Twin Gear
A Newborn Twins Checklist

Preparing for newborn twins? Here is some information to help you take some of the stress out of getting ready for twin babies.

There is so much gear a baby needs, let alone twins, so why not start preparing early during your pregnancy. Get the necessities for newborns and save all that other stuff like high chairs and feeding utensils for later. Spreading the cost over time will be less overwhelming, and it's also a good idea to start early while you have the energy to get things done.

Newborn Twins Checklist

Making a budget and bargain shopping is a great way to start. Here is the list for newborn twins - Essentials, and a few extras, twin baby gear needed for their homecoming:

Clothing Twins
12 - 14 One piece sleep suits and/or gowns
12 - 14 One piece under shirts
8 - 12 Pairs of socks and/or booties
6 - 8 Sweaters/jackets (especially in winter)
4 - 6 Hats and mitts

Sleeping Twins
2 Cribs or bassinets unless sharing
4 - 8 Sheets
4 - 8 Receiving blankets
2 - 4 Blankets for winter
Extras
Baby monitor
2 - 4 Sleeping bags
Mobile or sleep time music

Feeding Twins
Twin nursing pillow
8 - 12 bottles if bottle feeding
Bottle sterilizer
2 - 4 Cans of formula (if bottle feeding)
8 - 10 Burp cloths
1 Bottle brush
4 - 6 Bibs
Extras
Double breast pump and accessories
Bottle warmer
Boppy pillow

Bathing Twins
Baby bath and/or bath supports
4 - 6 Bath towels
4 - 6 Washcloths
Baby wash
Baby lotion
Cotton swabs

Changing Twins
Diapers - about 100 per week (disposable)
2 - 4 Baby wipes
Diaper rash ointment
Changing table or changing mats

Outings with Twins
2 Infant car seats
Double stroller
Diaper bag
Extras
Travel Twin Bassinet - Pack 'N Play with twin bassinet

Twin Baby Care
Baby Thermometer
Nail clippers/scissors
Medicine dropper/syringe
Tylenol for babies, For fever

Awake Time
2 Baby bouncers or swings
A play mat/gym

Other useful things for twins
Daily log book or Itzbeen Baby Care Timer
Baby hair brush
Night light

Shopping for Twins - Checklist Tips:

Check out our free stuff for twins page. You can get some great deals and even stuff for free.

Know anyone who has had a baby? Ask them if they have anything you could borrow, have or buy from them.

Check out second hand shops, though when you are buying cribs and car seats, for safety reasons you should buy these new.

Buy only what you need now and the rest as you need it.

If you start early enough when preparing for twins you can really shop around and find the best bargains. When you are about and about shopping for twins don't forget to ask for a discount.

I personally found baby bouncers to be a life saver. You can easily move them around when you are bathing your twins one at a time, preparing dinner, cleaning, having a shower or anything else.

More Information

| Preemie Twins | Twin Pregnancy Third Trimester | Breastfeeding Twins | | Breast Milk Storage | Twin Birth Announcements | Stretch Marks |

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