1. 10 Secrets on Surviving the 1st year with twins

  10 Secrets on Surviving the 1st year with twins  by Elizabeth Lyons (courtesy of the author) While pregnant with twins (or more), you are likely to receive more than a few comments--most often from complete strangers--about how rocky the...

Thursday, 18 June 2009 | 5114 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Read more

2. Bonding in Bulk

Bonding in Bulk--Parenting More Than One Preemie by Amy E. Tracy (courtesy of the author) Early births are not uncommon among women expecting multiple babies: At least half of twins and 90 percent of triplets are born prematurely (before 37...

Friday, 19 June 2009 | 4724 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Read more

3. Breasfeeding Diet

Breasfeeding Diet   Does eating an extra 500 calories a day without gaining weight sound like a dream? For most people, it is. But for a special group — mothers who breast-feed their babies — it is a dream that can come true. But don't...

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4. Breast Feeding Twins: Educating Yourself

A Series on Breastfeeding Twins by Melissa Clark Vickers, MEd, IBCLC (courtesy of www.breastfeed.com) Part 1: Educating Yourself Mother Nature is pretty smart. She equips our bodies with more than what we need them to do. Most of the time,...

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5. Breast Feeding Twins: Planning and Prioritizing

A Series on Breastfeeding Twins by Melissa Clark Vickers, MEd, IBCLC (courtesy of www.breastfeed.com) Part 2: Planning and Prioritizing Once the initial shock of finding out you are carrying twins begins to wear off, it's time to do some...

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6. Breast Feeding Twins: Sleep and Supplements

A Series on Breastfeeding Twins by Melissa Clark Vickers, MEd, IBCLC (courtesy of www.breastfeed.com) Part 5: Sleep and Supplements But What About Sleep? Sleep is an important priority for mothers of twins. Eight hours of uninterrupted sleep...

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7. Breast Feeding Twins: Support and Flexibility

A Series on Breastfeeding Twins by Melissa Clark Vickers, MEd, IBCLC (courtesy of www.breastfeed.com) Part 3: Support and Flexibility Now, more than ever, you need to establish a support network. Check out any twin clubs in your area -- these...

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8. Cry It Out Sleep Training (CIO)

Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Richard Ferber M.D. In a nutshell, Ferber says you can teach your baby to soothe himself to sleep when he's physically and emotionally ready, usually sometime between 4 and 6 months of age. He recommends...

Monday, 22 June 2009 | 4398 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Read more

9. First Year Schedules

Sleep Articles and Links Newborn Babies and Sleep Baby Sleep Basics: Birth to 3 months old Baby Sleep Basics: 3-6 months old Baby Sleep Basics: 6-9 months old Baby Sleep Basics: 9-12 months old My baby won't nap! How do I get my baby to...

Monday, 22 June 2009 | 5786 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Read more

10. Formula Feeding Guide

Formula Feeding Guidelines   These are guidelines to the amount your baby may drink, but let your baby's appetite be your guide. Don't coax your baby to finish a bottle. If he/she seems hungry, feed him/her more often. Age: 0-3 Months ...

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