When a friend or loved one welcomes twins into her family, she welcomes twice the love and twice the work of a newborn baby. She may be overwhelmed and feel frazzled at the thought of the long road ahead. Make her burden a little lighter by giving her helpful items that will make her job as a mom of twins easier. She only has one set of hands, but with good friends lending theirs as well, she may feel a little more confident in her ability to successfully raise two babies simultaneously.
Double Stroller
A group of friends could easily pool their money and purchase a double stroller for the new mom. These are often pricey and invaluable to a mother of twins. A double stroller allows her to take her babies around town, hands-free, and it will reduce the stress of juggling two babies. Just look for one that is simple to use, convenient and perhaps can accommodate car seats to make the transition from car to stroller with two babies easier.
Sling
With one baby eating or constantly wanting to be held, and another baby needing to be changed, a sling can help the new mom carry one baby while still having her hands free to care for the other baby. Slings come in a variety of styles and colors, and you can choose from pocket slings, ring slings and mei tais to find one that will suit the size of the babies and their parents' lifestyle.
Baby Care Timer
Twins and their parents do best when they are on a tight schedule, notes "Parents" magazine. That's why it's important to properly time the intervals between feedings, diapering, naps and burping. A baby timer (like the Itzbeen Baby Care Timer) can help the mom of twins time the intervals so that she can keep her twins on a schedule that saves everyone's sanity.
Diapers
It may seem obvious, but while other family members are purchasing matching outfits and accessories for the twins, the parents will be left responsible for purchasing double the diapers for their little ones. Give a few packs of diapers; it's one less thing for the new, tired parents to worry about. Or you could give a gift card to a diaper delivery service where mom can choose the basics that she needs for her twins.
Freezer Meals
The first few weeks at home with the twins will be full of adjustments, and the new mom may take some time getting the hang of things. Make her job easier by preparing several meals ahead of time and placing them in her freezer. On one of the days that she feels tired and exasperated by the time dinner rolls around, she can pop it into the oven and still feed her family.
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