When you first find out you are having twins, you may at first think you are going to need two of all of your baby furniture for twins.
That is not true.
As parents of twins, we have compiled this simple list of the five pieces of baby furniture for twins that you will want to invest in.
1. Two Convertible Cribs
The Delta Children Emery 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Crib is an awesome choice. As a 4-in-1 crib, it is the only bed your twin will need for years to come.
Colors: Comes in Dark Chocolate (Shown), Grey, and White
*It is also available as a mini crib.*
If you have a smaller room for your twins, you may want to purchase two mini cribs. However, remember that if you purchase mini cribs for your twins, you must also purchase mattress pads and sheets that fit mini cribs.
Price: $189.99
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2. A Changing Table
You will only need one changing table.
It will be the station where you keep your diapers, wipes, diaper rash ointment and changes of clothes.
The Delta Children Infant Changing Table with Pad matches the crib er recommend. It received excellent reviews and is very affordable.
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Colors: Comes in 5 Colors
Price: $249.99
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3. A Playard with Bassinets
It has extra features the other pack n plays we found for twins just don’t have.
When your twins are first born, a pack n play can be a great first place to have your twins sleep at night.
We placed this pack n play next to our bed and had each twin sleeping in one of the two removable bassinets. That made it easy for me, as the breastfeeding mother, to lean over and pick up each twin when they needed to breastfeed.
This will be the place you lay your twins down to nap throughout much of the day. During the day, many parents have this crib in the main sitting room. At night, many parents bring this crib into their bedroom.
Colors: Comes in Color Shown
Price: $249.99
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Below we have included the main pros and cons of each pack n play.
Pros:
★Two removable rock-a-bye bassinet each convert to standalone rockers
★Removable rock-a-bye bassinet comes with canopy and carry handle, plush fabric and mesh sides for proper ventilation
★Flip away changing table and deluxe parent organizer. Use only household mild soap and warm water. Do Not Use Bleach. Do Not Machine Wash
★One-hand locking mechanism and large wheels with brakes
★Electronic music center with volume control, nightlight, and vibration
Cons:
- Only available in 1 color
- Twins will quickly outgrow the bassinets
4. Two Bouncer Seats
One of the absolute must haves as a parent of twins is a bouncer seat for each twin. This will be a great place to sit your twins for bottle feedings, to read books to them, for short naps, when you need to go to the bathroom, and even while you cook dinner.
The Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker is our favorite choice for bouncer seats.
The seats are comfortable, well-made, lightweight and adorable.
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Colors: 8 Colors and Patterns to Choose From
Price: $29.00-$69.99
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These seats can be used for many purposes. They are the perfect place to bottle-feed your twins. Simply sit your babies in the seats, strap them in, and feed.
Babies love to be held. Holding one baby for hours a day can be tough enough, but holding twins can often be impossible. We often placed our twins into these bouncers, strapped the in and gently rocked them with our feet. Often the gently rocking put them right to sleep and allowed us to get a much-needed break.
These bouncers are also a great, safe place to put your twins if you need to go to the bathroom or get something to eat.
Unlike a large bassinet or portable playard, these bouncers can easily be taken into the kitchen, bathroom, porch, yard, or anywhere else you want to go.
5. One Electric Swing
In the beginning, we highly recommend you only purchase one baby swing.
We found there was never a time when we felt like we needed two swings. We also found that our twins would go through phases. One would find the swing soothing and the other would not.
The Graco Simple Sway Baby Swing is a great choice. It is versatile and made by a very reputable company.
Colors: 3 Colors and Patterns to Choose From
Price: $69.00-$92.87
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Below we have included the main pros and cons of this baby swing:
Pros:
★ Plug-in option allows you to save money on batteries while using your infant swing. Also takes D Batteries.
★ This baby swings small frame design fits in any room of your home so you can easily keep baby close wherever you are.
★ Gentle, side-to-side swaying motion soothes and comforts baby. 2-speed vibration to help keep your baby calm and relaxed.
★ The deep, plush seat with removable head support keeps your little one cozy and comfortable while in the baby swing.
Cons:
- Some customers said the swing squeaks.
- Can hear the motor when the swing is on.
In summary, there are five pieces of furniture for twins you will want to have before your twins are born.
Many parents of twins feel overwhelmed by all the furniture and supplies for twins. Hopefully, this list of the 5 essential pieces of furniture for twins will help you feel better about what you should buy to prepare for your twins.
Comment below and let us know which of these items you have purchased and what you think about them.
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