If there?s one thing I learned when my twins were born, it?s that two babies need a lot of stuff. Thankfully, you don?t need two of everything?there are lots of items your littles can share or that you won?t end up needing at all. While a double stroller (or two or three) is a must, you don?t have to double up on every item, and a lot of the things that your babies will outgrow quickly are much better borrowed or bought second-hand (I?m looking at you, bassinet). Read on for some twin-mom wisdom on what you really need for your two-for-one special delivery.
Two car seats
When shopping for infant seats, look for models with a lower weight limit of four pounds (the lowest on the market) to accommodate preemies, as many twins are born preterm and most hospitals won?t let you take the babies home unless they can ride safely in a car seat. Test the seats out in your car before buying them to make sure they fit, and have them checked by a certified car seat technician to ensure that they?re installed correctly. Same goes for convertible seats once the twins have outgrown their infant seats (upper weight limits range from 22 to 35 pounds, but your babies may outgrow them heightwise before they hit the maximum weight). This is especially important if you?re trying to fit three across if there?s another child in the vehicle, as some seats are narrower than others. Never buy or borrow used car seats unless they?re from someone you trust with your children?s lives and you know they ha...