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"Remember this: whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously." -2 Corinthians 9:6


Twin Mom Must-Haves
  • It was much easier to get the babies to sleep through the night when we had a plan. We stuck to "12 Hours' Sleep by 12 Weeks Old" by Suzy Giordano. The schedule was easy for me to follow when it was just me managing the babies and my then two and half year old.
  • Bagged baby food = convenience. Starting solids was much easier at home and on the go with bagged foods. Great selections from Ella's Kitchen and Earth's Best, but Target also carries a store brand that went over well with my little guys.
  • Politely tell well-meaning strangers and visitors to wash their hands before handling your babies with the adorable "Love, Not Germs" Touchy Tags.
http://touchytags.com/
  • Register with Amazon Mom. Why sign up? Free to join, discount on Amazon, everything you need delivered to your door. Yes, I'm in.
  • Even if you are a stay-at-home-mom, find a good drop-in childcare. Some places accept infants 6+ months and sibling discounts (great for mothers of multiples). It's nice to have the option of reliable childcare if no baby-sitter is available for a hair or doctor's appointment... or a solitary trip to the used bookstore... (Note: If dropping off more than two children or multiple infants, check if you need to give advanced notice. Some places may ask you call two hours in advance.)
  • A stroller that goes everywhere you do: Baby Jogger City Select. With the twins and their older brother, I have the second seat and standing board. All three boys fit on my stroller and I can push it with one hand. I cannot say enough good things about this stroller. There is also an extensive list of accessories to really customize your stroller. Check out my blog on why I love the Baby Jogger City Select.
 




Comments

Amanda Drake said…
I like the stroller advertisement:) I know how much you love it. It really is a pretty awesome stroller!
July 17, 2012 4:08 PM
Kimber said…
Haha-- I do! I love my stroller!
July 18, 2012 5:12 AM
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