how to feed 2 at the same time

orange682 · November 2011

My boys were born on 10/11/11 in a scheduled c-section (at 37w5d). J was actually baby B, but he was born first since he was trying to go higher into my ribs. J was 6 lbs 3 oz and L was 5 lbs 3 oz. Both are doing great and we all went home 4 days later. DD is adjusting, but she loves being a big sister. I am recovering and adjusting, and doing good.

My mother has been helping me out and has basically staying with us since I went to the hospital. She's going home this week Sad and I need to figure out how to feed both boys at the same time. Both are pretty gassy, and it takes about 40 minutes to feed and settle each boy. It's going to be impossible to feed them one after another (well I guess not impossible, but it doesn't make sense) and I was looking for suggestions on how to feed 2 at the same time. I won't do this for all the feedings, just the one where both boys tend to be overly fussy.

I didn't have any luck with a boppy pillow, and was wondering if a bouncy seat would be better. Anyone have any suggestions? How did you feed your multiples?

OrangeSmoke · November 2011

I did bouncies on the floor.

I sat in between them, facing the opposite direction and fed them. It does hurt your back, but I got a gamer chair and all was well!

Good luck and you'll get the hang of it quickly!

TheBachelorette · November 2011

I use bouncers and also the boppy newborn pillows (they are different from the regular boppy). Both work great. I actually used the newborn pillows a lot when they were smaller. I would put them in the pillows to just hang out but found feeding in the pillows with them on either side of me, facing me super easy. Plus, I could put them on the bed or couch next to me, which was much more comfortable than sitting on the floor between the bouncers. The pillow is inclined so it worked well with DD's reflux issues. You will develop your own system in no time.

sarahjane936 · November 2011

I propped bottles from pretty early on. When they were little, I laid a blanket over the boppy to create a nest, laid them on it a little one one side and propped the bottle with another blanket. Now that they're older, I use the boppy without the blanket covering. I know some Moms prop one and hold another, but I found it easier to prop all of them. That way I could bounce between them adjusting bottles as needed. When there are enough hands, everyone gets held while eating.

The Fisher Price Rock ' Sleep bassinets work well too. The heads are the perfect incline.

katezta · November 2011

I use these (https://us.maclarenbaby.com/rockers/techno-rocker) for eating and sleeping during the day. We borrowed two from a friend. Works great! I put a burp cloth underneath each head and use a bib. I sit between them on the floor.

BudgetBride04 · November 2011

We used the Fisher Price Rock N Play sleeper. I could sit on the couch and feed each a bottle at the same time. I think being propped up like that helped with spitting up, too.

WaitingforGrace · November 2011

I put my feet on the ottoman and held one on my lap (laying with feet to my stomach and head at my knees) and had the other in a boppy next to me on the couch. Like PP, I'd put a blanket over the hole to keep the baby from falling in it. You could also just use a pillow.

It sounds like the gas is just as much of an issue for you? What kind of bottles are you using? Maybe consider slowing the nipple flow down or going to a vented bottle to reduce the air/gas?

violaplayer · November 2011

I also used two bouncers.

selenamarino · November 2011

orange682:

My boys were born on 10/11/11 in a scheduled c-section (at 37w5d). J was actually baby B, but he was born first since he was trying to go higher into my ribs. J was 6 lbs 3 oz and L was 5 lbs 3 oz. Both are doing great and we all went home 4 days later. DD is adjusting, but she loves being a big sister. I am recovering and adjusting, and doing good.

My mother has been helping me out and has basically staying with us since I went to the hospital. She's going home this week and I need to figure out how to feed both boys at the same time. Both are pretty gassy, and it takes about 40 minutes to feed and settle each boy. It's going to be impossible to feed them one after another (well I guess not impossible, but it doesn't make sense) and I was looking for suggestions on how to feed 2 at the same time. I won't do this for all the feedings, just the one where both boys tend to be overly fussy.

I didn't have any luck with a boppy pillow, and was wondering if a bouncy seat would be better. Anyone have any suggestions? How did you feed your multiples?

Good luck.

My only advice is mylanta. My son and my daughter both had reflux when they were born (BAD) I mean you had to not move them for at least 1/2 an hour after they would eat. My pediatrician suggested a dropper of mylanta and it works.

LALASEPT05 · November 2011

I used the bouncy seats. I would sit on the floor with my back against the couch and one baby on each side facing me. I would hold the bottles in their mouths. When one got to a burp point I would give the other a paci and burp and then replace milk and burp the other babies. If it gets to tough and the one is hungry and won't take the paci I try putting the burper over my thigh and patting with one hand while still holding the bottle for the other. Once they get to be about 9 weeks or so you can prop with a bottle prop or some blankets so you don't have to interrupt to burp. I would even get to the point where I'd start the quicker eater a little early so that I was alternating burping and feeding. Does that make sense?

amy1007 · November 2011

My girls were born on the 11th!! I feed them in the boppy pillow with a blanket propping the bottle. Sorry that doesn't work for you! I burp them 1/2 way and we use Dr. Brown bottles. Everything good so far. I learned this from daughter who was soooo gassy.

cocojack10 · November 2011

At that age, mine weren't "sturdy" enough to feed at same time. I had them on a 1/2 hr diff for feeding once DH went back to work. If we had visitors, then I'd extend baby 1 a bit so they would feed at same time.

At about 8 wks, I started propping them on a king pillow or sham (or two boppys if avail) in front of me (so they face me) and I'd feed at same time (I'd sit indian style). This started saving a ton of time!

adryan · November 2011

I put my son on a pillow and put my daughter in the crook of my leg. They are almost 8 months and I still do this.

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