Infant 6-12 Months

At Home or On the Go

Stop Hanger (Times Two) in its Tracks with These Perfect Snack Packs

Allie Walld 3 days ago

The only thing that can derail a day faster than a suddenly-hungry toddler is two suddenly-hungry toddlers. When those moments strike without warning, you have very limited time to defuse the situation. This usually requires some serious snack-slingin' skills. Your best bet is to have mini morsels at the-ready at all times. Your best bet is to have mini morsels at the-ready at...

Stay Hydrated

Keeping Your Kids Quenched: How Much Water They Should Drink in a Day

Allie Walld 2 weeks ago

Hydration is crucial to keeping your kids healthy. In the summer months, when it's hot out, it's easy to remember to keep everybody hydrated. But drinking water should be on a parent's mind every day, no matter what season it is or what the weather's like. Breastmilk and / or baby formula should be your babies' only source of hydration until they're six months old, but once they're six...

Santa's Secret List

Nice List Approved: 10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Minis This Christmas

Allie Walld 4 months ago

In our household, Christmas is a beloved holiday. Decorating starts about six weeks before December 25, and by mid-December, there are only a few finishing touches left to make it feel like Christmas. Baking cookies. Wrapping gifts. Hanging stockings. If your twins are both on the Nice List this year and you're wondering what Santa might hide in their stockings, here are some solid...

Splash & Play

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

Allie Walld 10 months ago

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...

Lock it Down

Childproofing Your Home? These 10 Things Will Help Keep Your Kids Safe

Allie Walld 1 year ago

When you first bring your twin newborns home, you'll be busy with the chaotic schedule of double feeds, double changes, and double bedtime routines. It's a rough stage that will introduce you to true exhaustion you never knew existed. But, you get through it after four or five months. Then, things suddenly get easy. You can sit back a bit, breathe a sigh of relief, and enjoy this...

Egg Hunt Fun

A-Hunting We Will Go: 3 Ways to Make Easter Memorable with Your Twins

Allie Walld 1 year ago

Leading up to Easter, there are always three big questions on my mind. One: Will the Easter Bunny bring me anything? Spoiler alert, the Bunny never disappoints. Two: Will the hunt be inside or outside? That one's a little less definite and can be a bit of a toss-up, depending on how early Easter falls. Growing up, my favorite Easter egg hunts were always the ones we did outdoors....

A Little Lesion

Your Baby Might Have This Bump on Their Heel if They Spent Time in the NICU

Allie Walld 1 year ago

If you welcomed twins into your family within the last year, you're likely soaking up all the sweetness that comes with having newborn babies in your midst. (Yes, there ARE sleepless nights and endless cycles of feedings and changings, but let's not delve into that here…but if you ARE in the throes of the newborn stage with your twins, feel free to check out our advice for getting...

Squeaky Clean

Teach Your Toddlers to Brush Up on Oral Health

Allie Walld 1 year ago

February is Children's Dental Health Month. While dental health is important all year-round, this month aims to promote healthy oral hygiene habits, so your little ones can learn to clean their teeth properly and brush off the threat of tooth decay and gum disease. When should my children first go to the dentist? If your toddlers haven't been to see the dentist yet, now's the time...

Bland Can Be Good

Four Foods to Help Your Babies Feel Better Fast: The BRAT Diet Explained

Allie Walld 1 year ago

In the fall and winter months, an increased exposure to germs through travel and gatherings with family and friends often leads to a surge in cases of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), COVID, cold, and flu. As anyone who's had a nasty bug or virus can attest to, one of the last things you want to do when you feel like you can't stomach a single thing is be forced to eat. But if your...

Indoor Fun

Ten Easy Ways to Keep Your Toddlers Busy Indoors During Cold Winter Months

Allie Walld 1 year ago

Did you know that today is the Winter Solstice? In the Northern Hemisphere, this day has the shortest period of daylight and the longest period of darkness in the year. After today, you may notice the days gradually get longer as we head toward Spring. Yay, for more sunlight and the countdown to warmer weather. Even so, it will still be quite cold for the foreseeable future, at least...