It is the Club’s mission to help parents of multiples find support, share parenting tips, participate in family outings, hear educational speakers, and most of all, have a good time being a parent of multiples! Multiple Connections (formerly Twin Topics) is a support group for parents and expecting mothers of twins, triplets and higher order multiples. When and Where We Meet We meet the second Monday of each month, September through May, except December, at Valley Presbyterian Church in Golden Valley. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. where we form age-based discussion groups called MOMs Support, a forum to focus on the issues and delights of parenting multiples of all ages. At 7:30 p.m., the general business meeting begins, followed by a guest activity or speaker. Our Multiple Connections online community through Big Tent enables you to access secure club information at any time, from any location! You will find it to be an excellent resource for communicating with other members through our forums, tent mail and classifieds.
Get up to the minute news or events, or connect with other members through smaller subgroups, access club files to view or print what you need and even earn money for the club, simply by shopping at your favorite websites through Big Tent!Fertility treatment: In vitro fertilization (IVF) Secrets of organized families: Insider strategies for getting your house in order Is it normal to grieve after being diagnosed with a fertility problem? Getting pregnant terms you need to know Fertility treatment: Your options at a glance Fertility treatment: Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)Here’s all the baby gear you’ll need for TWINS created with the help of experienced parents of twins and the baby gear experts at Babytalk and TwinGo Carrier 4moms rockaRooHaving a safe, soothing place to set your little ones down simultaneously will be essential to getting anything else done! You can start with one to see if your babies like it and purchase one later if it’s a hit.
Fisher-Price My Little Lamb Platinum Edition Deluxe Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleeper with VibrationOption #1 for newborn sleeping arrangements: Rock ‘n plays are a fabulous bassinet/crib/pack ‘n play hybrid. They are portable and stow easily like a pack ‘n play, take up little space and are a great option to have baby close to you at night. Graco Pack 'n Play Twins BassinetOption #2 for newborn sleeping arrangements: The twin bassinet feature is helpful if you would like your twins to be in your room during the early months, and the cribs larger size means your twins won’t outgrow it too soon. If you travel quite a bit, register for two. Munchkin Nursery Projector & Sound SystemWhen trying to sleep train two babies, it is so nice to have at least 1 sound machine (some have two) to help the other baby sleep even if one that keeps waking up. Baby B. Wonders Above Activity Quilt GymActivity gyms are great from the get-go. What’s nice is it’s one product that you DO NOT need two of!
In fact, your babies will enjoy exploring and playing together. Oribel Portaplay Convertible Activity CenterIt’s absolutely essential to have gear that not only serves many functions, but stows easily. You may not need two at first, but around 6 months or so your kiddos will increasingly want to be doing the same things at the same time. Boppy Noggin Nest Head Support - Brown WheelsTwins are often born slightly premature and have softer heads as a result. This will help prevent flat heads for your twins. Maxi-Cosi Mico AP Infant Car SeatMaxi-Cosi’s Mico AP car seat is the lightest of it’s kind on the market today. Thus making it the perfect choice for when your doing double duty! Connect your car seat comparable adaptors to your city select, click in, and you’re off to the races! Baby Trend Universal Double Snap-N-Go Stroller FrameFor the infant days, this wire frame stroller allows you to snap in your car seats quickly and easily without taking the babies in and out.
Baby Jogger City Select Single Black Frame Stroller with Second Seat - TealOk…. we know this is what you came here for, and we’re here to tell you if your looking for an easy breezy, convertible double stroller that’s priced to sell - The Baby Jogger City Select is the double buggy for you! to find out more about it’s features. BOB Revolution SE Duallie StrollerIf you are a running family, register for a city stroller that can convert into a running stroller, such as the BOB Duallie Revolution. Saves you money and storage space. Maclaren Twin Triumph - Black/CharcoalA lightweight side-by-side stroller TwinGo Original Baby CarrierThe ability to carry your twins at the same time is a true lifesaver! The TwinGo converts into two ergonomic single-child carriers so two people can carry one baby each if desired. TwinGo accessories allow the carrier to be used from early infancy through the toddler years so you can get a lot of life from this carrier. Buggy Bench - Caribbean BlueThis product was designed by a mother of twins to make shopping with two young kids easier.
It creates a second seat in your grocery or store cart. Simple Wishes D Lite Hands Free Breastpump BraBecause twin moms especially need to pump, this hands free pumping bra SAVES YOUR LIFE. You still have hands to take care of the two newborns. The Twin Z Pillow - CreamThis has been dubbed a miracle pillow for twins! It has multiple uses and is great for tandem nursing or dual bottle feeding. It also works for side-by-side propping and tummy time. Bumbo Floor SeatBumbos are a great way to get your babe off their back and sitting up right. Although there are many different types of positions out there, Bumbo is specifically designed to properly position infants by better supporting their core. Bumbo Seat Play TrayThe jumbo accessory tray is great for play time as well as for when you start to introduce solid foods later on. The Table for Two Twin Feeding System - Gotcha, Bright YellowA feeding system designed specifically for twins Dr. Brown's Standard Newborn Gift SetIt’s a good idea to have 10-16 bottles per baby.
Seem like a lot? Babies go through these very quickly. Youll be happy when you aren’t spending your days washing out plastic bottles. Podee Hands-Free Baby Bottle Feeding System (Twin Pack)This is a top secret, twin secret. It will come in handy for those times you simply need to be handsfree! Holding bottles is a full time job, and every parent deserves a break from time to time. Carter's Flannel Receiving Blankets, Taupe Jungle/GreyUse receiving blankets as burp cloths – Traditional burp cloths are very small and may not catch all the spit-up while feeding your twins. Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags, 5 CountEvery bit of time saved with twins helps. Steam cleaning nipples and bottle parts in just a few minutes is not only a time saver but doesn’t require your dishwasher to be full. Blooming BathOption #1 for bathing: This bath allows you to both of your babies down at once. Some of the other standard baby baths are really only meant for one baby at a time.
4moms Infant TubOption #2 for bathing: This tub makes back-to-back baby bathing easy! Clean water continuously circulates in while dirty water flows out so you don’t have to dump or drain the tub and start all over again. Baby Relax Double Rocker, Dark TaupeStandard rockers/gliders don’t usually accommodate 2 babies and an adult. Splurge a little and get a double rocker and you will have a comfortable chair that will accommodate tandem nursing sessions and bedtime routines as your twins grow. IKEA Gulliver CribDuring the newborn months you can try crib sharing with a crib divider, or try using a rock ‘n play or pack ‘n play. However, your babies will grow quickly and need a separate crib. To get the biggest bang for your buck, be sure your crib can convert to at least a toddler bed. When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads: Proven Guidelines for a Healthy Multiple Pregnancy A Contented House with TwinsThis book is great for establishing feeding and gentle sleep routines for twins from birth to 12 months old.