Newly released statistics on Multiple Births in the UK for 2006 obtained from the Office of National Statistics, General Registry Office Scotland and GRO Northern Irel ... read more
Your Twins 1st Christmas is a magical milestone and deserves some extra special gifts to celebrate the occasion. Twins UK have developed some beautifully embroidered Twins ... read more
Pat Preedy became interested in school issues around multiple birth children in 1992 when nine sets of twins showed up at her school in Solihull, West Midlands, England to begin primary school. Thi ... read more
As the father of twins, triplets or more you have a special role in supporting your partner as you raise your children together. Here are some ways in which you can be activ ... read more
UK Multiple Birth Statistics for 2005 (compiled from the Office of National Statistics, General Registry Office Scotland and GRO Northern Ire ... read more
What is the best type of pushchair, pram or buggy for twins, triplets or quadruplets ? Read our parent's guide to help narrow your search for twin (double) ... read more
Expressing breastmilk is a learned skill so give yourself enough time and patience to master that skill. Do not feel disappointed if you will g ... read more
After months of up and downs with feeding your twin babies on bottle and/or breastmilk, you've finally got a routine going that usually works. You've figured out how to schedu ... read more
It's never too early to start reading to your twins. Research has indicated that even infants can benefit from being read to. As your twins grow, make ... read more
Your Twins 1st Christmas is a magical milestone and deserves some extra special gifts to celebrate the occasion. Twins UK have developed some beautifully embroidered Twins ... read more
The good news is that by the time your twins or triplets head for the altar, they will be toilet trained. However, the time in between, i.e. when they are ready to be potty trained at abo ... read more
Birthday parties are times of great fun for twins, triplets and quads (and adults!) but photographing them can be challenging. Children’s ... read more
It’s the age old dilemma for parents of multiples, should you dress your twins or triplets the same, choose similar or co-ordinating outfits or dre ... read more
Finding out that you are going to be a father of twins, triplets or more can be both exciting and daunting at the same time. You may be asking yourself man ... read more
The birth of a child is one of life's greatest celebrations. Especially during a multiple pregnancy, parents fantasise about their babies, about takin ... read more
A twin pregnancy can mean twice the excitement and twice the fun for a mum-to-be. After all, what can be better than welcoming two bundles of joy? read more
Although the heavy demands of caring for multiples makes parents especially susceptible to stress, there are measures that can help to reduce the strains of double duty. " ... read more
Before Cole and I got married back in 1990 we talked about how many children we would like. I'd always wanted four children while Cole wanted two ... read more
The twinning rate has seen a 50% increase in the last 20 years. The main reasons cited for this rise are increase in maternal age, wider use of IVF and assisted conc ... read more
Spring is the time to be planning the school placement of your twins or triplets for the new school term starting in September. If you have children who are not due to start in September, you may ... read more
Designed to provide a safe and comfortable sleeping environment for your twins, triplets or more whilst away from home, travel cots are available in all sorts of inno ... read more
If you are expecting twins or a multiple birth, get ready for some exciting times ahead! Not only can a multiple pregnancy be a very enjoyable and uplifting experience, but you also get to welcome ... read more
We all know someone pushing around a double stroller these days. (Fertility drugs and the rise in the number of older new mothers have increased the potential for conceiving multiples.) Yet many ne ... read more
Elizabeth Bryan, in her epic work “Twins, Triplets and More,” writes: "A study by the Australian Multiple Births Association showed that it took 197 hours per ... read more
After months of up and downs with feeding your twin babies on bottle and/or breastmilk, you've finally got a routine going that usually works. You've figured out how to schedule and manage feedings ... read more
Night-time is the worst time for any new parent, especially for parents of twins. Nothing can be done to adequately prepare for the count ... read more
Idioglossia, cryptophasia or more commonly known as "twin language" or "twin talk" has been the focus of many research studies and has interested the public for years. It was on ... read more
You've survived pregnancy with multiples, and you've survived a challenging first year with baby twins, triplets or more. Now the fun really begins! Just whe ... read more
With the expected arrival of two, three, four or more babies, there is a rollercoaster of feelings. The impending birth is exciting, exhilarating and anxiety provoking all at the same time. In addi ... read more
Twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a random abnormality of a monochorionic placenta that causes one identical twin to receive less than normal amounts of blood supply during pregnancy whil ... read more
Question: I am pregnant with multiples and have been ordered to bedrest by my doctor. How will this help my babies? How will I pass the time? How can I relieve the boredom?
Many children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child safety devices on the market today.
I love the car sticker that reads "If I had known what fun having grandchildren were, I would have had them first!" Basically that says it all. A time of their lives that many parents loo ... read more
A usual part of every young person's fantasy is envisioning their future, future job, car, house, partner and possibly children. While the majority don't necessarily envision having twins, triplets ... read more
Giving birth is always amazing. The process for giving birth to twins is doubly amazing. Here are some of the things that a twin mum will need to consider when giving birth to her twins.
Before you make a final decision about the best childcare to suit your and your children's needs, consider the questions on these Checklists, they cover guidance and questions to ask when looking f ... read more
There are a variety of reasons why a mother of twins, triplets or quads might want or need to express breastmilk: for premature or sick infants; to increase her milk supply; to maintain her supply; ... read more
When you're pregnant with twins, triplets or more, finding clothes that fit can be quite a challenge. Not only do you need maternity sizes and styles earlier in your pregnancy, but you will ou ... read more
One of the primary complaints about two year olds is their temper tantrums or the terrible twos as they are often referred to. They seem to whine and cry and throw a fit about virtually everything. ... read more
They come in various shapes and sizes and are known as Double or Twin Pushchairs, Twin Buggies, Twin Prams or Twin Strollers but where do you start your search to find the perfect pu ... read more
One of the first questions asked by expectant parents when they are pregnant with twins (or triplets) is 'What will I need for twins / triplets ?'. As guidance for parents, we have created a T ... read more
