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Getting Started: Twinfant Layette Do I need two of everything? The answer is no. Check out the following suggested items to get you started on building a layette for twins. Clothing Linens Nursery Furnishings • Diapers, cloth – 31 ⁄2 dozen • Waterproof crib mattress Bassinet (or crib) (+ 4 diaper covers per cover – 1 per crib • Crib (1 or 2; infants can baby) Diapers, disposable • Quilted crib mattress co-bed until 4-6 mos.) – Newborn triplets will use pads – 2 per crib • Bottles, if bottlefeeding, about 1,000 per month; • Rubber flannel crib 6–12 per baby, twins, 650 per month pads – 2 per crib • • Breast pump & storage Baby undershirts – Crib sheets – 4 per crib bottles, if nursing (check Equipment 6 per baby • Crib bumper pads – rentals before purchasing a • Onesies – 4 per baby 1 set per crib pump; some pumps simply • Cotton one-piece outfits/ • Receiving blankets – aren't strong enough, look sleepers – 5 per baby 5 per baby for very strong units, also • Two-piece knit outfits – double-pumps are helpful) • Heavier blankets – 2 per baby 2 per baby Diaper pail /disposal system Sleepers – 3 per baby • Rubber flannel lap Diaper bag(s) (backpacks?) • Baby hats – 2 hospital type, pads – 4 per baby Dirty clothes hamper 1 fancy Burp cloths – 12 per baby Night light(s) Booties – 3 pairs per baby • Baby wash cloths – 8 Changing table – 1 will do • Sweater – as needed for per baby Small penlights climate or 2 per baby • Baby hooded towels • Baby monitor – 1 will do • Washable bibs – 6 per baby – 3 per baby • Large, upholstered rocker Expressing Milk for Preemies • Begin regular pumping within a few hours of giving birth • Stick to a schedule of pumping every two-to-three hours (with one break at night) to build and maintain your supply (Short, frequent sessions are better than long, infrequent sessions) Infant car seats – 2 • Bathtub – 1 Bouncer seats – 1 or 2 Head supports – 2 Nursing pillow – 1 Boppy pillows – 2 Baby carriers or slings – 2 Swings or gliders – 1 or 2 Stroller – 1 double s-by-s Cordless phone Voicemail system or answering machine • Be sure to pump for a few minutes first. This not only keeps them from getting too much milk, it ensures that the milk is readily available and is the calorie-rich hind milk. —Margann Duke, M.S., C.P.C., and Trina Lambert • Select a quiet, private place with comfortable seating • Take care of yourself by eating properly, drinking lots of fluids— especially water, and resting whenever you can • Relax with deep breathing, massage, hot compresses, mental exercises and music • Connect with your babies by keeping their pictures or objects with their scents at your side, to assist with "letdown" and milk flow • Surround yourself with supportive family members and friends • Ask the NICU nurses to make sure your twinfants are introduced to nursing from your breast before being given a bottle nipple • When starting to breastfeed preemies, begin with one at a time Best items to buy in quantity, in advance: • Receiving blankets—2 dozen should be adequate. Very versatile. You’ll use them a lot, for everything. Swaddling, Covering. In car seats. In bouncers. • Burp cloths—cloth diapers work fine, you’ll need 3-4 dozen if not more. • Bibs—several dozen should do. • Onesies—better than cute outfits; have 1-2 dozen ready. • 2-3 large fleecy blankets for floor-time. • Wipes—Lots. You can never have too many. And babies never outgrow them. • Bottles—at least 12 per baby means less washing. 16 GUIDE TO THE FIRST YEAR © 2007 TWINS Magazine. To subscribe: call 1-888-55-TWINS or www.TwinsMagazine.com
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