Becoming a parent and welcoming one baby is a life changing event. The news of two heartbeats in the womb typically fills us with excitement, anticipation and worry.
Many thoughts may flood our minds when having twins: Will our babies be healthy? How will we nurture and care for twin babies? How to feed two babies at once? What if they're identical and I can't tell them apart? How can we possibly run after two toddlers? How can we be fair and even-handed when dealing with sibling squabbles?
Tips for Parenting Twins
- Ask for parenting help. Be it a single parent or two parent family, reach out to your family, friends and neighbors for support when raising twins. Often people welcome being invited to cuddle, feed or play with a baby. Everyone likes to feel needed. Your friends or family will enjoy being invited over to be with the babies so you can take a nap.
- Develop routines and schedules. A structured and predictable routine helps every family member function to their optimal ability. The daily routine helps your children feel safe because they know what is going to happen and what to expect next. Getting babies on the same sleep schedule, when possible, allows you a few minutes to not run at full speed. As the twin babies grow, they will also be accustomed to following a routine.
- Connect with other parents of twins. Parents of twins can provide a wealth of support to each other by sharing their knowledge and experiences on raising twins. Most communities have parents of twin clubs. Local clubs can be accessed through the National Organization of Mothers of Twins.
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