Sleep Time

Snoring Isn’t Normal

The Reason Your Twins Stopped Sleeping Through the Night Could be Medical

Allie Walld 1 week ago

Every parent knows how exhausting it is having babies who don't sleep through the night. Sleepless nights with several wake-ups make for tired days that slip by. Suddenly, several months have gone by, and your babies are old enough to go longer between overnight feeds, and you can attempt to sleep train your twins (we did this when our twins were four-and-a-half months old). Longer...

Tap into Optimal Sleep Schedules

NextNap Tool from Nanit Predicts Personalized Nap Times for Your Twins

Allie Walld 2 weeks ago

When you're a parent of newborn twins, you become a scheduling master pretty quickly. You keep your babies on the same schedule, as much as you reasonably can, because, let's be serious, it's just not always possible to keep your new little humans on the exact same schedule all the time. But when the stars align and your babies' nap schedules align, too, you can take advantage of a...

Compact Cribs

Looking for Mini Cribs for Your Multiples? Here are 3 Space-Saving Options

Allie Walld 3 weeks ago

When you're expecting twins, you're also expecting all of the extra accessories that come with having two babies at once. Having two of almost everything (if you want an exhaustive list, check out ours) will take up a lot of space in your home. One thing you might consider when planning out your babies' nursery is whether you want full-sized cribs or compact cribs. Why choose a mini...

A Little R & R

The Best Nap Mat for Your Toddlers to Kick Back & Cozy Up With

Allie Walld 1 month ago

If you want to have a content toddler, comfort is key. Whether they're feeling a little under the weather, recovering from a recent surgery, or looking to close their eyes and catch a quick rest or some simple quiet time, Moonsea's nap mat makes it easy for your independent toddlers to have their own great set-up to kick back and relax. Our three-year-old twins each have their own...

Keep an Eye on Them

This Portable Pro Baby Monitor is Perfect if You’re Welcoming Twins

Allie Walld 2 months ago

When you have two newborn babies at home, it can be twice as nerve-racking because there's always the chance that something could happen to not just one of them, but both of them—at the same time. Let's face it, you need to sleep at some point, even if those moments are abundantly scarce and the quality is incredibly inadequate. Having the right system in place for keeping an eye on...

Namaste

Any Age, Any Ability: Bringing Balance by Practicing Yoga with Your Twins

Allie Walld 3 months ago

Have you ever met a toddler who didn't have more energy than you? Probably not. It can be fun and entertaining to witness their boundless energy. But when those toddlers live WITH you and that energy doesn't seem to dwindle by nighttime, it can be difficult to seamlessly transition from playtime to bedtime. You might try to get your twins to run around to help them burn off some of...

Logistical Planning

How to Set up Your Twins’ Sleep Area for Success with Overnight Feeds

Allie Walld 5 months ago

When you find out you're pregnant and expecting a baby, one of the first things you might think about is how sleep-deprived you might soon be. When you find out you're actually having twins and will be bringing two babies home, that concern compounds. While you're going to be tired no matter what, there are things you can do to help make your sleepy set-up more efficient, so that you...

Sleep Tight

Love Sleep? This Double Bassinet is Essential for Families with Twins

Allie Walld 6 months ago

When it comes to newborn babies, one of the things that's top-of-mind for parents is ensuring their little ones have a safe sleep. What exactly that safe sleep space looks like may differ from household to household. Some people prefer having a separate bassinet for each twin in the early days, when you have them sleeping in the room beside you. Others like the idea of having a...

Caregiver Companion

New Smart Crib with AI Offers a Helping Hand So Parents Can Sleep Better

Allie Walld 8 months ago

The new Revol intelligent crib from Bosch has been bestowed with a CES Innovation Award Honoree designation. Picture: Bosch. For better or worse, tech continues to advance into more and more things that never used to be "smart." And while you may not have had "smart crib" on your futuristic BINGO card, it sure makes a lot of sense when you see it done well in-person. Leveraging...

They’re Growing Up

How to Know When it's Time to Switch Your Twins From Cribs to Big Kid Beds

Allie Walld 9 months ago

There's nothing more magical than getting a full night's sleep after you've welcomed twins into your family. Yes, the first few months are filled with chaotic schedules and endless loops of wake-feed-pump-sleep-repeat, leading to complete and utter exhaustion for parents—but once your babies are old enough to move into their own bedroom and you've done sleep training, you can win your...