Taking twins out alone?

Capri22 · January 2013

Hi! I have 3.5 month boy/girl twins. When they were younger, taking them out alone was a breeze since they slept the whole time. However, they have been way more alert and won't sleep through outings anymore. After a rough go at Wegmans, I am terrified to take them out alone by myself. They are unable to be awake in their infant at seats without crying and screaming.
I am wondering if anyone had any advice for me. I am hoping this is just a rough patch and when they get a bit older and I can move them into a stroller without seats it will be better. It was also super hard to try to care for two crying babies alone, out in public. Any encouragement or advice is welcome!!!!

sweetsugarmama · January 2013

Don't let one bad trip frighten you away from the outside world! They might do better after they get used to it. And people give you a break with twins crying, they kind of expect you to be in the middle of craziness so they won't glare at you as much as if you have one kid crying.

MuseumMaven · January 2013

I think it's definitely a phase. My boys started to enjoy outings when they were in the Combi instead of th DSNG. They really like being able to see what's going on. My only advice is not to get scared or give up getting out is good for all of you!

mamatotwins0812 · January 2013

I believe it was right around that age where one of my lo's started protested outings too and I was beside myself bc I loved going out with them. A couple of things that worked for me: if you still have the extra infant head restraint cushion in there, see about taking it out. I did and turns out that's all he needed- I think he was getting cramped and uncomfortable. Also, when I increased the height on the belt straps they seemed much happier too. Assuming its not those things, I would continue to take them out so they get more used to it. I always felt that if we stayed in they wouldn't want to go out. I know it's mortifying (and exhausting) when they fuss but maybe go just for trial runs to a few places and if they start to fuss you can leave quickly. Either way, try not to get discouraged. I've found everything with my guys to be a phase...hope this is for you too

. Good luck!!

PurrCrasher · January 2013

I think mine went through a phase like that around the same time. Now they are super sweet on outings and smile and laugh at everyone. It just takes time I think. One thing that worked for me was keeping a baby carrier with me when out and about. That way if one of them started fussing I could wear them and it would almost always stop the fussing before it was full blown crying. Granted this only works if only one baby is upset but with mine I found that one getting upset would cause the other to also get upset and by wearing whoever gets upset first I stopped it before it started. I'm rambling. I hope you get the general idea. You can do it!

brookith · January 2013

If I could tell that one of them might be fussy, I would wear one in a carrier and keep the other in the car seat. This has worked really well for me. I would also just keep both in their car seats and bring the carrier in so I would have it if needed. I tried to pick times during the day to go out when I knew they were generally content. Good luck!

huntertwin · January 2013

I have taken my twins out at least once a day since they were born, apart from some sick days. Out for walks and/or to a store or museum or whatever. It has never been tough, but I've always been well prepared. Bottles ready to mix (I put formula in them and then just add water from a water bottle), pacifiers, toys, extra clothes, etc. The only part that can be hard is when they're both crying in the car and you can't turn around to soothe them.

rn8 · January 2013

Hi there. It does get easier. My twins are 8 months. I notice that they sometimes get cranky at Target b/c I like to stop and browse (and they don't like stopping and starting). At the grocery store I always have my list and I keep moving. Maybe they are too warm? Are you unbundling them a bit since they are inside?

As far as crying babies in public... Wegmans is the perfect place to take them! I would go occasionally for lunch. A gentleman came up to me and told me that he was the father of 1 year old twins and that they come here all the time b/c you can eat and leave if they have a meltdown. No waiting for your check and you can take your food to go.

ColleenS629 · January 2013

I used to bring my Moby or Ergo in case one got fussy. If they both freaked out, I just went home.

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