Time will once again be coming to an end, and the clocks will go back one hour. Once we Fall Back, we'll get more light in the morning and less light in the evening. Some parents dread this time of year because it wreaks havoc on their babies' sleep schedule, which, of course, wreaks...

Snoring Isn’t Normal

The Reason Your Twins Stopped Sleeping Through the Night Could be Medical

Allie Walld 5 months ago

Every parent knows how exhausting it is having babies who don't sleep through the night. Sleepless nights with several wake-ups make for tired days that slip by. Suddenly, several months have gone by, and your babies are old enough to go longer between overnight feeds, and you can attempt to sleep train your twins (we did this when our twins were four-and-a-half months old). Longer...

Tap into Optimal Sleep Schedules

NextNap Tool from Nanit Predicts Personalized Nap Times for Your Twins

Allie Walld 5 months ago

When you're a parent of newborn twins, you become a scheduling master pretty quickly. You keep your babies on the same schedule, as much as you reasonably can, because, let's be serious, it's just not always possible to keep your new little humans on the exact same schedule all the time. But when the stars align and your babies' nap schedules align, too, you can take advantage of a...

Compact Cribs

Looking for Mini Cribs for Your Multiples? Here are 3 Space-Saving Options

Allie Walld 5 months ago

When you're expecting twins, you're also expecting all of the extra accessories that come with having two babies at once. Having two of almost everything (if you want an exhaustive list, check out ours) will take up a lot of space in your home. One thing you might consider when planning out your babies' nursery is whether you want full-sized cribs or compact cribs. Why choose a mini...

A Little R & R

The Best Nap Mat for Your Toddlers to Kick Back & Cozy Up With

Allie Walld 6 months ago

If you want to have a content toddler, comfort is key. Whether they're feeling a little under the weather, recovering from a recent surgery, or looking to close their eyes and catch a quick rest or some simple quiet time, Moonsea's nap mat makes it easy for your independent toddlers to have their own great set-up to kick back and relax. Our three-year-old twins each have their own...

Keep an Eye on Them

This Portable Pro Baby Monitor is Perfect if You’re Welcoming Twins

Allie Walld 6 months ago

When you have two newborn babies at home, it can be twice as nerve-racking because there's always the chance that something could happen to not just one of them, but both of them—at the same time. Let's face it, you need to sleep at some point, even if those moments are abundantly scarce and the quality is incredibly inadequate. Having the right system in place for keeping an eye on...

Namaste

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

Allie Walld 8 months ago

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...