Expecting

What Are the Chances?

How Likely Am I to Have Identical Twins? This Kit Will Tell You

Allie Walld 9 months ago

When you find out you're expecting a baby and then—SURPRISE!—you find out it's actually twins, you may feel like you've won the lottery! I mean, what are the chances of having twins?! In Canada, approximately 1 in 31 births results in twins or higher-order multiples. In the United States, this statistic is almost the same, with about 32.1 out of every 1,000 births resulting in twins...

Goodnight Room

How to Create the Best Sleep Environment for Your Twins

Allie Walld 11 months ago

As any new parent can attest to, sleep is important. So, so—zZZzz—important. While your newborn twins will likely spend the first several months sleeping in a bassinet by your side, once you make the decision to move your babies into their own bedroom, one of the first things you will probably teach your children is how to fall asleep on their own. An integral part of this process is...

Slam Dunk Those Diapers

Everything You Need to Know About Diaper Pails

Allie Walld 1 year ago

If you have a set of newborn twins, you've been thrown into the depths of dual diaper duty (quick math clocks you at 800 diapers per baby in the first 100 days), and you're likely waiting with bated breath for the day your dynamic duo no longer needs diapers. That day will come. But until it does, don't hold your breath. No, really. Breathe freely. Because the right diaper pail will...

One for the Books

Ten Ways to Make Mother's Day Memorable This Year

Allie Walld 1 year ago

Mother's Day is just around the corner and you may be racking your brain on what you can do to make the day extra special for your mom. Just like every kid is different, so is every mama. Some might want to kick back and relax, while others may want to seize the day. Whatever you decide your mom would prefer, she's bound to appreciate the thought and effort you put into making the day...

Celebrate Mom

Gifts Ideas Any Mom Will Love

Allie Walld 1 year ago

Whether the lady in your life is an expectant mother-to-be or a seasoned mama with plenty of parenting experience, they have one thing in common: they give of themselves to others. It could be driving children all over town to appointments or practices, it could be preparing meals and snacks for little tummies all week long, it could be spot-treating and washing endless loads of...

New...Times Two?

What Should I Buy New and What Can I Buy Used for My Twins?

Allie Walld 1 year ago

Babies, in general, require a lot of belongings. Twins need almost twice as many things. Whether you're buying things new or sourcing items second-hand, the costs can add up quite quickly. If you have any family or friends who recently welcomed a baby, they may give you some gently used items, which can help as you collect things and get ready to welcome your twins. When you're buying...

Hydration Innovation

The Best Way to Track Water Intake When You're Pregnant With Twins

Allie Walld 1 year ago

Swollen ankles. One of the telltale signs you're coming along with your pregnancy. And when you've got two babies on board, that swelling may begin sooner than if you were carrying only one baby, so it's important to keep up with your water intake. When I was expecting my twins, I was very in tune with my body and followed its cues for everything along the way. If my body told me it...