What do I need for my babies?
It's not always necessary to buy two of everything for twins or three of everything for triplets, etc. It's also not necessary to have some of the larger equipment items immediately.
As you can see from the following lists, preference is very individual! Some of our most favorite items were some of the least liked items.
Our survey parents' top ten list of absolutely necessary items in order of popularity:
| #1 DIAPERS!!! |
#6 car seats |
| #2 Bouncy Seats/chairs |
#7 receiving blankets |
| #3 swings |
#8 exersaucers |
| #4 stroller |
#9 wipes |
| #5 Boppy pillow |
#10 cribs |
Our survey parents' top ten list of nice but not essential items:
| #1 clothes |
#6 swings |
| #2 Diaper Genie |
#7 rattles |
| #3 Bouncy Seats/chairs |
#8 Boppy pillow |
| #4 matching clothes |
#9 cribs (starting out with 2) |
| #5 play yard |
#10 diaper wipe warmer |
Our survey parents' top ten list of "waste of money" items in order of the most despised items first:
| #1 Diaper Genie |
#6 stuffed animals |
| #2 diaper wipes warmer |
#7 Snugli |
| #3 playpen |
#8 diaper pail |
| #4 Bouncy Seats |
#9 double the toys |
| #5 baby pillows |
#10 fancy outfits |
Most appreciated gifts to multiples parents:
Some of the most appreciated gifts for parents of multiples are diapers, prepared dinners, frozen meals for the freezer, gift certificates to grocery stores and offers to help!
Our Multiples' FAQ:
Section I - Suspecting and Diagnosing Multiples
Section II - Preparing for Multiples
Section III - Pregnancy & Childbirth
Section IV - NICU
Section V - Going Home/Postpartum
Section VI - As They Grow
Section VII - Resources
Section VIII - Miscellaneous/Special Tips & Inspiration
