I just saw a list of new innovative baby products. Let’s talk about whether those products would be a good match for your twins. The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), an organization representing companies that make products for babies, toddlers, and children, has released their 2024 Innovation Awards list. Let me highlight some n…

If your twins look alike, can they share a passport? The simple answer is no, twins can not share a passport. Each person needs their own passport document. We’ll dive into more details below but remember to follow the laws of your country in regards to passports. For our family here in the United States, we first got passport cards for our childre…

Twins typically weigh less than singletons, averaging around 5.5 pounds each compared to 7 pounds for singletons. This is due to factors like shared resources and space in the womb. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), twins are more likely to experience growth restriction, which can lead to lower birth weigh…

One common question that arises about twin pregnancies is that of the process of water breaking. Since there are two babies, can it happen twice? Let’s explore the intricacies of water breaking in twin pregnancies, addressing the possibility of it happening twice and the what that means for you. Before we start, let’s make sure you know about some …

As a father of identical twins, one of the biggest hurdles you’ll face each school year is helping teachers distinguish between your twins. It’s crucial for both the twins’ individual development and the teacher’s ability to provide personalized attention. It isn’t uncommon for teachers to have trouble telling your twins apart – even we as parents …

Raising infant twins undoubtedly presents unique challenges, but it also offers countless rewarding experiences that are both heartwarming and enriching. As an expectant father of twins, it’s important to focus on the positive aspects and the unique joys that come with raising two babies at once. Here are some of the best things about raising infan…

Here is a question from Justin. He says he has 20-month-old boy/girl twins, and he says the biggest issue right now is biting. “Do you have any advice on how to keep them from biting each other? That would be great.” Biting is a challenge with any kid, of course. But particularly twins because they’re usually playing together, or spending time toge…

Your twins are invited to a friend’s birthday party. Of course they should bring a birthday gift. But the question is: should they bring two gifts (one from each twin) or one gift (a joint gift from both)? Whether to bring one gift or two to a birthday party when you have twins can be nuanced and subjective. Based on the advice from other twin pare…

Episode 309 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Kris Lloyd, father of non-identical girls. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Found out at 8-9 weeks about twins Trouble free pregnancy and delivery Getting support from family and friends Hospitals were bu…

Episode 308 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Kris Pruett, father of four boys including fraternal twins. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: When twin fraternal boys look very different Developing different interests in children One twin physically gif…

Episode 307 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Overcoming Infertility and PTSD to Raising 3 Young Children with Casey McCurdy – Podcast 307 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 306 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post When the NICU is Far from Home with Steve Idlett- Podcast 306 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 305 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Overcoming a serious personal injury while raising twins with Dave Cox – Podcast 305 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 304 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Moving, Changing Jobs, and NICU Twins with Patrick Edgett – Podcast 304 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 303 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post When Twins are Kids #3 & #4 and Baby #5 Arrives with Greg Parks – Podcast 303 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 302 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Raising Autistic Boy/Girl Twins with Chris Decent – Podcast 302 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Burping is essential for your twins to release air trapped in their tummies after feeding, preventing discomfort and gas. After ... Read more The post How to Burp Twins (by yourself or with your partner) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Let’s talk about stroller options for your twins plus one other child. You could have a singleton child and then ... Read more The post Strollers for Twins + One appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Watching your twins learn to talk at the same time may sound like double the chaos, but did you know ... Read more The post Double Talk: Exploring Language Development in Twins appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

It can be a big challenge to come up with Halloween costume ideas for twins – whether your twins are ... Read more The post Halloween Costume Ideas for Twins (Kid Tested and Parent Approved) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

When you bring your babies home, can you let twins sleep in the same crib? Absolutely. Should twins sleep in ... Read more The post Can Twins Sleep in the Same Crib? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Twins share many things but do they have the same blood type? Our identical twin girls share the same blood ... Read more The post Do Twins Have The Same Blood Type? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Are you expecting twins and trying to find good names for your future children? I’ve put together some giant lists ... Read more The post Twin Names That Rhyme (376 name pairs for girls, boys, and boy/girl twins) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Baby gear for your twins is constantly changing. New products are always coming out. Fortunately, my friends over at Twiniversity.com ... Read more The post Reaction to 2024 Twinnie Baby Gear Award Winners – Podcast 294 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 293 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Twin Dad Magician Performs 400 Shows a Year While Raising Young Twins with Wes Iseli – Podcast 293 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 292 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Overcoming Twins’ Early Birth, NICU, Food Allergies and more with Peter Esbrandt – Podcast 292 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 291 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Being an Actively Engaged Father of 7 (Including Twins) with Damari Gupton – Podcast 291 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 290 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Finding an Au Pair for Twins with Brad Myers – Podcast 290 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 289 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post From Premature Twin Delivery to Having a Third Child after Twins with Zach Starr – Podcast 289 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Which baby monitor should you get for your twins? What is the best baby monitor for twins? Here I’ll share ... Read more The post Baby Monitors for Twins (Recommendations from twin parents) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 287 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Stay-at-home father of twins advantages and disadvantages with Rob Kaercher – Podcast 287 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Will your twins personalities be totally similar? Or very different? From the outside, everybody assumes twins are the same in ... Read more The post Will your twins have the same or different personalities? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

In this article, I’ll share examples from several twin parents about their experiences during delivery. It’s important to note that ... Read more The post How long is Mom typically in labor during a twin delivery? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 285 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Surprise Early Twins and Parenting Through the First Year with Tyler Chesser – Podcast 285 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

How much does daycare for twins cost? Let’s talk about costs and how that varies based on your location and ... Read more The post How Much Does Day Care for Twins Cost? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

What about raising twins is actually easier than you thought it was going to be? Looking back at my own ... Read more The post What about raising twins is easier than you thought it will be? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Should your twins sleep in your room when they come home from the hospital? The answer depends on several factors. ... Read more The post Should Twins Sleep in the Parent’s Room? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

I got an interesting question recently: Do twins get upset at the same time? The answer, as with many questions ... Read more The post Do Twins Get Upset at the Same Time? (And What You Can Do About It) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Twin pregnancies can get complicated. The nature of carrying two babies can wreak havoc on poor Mom. While there are ... Read more The post Common Complications During Twin Pregnancy appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

When can you be induced with twins? As a reminder, induction is when the doctor encourages Mom’s uterus to contract ... Read more The post When can you be induced with twins? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

If you’re expecting twins and you want to get ready for them it’s important to have a stash of clothes ... Read more The post How many clothes do you need for twins? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Twin pregnancies are automatically higher risk than normal pregnancies. To put it simply, having twins increases the odds that something ... Read more The post How early can twins be born? (What to expect with your twin delivery) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Episode 275 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Premature Twins, 3 Months in the Ronald McDonald House & more with Paul Gewuerz – Podcast 275 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

How long your twins will stay in the hospital after birth depends on your twins’ health at their time of ... Read more The post How long do newborn twins stay in the hospital? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

What should I pack in my hospital bag for twins? Dad, you may be called upon to pack Mom’s bag ... Read more The post What should I pack in my hospital bag for twins? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

As a father of twins, you want to bond with your twins and build a strong, lasting relationship. The key ... Read more The post How to Bond with Your Twins appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Are you considering using cloth diapers for your twins? I asked dozens of twin parents how their experiences went with ... Read more The post Advantages (and Disadvantages) of Cloth Diapers for Twins appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

If you’re a stay-at-home parent with twins, how do you get anything done while balancing childcare? Let’s talk about managing ... Read more The post Getting Anything Done When Home Alone with the Twins appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

How do you handle the stress and mental struggle of raising twins? Raising twins is hard and it can become ... Read more The post How to Overcome the Stress and Mental Struggles of Twin Parenting (tips for twin parents) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

Are your twins double trouble? With twins, it’s kind of the cycle where one starts something and the other jumps ... Read more The post Curtail Mischief and Encourage Good Behavior in Twins appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.By Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert