Category: Babies and Toddlers

Author: Pinky McKay

Mastitis can hit suddenly and hard: one minute you feel just fine and the next you feel shattered and aching all over with chills and a fever. Sometimes flu-like symptoms come on even before you get a fever or notice breast tenderness. Mastitis can affect you emotionally too – it is common to feel ‘just awful’ and teary.

As a mum of multiples, you will be spending so much time breastfeeding or expressing as well as caring for two or more babies (and possibly also a toddler or two) that there isn’t time for ‘Mummy sick leave’. So, let’s look at how you can spot the early signs that mastitis with twins or triplets is rearing its ugly head and head it off before you crash – and how to prevent it in the first place.

Possibly every parents worse fear once they find out their multiples are identical is “how will I tell them apart?”.   Don’t panic, at some stage it will happen and you will get them mixed up. And in most cases its not the end of the world.   Usually its just because you weren’t paying full attention, you are tired, the lighting is poor or you just had a fleeting glance of them from across the room.   I can assure you, if it was a serious matter, such as undergoing surgery, you will know who is who. 

Fun Twinfo tip:  Take a close up photo of their belly buttons and pop it in their baby book.  That way you will have photo evidence of who is who.  Belly buttons are a great way of telling identical twins and triplets apart. However, while this is fascinating, it is not particularly handy when trying to tell which child is standing on the top of the slide from across the park!!!

Read our blog here: Fingerprints in identical twins or triplets

There are lots of ways you can prevent getting identical twins mixed up, but that is a whole different blog in itself.  In the meantime, Twinfo has some tips to what to do when and if you (or someone else) do get them mixed up!

When it comes to buying presents for five year old twins or triplets, as always, it depends on the situation. Should you get the same same, or same but different or totally different?

Read our blog HERE on buying toys for twins and triplets.

Osmo

We were first introduced to Osmo at our local library at a kids STEM night, and we were all hooked.

Osmo uses tangible pieces to create a unique, interactive, hands on learning experience.  Engage preschoolers in core subjects and spark imaginations. From pre-reading to problem-solving skills, these games will inspire a new generation of active learners.

Shop OSMO here.

When it comes to buying presents for four year old twins or triplets, as always, it depends on the situation. Should you get the same same, or same but different or totally different?

Read our blog HERE on buying toys for twins and triplets.

When it comes to buying presents for three year old twins or triplets, as always, it depends on the situation. Should you get the same same, or same but different or totally different?

Read our blog HERE on buying toys for twins and triplets.

Easel

Easels make a fabulous present.  Inspire your budding artist with the tolls to create masterpieces for years to come!!!  ThEasels make a fabulous present.  Inspire your budding artist with the tolls to create masterpieces for years to come!!!  There are so many different types to choose from, but its not really a present you can just get one of. Regardless of your aspirations that one child will happily paint on one side, while the other draws on the chalk board, I can guarantee that that won’t happen!!!   They will all want to paint….AT THE SAME TIME. Trust me.

Shop for EASELS HERE

Don’t have room for multiple easels?  Check out these MegaSketcher and AquaDoodles.

Twinfo tip:   MegaSketchers are great for the car!!

Shop for MEGA SKETCHERS and AQUA DOODLES here.

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When it comes to buying presents for two year old twins or triplets, as always, it depends on the situation. Should you get the same same, or same but different or totally different?

Read our blog HERE on buying toys for twins and triplets.

Scooters

Three wheeled scooters are a great way to introduce your little ones to the joys of scooting.  Scooting is great for kids.  It helps them develop balance, promotes muscle development, coordination and decision making skills. 

Scooters allow you to get out and about as a family.  The parents can walk, and the kids scoot.  Fresh air, sunshine and good times!

Shop for SCOOTERS here.

Don’t forget the helmet!

Shop for HELMETS here.