Editorial

Get Your Baby to Sleep Like a Baby

Why Sleep Sacks Save the Day … & Night

Allie Walld 6 months ago

In the early days at home with a newborn, most people prefer to swaddle their babies for naps or overnight sleep sessions, as it's one of the only ways many babies will get comfortable enough to fall asleep—and stay asleep—aside from contact snoozing in the arms of a parent or caregiver (which, don't get me wrong, is nice, but just isn't sustainable). Swaddling your baby will get you...

Time to Ditch the Diapers?

Why the BabyBjörn Potty Chair is Number One (& Number Two, Hah) in Our Book

Allie Walld 6 months ago

If there's one thing I know as a mother of twins, it's that babies go through a LOT of diapers. If there are two things I know, it's that potty training twins is a huge milestone for your toddlers (and for you as parents!) and that finding the right training potty will set the stage for your success. But how do you find the right potty? How do you know when you've discovered the one...

One for the Books

Ten Ways to Make Mother's Day Memorable This Year

Allie Walld 6 months ago

Mother's Day is just around the corner and you may be racking your brain on what you can do to make the day extra special for your mom. Just like every kid is different, so is every mama. Some might want to kick back and relax, while others may want to seize the day. Whatever you decide your mom would prefer, she's bound to appreciate the thought and effort you put into making the day...

I Guess This is Growing Up

Five Great Toys That Will Instantly Make Your Twins Feel Like Big Kids

Allie Walld 6 months ago

It's true what they say, you know. Time flies when you're having fun. It somehow flits by even faster when you're watching your twins grow and learn the way of the world around them. Getting to witness your children figure things out is just about the coolest thing on the planet. Getting to witness your children figure things out is just about the coolest thing on the planet. One...

Raise a Word Nerd

How to Give Your Twins the Million Word Advantage

Allie Walld 7 months ago

As parents, we want to give our children every advantage possible in everything they do. And everything they do has an affiliation with words. I don't know if you've ever thought about it, but there are a lot of words floating around out there. Vast vocabulary According to Merriam-Webster, there are an estimated one million words in the English language vocabulary (give or take a...

Let Them Eat Cake

From Twin to Twin Mom: When it Comes to Birthday Cakes

Allie Walld 7 months ago

As a mom, I have certainly learned a lot since we welcomed our sons into this world. As a mom of twins, I have figured out how to navigate the challenges associated with parenthood while juggling (read: not literally juggling) two babies at the same time. And as a twin myself, I have the interesting opportunity to experience the world as we watch our twins grow while also having...

Shhh

The Best Soothers for Newborn Babies

Allie Walld 7 months ago

There's a reason the medical professionals who work within the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) use Philips Avent Soothies pacifiers for premature babies. It's probably the same reason that parents of newborns also seem to choose the same soothers for their recently welcomed bundles of joy. They work—and they work wonders. These soothers, while being literally...

Just This Once

Why the "Never Touch a" Books are Always a Hit with our Twins

Allie Walld 7 months ago 1

Combine story time and sensory time with this incredibly creative book series!

Hydration Innovation

The Best Way to Track Water Intake When You're Pregnant With Twins

Allie Walld 8 months ago

Swollen ankles. One of the telltale signs you're coming along with your pregnancy. And when you've got two babies on board, that swelling may begin sooner than if you were carrying only one baby, so it's important to keep up with your water intake. When I was expecting my twins, I was very in tune with my body and followed its cues for everything along the way. If my body told me it...

Time to Tidy

Why We Love the Casdon Dyson Cord-Free Vacuum

Allie Walld 8 months ago

Every little boy or girl wants to be just like their parents. When they see their mom or dad cleaning up or doing chores around the house, they quickly learn how to mimic the motions and want to help get things done. At least, that's what we found with our kids. Our twins became obsessed with vacuuming after we rearranged the living room. As part of the new set-up in the room, we...