Everything you need for feeding twins whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and beyond. From nursing pillows, bottles, pumps, cleaning supplies, and what to do when it comes to solids, I’ve got it all here!
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My Brest Friend Twin Nursing Pillow
When I had my first child via emergency c-section after 27 hours of induced labor at 41 weeks and 1 day along I quickly found out that a Boppy didn’t work well for breastfeeding. In the hospital they had me use a Brest Friend pillow which was perfect for post-C-section because I was able to snap it around my waist and keep baby, and the pillow, off of my C-section incision.
Since I knew I’d be having a repeat C-section with the twins, we bought the Twin Brest Friend nursing pillow so I could nurse them at the same time. It didn’t end up working out since they couldn’t latch well due to their tongue and lip ties, so I only used it a couple of times, but it was great and I would still recommend it. It is massive though, just a heads up.
- PRIORITIZING SUPPORT - MBF Nursing Pillow for Twins is specially made for moms who are doubly blessed. It is created to maintain a healthy posture and alleviate strain in your back, arms, shoulders and neck when feeding your babies.
- ALLOWS FOR TANDEM NURSING - This twin nursing pillow's large design is big enough to comfortably support both twins during breastfeeding or bottle feeding. Dust-free, scratchproof & anti-reflective, this heavy-duty pillow is made for lasting use.
- ERGONOMIC DESIGN - This twin breastfeeding pillow has a secure wrap-around design, supportive backrest and adjustable silent-release straps. This secures to the body and helps to promote an ideal position for latch and comfort for mom and babies.
- SAFEST PILLOW - MBF technology removes the gap between you & babies & provides a firm, flat cushion enabling them to stay awake for feeding. With right angles, this pillow is made to support you & babies in breastfeeding safely, not for sleeping.
- PREFERRED BY THE PROS - MBF breastfeeding pillows are proud to be the #1 choice of lactation consultants and birthing hospitals in supporting millions of moms successfully nursing their babies. They are being used in over 700 hospitals worldwide.
Burp Cloths
Babies dribble and even spit up A LOT especially as newborns. Having several burp cloths really helps out. This set is so soft, absorbent, and cute! They have various designs as well.
- Baby burp cloths 4 valuable pack, 19” by 9”, large and wide enough for nursing baby and protecting your cloths.
- The burp cloths is thoughtfully designed, has curve in the middle, well fit your neck and shoulder.
- The burp cloths is 100% cotton, on the one side is vivid and cute different types of printing, on the other side is towel like material, but finer, soft and absorbent, will help staying still on the shoulder, not slip easily.
- The cotton weaving density is high, so the burp cloths is thick and can maintain its shape well. After several washes, the material can get even softer, it can absorb the liquid quickly, keep your baby away from suffer.
- The burp cloths won’t shrink and crinkle easily, it will always be neat and nice. When you go out with your baby, you can just roll it up to put in your nursing bag, really convenient.
Bottles
We looked at a lot of different bottles before we decided on the Philips Avent Naturals for our first child, and continued to use them for our twins. There are just three parts to clean: the bottle, the ring, and the nipple, which is a lot fewer than some bottles. Of course if you use the cap there is that too but not a biggie.
I referenced these bottles in my Breastfeeding for One and Exclusively Pumping for Twins post as well. Since I ended up exclusively pumping for the twins, we had 8-12 bottles, if I remember right. Once the twins switched to formula at 8 months, we used the larger 9oz bottles which we just had 6 of. There are many different sizes of nipples for these as well. We only used the premie ones at first, then size 1 (which comes with the 4oz bottles) and for formula size 2 (which come with the 9oz bottles). With our first child we bought size 3 and 4 as well but never used them with any of our children.
- Natural latch on due to wide breast shaped nipple
- Soft nipple designed to mimic the feel of the breast
- Flexible spiral design combined with comfort petals
- Unique anti-colic Airflex vent technology
- Nipples with different flow rates available
- A perfect baby shower gift and starter set for new parents; Natural bottles with Natural Response nipple so baby drinks, swallows and breathes using their natural rhythm, just like at the breast
- Soft, flexible, breast-shaped nipple makes combining breast and bottle feeding easy
- Baby bottle gift set comes with replacement nipples to keep up with your baby’s growth and different flow rate needs; Bottle Nipple comes in Flow 1, 2, 3 & 4
- Curved baby bottle brush head for easy cleaning of rounded bottle edges and a molded tip to clean the nipple; Sealing discs can convert any Philips Avent bottle into a storage container
- Soothie Pacifiers (0-3 months) are used by medical professionals to calm newborns
Bin to Wash Bottles
We washed our baby bottles in the bin they gave us at the hospital to keep them away from our kitchen sink. I’m sure it’s fine to wash them in the kitchen sink but somewhere along the way I think we were told to wash them in a separate bin, so we did. It also was helpful to be able to just fill up that smaller bin with super hot water and dish soap to wash them and then pour that water into the regular sink to do the rest of the dishes once we were done with the bottles. It was also nice to have this bin next to the sink in which we could just toss the dirty bottles into before they were to be washed. If you didn’t get one of these at the hospital, here is a link to one but honestly there are some cool collapsable ones out there too. We just used what we had.
- 7-quart wash basin can be used at a patient's bedside to accommodate extended care needs
- Limb soaking wash basin is disposable and suitable for single use only
- Rectangular in shape, it features an rolled rim to make carrying easy for caregivers; stackable for easy storage before use
- Lightweight and portable, it's suitable for soaking, rinsing and washing limbs of infirm individuals in a variety of medical settings
- Rolled rim makes carrying easy and helps avoid spills
- BPA Free. User friendly by simply pop-up to open when using and collapses to flat for space saving.
- Space saving with Expanded size: 13 x 11.4 x 5.75(h) inches and its height just 1.6 inches after folds, save over 70% space when storage. Capacity: 7.7L (2 Gallon)
- Perfect for icing beverages, washing dishes and also outdoor uses, such as camping, BBQ and campsite cleanup.
- Non-slip design at the bottom keeping the dishpan steady and firmly.
- Hanging hole for easy hanging on the wall
Bottle Drying Rack
To dry the bottles we have the Boon drying rack with flower and twig that work very well for hanging bottle nipples and rings off of. I have to say, I didn’t know this existed until a friend of mine from grad school had a baby shower and had this on her list. I thought it was kinda weird but also neat so I bought it for her. Years later when I was pregnant, we got the same one and love it.
- Bottle Rack Dryer: This unique Boon drying rack has a lawn-inspired design made to hold multiple shapes and sizes of baby bottles and additional baby accessories
- Set of Baby Needs: This bundle edition of the Lawn includes the Twig and Stem accessories that elevate bottle nipples, collars, pacifiers, and other baby items while leaving extra drying room
- Bye Bye Water: The Boon Lawn Drying Rack easily holds your milk storage bottle and baby bottle-feeding supplies after washing while excess water collects in the bottom tray for faster drying
- Easy to Clean: The Boon Lawn baby bottle rack water tray is also easily washable after use, a little warm soapy water is all that's required
- Countertop Drying Rack: The clever design of this bottle drying rack and accessories save space on your countertop while ensuring that your baby bottles and baby bottle-feeding supplies dry fast
Bottle Cleaning Brush
A bottle cleaning brush really helps getting into the bottles and ensuring they are well cleaned. This brush has a mini brush inside of it for washing the bottle nipples and a second head/bigger brush that can screw on when it needs to be replaced. This one is very similar to what we have but even better! One of the best parts of it as it stands up on it’s own due to the suction cup bottom so it doesn’t take up space on your sink or get dirty laying there.
- Standing baby bottle brush with suction cup base
- Flexible neck reaches the corners of every bottle shape
- Textured, easy-grip handle prevents slipping when wet
- Soft nylon bristles are durable, scratch-free, and reduce splash-back
- Bonus, soft rubber nipple brush in handle - replace brush every 30-45 days
Breast Pump
As I mentioned in my post about breastfeeding and pumping, I’ve had experience with a Spectra pump and Medela pumps. I prefer Medela pumps, by far.
If you can, I’d suggest seeing if you can take home a Hospital-Grade Medela Symphony for free through insurance if one or both of your twins are in the NICU. Once they’re out of the NICU, you likely will need to either return it at the end of the month or pay something like $90/month to rent it. Honestly, it might be worth it especially if you’re having trouble producing enough for twins.
Otherwise, I’ve found the Medela Pump-in-Style Advanced to be my favorite for on-the-go and once my milk was established.
- Max Output: Clinically proven technology to increase milk volume by 11.8% in less time*.Operation Temperature : (5 ̊C to 40 ̊C) (41 ̊F to 104 ̊F).Operation Temperature : (5 ̊C to 40 ̊C) (41 ̊F to 104 ̊F)
- Max Ease: Automatic letdown and massage mode cycles and an intuitive control panel
- Max Flexibility: Only 1.18 lbs. with a battery pack and single- and double-pumping options
- Max Comfort: Oval-shaped breast shields that are shaped around you
- Max Support: Full range of available accessories, 1 year warranty, and US-based customer support
Hands Free Pumping Bra
I highly suggest getting a hands-free pumping bra. This makes it so you don’t have to sit there holding the flanges perfectly still for the 15-20 minutes it takes to pump. It means you can instead use that time while pumping to tend to babies, if needed, or to heaven forbid, take a minute for yourself and scroll through social media. Often, I’d be pumping while sitting on the floor and my twins were in their bouncers or table for two and I’d be holding their bottles feeding them the milk I had pumped earlier.
I’m using a hands-free pumping bra in this photo just a week postpartum when we finally got Baby A home from the hospital to join the rest of us.
- NOTE - BUSTIER IS INTENDED TO HAVE A SNUG FIT AND MAY INITIALLY FEEL TIGHT: This is normal, as the hands free pumping bra must also support breast shields and bottles; moms can expect the Medela Easy Expression Bustier to loosen slightly as it adapts to your unique body
- COMPATIBILITY: The Medela Easy Expression Hands-Free Pumping Bra is designed to be compatible with only Medela electric breast pumps. This hands-free pumping bra is compatible with the following Medela breast pumps: Pump in Style with MaxFlow, Swing Maxi, Freestyle Flex, and Sonata.
- HANDS-FREE PUMPING MADE EASY: Double pumping while multitasking is simple and comfortable, leaving your arms and hands free while you pump.
- NO-SLIP SUPPORT TO PROMOTE OPTIMAL COMFORT: Reinforced openings deliver excellent no-slip support for the peace of mind that moms deserve while pumping for their baby
- MADE WITH QUALITY MATERIALS FOR ADDED DURABILITY: Oeko-Tex certified, which means that it is safe from harmful chemicals – additionally, caring for your Medela Easy Expression Bustier is ultra-convenient – its nylon and spandex fabric blend was designed to retain its shape, even after multiple turns in the washing machine; simply machine wash in garment bag, set to your gentle cycle at up to 30°C, and tumble dry on low setting
Table for Two
The Table for Two is meant for feeding twin babies. I wanted to breastfeed but ended up having to exclusively pump because my twins had tongue and lip ties which made it painful to breastfeed and they weren’t able to attach to me well enough to get milk out. Once they were finally diagnosed with tongue and lip ties when they were about 2 months old and had them revised, they didn’t really have any interest in nursing so I continued to pump.
The Table for Two is perfect for feeding babies bottles, whether they are bottles of formula or breastmilk. There are even two little cup holders! We have twin boys but we were given this Table for Two from another twin mama who had boy/girl twins so it had pink and blue cushions. Many different colors are available though. As you can see below, sometimes they even slept in it after eating but we wouldn’t leave them unattended or let them sleep in it longer than a nap. A super cute bonus of the Table for Two is they started holding hands!!!
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Bouncers
Our twins were in their bouncers A LOT. Maybe more than they should have been. They even napped in their bouncers sometimes and also were fed bottles of milk sometimes in their bouncers if we weren’t around the Table for Two. These are great for using at home as well as bringing when visiting family. We would bring these everywhere with us and the twins would be in them for naps or whenever they weren’t being held at a family event. Even better is they’d often doze off after drinking bottles and take a nap in their bouncers while supervised so we didn’t have to worry about taking them to their bassinets for nap.
- A jungle of joy for you and baby
- Gentle motions snuggle & soothe your wild one
- Swing into playtime with 2 toys
- Toy bar removes with one hand for easier access to baby
- Made for newborns to 6 months
- Rest like the king of the jungle
- Squirm-proof bouncer with non-slip feet
- Includes 2 plush hanging toys & Taggies
- 7 melodies with volume control and auto-shut off
- Removable headrest fits baby just right
Two Boppy Pillows
Many twin parents get the twin Boppy, known as the Twin Z, but we opted for two separate ones, partially due to cost. Two Boppies are easy to find at garage sales or other moms but the Twin Z pillow is about $100 and hard to find used. Often moms use this for breastfeeding as well but I didn’t have the best “luck” with using a Boppy for breastfeeding my singleton since I had a c-section, so I had a different idea for that anyway.
Two Boppy Pillows work really well for tummy time, bottle feedings as they get a bit older, and general lounging around. Our oldest child didn’t want to give up “his” Boppy so we actually ended up getting two more so they all had one. It ended up being pretty cute in the end when they’d all lounge on their Boppies together.
You can also stack two Boppies together to help babies sit up with some assistance. It’s fun for some adapted tummy time to have them facing each other as well. Mine really got a kick out of this.
Note: It appears that some of the Boppy pillows and covers are sold separately. Keep this in mind when purchasing.
- CREATED FOR COMFORT: Designed by a mom, this nursing pillow provides relief to your arms and back by lifting your baby to a more ergonomic position when breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and bonding
- DESIGNED TO CUSTOMIZE: Just the nursing pillow with no cover so you can choose the Boppy Covers that match your style
- YOU HAVE OPTIONS: C-shaped design allows for multiple feeding styles—cradle, cross cradle, football hold, bottle feeding
- EASY CARE, MACHINE WASHABLE: Machine washable and dryable because messes happen
- AWAKE-TIME ONLY: This product is for baby’s adult-supervised awake-time for feeding and bonding, not for sleep
- CREATED FOR COMFORT: Designed by a mom, this nursing pillow provides relief to your arms and back by lifting your baby to a more ergonomic position when breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and bonding
- YOU HAVE OPTIONS: C-shaped design allows for multiple feeding styles—cradle, cross cradle, football hold, bottle feeding
- EASY CARE, MACHINE WASHABLE: Machine washable and dryable because messes happen
- MORE COVERS AVAILABLE: Comes covered in a removable cover, and additional covers are sold separately so you can have backup on laundry day
- AWAKE-TIME ONLY: This product is for baby’s adult-supervised awake-time for feeding and bonding, not for sleep
As you can see from the pictures above, there are many different styles of covers for the Boppies.
High Chair
Once you’re ready to feed your babies solids, you’ll want a high chair. We loved one like this so much for our first child that we got two more when we had our twins. This one is actually even more versatile than ours as you can not only use it as a high chair and booster seat but also as a backless booster! These are great for feeding twin babies!
- 6 Growing Stages from Infant Highchair to Seating 2 Kids at Once
- Stage 1: Infant Highchair with 3 Position Recline provides the right position for baby's comfort
- Stage 2: Traditional Highchair with a machine washable seat pad
- Stage 3: Infant Booster attaches to a dining room chair to bring baby right up to the table
- Stage 4: Toddler Booster provides the perfect seat as your baby grows, for use at home or on the go
Dishes Set
Once your twins are old enough for solid foods, it’s a good idea to get them their own dishes and silverware. We love this set of silverware, cups, bowls, and plates for our kids. They’re durable, won’t break, and come in fun colors.
- ★ PREMIUM QUALITY FOR YOUR CHILD:; Plastic dinner set by PLASKIDY™ is Perfectly designed for toddlers & kids, made using the highest quality plastic that is durable and lightweight, break resistant material, and grip friendly, while being designed with fun, assorted colors, Perfect for your small children who tend to drop, spill, and make a mess in their eagerness, to learn how to eat on their own.
- ★CHILDREN'S FULL DINNERWARE SET: Our dinnerware set is made to provide parents with a full dinner and snack set for their children that will meet all their needs. This 24-Piece Kids Plastic Dinner Set includes ,4 kids cups, 4 kids bowls, 4 kids plates, 4 knives, 4 forks, 4 spoons, PLASKIDY™ 24 Piece plastic dinnerware Sets will soon become your child’s favorite kids dinnerware set.
- ★NON=TOXIC & BPA FREE: Before you start worrying about giving your toddler food in plastic dinnerware, you should know that we used only BPA-FREE Plastic that has absolutely no toxic materials used in the process to ensure good health for your little bundle of joy. These utensils are completely safe for child use and thanks to their unique design you don’t have to worry about dealing with any cuts.
- ★DISHWASHER & MICROWAVE SAFE: Our dinnerware set are made to make it easier for you to feed your toddler. These are perfect for warming your child’s dinner using a microwave, No harmful chemicals are released during the heating process and can be used to store food in the freezer for later use, and since these are dishwasher safe you can just add them to the dishwasher to clean.
- ★BEST FOR PICNIC AND PARTY: Make your picnic and party more enjoyable & easier when using PLASKIDY™ dinnerware set. Its compact, lightweight and stack-able, that meet all your comfortably needs while partying. in addition, the product is designed with assorted colors that will make your family / friends gathering abundance of fun.
Sleeved Bib
We’ve tried a lot of different bibs along the years but continue to love this sleeved one. All three of our boys have used these for years. There are many different styles to choose from. We also use this bib for craft time, especially painting!
This sizing says for 6-24 months but to be honest, my almost 4 year old twins still wear theirs, as does my 6-year-old. Plan on this lasting for YEARS!!
- ESSENTIAL BABY BIB FOR BOYS AND GIRLS – For babies and toddlers 6-24 months; the crumb catcher / catch-all pocket helps catch spills; making these great baby bibs for eating; long sleeve bib has back tie closure; adjust sleeve length with elasticized cuffs; approximately 14in across the chest, 13in from neck down and 32in from cuff to cuff
- SAVING YOU FROM THE MESS – Perfect for self-feeding, the sleeved bib offers generous coverage to help you save an outfit; made from Bumkins’ original waterproof fabric – 100-percent polyester embedded with TPU; machine washable for easy cleaning
- SOFT YET STRONG – Bumkins signature waterproof fabric is durable and stands up to messes, yet it’s lightweight and comfortable for your little one; wash and reuse over and over again
- SAFETY TESTED – At Bumkins, we use 3rd party labs to ensure the products we manufacture comply with CPSC and CPSIA standards for BPA, Lead, and Phthalates
- EASY TO CLEAN – Wipe up small messes; hand-wash or machine wash; turn pocket inside-out to wash; to extend the life of our cloth bibs, we do recommend hang drying our quick-dry fabric; always ensure fabric is completely dry before storing
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As a mom of identical twins and a son two years older, I have gained invaluable experience in the realm, and chaos, of parenting. With a Master's Degree and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology, I spent years as a school psychologist, helping children navigate through their educational and emotional challenges. Now as a stay at home mom and professional blogger, I combine my areas of expertise to help you in your parenting journey.
Great blog, Great resource for twin moms all in one place. Thank you!
Mine are 10 so 8m through all that but I will direct any Mom’s with questions to this blog. 😄