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Newborn Twin Essentials: Everything You Actually Need For Two
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items Preparing for twins can feel overwhelming, but you don't need double of everything. Based on my own experience with preemie twins, here is the ultimate, tried-and-tested gear that actually saved our sanity. From seamless travel systems to the ultimat...
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Feeding Time Favorites
Sleeping Arrangements
Getting Out the Door
Feeding Time Favorites
Feeding two babies at once takes the right strategy and the right gear. These are our tried-and-true favorites.
If you’re expecting twins, this is an absolute must-have. It was a total lifesaver for tandem breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and just resting during the newborn stage. We used it every single day for the first six months!
Twin Z Pillow
If you're having twins, do yourself a favor and make your life easier. This product is worth every penny of the splurge—just buy it on sale and stack your registry discount! Plus, Momcozy’s customer service is amazing if you ever run into any issues.
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Bottle Washer Sterilizer
Great for pumping and bottles on the go! It makes traveling and running errands with feeding gear so much easier. It's also small and you can easily throw it into your bag/ purse.
Momcozy 7-in-1 Baby Bottle Brush Set Green
Pumping Hack: Dump all your milk into here as you pump. Then at the end of the day, easily portion out what you need for tomorrow's bottles and package up the rest to freeze. It saves so much time!
Dr. Brown's Formula Mixing Pitcher, Blue, 1-Pack
The BEST night light for nighttime pumping, feeds, and diaper changes. So easy to use and the light is easy on the eyes.
EASZZZ Baby Night Light, Egg Touch Lamp
Sleeping Arrangements
Simple, seamless bedroom setup for twins. The secret to surviving the early months is keeping your babies close and your routine uncomplicated.
We used two of these in our room and they saved our sanity during nighttime feeds and diaper changes. They’re larger than normal bassinets, meaning our twins didn't outgrow them immediately. We safely used them all the way until they were sitting up!
ANGELBLISS Baby Bassinet Bedside Sleeper Wheels
We chose this dual baby camera for our twins, and after 18 months of daily use, I am still incredibly happy with our choice. The camera functions perfectly, and the brand has fantastic customer service if you ever need anything.
Babysense Prisma 5” HD Baby Monitor 2 Cameras
I was 250 lbs after having my twins, and this is hands down the best baby carrier. It was completely comfortable for both me and my baby, with zero digging or discomfort. It was a lifesaver for carrying one baby around the house while they slept, all...
MABĒ - Baby Carriers – Mabē
Getting Out the Door
Leaving the house with two newborns can feel like a major operation, but the right gear makes all the difference. We focused on finding a lightweight, highly maneuverable system that allowed one person to handle both babies solo. This is the exact tr...
If you need extra storage, this is a game-changer. It has two large cup holders and a perfect little spot for your phone. We actually added one to both our stroller and our wagon.
Accmor Universal Stroller & Bike Cup Holder
I did tons of research looking for a car seat that was safe, preemie-friendly, and lightweight enough to carry two at once. The Nuna checked every box! We paired them with the UPPAbaby Vista V3, and the car-seat-to-stroller transition was seamless. W...
PIPA™ RX Baby Car Seat
We paired this stroller with our Nuna Pipa RX car seats, and the entire system was incredibly seamless for life on the go. Moving the seats from the car to the stroller on the go was so simple. The seats click in easily, and the stroller's footprint ...
UPPAbaby VISTA V3 Stroller
Lower car seat adapter for Nuna Pipa RX and UPPAbaby Vista V3 Combo
UPPAbaby Lower Car Seat Adapter for Maxi-Cosi & More
Car seat adapter for Nuna Pipa RX and UPPAbaby Vista V3 Combo (top car seat adapter)
UPPAbaby Car Seat Adapter for Maxi-Cosi & More
This was so easy to set up! I absolutely loved having it just to be able to keep a close eye on both of my babies at all times.
2-Kids Baby Car Camera 6.9" Ultrawide
The best for on-the-go naps! I put one on each car seat and it helped keep my babies asleep while running errands or at a noisy restaurant.
Yogasleep Hushh Portable White Noise Machine
The diaper bag that has it all! I have two of these and I would highly recommend. Comes in so many different colors too!
RUVALINO Diaper Bag Backpack with Changing Pad
When my twins were in the NICU, this was my daily go-to for transporting my milk. It is spacious, with plenty of extra room to throw in my pumping parts as well. Now that the newborn days are behind us, I use it to carry snacks for our toddlers.
Breastmilk Cooler Bag with Ice Pack for 6 Bottles