Doubling Up
Do You Need Two of Everything?
By Debra Weaver
Childproofing is one area in which you can have double trouble with twins, so plan ahead! "You will need gates and lots of childproofing items like socket covers, cabinet locks, etc.," says Weismann. "The twins really do work together to get into everything. They are very smart, using two brains to get into trouble. We also bought four car seats so we always have spares in case one of the kids throws up or messes in the car."
Double Up or Double Duty? - Cribs, after the first few months
- Car seats, at least two, preferably a set in each vehicle
- Highchairs and portable clip-on kind for restaurants, grandma's, etc.
- Double strollers, if possible, one for home and one for the car
- Baby slings, as they leave parents' hands free to do other things
- Sets of bottles and nipples
- Safety items such as gates and childproofing items
- Potty chairs
- Changing table – two are very handy if your house has an upstairs – and at least one diaper pail for each level
- Pack-n-play or playpen, mostly to contain one baby while en route to the car with the other one
- Baby bathtub
- Baby swing
- Nursing pillow
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