Twins, triplets & more
Twice the love and twice the laundry. Practical guidance for the first year and beyond.
Twin feeding & sleep planner
Keep babies in sync
Buy two vs. share one
Gear decisions
Sibling activity matcher
For every age gap
Many parents breastfeed twins successfully. Tandem feeding with a twin pillow saves time once latch is going well; feeding one at a time is fine early on.
Combining breastmilk and formula is common and okay. Track each baby separately so you know who ate what.
A lactation consultant visit in the first week is one of the best investments for twin parents.
Most twins arrive around 36 weeks, triplets earlier. Use adjusted age (age minus weeks early) for milestones until about age 2.
It's normal for twins to reach milestones at different times. Compare each baby to their own progress, not to their sibling.
Each baby should sleep on their back in their own crib or bassinet, with nothing else in it. Co-bedding twins is not recommended.
Waking the second baby when the first wakes to feed keeps schedules in sync and protects your sleep.
Wash hands between babies, use separate cups and bottles, and assume the other may get sick next.
Call your pediatrician for a fever of 100.4°F or higher under 3 months, trouble breathing, poor feeding, or fewer wet diapers — for each baby.
Use each child's name rather than 'the twins.' Short one-on-one time with each child matters.
Same or separate classrooms? There's no single right answer. Consider how dependent, competitive and confident each child is, and ask the school about its policy.
General information only; not a substitute for your pediatrician's advice. Reviewed by a pediatrician.