how to carry them?

I take my 3-year-old to preschool three times a week. Both pick-up and drop-off require me going into the building for a few minutes. The school is in a VERY rural/residential area. Since my mother's helper had to quit (she was sitting in the car with them), I have been leaving the twins in the locked car and running in. Other moms do this too. However besides feeling uneasy leaving them unattended, they are getting aware enough that they wake up when the car stops and I hate to leave them knowing they could be crying. So.... my question is: How do you carry both babies (there's no room for a stroller in the waiting area of the school) and/or would you just continue to leave them in the car?? I just can't figure out how to do this!
Sorry so long. TIA!

 

There is no room for a stroller? I had a problem when dropping my 4 year old off. There are no ramps in the building and you can't leave your kids in the car. If the other mothers are doing it, and no one is calling DSS, I would leave them in he car. If its only for 5 minutes and they are strapped in, I think they will be fine.

 

As nervous as it would make me, I think I would just leave them in the car. Once they grow out of their infant seats, I really don't know how you would carry both. My girls are 6 months, and I can only carry them both for about 1 minute and then one of them is slipping out of my grip.

 

I don't feel comfortable leaving them in the car either, especially not in this country (I've heard too many scary stories) and the fact that I live in the big city. If you don't have room for a stroller ... have you considered that double baby bjorn type thing? I usually put mine on the snap n go but I've also carried them inside (faster than getting the entire snap n go out). I plan to get a Playtex hip carrier once they get older.

I know what you mean ... I applied for a school next to my house for next school year and luckily my friend brings my daughter (and her son) every Tu / Thu.

 

I always used a stroller because it was the only safe way to carry both of them. Putting them both in your arms can be dangerous because one swift move from either of them and they can fall on their heads. I'm sure some others would disagree but, due to the location of the school and the fact that other mothers are doing it, I would leave them in the car. I would make it very clear to DS though that his jacket needs to be on him and his bag must be in his hands when they clock in the classroom reaches a certain number (like when the big hand gets to the 6). That way, you just have to grab him and go and don't spend time gathering his stuff.

Another alternative is to put one twin in a sling and carry the other in your arms or in their carseat. That would be a pretty quick way to get them in and out. Slings are easier and quicker than carriers like the Baby Bjorn.

 

Isn't this just the worst situation?! I'm in it too. I leave my girls in the locked car & I take the keys with me. My oldest & I literally RUN into the school, drop her off, & then I run back. I have barely talked to her teachers or other moms b/c I'm so concerned about leaving my girls alone in the car. Other moms do it as well. Unfortunately, the school has lots of steps & no elevator.
I would continue to leave your babies in the car, but I would take the keys. I would worry that some psycho would bust my window & drive off with my babies.
Good luck,

 

I am too afraid that someone will see my beautiful boys and take off with them. We have a minivan for that reason. I had to be able to bring the stroller. I also live in DC. You don't leave babies in the car. Here's my suggestion, for what it is worth.

Get a single umbrella stroller, both twins should be able to fit (tightly) in it. Another option is wearing a sling, most people thought mine was just a purse, while I carried the other twin.

 

Here's what I do for quick run-ins. One in a sling, and that support my boy and makes it easy to carry the non-wiggly one. Hopefully you have a non-wiggly one. Both in my arms worked until about a month ago.

My other thought was to buddy-up with another mom and trade walk-ins. Park side-by-side in the lot so she can watch both cars while you run the kids to class.

HTH!

 

what kind of slings are you all referring to?? Sorry to take over the thread, but I am having this problem too. All I have is a Baby Bjorn. Could someone give me a link to what you are talking about? Thanks!

 

I use double - two ring slings. I just pop them in and out, it literally takes more time to strap them in the car then to put them both in slings!

 

doubledownmom - Check out this site: Hot Slings. I haven't tried one, but I'm thinking about it! They're cute and look like they'll come in handy!

 

At our school, leaving them in the car is a BIG no-no, and the police do drive by and take note.

The solution offered by our school, is to team up with another mom, park near each other, one mom goes in with both kids, and the other stays by the cars watching the babies. I think this is the safest solution.

Also, talk to the director of the preschool, ours is very good about matching people up.

 

Eryka,
What is a ring sling? Are you just using two regular slings? I'm determined to make this work also!

 

I second checking out hotslings.com. It is a no ring sling, sized to your body. Folds up into a purse easily.

I have this dilema sometimes too with my 4 and 2 year olds. Have you talked to the teacher about calling from your cell when you arrive and having someone come out and get your child? I think the idea of paring up with another mom is a good one too.

 

I use a bjorn for one and carry the other on my hip. I tried the playtex hip sling, hated it! It was so uncomfortable! I would use the bjorn for one, carry the other and use a backpack to carry your childs essentials. That is what I do.

 

What a great idea to buddy up with another mom. A great way to protect your kids and maybe make some new friends.. (like we have time for that, right??)