When reviewing baby monitors for parents of twins, we kept in mind the specific needs which new parents may have.

Most parents of twins choose to have their babies in the same room, but having a camera pointing at each twin can make monitoring them much easier. So, we included a number of monitors that come standard with two cameras.

All of our recommended baby monitors are great choices and each has advantages over others. We have made sure each of our recommended baby monitors received good reviews and have great customer support histories.

Therefore, you can be assured that any of these baby monitors are high-quality products that will help you keep your twins safe.

Our #1 Recommended Baby Monitor for Twins

There are so many baby monitors on the market.

Choosing the best one can be extremely overwhelming, but we have found one that is just clearly superior. After reading through hundreds of reviews, we have found one baby monitor that parents love.

1. Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor with Interchangeable Optical Lens

This is definitely our number one recommendation. 84% of the customers who reviewed this baby monitor gave it either 4 or 5 stars! With over 24,000 reviews, that says something!

Although this monitor comes with only one camera, it comes with lenses that will allow you to monitor both of your twins at once.

Special Features: Night Vision, Talk-back Function, Room Temperature Sensor, 10 Hour Battery Life, Interchangeable Lenses

Screen Size: 3.5 inches

Lowest Price: Amazon.com

Price: $165.95

Amazon Rating:

Here’s a glowing review from a customer:

The Best Baby Monitor that Works with Your Cellphone

Having a baby monitor that works directly with your cell phone is becoming a more frequent choice. This monitor is priced well and has received great reviews with 73% of customers giving it 4 or 5 stars.

2. Cocoon Cam Plus Baby Video and Breathing Monitor

Special Features: Simple Phone App, Breathing Monitor, Text Alerts

Lowest Price: Amazon.com

Price: $149.99

Amazon Rating:

Below, we have outlined the pros and cons of this product:

Pros:

★ Monitor Your Babies Breathing– Real-time breathing monitoring and night vision HD video.

★ Sleep Soundly Knowing You’ll Receive Alerts– Notifications will alert you if baby’s breathing changes, baby is crying or beginning to wake. Get the peace of mind you need to rest when your baby does.

★ Approved by Top Pediatricians– IRB-approved studies at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford and UC San Diego.

★ No Extra Monitor Needed– See and know your baby is breathing and safe without having to carry a monitor around with you.

★ Secure HD Video Right on your Phone– Instant alerts in our FREE app. SEE, HEAR, AND TALK to your baby right on your phone.

Cons:

• Must Have a Cellphone with Compatible App

• Your Wifi Connection Will Affect How Well the App Works

Best Baby Monitors with Two Cameras

All of these cameras come standard with two cameras. These baby monitors are great for twins who are in separate rooms or are in cribs not close to one another.

3. UBBCARE 2 Video Baby Monitors with Large 3.5″ Display and Night Vision​

Special Features: Large Display, Crisp Video, Plays Music

Screen Size: 3.5 inches

Lowest Price: Amazon.com

Price: $114.99

Amazon Rating:

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Below, we have outlined the pros and cons of this product:

Pros:

★ Beautiful, Crisp Picture with 3.5” SCREEN DISPLAY BABY MONITOR- much clearer image, wider viewing range, sensitive to capturing sound and receiving signals.

★ TWO WAY TALK- Press the parents’ dialogue key, baby will hear your sound at the first time through the two-way talk function to soothe baby’s uneasiness, give baby safety when he cries.

★ 2.4 GHZ DIGITAL SIGNAL MONITORING- Safe without radiation, self-contained receiver, record the sound and movement of your baby anytime.

★ TEMPERATURE SENSOR- keep abreast of the temperature of the baby room, give the baby a comfortable growing up environment.

★ 4 LULLABIES- effectively pacify the baby and help the baby to fall asleep quickly.

Cons:

• Loses signal at times and beeps loudly

4. Babysense Video Baby Monitor with Two Digital Cameras

Special Features: Long Range, Small, Lightweight Device, Lower Priced

Screen Size: 2.4 inches

Lowest Price: Amazon.com

Price: $89.99

Amazon Rating:

Below, we have outlined the pros and cons of this product:

Pros:

★ Supplied with Two Cameras – Allows monitoring two rooms or two cameras in one room from one Parent Unit. Simply use the OK button on the parent unit to switch between the paired cameras.

★ 2.4 Inch High-Quality Color LCD Display with Enhanced 2.4GHz FHSS Technology – Provides high definition and stable streaming, secure interference-free connection, and crystal clear digital vision & sound.

★ Two Way Talk Back Communication – Comfort your baby with the sound of your own voice by using the two-way talkback system.

★ Long Range – Up to 900 feet (open space) with out-of-range warning.

★ Rich Features – Auto Infrared Night Vision, Room Temperature Monitoring with High/Low Temperature Alerts, Eco Mode Voice Activation, Sound Activated LED Indicators, Alarm/Timer Setting, 2x Digital Zoom with Digital Image Pan/Tilt option, Multi-Camera Expandability (up to four cameras), Lullabies, Manual Pan (360 degrees) & Tilt (60 degrees), Auto Scan View, Tabletop or Wall Mounting Options.

Cons:

• Beeps loudly when loses connection.

5. MoonyBaby Video Baby Monitor with Two Cameras

Special Features: Long Battery Life, Large Display Screen, 5 Lullabies

Screen Size: 4.3 inches

Lowest Price: Amazon.com

Price: $109.99

Amazon Rating:

Below, we have outlined the pros and cons of this product:

Pros:

★ Switch Effortlessly Between Two Cameras- Easily SCAN view or press shortcut button to switch views between paired cameras. Monitor can link up to 4 cameras. (Additional cameras sold separately)

★ 100% DIGITAL WIRELESS SECURED TECHNOLOGY- ensures private and secure connection between the camera and the monitor. The 2.4Ghz interference-free signal works in home between rooms and upstairs/downstairs. No WIFI/INTERNET setup required.

★ TWO WAY TALK BACK- With TALK BACK button, you can talk to your babies when they need you.

★ Extra Long Battery Life- 12 hours in Power Saving Mode, 6 hours in continues video on mode. Zoom in for closer views on screen.

★ RICH FEATURES- Automatic night vision, Baby room temperature monitoring, 5 built-in lullabies, Zoom in and Power saving/Voice activation mode, Multi-Camera Expandability (up to four cameras)

Cons:

• Battery does not last as long as advertised.

• Cameras must remain plugged in. They cannot run on batteries.

In summary, while there are many baby monitors available, we have identified the 5 best options for twins.

We included a one camera option that comes with three lenses to allow you to monitor both of your twins cribs at once.

We also recommended an awesome baby monitor that works directly with your smartphone. That option is great as long as you have a good WiFi connection in your home, apartment or wherever you intend to monitor your twins.

Lastly, we included 3 baby monitors that come standard with 2 video cameras. We included the special features and drawbacks of each.

Comment below and let us know if there is one you feel we should add to our list or if you purchased one of our suggested baby monitors.

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There are SO many fun Halloween crafts for kids and so my kids are really busy during this time of year. They are always looking up fun crafts for kids to make and decorate our home with. I love it!

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What I have here for you today, is a super easy and super cute little witch paper doll craft that you can make with your kids or just have your kids make it. I like to sit by my babies and make crafts with them. Making crafts (and memories!) is so much fun! Grab the directions for the witch paper doll Halloween craft for kids, below!

Witch Paper Doll Halloween Craft for Kids

Who doesn’t just love cute witches? I know we do! And, these adorable paper doll witches will definitely make you smile every time you see them! You can hang or display them anywhere in your home and they are even fun to play with!

Here is how to make these witch paper doll Halloween craft for kids:

List of Supplies:

1. Colored craft papers
2. Pencil
3. Scissors
4. Craft glue
5. Sharpie

6. Witch Template (Grab it HERE!)

Instructions:

Step -1:
Select different colored craft papers (I’m using black and grey for the dress, brown for the hat, mint for the body and hands; and pink/orange colored paper for the hair). Trace the template patterns on the selected craft papers and cut them out nicely.

Step -2:
Stick the strip cutout near the bottom side of the hat pattern.

Step – 3:
Attach the scalloped border cutout along the bottom side of the skirt pattern. Attach the collar cutout on the neck part of the top (dress) pattern.

Step – 4:
Attach the hand cutouts on the open ends of the sleeve parts of the top pattern.

Step – 5:
Attach the top pattern (along with the hands) on the body part of the body base pattern. Attach the skirt pattern on the bottom side of the top pattern.

Step – 6:
Cut a slit along the yellow marked line on the hair cutout.

Step – 7:
Slide the head part through the slit of the hair cut out from the bottom side. Keep the top part of the slit to the front of the head. Apply glue to fix the hair with the head.

Step – 8:
Attach the hat on the top of the hair. Use a black sharpie to draw the eyes, nose, and mouth of the paper witch doll.

Let me know if you make this cute little witch paper doll Halloween craft for kids! I would love to know how it turned out! If you liked this fun kids craft then be sure to check out my sensory play cloud dough!

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25 Halloween Printable Coloring Pages, Scavenger Hunts, Bingo Cards, And More!

I searched the internet for all things Halloween! So many fun Halloween printables that are FREE to print out and use! How much more fun could you possibly have?? Here are 25 Halloween Printable Coloring Pages, Scavenger Hunts, Bingo Cards, And More!

Let’s Get Started!

1. Halloween Scavenger Hunt! I had totally forgotten that I made this adorable and super fun scavenger hunt for kids! It is not only a fun scavenger hunt printable for your kids, but it is SO cute too! How could I not want to share this gem???

You can click on the picture below OR download the Halloween Scavenger Hunt HERE! Yay!

2. Halloween Decoration Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt! This is a picture type scavenger hunt that is perfect for smaller children who can’t yet read! Too dang cute!

3. FREE Printable Pumpkin Activity Pack! This fall pumpkin activity pack is filled with super fun things like; trace the pumpkin, design a pumpkin, connect the dots, pumpkin maze, pumpkin cutting activity, and SO much more! And, it is all free!!!

4. Easy & Hard Halloween Word Searches! Who doesn’t love a good Halloween word search?! These are ALL free to print out and use and there is a TON of them to choose from!

5. Printable Halloween Crossword Puzzle! I love crossword puzzles, don’t you? And, if they are related to Halloween, then I love them even more!

6. Halloween Hunt Printable! This is another super cute and fun Halloween hunt with pictures instead of words. And, it is also a coloring page too! How fun is that???

7. Ugly Sweater Printable For Halloween! I LOVE this one because it is so unique! This ugly sweater printable for Halloween is super fun and can be made into a Halloween garland to decorate your hearth or wall! Your kids will love to color these ugly sweaters!

8. Happy Halloween Coloring Page! This looks adorable and like it would be so much fun for kids to color (and adults too!), yay!

9. Halloween Maze Game! This Halloween maze game free printable is so much fun! I always enjoy doing mazes and this one doesn’t disappoint!

10. Halloween Bingo Free Printable! Bingo is one of my favorite games! And, add a little bit of spooky Halloween to it and it is just too dang fun!

11. Halloween activity pack! This is another awesome Halloween activity pack that is filled to the brim with fun, Halloween free printables like bingo, tic tac toe, a spelling game, costume drawing, brooms, and ladders game, and more!

12. Counting Pumpkins Printable: A fun Halloween activity for preschoolers! This is the perfect pumpkin activity for preschoolers to color and practice their counting skills!

13. Free Printable Halloween Bookmarks! Oh, these are adorable Halloween bookmarks that are perfect for your little readers!

14. Halloween Memory Match Game Printable! I love the game Memory! I played it as a child and I still play it now! This Halloween inspired memory game is free to print out and enjoy with your family and friends!

15. Halloween Trivia Questions Printable! You can print these 36 question cards out and they have the answers on the back! The questions range from simple enough for elementary school kids to more challenging questions for teens and adults! So everyone can enjoy this game!

16. Halloween Costume Scavenger Hunt! This is another scavenger hunt printable but it is with costumes! Go out and while you are trick or treating, find the costumes on the scavenger hunt list! So fun!

17. Halloween Bat Coloring Pages! These little bats are SO adorable and not creepy at all! Print these Halloween bat coloring pages for free, for your little ghouls!

18. Free printable Halloween cootie catcher for kids! This cootie catcher is filled with Halloween jokes and is a great way to get everyone laughing!

19. Halloween Printable Memory Sheet! What a great way to write down your Halloween memories than with the Halloween printable memory sheet! You can fill this out with your kids. This is a great way to unwind after a busy Halloween night and have the memories jotted down for you to always remember! After it is all filled out, let your little one color it and draw on it!

20. Halloween Word Scramble Printable! Yay! Now, this looks like some serious fun! This has 10 Halloween words to unscramble! There is an easy and hard version so everyone can play!

21. Disney themed printable Halloween kids placemats! Okay, you had me at Disney!  Now, these look so fun, don’t they?! Let your kids color their very own Halloween placemats that will keep them busy while you are preparing their meal! So cool!

22. Halloween Coloring Pages! Here are 10 Halloween coloring pages for your kids! Print them out for free and hand them to your little ones for some coloring fun!

23. Halloween Workbook free printable! Hello! Now, this is a great idea! A Halloween workbook filled with some seriously ghoulishly fun printables! From Halloween crafts to Halloween games, this workbook has it ALL.

24. Spooky Halloween I Spy Printable Count and Color Activity For Kids! Here is a Free Spooky Halloween I Spy printable Count and color activity for kids that is a perfect way to welcome and celebrate Halloween!

25. Halloween Design and Color Printables! Design and color pages offer a starting point for your kids, but they also need some creativity and imagination! This set of Halloween design and color pages includes three different items to create and color – pumpkins, ghosts, and skulls. So fun!

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