I get plenty of emails and direct messages about items that I've been using with my boys. To help make it easier for me (and anyone who's interested), I've decided to start compiling some of these frequent requests here on my blog so everyone can refer to this list to find all my favorite items! =)
Everything I include on this list are items that I absolutely love and would buy again! A lot of these have been real lifesavers and have made twin life twice as easy!
Here's the list, in no particular order:
1. The Everything Pillow
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| The tiny twins lounging on the Twin Z pillow as 4-week-olds. |
2. Bath Time with Twins
These tubs are great because they allow me to bathe both boys at the same time with ease! Plus they are big enough for the boys to grow into, and both seem to find it very comfortable. They're stackable too!
3. Keeping the Germs (or Bright Lights) at Bay
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As you can see in the photo, while we waited (two hours!) at the library getting our passports, we kept these on to keep the boys covered from germs and help them sleep better while we waited!
4. My Best Friend for Breastfeeding--The Breastfriend Twin
Me, my two boys and my Breastfriend!
This really has been a breastfeeding lifesaver for twins! I do not know where I would be without it! I use this several times a day at home, and I've even taken it with me on a roadtrip to use in the car. It's easy to spot clean and wide enough to use with both babies. Plus, it has a little pouch so you can include little essentials (or a little mid-feed snack for mommy in there). I absolutely love it!
5. Growing Month by Month
This measurement blanket is super adorable and always seems to be popular (lots of questions and comments on Instagram) every month when I post the boys' growth updates. We definitely love them beyond measure! The blanket is super cute and it's fun to keep track of just how much the boys are growing each month.
6. Merlin's Magic Sleep Suit
These sleep suits double as sumo wrestling costumes apparently! The picture was taken a few weeks ago, and the boys are already growing into them nicely! These sleep suits help the stay comfy during naps and through the night.
One thing we have really liked is that it keeps the boys comfortable without being too heavy. Plus, since the boys don't like being swaddled anymore (that stopped at around 2 months), they can still move around and self-soothe, but the sleep suit limits their movements enough that they won't startle by hitting themselves in the face!
There are also several different sizes, materials and colors -- plus what's not to love about the Michelin Man look on the boys! ;)
6. Merlin's Magic Sleep Suit
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| Boys looking cozy in their Sleep Suits! |
One thing we have really liked is that it keeps the boys comfortable without being too heavy. Plus, since the boys don't like being swaddled anymore (that stopped at around 2 months), they can still move around and self-soothe, but the sleep suit limits their movements enough that they won't startle by hitting themselves in the face!
There are also several different sizes, materials and colors -- plus what's not to love about the Michelin Man look on the boys! ;)
7. Wubanub Pacifiers
8. Strolling Around with Two
The Joovy Twin Roo+ is the perfect combo of a car seat carrier and stroller. I always get compliments on it when I'm out and about. I absolutely love the convenience of not having to lug two heavy car seats around, and you can flip the car seats in either direction by using the adapters. Plus it folds up quite nicely.
I've used it daily since February (4+ months) and have had no issues with its quality. It is heavier than a regular side-by-side stroller (but that's because of the car seats), and when those car seats are attached, it's about the same width as a side-by-side.
9. Mosquitoes Stay Away
Everything is bigger in Texas, even the mosquitoes! Since we do daily walks around the bayou near our house and mosquitoes sure love water, this stroller net is a must! The net is super handy because it's adjustable (has elastic) so it can fit on almost everything!
10. Staying Cool in the Summer
The husby had initially suggested these a couple of weeks ago (before it got hot!), but a few recent walks in the "warmer" weather spurred me to action so I finally bought them. I can confirm they work great! Also nice because the included battery is rechargeable so we can stay cool all summer long! The boys seem fascinated by the fans, which really do seem to keep them cool! Let's just say they're fans of the fans! They have these in both black (like I have) and blue.
