Sleep Mood

Soothing Sounds

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

Allie Walld 20 hours 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 1 week 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...

Ready Set Save

Fall Savings Are Here: The Best Prime Deals for Parents in Canada

Allie Walld 4 weeks ago

Being a parent is expensive. Being a parent of twins or higher-order multiples is exponentially more expensive. While, most of the time, you have to grin and bear it while you break the bank on the next double-purchase that just can't wait, this isn't one of those times. Amazon Prime Day deals are back, and you just may fall over when you see some of these savings. Amazon Prime...

Tap into Optimal Sleep Schedules

NextNap Tool from Nanit Predicts Personalized Nap Times for Your Twins

Allie Walld 1 month 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...

Keep an Eye on Them

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

Allie Walld 2 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...

Red Hot Savings

The Best Baby & Toddler Prime Day Deals for Parents of Twins in Canada

Allie Walld 4 months ago

Being a parent of twins is an incredible thing to experience. It's also incredibly expensive. Sometimes, there's no way around the cost of needing double of almost everything you need when you have two kids who are growing up together and going through all of the developmental milestones at virtually the exact same time. Fortunately, there are times when you can save some money on...

Namaste

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

Allie Walld 4 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...

Bright-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed

These Massage Techniques Can Improve Your Babies’ Sleep

Allie Walld 7 months ago

Getting consistent, quality sleep is crucial to a person's overall health and well-being. Prioritizing sleep, improving sleep habits, and embracing healthy sleep practices can have a significant impact on one's physical and mental health. Sleep hygiene, or the healthy sleep habits that promote restful sleep, can pave the way to waking up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. When you have...

Time to Fall Back

How to Adjust Your Babies’ Sleep Schedule for Daylight Savings Time

Allie Walld 1 year ago

It's that time of year that some people love to hate. Daylight Savings Time will soon be coming to an end, and we'll move our clocks 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 havoc on EVERYBODY'S sleep...

A Little Shut-Eye

This is How Many Hours of Sleep Your Newborn Twins Need

Allie Walld 1 year ago

As a parent of newborn twins, you may be wondering how many hours of sleep your babies actually need in order to thrive. Newborn babies feed around the clock, so they sleep in small but frequent chunks. In general, you can expect your babies to sleep for about eight or nine hours during daytime hours and for about eight hours during nighttime hours...but the sleep will only come in two...