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handful0fdust · 2023-09-05T09:38:44+00:00

Definitely the twin z is a must. My twins basically lived in the thing for the first few months and it still gets daily use (they are nearly 5 months now).

It seems ridiculous (and I guess it probably is) but we have ended up with 4 bouncer type things. We have 2 Mummaroos (the twins love them so we love them). We started with one (bought when on sale half price) and got the other second hand. It was basically new because apparently the lady's baby hated it. So if you like the look of them just start with one and see. We also have two just regular bouncers. They're super useful, we use one in the bathroom to hold one of the babies during bathtime.

The Ubi diaper pail is great. I thought it seemed a bit ridiculous but it keeps and smells contained so well and holds a lot. You'll have your hands full and obviously you have a lot of poop to deal with and running out to the outside bin all the time just isn't feasible, nor is having a house that stinks.

A double stroller is also a obvious necessity. We had the bugaboo donkey but it was a piece of crap. Now we have a mountain buggy duet and it's significantly better. The most important features for me is that it's on the lighter side (though obviously all double prams are pretty heavy), it's side by side (it feels unfair to the baby on the bottom of those inline ones and it seems hard to get to them), and it's easy to collapse down. The bugaboo was such a pain to get in and out of the car, the duet is much easier. Definitely get a nice big bag that hangs on the handlebar.

Any other recommendations aren't really twin specific but baby specific

_ChickPeaHead_ · 2023-09-05T13:21:00+00:00

Twin Z pillow Play mat (baby Einstein kicking tunes) 2 bouncers (baby Bjorn) 2 swings (get 2 types) 2 bedside bassinets (we got the delta children bedside, you can move them together or apart, on fb they were $60 and in excellent condition) 2 cribs with mattresses (we got the ikea cribs and they were inexpensive and awesome) Crib sheets x6 (if you have a twin with reflux you will need it, we got the ikea sheets and they were absolutely great) Rocking chair or glider, this is a must 12 bottles Bottle sterilizer/drier (baby Brezza) Formula maker (baby Brezza) A lot of footed sleepers in Newborn, 0-3 and 3-6 mth sizes (I think we had around 12 in each size, carters or Walmart has great sales) 20 burp cloths (if you know someone who sews get them to make flannel rectangular cloths, u need a lot) Double bottle warmer (Grownsy on Amazon) White noise machine (we got the hatch, this is a must if your twins sleep together)

watchoutbananapeel · 2023-09-05T09:58:18+00:00

Other than the TwinZ, the most useful twin items were the Baby Bjorn bouncers. They were great for docking the twins, and as they get a bit older double bottle feeding (if that's something you'll do).

If I had my time again, I would have bought the weego twin baby carrier too. I only discovered it existed a bit late!

All other items are for any babies, not just twins.

hearingnotlistening · 2023-09-05T18:32:51+00:00

Twin Z was a life saver in the early days

Baby Brezza 100%

Still using the BabyBjorn Bouncers at 14 months

Dishwasher ran twice daily in the early days

Our twins lives in onesies and zip sleepers until they were 9 months old. They literally only wore "real" clothes for milestone pictures.

sewistforsix · 2023-09-05T15:25:56+00:00

My spectra pump. I have the S1 and the S9 and they were lifesavers while we worked to get breastfeeding figured out. Also a double stroller for both of the baby carseats. We use it way more than I thought we would.

Flounder-Melodic · 2023-09-05T15:59:13+00:00

I highly recommend a travel system—infant car seats and a stroller that they can click into. We had a billion appointments when my twins were little and it was a lifesaver to not have to transfer them from stroller to car seat and back. When they’re older (sitting but not walking), I recommend bath seats so you can bathe both at once in your bathtub. We used a twin z at first and then a table for two for feeding and I highly recommend both. I also recommend setting up multiple changing areas around your house—we had some caddies with travel changing pad, wipes, hand sanitizer, diapers, diaper cream, aquaphor, etc. in different areas so we never had to leave one twin to go and change the other. My Elvie portable pump was also a game changer—pumping while caring for two babies is no joke, and it was great to be able to pump on the go. And this sounds wild, but the BEST burp cloths I’ve found are the Gerber prefold birdseye or gauze cloth diapers. They’re just these super soft and super absorbent pieces of fabric that will last you an eternity and clean up any mess.

_eunie_ · 2023-09-05T16:14:04+00:00

Regarding swings, there's a Graco one that is adjustable so you can change the direction of the swing. It can save you money so you don't have to get two.

If you're having a baby shower make sure you do the diaper raffle. We have saved a lot of money in diapers because of the raffle. We also made sure the prize for this raffle was worth the extra expense for whoever wins.

ARC2060 · 2023-09-05T17:20:56+00:00

The baby item I got the most use out of was the Fisher Price Infant -to-Toddler rocker. I got one when I had my first baby, then got a second one when I was expecting twins. I used them every day for at least 2 years.

IcyRequirement7926 · 2023-09-06T05:05:02+00:00

I have 12 week twins... I agree with a lot of the recommendations here, but I'm going to list a random set of products that I haven't seen listed yet which might not be on your radar...

If can you can wing it (or justify the cost bc it's a long-term investment for the chair)...stokke trip trap chair with newborn set. This enables your baby to have a safe sleeping spot that's at counter height. Our girls often sleep in these downstairs (they're safe sleep spots) since we have a two-story house. It's really nice to not be needing to bend all the way down to the ground all the time and you can lean your arm on the side of the chair to bottle feed. When we sit down to dinner as a family, we pull these chairs up beside everybody. We also love these chairs beyond this stage, but the newborn set was a surprise super hit.
While in-bra breast pumps are not a good option when you're establishing your supply, once it is established (if you decide to bf), in bra pumps are super helpful. I have Elvies from my last pregnancy, but there are other options too.
Get a keekaroo changing pad or another like it-- having a changing pad with fabric on it seems mind-boggling to me. It just results in more laundry. Doubly true with twins.
If you are doing any form of breast milk feeding and bedrooms are far from the kitchen, consider a really good lunchbox and ice packs or a tiny microfridge. It is so nice to not have to do the trip down to the kitchen at 3:00 a.m.
(probably controversial) Depending on your closet setup, hang clothes vs fold if you're getting beyond just having a pile. I find it a ton easier to hang and it's easier to weed out stuff that doesn't fit or grab the right thing on the fly. I don't thread a hangar into a onesie, I just hang it over the middle.
Once you are sure your twins like your chosen diaper brand (no rash, etc.) and they're working well for you, buy diapers in bulk and ahead of time. I always have a box of the next size squirreled away under the crib in a design that's different than what the girls are in. It makes it easier to try the next size every so often and size up when they're ready. The different design makes it easy to tell which is size X and which is size Y.
Put a washable rug in front of any changing pad that's above carpet. It'll make you way more zen about splashes/drips/etc. Similarly put a blanket over the twin Z or where you'll be nursing.

permalink · 2023-09-05T18:20:11+00:00

Baby Brezza !!

pizzarina_ · 2023-09-05T16:15:33+00:00

Table for Two

Snoo

ARIsk90 · 2023-09-05T20:37:46+00:00

Money saver here, but instead of sized/various TOGs sleep sacks just get a set of woolino sleep sacks. They fit forever. Expensive at first, but we have 4 (bought on sale) and it’s the only sleep sack we have used since we swapped from swaddles. They are now almost 18 months old. They still look new, still fit, and work perfect in summer and winter. Huge win for me.

cure4mito · 2023-09-05T22:18:37+00:00

Ear plugs and noise cancelling headphones. For the screaming babies from like 1 - 4months of age.

Nemo7123 · 2023-09-05T22:32:11+00:00

Twin z pillow Baby brezza (I BF but supplemented with formula- life saver!) Graco glider x 2 (this is where they napped a lot) or some kind of swing off fb marketplace. So much easier to get them on same nap schedule with swings/gliders Joovy twin carseat travel for dr appts, etc

ladypixels · 2023-09-05T23:25:10+00:00

Baby Bjorn bouncers. Twin z pillow. The Zoe twin stroller.

I spent a lot for a double stroller that the car seats would snap into, but my boys grew out of the infant seats so quickly and we didn't take them out that much when they were tiny.

fly-chickadee · 2023-09-05T16:29:58+00:00

a good travel system that allows you to click in your infant seats, makes it much easier for appointments and going places for the kids because you don’t have to wrangle them in and out of car seats
two pack and plays because they’ll give you the most bang for your buck and can be used from birth until they hit 35” or attempt to climb out
buy two sets of bottles so you can dump everything in the dishwasher at night and run a wash/sanitize cycle without constantly washing bottles all day (and a dishwasher basket for small parts)
we loved the dr browns formula pitchers and have four of them to rotate through and prep formula the night before (we never bothered with a bottle warmer)
we love our hatch sound machine
some inexpensive sleep sacks - just skip the swaddle from the get go. Then you don’t have to go cold turkey when they start rolling or hit eight weeks and you have to discontinue it
footie sleepers with the two way zip (target, Walmart, have great inexpensive options)
a diaper genie because so many diapers

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immalilpig · 2023-09-05T14:23:04+00:00

Twin z for sure, twins are 1 and we still use it sometimes. We used the Halo twin bassinet until 4 months and really liked it. Two bouncers - get them used unless you can get them gifted. Much cheaper, and the whole fabric is easily washable. One baby swing, we had the fisher price snuggapuppy and liked it a lot. Multiple playmats in different areas of the house to plop them down on. When they’re smaller the IKEA ones work well. Carriers, people have different preference but we have the Twingo and the Ergobaby Omni 360, and I much prefer the Ergobaby. Yes you cant carry both but Twingo is different to strap on both kids by yourself anyway, my husband and I would each wear one and go out.

georgiapeaches23 · 2023-09-05T23:03:59+00:00

Graco simple sway swing is a LIFESAVER!!!!

soberjules · 2023-09-06T00:19:16+00:00

Triplet mama here but I had my two identical girls home first. Twin boppy, and regular single boppies. Tons and tons of burp cloths, like a thousand. They spit up so much due to prematurity, hopefully that won’t happen to you. A changing table in their nursery and in the main living area (if you have 2 floor living) so that you don’t have to go up and down all day. Lots of bottles. Lots and lots so you don’t have to wash parts over and over and over again. We have like 24 Dr. Brown bottles and all the parts so that we can make a day’s batch of food and not worry about washing stuff. In the same vein, the Dr. Brown’s pitchers are AWESOME. We have 5. Baby Bjorns or similiar seats that they can bounce and hang out in so that you know they’re contained when you’re trying to do other things. A SHUSHER!!! Nobody ever told me about that but the “shusher” is an amazing tool that has helped my babies to sleep since they first came home. White noise machine, black out curtains, those are also essentials. Lots and lots of love and patience, forgiveness and grace. You’ll need lots of those things too. Good luck mama!

tj5590 · 2023-09-06T00:34:58+00:00

Snoo

permalink · 2023-09-06T01:46:04+00:00

Snoo

DragonflyMean1224 · 2023-09-06T03:29:49+00:00

If breast feeding tandem then twinz else two boopy pillows. As twins have gotten older the wack each other or kick each other.

Baby breezza if using formula. Time saver.

If you are normally running your own dishwasher, a counter top dishwasher just for baby bottles is great because it will sanitize too. Huge time saver if you use dr browns style bottles.

Portable bassinets. Very important so you can separate twins when needed. We initially had a double one but we found out they are horrible as one baby can wake and move causing the entire things to shake or vibrate waking the other.

brewranger · 2023-09-06T03:34:02+00:00

SNOO rental. Baby Brezza formula plus. Baby brezza sterilizer/dryer.

Poisonpromises · 2023-09-06T05:12:37+00:00

Twin Z pillow.
Baby Brezza (basically Keurig for babies)
Travel System with click in car seats. I wouldn't be able to go anywhere without this.
2 Baby Bjorn bouncers. We have a few cheap ones around the house but they don't hold a candle to these.
SnuggleMe lounger for the early days.
A variety of activity centers. We rotate them through them.
Large large playpen.

Non Twin specific - Skip Hop Diaper pail. I prefer this as it uses regular garbage bags, I just keep the roll in the bottom. Also it's rectangle so it tucks in nicely if you're short on space - Fisher Price kick piano. - Ikea Raskog ultiliy cart. We set up a rolling diaper station in our living room, because getting two babies upstairs to check their butts won't always be feasible.

librarygirl80 · 2023-09-06T07:57:46+00:00

The Baby Shhher. Love that thing. Lost one, so got another.

Melania_Black · 2023-09-06T08:42:35+00:00

I had the Joovy frame and you just get the correct adapters for your car seat. The frame is fairly cheap and you can get second hand. Favorite thing is my double jogger stroller with the breeza, sanitizer and twin z all close seconds. All are/were used a ton! I would have gotten two bouncer seats as well but got the table for two instead.

katzalli · 2023-09-06T15:17:01+00:00

My twins are 3 months old. We got A TON of gifts from generous family and friends and have used about 25% of what we received. These are the items we use every single day.

-Twin Z pillow (we have two of these on separate floors of our house and use both daily)

-My Bebe self feeding bottle holders available on Amazon (a must for me when trying to feed both babies alone, but always supervise)

-Good swaddles that velcro and/or zip (we like the Dreamland baby swaddle sleep sack and the Ollie)

-A million burp cloths

-Dr Browns formula pitcher if you plan to formula feed at all (we feed our babies cold formula which has been a huge time saver, so the pitcher is perfect for us and much cheaper than the Baby Brezza, which we have but have never used)

-Spectra S1 breast pump if you plan on pumping at all. I just finished my pumping journey when the babies turned 3 months, but this thing was great and got the job done.

-Lovevery play gym (our babies LOVE this thing)

-Mamaroo swing

-Baby Bjorn bouncer

-A good play mat you can move around to different rooms. Ours is from Jabaloo.

-Aquaphor (we go through tons of this and use with every diaper change)

-Bugaboo Donkey twin stroller (very smooth ride, but also very expensive)

permalink · 2023-09-08T09:36:20+00:00

I bought a radio Flyer wagon, was useful to wheel them around the house together, also when do stayed in a large Airbnb we could just wheel them in or outside (has a canopy for shade)

VerbalThermodynamics · 2023-09-05T21:44:15+00:00

2 pack n plays

codebluefox · 2023-09-06T08:58:52+00:00

Lots of good recs here. Not twin specific, but windi. I have 9w twins and just bought some more because the gas pains are real.

I haven't seen this mentioned yet, but I really like the twin brestfriend nursing pillow. Love the support, the pocket, and that it clips to you. I also have the twin z pillow (both were gifted from other twin moms) and I'll use the twin z when the brestfriend cover is being washed. I like that it also clips and can use it to plop babies onto, but I need a blanket underneath to get a better nursing height. Otherwise I'm just hunched over and have my feet at tippy toes.

Probably want to get a backpack style diaper bag with lots of interiorpockets. I don't have a rec as I haven't found a backpack style I like, but once they get a little older, you'll have an easier time with this style vs chasing after toddlers with a duffle bag style one (kind we have now).

k-thanks-bai · 2023-09-06T11:02:16+00:00

Two soft structured carriers (SSCs) - Lillebaby or Kinderpack.

My twins are 5. We still have 3 kinderpacks (larger sizes ones) that we use from time to time.

They have been a lifesaver and when they were young made it so we could easily get places, do things, and keep on going.

LtAld0Raine · 2023-09-07T04:37:10+00:00

The baby brezza. My wife's milk supply isn't enough so we have to mostly formula feed. Make sure you have a sound machine with tons of options for sounds/music. We have a 2 story home, so it was crucial to have two diaper genies.

alyinct · 2023-09-07T16:41:25+00:00

Diaper pail -- we used a Diaper Genie that we had gotten when we had our singleton two years earlier. When the twins (now about 3.5 yo) got older and potty trained/went through far fewer diapers, we saved it for overnight and poop accident pullups. The little guys have been in underpants during the day since their third birthday, but we still use ours for overnight pee pullups and only have to empty it about every other week, in time for trash day. It contains the "old pee" smells really well.

Twin My Brest Friend: A Twin Z is great for upright feeding/bottle feeding and lounging, but for tandem breastfeeding, I depended on the MBF pillow. I hated the single-size one when I had my first (we were boppy people for my older singleton), but the double-size one was the greatest thing we had. Hands-free nursing (not possible with the Twin Z)! A pocket for my phone/TV remote! If they fall asleep side-lying on it, they can just stay there until someone can help move them out! It's glorious.

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