Dad's Guide to Twins

Episode 302 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Chris Decent, father of boy/girl twins. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Older sibling’s concerns transforming into wonderful big sister Going through multiple failed adoptions before getting the twins When one twin spent 4 months in the NICU Selli...

Burping is essential for your twins to release air trapped in their tummies after feeding, preventing discomfort and gas. After a good burp, your babies will go from squirming, crying, and agitated to calm and happy. We would always proactively burp our twins right after feeding. This helped prevent their discomfort if we waited. The challenge is that if you’re feeding your twins at the same...

Let’s talk about stroller options for your twins plus one other child. You could have a singleton child and then you have the twins, or you could have the twins and then you have a singleton child. Some of these configurations I talk about below can work for either one of these scenarios. The premise of a lot of the twin strollers I mention below are that you have a standard double stroller...

Watching your twins learn to talk at the same time may sound like double the chaos, but did you know there are twin-specific aspects of language development? Language acquisition in twins has long fascinated researchers, and recent studies are shedding new light on this unique phenomenon. Twins, whether identical or fraternal, often share a special bond that goes beyond genetics. They can have the...

It can be a big challenge to come up with Halloween costume ideas for twins – whether your twins are the same gender or not. However, if you are open to a bit of creativity and messing around to find the ideal costume, then here are some Halloween costume ideas for twins: Wizard of Oz Our girls have dressed up as Dorothy and the Wicked Witch from Wizard of Oz. This was a fun pairing, especia...

When you bring your babies home, can you let twins sleep in the same crib? Absolutely. Should twins sleep in the same crib? It depends… At the hospital, the nurses had our twins together in the same bassinet. When we got home, we just continued this pattern. From their time in utero, each twin has constantly been with their sibling. Why not continue? Do twins need their own crib? Current safe slee...

Twins share many things but do they have the same blood type? Our identical twin girls share the same blood type and have the same blood type as their mother. However, that doesn’t mean all twins share the same blood type. Yes, twins can have the same blood type. But the answer isn’t that simple. The types of twins you have and the genetics of the parents all come into play when determ...

Are you expecting twins and trying to find good names for your future children? I’ve put together some giant lists of twin names that rhyme to help get your creative juices flowing. When my wife and I were expecting twins, we struggled to find good names that we could both agree would be good fits for our identical twin daughters so I hope the following list of rhyming twin names is helpful...

Baby gear for your twins is constantly changing. New products are always coming out. Fortunately, my friends over at Twiniversity.com just released their 2024 Twinnie Award Winners where they highlight the best gear for twins. That award list goes through a whole bunch of baby gear that is useful for your twins including dozens of products. In this podcast, I highlight those products that are twin...

Episode 293 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with professional magician Wes Iseli, father of identical twin boys. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Juggling family while performing 400 shows a year as a magician Finding out about expecting twins at the 5 month checkup Healthy birth and home soon there af...

Episode 292 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Peter Esbrandt, father of four-year-old identical twin girls. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: When Mom started bleeding at 8 weeks Shared placenta TTTS worries Early labor 2.5 months before due date and then bed rest for Mom Mom had high blood pressure...

Episode 291 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Damari Gupton, father of fraternal twins (girl/boy). Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Raising 7 kids ages 11 years old down to 6 month-old twins Supporting Mom as she breastfeeds the twins Struggles of twins’ schedules not being in sync Balance par...

Episode 290 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Brad Myers, father of identical twin girls. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Having twins when they already had a 2 year old When one twin is smaller than the other Made it to 36 weeks of pregnancy then birth via c-section Hiring a night doula for a coup...

Episode 289 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Zach Starr, father of identical twin girls. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Mom developing liver cholestasis during pregnancy Water broke at 33 weeks in the middle of the night Natural delivery of twins when they thought it would be a c-section Staying...

Which baby monitor should you get for your twins? What is the best baby monitor for twins? Here I’ll share recommendations from several twin parents so you can get an idea of what would be best for your family and household situation. Types of Baby Monitors for Twins First, let’s talk about the broad categories of baby monitors: Audio-Only dedicated baby monitors – you can hear y...

Episode 287 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Rob Kaercher, father of identical twin boys. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Raising 21-month old identical boys Watching the twins improve their verbal communication Staying on schedule with toddlers Six months in parents room for breastfeeding Transit...

Will your twins personalities be totally similar? Or very different? From the outside, everybody assumes twins are the same in everything. The truth is, it’s the exact opposite. From my experience as a father of twins and talking to many other twin parents, I would say that close to nine out of 10 sets of twins are complete opposite personalities. Twins are very distinct and different indivi...

In this article, I’ll share examples from several twin parents about their experiences during delivery. It’s important to note that not all moms will go into labor when delivering twins. The majority of twin deliveries are performed via a cesarean section . This can be scheduled by 38 weeks of the twin pregnancy or earlier if there are any challenges or issues with the babies. However,...

Episode 285 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Tyler Chesser, father of boy/girl twins. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Early twin delivery after Mom’s water broke at 32 weeks Twins’ time in the NICU before coming home Adjusting to life with twins Different twin personalities from the be...

How much does daycare for twins cost? Let’s talk about costs and how that varies based on your location and the age of your twins. We know twins can be expensive. In fact, one of the biggest expenses that parents of twins face is that of daycare for their twins . Let’s talk specifically about childcare centers where you drop your kids off, maybe when you’re going to work and you...

What about raising twins is actually easier than you thought it was going to be? Looking back at my own experience and talking with dozens of other twin parents, I share what was a pleasant surprise about raising twins. Depending on who you talk to, raising twins is a nigh impossible task. Extremely difficult. Now, I’m not going to sugarcoat it, those first months with newborns and even that...

Should your twins sleep in your room when they come home from the hospital? The answer depends on several factors. Benefits of Having Infant Twins Sleep in the Parents’ Room You may consider having your infant twins sleep in your room for several months. Twin parents will sometimes use a bassinet or Pack-n-Play in their room to sleep the twins. These temporary sleeping quarters won’t l...

I got an interesting question recently: Do twins get upset at the same time ? The answer, as with many questions on twins, is that it depends. Here are a few factors that help you know if your twins will both be upset at the same time. Personalities Our identical twin girls have very distinct personalities. As such, they react differently to similar things. One will take offense and get mad, and t...

Twin pregnancies can get complicated. The nature of carrying two babies can wreak havoc on poor Mom. While there are many common complications of a twin pregnancy, don’t stress out too much about them. Modern medical care can help you overcome most of these. Complications during twin pregnancy consist of those unique to twins plus those regularly associated with any pregnancy like high blood...

When can you be induced with twins? As a reminder, induction is when the doctor encourages Mom’s uterus to contract and thus start the labor process. Inducing labor may be done via many different methods so talk to your doctor about what that means in your situation. So that begs the question, when is it safe for Mom to be induced to bring those babies into the world? Induction of your twin...