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Ten Songs That Will Press Pause on Your Twins' Crying

Allie Walld 9 months ago

When you have twins, you double-down on everything, from cooing to crying. In the first year with our newborns, my husband and I had a few notifications on our phones that warned us we were in an extremely loud environment—usually something reminiscent of a concert setting at an arena—except, we were at home with our young twins. All of their needs were met. And still, in those...

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Splash into Summer & Bring the Beach to Your Backyard with This Play Table

Allie Walld 9 months ago

Who wants to pack up the car and drive to the beach when you can bring the sand and water right to your backyard for endless fun all summer long? The Step2 Dino Dig Sand & Water Table is your ticket to summertime fun and relaxation with your kids. The durable, two-in-one activity table encourages creative play and fosters the development of social skills, interactive play, and...

How to Make Father's Day Memorable

Drew Kozub 9 months ago

Dads are notoriously tough to buy for and Father's Day is an annual reminder of this fact. But you don't always need a gift to show dad you care! Here's some ideas you can use for inspiration to make Father's Day a special day for Dad.

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Breathe Easy Knowing This Humidifier Will Help Your Twins Sleep Soundly

Allie Walld 9 months ago

If you've successfully made it through the newborn stage with your twins, you deserve a round of applause—and a solid night of uninterrupted sleep! Now that your babies are a little bit older, you might be toying with the idea of moving them into their own cribs in their nursery. The sheer idea of having your little ones more than a foot or two away during the overnights may fill you...

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From Twin to Twin Mom: Welcoming Premature Babies & Becoming a NICU Parent

Allie Walld 10 months ago

Earlier this week, it was National Multiple Births Awareness Day, a day celebrated by parents of multiples and the medical professionals who care for those babies to raise awareness of the unique experiences and needs of twins and higher order multiples. Unique is certainly one way to put it. The things that happen in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are life-changing—for the...

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The Best Diaper Pails for Every Scenario

Allie Walld 10 months ago

If you have children, you have to deal with diapers…no ifs, ands, or buts (read: butts, very much so). Diapers are just part of the deal, and since there's no getting around that, you might as well make diaper duty as easy as possible. One way to do this is to invest in a diaper pail that will take whatever you throw at it. With newborn twins, you'll be throwing those diapers double-...

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Ramp up the Retro Nostalgia with this Old School Pinball Machine

Allie Walld 10 months ago 1

Get ready to ramp up the retro nostalgia and relive the glory days of your childhood. With the pull of a plunger and the flick of a flipper, you'll be reminiscing on afternoons spent at the arcade back in the day, while making lifelong memories with your twins right here, right now. Hit the arcade without raiding your piggy bank This activity table by Little Tikes is a fully...

Get Your Baby to Sleep Like a Baby

Why Sleep Sacks Save the Day … & Night

Allie Walld 10 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 10 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...

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Ten Ways to Make Mother's Day Memorable This Year

Allie Walld 10 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...