What to expect when bringing twins home?
Other than eating and sleeping, your babies will do a lot of peeing and pooping in the early days. And you’ll spend a lot of time changing diapers. Whether you elect to use cloth or disposable diapers, you’ll need to stock up on diapers and supplies.
What do you do with newborn twins all day?
Put the twins on the same schedule One of the best ways to streamline your day is to put both twins on the same schedule. If one baby wakes up hungry, feed both of them, even if it means waking a sleeping baby. Put them down to nap at the same time, and bathe them one right after the other.
How do I prepare for bringing home twins?
Tips on Preparing for Twins
- Pause and take 5 deep breaths.
- Be as prepared as you can by 30 weeks.
- Don’t buy two of everything.
- Talk to and get advice from other moms of multiples.
- Choose a medical support team that has experience with multiples.
- Plan to schedule everything from the moment your babies come home.
Why did my twins’ Homecoming take so long?
Your pregnancy may have been cut short by preterm labor. Or your twins’ homecoming may have been delayed by days or weeks if they required a stay in the hospital or NICU to catch up and overcome problems from early birth.
What do I need to bring my Twins home?
There’s one thing—well, really two things—that you simply must have in order to get those babies home. If you’re bringing your baby twins home in an automobile, you’ll need car seats approved for infants that meet the safety standards of your state. To be specific, you’ll need one for each baby. 1
When do twins start wearing preemie size clothes?
Some twins, even if they’re born at the average 36- or 37-week timeframe, are small at birth and may need preemie-sized clothing for a few weeks or months until they grow and catch up. 3 Work toward a schedule.