Sleep is huge for new parents of multiples. We all know the challenges of a new baby who is awake around the clock, but two at a time! Let’s just set the coffee pot on continuous brew, shall we? Although sleep can be difficult for new twin parents, good sleep in your house is possible. We all know that sleep is wonderful for healthy growth and development, but how do we get good sleep? Instead of looking at sleep (or lack thereof) as something that just happens to you, let’s try viewing it as
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Having Twins? Presenting 7 Must-Read Twin Sleep Tips
Twins: double the fun, double the cuteness, double the cuddles! But also double the feedings. Double the rocking. Double the diaper changes. Basically, double the work! And for some parents of twins, double the exhaustion. If you think trying to get one baby to sleep well is difficult, imagine two. Imagine getting one baby to sleep, only to have the other cry and then wake up the baby you just put to bed. Imagine two babies up at midnight, each one needing YOU. It's challenging, to
Sibling Series, Part 3: How To Maintain Twins and Multiples Sleep and Feeding Schedules
This week's article is written by our former Sleep Consultant, Heather Matthies, who is a registered nurse and mother of three, including twins. Having one baby: life-changing. But, having more than one baby? Life-changing times 2 (or 3 or 8 like Octo-mom!). Just like no one could tell most of us how to fully prepare for one baby, whether multiples are planned or a big surprise, there is truly no way to fully prepare for the task ahead. No matter how many times you've organized their closet