Sleep Mood

Countdown to Better Sleep

How to Help Your Twins Understand When it’s Actually Time to Get Out of Bed

Allie Walld 1 week ago

If you've ever heard an unexpected sound and hurried to check your baby monitor, only to discover you still have two sleeping angels and that nobody has to be lulled back to sleep, you're likely running on little sleep as it is. Then, there are the times where you check the monitor and one of your twins isn't where they're supposed to be. When one of them comes running out of their...

A Good Night’s Sleep

Nightmarish Nights? 5 Tips for Sweet Dreams from a Pediatric Sleep Expert

Allie Walld 2 weeks ago

When you have newborn twins or toddlers who do everything in tandem, it can be hard to get a good night's sleep. If you find yourself day-dreaming about getting a good night's sleep, you're probably in need of a restful, rejuvenating slumber. But if you have newborns or young children who aren't avid sleepers yet, your overnights may be more nightmarish than they are dreamy. While...

Close Quarters

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

Allie Walld 1 month 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 month 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...

S-S-S-Savings

Like Saving? Shop 99 Early Black Friday Deals on Baby Must-Haves in Canada

Allie Walld 4 months ago

Kids are cute. They're also expensive. And when you've got two who are growing up side-by-side and hand-in-hand, it's incredibly cute...and exponentially more expensive. Making double-puchases again and again can make you feel like you're breaking the bank, so if you can find a deal on something you need, it can make you feel like the lottery. As we get closer to the holidays and the...

Soothing Sounds

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

Allie Walld 5 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 5 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...

Ready Set Save

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

Allie Walld 6 months 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 6 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...

Keep an Eye on Them

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

Allie Walld 7 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...