Hey there, expectant parents of twins (or more)! Huge congrats to you!
Get ready for double the giggles and maybe a bit more chaos, but don’t worry -we're here to help! In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the must-have baby items that’ll make your life a tad easier as you embark on this wild and wonderful journey.
Think super cool double strollers that glide smoothly through the park and comfy feeding pillows that are pure lifesavers during those late-night snack sessions. We’ve put together a handy list of essential baby gear that will be your best buddies in this adventure.
We totally get it - parenting twins can feel like juggling flaming torches, but with the right gear on your side, you’ll be ready to embrace every beautiful moment. So, let’s jump in and check out the products that will help you rock this twin-parenting gig!
Must have items for twin babies:
Strollers for baby twins:
Bugaboo donkey double pushchair
The Bugaboo Donkey fits through all standard doorways, has large foam-filled tyres for easy use on fields, gravel and slightly rougher terrain and they don't need pumping up. It also has a big storage basket, interchangeable seats in both directions (handy if your twins like looking at each other).
It is versatile for using with a single baby later on and the side basket is so handy, especially with older children taking water bottles, hats etc and just dumping them in the basket on walks.
It is expensive though, so we would recommend a mountain buggy duet for a lower price point and even better on rough terrain. The Nipper is another option which has a lockable front wheel so that you can run with them too.
Baby beds for twins:
Large cot to sleep both
Many sleep their twins side by side when they are too little to roll, then opposite when they are bigger – although this doesn't last long when officially you shouldn't have them being able to touch for safe sleeping.
It is however, useful for a cot top changer so that you can have one baby lying in the cot interacting with you whilst the other baby is being changed, and then swap!
A large cot is also good for a play pen whilst showering, dressing etc as they're older.
Top Tip - twins figure things out quicker and tag team so they may learn how to help each other escape quite early!
Feeding tops with double access
Lot of twin mums rate the feeding bra, feeding top and t-shirt combo for feeding, rather than plain double access. This makes it easy to lift either side/both down and keep a t-shirt rolled up above to hide top of breasts. This allows for fully adjustable coverage levels and nothing shifts round.
A feeding top with double access is very helpful for parents of multiples, allowing for more than one baby to feed at once. Using this style of feeding top also makes it easy to lift either side, allowing choice if only one baby needs to feed at any given moment.
Feeding pillow
A feeding pillow is a definite…anything that allows the rugby ball hold is good.
One twin mum mentions that she sat in the middle of the sofa with a feeding pillow on her lap and a little nest on each side of her so she could pop a sleeping baby down easily and get up.
The Niimo nursing pillow is a great option for parents for multiples, allowing for easy breastfeeding and is machine washable, so no need to worry about any mess!
It also comes in a variety of designs, so there's something for everyone!
Baby carrier for twins:
Sling for carrying both babies...
A stretchy sling is great for twin carries and fourth trimester cuddles , skin to skin etc, but it doesn't last long with the weight of two. Mini monkeys are popular for little ones as they're separate and can feed on one side. A twingo is a good option for when they're slightly bigger.
The Weego Twin carrier 'grows' with your baby, and can withstand up to 15kg so it's a perfect investment!
Double electric pump for twins
Lots of twin mums recommend breastfeeding just for ease of feeding on demand without extra time and money with bottles and pumping – but if this is not an option for you, then a double pump is a must! This means you don’t waste from one side whilst pumping the other, and you can get two bottles for the time you would spend getting just one with a single pump.
The momcozy double electric pump is a great choice.
Cheeky/reusable wipes
Reusable wipes are much better for cleaning poo and saves money on wet wipes. This also goes for reusable nappies, you will save so much money on nappies for two and if you’re washing the cheeky wipes anyway then you are already using the washing machine for those – it wont cost any extra.
The twin float for holiday
An obvious one – if you’re going away or even just going swimming! Wet babies are slippy and its hard to hold both in the water.
Twin trust membership
The twin trust membership raises funds for twins and hospitals and has lots of good discounts when you’ve got two to buy for.
Best car for twin babies:
Go for the biggest car you can
This is especially if you think you might have a third! So far, only the Seat Alhambra and a couple of others seat 3 across the back, otherwise you will have to look for vehicles with more than 5 seat options such as the Skoda Kodiaq.
A little walker that one can push and the other can sit on.
Super cute as the twins can push and sit and play together whilst learning!