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Rehydration Innovation
Surviving the 2-for-1 Bug: Managing Dehydration When Both Twins Are Sick
Surviving sickness with multiples can be challenging, to say the least, especially when you know you're likely going to be dragged down by the same stomach bug that's got everybody else down for the count. When stomach bugs, fevers, or viral illnesses enter your household, they basically never stop at infecting just one person. And when you have twins who come down with a contagion,...
Yes Chef
Celebrate International Chefs Day with This Zesty Autumn Cabbage Salad
The only thing more chaotic than a kitchen run by the likes of Gordon Ramsay is a kitchen filled with two very independent toddlers who want nothing more than to run the kitchen and be in charge of making every meal with mom or dad. This International Chefs Day, let them run the show. This International Chefs Day, let them run the show. The purpose of this day is to help children...
Long-Term Lung Health
Why Premature Babies Face Greater RSV Risks: What Twin Parents Need to Know
Like clockwork, flu and RSV seasons have arrived. They'll continue to run rampant from late fall through early spring. Some respiratory viruses even continue circulating into May, but the worst of these viruses peak during the winter months. If your babies were born prematurely...they're at a higher risk of adverse outcomes from respiratory illnesses. If your babies were born...
Keep an Eye On It
Corneas, Curves & Preemies: The Link Between Early Delivery & Astigmatism
Eyesight is a precious thing. So are premature babies. Did you know that prematurity can impact the long-term vision health of your babies? About 60 percent of twins—and the vast majority of higher-order multiples–are born early, before they're finished developing in the womb. If your babies need to spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), healthcare professionals help...
Multiple Savings
50 Fantastic Amazon Prime Day Deals for Parents of Twins & Multiples
Prime Day deals are back, baby! You might be wondering if Prime Day deals are worth it when you have twins and have to buy multiples of a lot of things. We're here to tell you they are. Here are 50 items that actually pay off…as long as you get them before they're gone! Here are 50 items that actually pay off…as long as you get them before they're gone! First, make sure you've...
Make Nursing Less Stressful
Breastfeeding Twins: Six Fascinating Facts Every Parent Should Know
Breastfeeding one baby can feel intimidating. But when you find out you're carrying more than one baby, the pressure of feeding two newborns simultaneously might make you doubt your milk supply and whether you'll be able to produce enough for two tiny, little humans. You may also wonder whether you'll have the energy to handle breastfeeding twins physically (we're talking double the...
Buckle Up
Double the Seats, Double the Checks: 7 Safety Tips for Seat Check Satur
It's the last day of Child Passenger Safety Week…also known as Seat Check Saturday! This is your sign to review the car seat set-up in your vehicle to make sure everything is fitting—and sitting!—properly every time you transport your kids from Point A to Point B. This year's theme is Safe from the Start, which highlights the importance of preparing for your babies' first ride home—...
Guess Who?
Double, Double, Toil & Trouble: Unforgettable Halloween Costumes for Twins
It may still be six weeks away, but if you love Halloween and all the fun that comes with planning creative costumes for your family, it's never too soon to get into gear. Finding all of the elements to put together the right look for whatever you're dressing up as can take a bit of time, and when you're trying to find costumes for your younger twins, it can be tricky to track down the...
Safety First
Toddler First Aid Kit Essentials: What Every Twin Parent Needs On-Hand
If there's one thing parents of rambunctious toddlers know, it's that you should always expect the unexpected. That means being prepared for every scenario, even when you don't yet know what it is. In terms of toddler safety, that means having a First Aid Kit ready to go at all times. In terms of toddler safety, that means having a First Aid Kit ready to go at all times. If you...
Better Safe Than Sorry
Childproofing for Double Trouble: How to Prevent Common Household Injuries
If you have kids of your own or care for little ones on a daily basis, you know that one of the biggest concerns on a parent's or caregiver's mind is keeping their children safe. This can be incredibly hard to do, in general…but it can be especially hard to do when you have twins because once those multiples are mobile, you're screwed. You're suddenly running this way and that way,...
Nourishing Bodies & Minds
Pack a Lunch that Packs a Punch: Quick & Healthy Back to School Meal Ideas
It's time to get back to school, and that means it's also time to get back to packing school lunches every day for your kids. Packing double the snacks day-in and day-out can get monotonous mighty-quick, so if you're looking for quick and easy ideas to make sure your little ones are getting big doses of all the good stuff their growing bodies need, check out the suggestions below as...
It's All About the Split
Think Di-Di Means Fraternal? Think Again! Identical Twin Science Explained
When we think about twins, the terms "fraternal" and "identical" probably come to mind. Most sets of twins are fraternal (or, shall we say, non-identical), with this type accounting for approximately 70 to 75 percent of all twin pregnancies. With fraternal twins, each baby has their own placenta and amniotic sac. This makes them Dichorionic-Diamniotic, or Di-Di, twins. But did you...
Ctrl+Z
How to Remove Your Toddlers’ Impromptu Ink Artwork from Your Walls
We've all been there. Our toddlers are enjoying some arts and crafts time. You're watching them closely to make sure they keep their chosen medium to the paper you've provided, and then, something happens, and you have to look away for a moment. Maybe the doorbell rings. Maybe the important phone call you've been waiting on finally comes through. Or, maybe you just really have to pee...
Safety On the Go
Evenflo Recalls Select Models of Infant Car Seats Over Calibration Issue
Evenflo is voluntarily recalling select models of its Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant car seat after additional safety testing found that some seats did not meet certain federal performance requirements due to a calibration issue with the level indicator. The recalled car seats were sold in the United States and manufactured before April 1, 2025. The recalled car seats were sold in...
Are You Ready?
Countdown to Learning: 10 Great Back to School Deals You Won't Want to Miss
Maybe you're sending your twins off to their first year of Preschool or Kindergarten. Maybe they're venturing off to a higher grade in Elementary or Junior High. No matter what grade your twins are heading into, one thing is true: The later we get into August, the more parents are counting down to the first day of school, which will probably be highlighted with a classic sign that...