The First Year with Twins: A to Z

Good Morning! Every M, W, and F, we will post a new thread with a different letter of the alphabet. In those threads, please post your favorite tips/advice, beginning with that letter, pertaining to the FY with twins! No repeats please, and be creative! You may post as many replies as you like in each thread.

We will be archiving these threads in the Parenting Twins Information section of the Twin Wiki! [Wiki]The_First_Year_With_Twins:_A_to_Z[/Wiki]

This is the thread for the letter B.

Bottles of formula are only good for an hour when left unrefrigerated.

Blanket sleepers are a great option for young babies that kick off their covers!

 

Be ready to do LOTS of laundry!

 

Burp cloths have many uses and you can never have too many!

 

Bottle racks keep your bottles organized!

Bags that are scented (like Munchkin disposable diaper changing bags - THESE) are good for carrying in the diaper bag for changes on the go.

 

Bibs - can't have enough of 'em!!

 

Bouncing up and down in the Jumperoo is a life saver when dishes need to be washed!

 

Bouncy seats are a good way to put a newborn to sleep!

 

burp a baby with acid reflux often.

 

Be patient. (or try to! )

 

Bounce on your exercise ball while holding baby. Calms them down fast.

Your best Broadway singing voice might crack your baby up!

 

Bottles should be sterilized thouroughly.

 

Believe that you can handle anything!

 

Boppy pillows are great when they are learning to sit-up on their own.
Baby giggles makes a rainy day sunny!

 

Books are good to read to them at any age. it calms them down just to hear your voice and they go to sleep.

 

Batteries!


Make sure you keep "c" and "d" on hand for your swings and bouncy chairs! I am forever changing them!

 

Bathtime with twinfants can be easy if you are organized. Lay out towels, lotion, diapers, and clothing before the bath. Undress each baby down to a diaper, and lay them on a blanket near the bath area. Bathe one at a time, wrapping each one in a towel when finished. Lotion, diaper, and dress each baby!

Binkies may help babies with reflux. It helps to stimulate the flow of saliva and downward contractions of the esophagus.

 

Bottle feeding two babies is possible. Bouncies, Boppies can help tremendously.

Baking homemade baby food is a good way to keep the nutrients in the food.

 

Babies need lots of love and TLC - and the same goes for Mommies and DH's. Make sure to make time for yourself, even if it's only a minute or two.

 

Breastfeeding IS possible!! Support like family, friends, and twinstuff made it happen for us. Thanks!

 

Butt Paste is great for diaper rash.

Babywise is a wonderful book if you want to get your babies on a schedule once the time is right

Baby gates are a good way to control the masses.

Be a Bargain shopper! Sign up to recieve coupons, hit the thrift stores and garage sales every now and then and you'll be amazed how much you can $ave!

 

Barf....the new perfume!!
*Credit to Snowmom's hubby

Blessed Thistle helps support milk production. Take 4 caps at each meal.

Breakfast is a must!!!

 

Bottles will get lost in your car. Make sure you count them each time you get in and out of the car!

 

Burn calories! yes you will running around taking care of twins all day!!

Big amounts of love will happen in your home

 

Baby einstien works wonders when you need to cook dinner.
Brag away, you are a mom of TWINS!!

 

Be very kind to yourself.... if you need to spend all day in your PJ's - then do so... they are officially my new day clothes.

 

Boy bits should ALWAYS be pointed down before closing a diaper!

 

Babies that are working on a new skill, such as rolling, talking, or crawling, may have disrupted sleeping patterns. Don't worry, it's a passing phase!

 

Boppy pillows are great for feeding two babies at once. Sit on the floor, a boppy pillow on each side of you and there you go

 

Believe in God and anything can happen.

Babies are worth the wait. all the tests, all the shots, all the tears, and all the pain, I wouldn't change a thing.

 

Babies r us is a great place to get all your baby items. They even have a twin discount.

Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding experience.

 

Be prepared for the ride of your life with twins--full of ups and downs and many unexpected turns!!!

 

Baby smiles are the best, tickling, this little piggy, and funny faces are among the many ways we get our babies to smile and laugh.

Be prepared to be bombarded by strangers when out and about.

Big strong babies grow with lots of hugs and kisses, and of course food.