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3 | Join our Multiples list at | MULTIPLES! | |||||
4 | www.lucieslist.com | ||||||
5 | *Twins-specific items are denoted by bold-face type | ||||||
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7 | Recommended Places to Register: | ||||||
8 | -- BabyList | ||||||
9 | -- Amazon | For more details, please reference the | |||||
10 | -- Target | Multiples Registry Narrative!! | |||||
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13 | Item | Recommended Brand(s) | Price | Term of Use | Notes | ||
14 | 1. Car Seats and Strollers | ||||||
15 | Infant Car Seat -- you'll need 2 (obviously) | $ - Cosco Light 'N Comfy | $80 x2 | 0-12 Months | Inexpensive and lightweight; good for travel. | ||
16 | $ - Safety 1st onBoard 35 | or | Safety 1st onBoard 35 Air 360 | $130/$169 x2 | [ALL] | Another inexpensive and lightweight seat that's good for preemies, but also not widely compatible with twin strollers. | |
17 | $$ - Britax B-Safe 35 | or | Britax B-Safe Ultra | $169/$202 x2 | Excellent safety features for the money -- compatible with Britax and BOB strollers and some others | ||
18 | $$ - Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 Elite | $153 x2 | Lots of features that will make life easy for MOMs, such as a no re-thread harness; hit or miss stroller compatibility. | ||||
19 | These are all seats that ACTUALLY fit preemies | $$ - Chicco KeyFit 30 | Highly Recommended | $199 x2 | Top Pick #1 for Twins: compatible with most strollers, comes with infant insert and rated "Best Overall Infant Car Seat" by CR. | ||
20 | due to low weight and shoulder harness positions. | $$$ - Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 | Highly Recommended | $250 x2 | A great option for twins. Can customize colors; like the Keyfit, compability with LOTS of upscale twin strollers such as Bumbleride. | ||
21 | *Read more here. | $$$ - UPPAbaby Mesa | $300 x2 | A great car seat for twins -- very easy to install, compatible with UPPAbaby Vista, but not many others. | |||
22 | $$$ - Nuna PIPA | $300 x2 | A Euro seat, great for twins with loads of safety features, incl'd load leg. Should fit most Maxi-Cosi stroller adapters. | ||||
23 | $$$ - Peg Perego Prima Viaggio 4-35 | $300 x2 | Lots of safety features, but not compatible with many fave twin strollers -- more stroller options in Europe. | ||||
24 | $$$ - Cybex Aton Q | Luxe Pick | $300 x2 | Takes extra measures when it comes to safety, including Linear Side-Impact Protection (LSP) system; great for use in taxis and Ubers using European Belt Path. | |||
25 | Infant Car Seat Base | Same as car seat brand | $35-$100+ (x2) | 0-12 Months | Each infant seat comes with 1 base. Get an extra base per baby for 2nd vehicle, if needed. | ||
26 | Car Seat Accessories | $ - Car Sun Shades | $11 2pk | If your car doesn't have any, cling on so they don't fall off with every door slam. | |||
27 | One per baby. | $ - Sassy Go Go Bugs | $15 x2 | 0+ | Great for car seat bar or velcro on wrist while out so toy doesn't drop | ||
28 | $ - Lamaze Freddy the Firefly | $15 x2 | Great for toys on the go can clip on to a car seat, stroller, highchair, etc, | ||||
29 | $ - Mamas and Papas Activity Spiral | $17 x2 | Many different types, works on any "bar" | ||||
30 | Twin Frame Stroller | $ - Baby Trend Double Snap N Go | Fave #2 | $90 | 0-12 Months | Lightest of these frames strollers at 18 lbs. Easy to fold, but takes up more space in trunk. | |
31 | [to hold infant car seats only] | $$ - Joovy Twin Roo Plus | Fave #1 | $129 | Our favorite twin frame stroller: good maneuverability, shorter length (vs. Baby Trend), fits better in small trunks. | ||
32 | *Read more here. | $$$ - Maxi Cosi Dana For 2 | $399 | 0-4+ | Only double umbrella stroller that can take two car seats, but must be Maxi-Cosi brand. Can be used from birth (as travel system). | ||
33 | Full-Size Strollers | $ - Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lighweight Double | Economy Pick | $199 | A budget stroller that isn't skimpy on features; good for travel. | ||
34 | *Read more here. | $ - Contours Options Elite | Economy Pick | $339 | 0-4+ Years | Takes 2 infant car seats at the same time. 7 seating configurations. Folds with both seats attached. Inexpensive but VERY heavy!! | |
35 | $$ - Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double | Fave for all-around use | $580 | [ALL] | Can take 2 infant prams (but not 2 car seats) - great lightweight(ish), all-terrain for for those in urban environments. Quick fold. | ||
36 | $$$ - Peg Perego Book for Two | Narrow, lightweight & luxury features | $649 | Can serve as double travel system using two Peg Perego car seats, up to 45 lbs per child; luxury features, only 29" wide (narrow), easy fold and self-standing. | |||
37 | $$$ - Valco Baby Neo Twin | Fave for car trips, travel | $649 | Only takes 1 car seat, but seats recline flat so works for babies from day one; we love it because it's SOOOOO lightweight and easy to get in and out of trunk! | |||
38 | $$$ - Baby Jogger City Select | Fave for spaciousness, flat terrain | $699 | Takes 2 infant seats, LOTS of seating configs, very spacious for kids; but longer and harder to maneuver (in hills, etc), must remove 2nd seat to fold. | |||
39 | $$$ - Valco Baby Tri-Mode Duo X | Add Toddler Seat for twins & toddler | $699 | Seats recline to a flat position so babies can ride from day one; also takes one car seat. Toddler seat (sold separately) can be added for an older child. | |||
40 | $$$ - Mountain Buggy Duet V3 | Fave for urban and all-terrain | $729 | Heavy-duty, all-terrain capabilities. Takes 2 car seats at the same time. Extremely narrow. Very versatile. | |||
41 | $$$ - Bumbleride Indie Twin | Fave for all-terrain | $769 | Luxurious, all-terrain twin stroller. Will take 2 car seats, not too heavy, GREAT features. This + Maxi-Cosi car seats is a fave twin combo. | |||
42 | $$$$ - UPPAbaby Vista | Fave for urban places | $1,109 | Takes 2 car seats or 2 bassinets. Wonderful features and ride. This, with UB Mesa car seats is another twin fave combo. | |||
43 | $$$$ - Bugaboo Donkey2 | $ 2k+ | Comes as a complete "twin" package. Can take 2 car seats or 2 bassinets. Double rear-facing; can reduce to a single width stroller. | ||||
44 | 2. Baby Carriers | ||||||
45 | Newborn Carriers (Qty 1 or 2) | $ - Boba Wrap | $39 | 8-35 lbs | Can wear newborn twins in one wrap until 15lbs each -- intricate tying involved, takes practice. | ||
46 | Possible to tandem wear as newborns | $$ - Baby K'tan | $50 | 8-35 lbs | Can wear newborn twins together until 15 lbs each, but NO intricate tying involved. | ||
47 | *Read more here. | $$$ - Nesting Days | $98 | 8-18 lbs | Can wear with newborn twins until combined weight of 18 lbs. | ||
48 | Tandem Carriers (Qty 1) | $$$ - Twingaroo | $158 | 10-35 lbs | Better for tandem carrying. Cannot be used as two separate carriers -- best for 2:1 situation. | ||
49 | $$$ - Weego | $169 | 3 lbs + | Made for preemies, wear both babies in front with no tying neccesary. Short lifespan - until approx. 5-6 months. | |||
50 | *Read more here. | $$$$ - TwinGo | Highly Recommended | $214 | 10- 40 lbs | Our favorite; versatile options - great for passionate babywearers, can be used as a single or double. | |
51 | 3. Bouncers and Swings | ||||||
52 | Bouncers (Qty 1 or 2) | $ - Fisher Price Baby Bouncer | $31 x2 | 0-6 Months | Our budget-friendly pick - Space saving, and easy to move. | ||
53 | *Read more here. | $$ - Tiny Love 3 in 1 Rocker/Napper | Highly Recommended | $99 x2 | 0-6 Months | Multitasker! Rocker/bouncer, feeder, and bassinet | |
54 | "Fancy" Bouncers | $$$ - BabyBjorn Balance | $199 x2 | 0-2 Years | Looks great, baby learns how to make the bouncer rock w/ her own movements, can be used as a seat up to 2 yrs. | ||
55 | are all great looking. | $$$ - Bloom Coco Lounger | $200 x2 | 0-5 Months | Very modern design -- many to choose from. The "Go" organic lunger collapses for easy travel. | ||
56 | $$$$ - Nuna Leaf Grow | $289 x2 | 0-3 Years | Also great looking, organic cotton; three recline positions: move up, down, and sway everywhere in between; can be used as toddler/child seat. | |||
57 | "Hybrids" | $$$ - Graco Duet Swing + Rocker | $189 | 0-6 Months | Swing & rocker in one -- takes up a little more space than others listed here. | ||
58 | *Register for one per baby only open one until | $$$ - Graco Gliding Swing | $129 | 0-6 Months | Bouncer and Swing in one with soothing vibration -- very well-liked, takes up much less floor space. | ||
59 | you know you will need both. | $$$ - Fisher-Price Cradle 'n Swing | $159 | 0-6 Months | The go-to infant swing, can buy this used on Craigslist and such. | ||
60 | *Read more here. | $$$$ - 4moms mamaRoo | $219 | 0-6 Months | Moves in 3D just like mom's arms. Space Saver 1/2 size of traditional swings. Rockaroo cheaper version and even smaller (1/4 the size of traditional swings). | ||
61 | 4. Bath Time | ||||||
62 | Infant Tub - bathe one baby at a time | $ - First Year's Newborn to Toddler Tub | $18 | 0-12 Months | For newborns (0-5 months), you can also get the Tummy Tub or the Puj Tub. | ||
63 | *Read more here. | $$$ - Boon Naked Collapsible Tub | $60 | 0-12 Months | A stylish, collapsible tub. | ||
64 | Hooded Towels (2+ each) | Any | 0+ Months | ||||
65 | *Read more here. | ||||||
66 | Wash Cloths (3+ each) | Any | 0+ Months | Get lots for daily wipe downs | |||
67 | Soap/Shampoo | $ - Baby Magic No-Rinse Wash | $5 | 0+ Months | For "off" days - no rinse needed. | ||
68 | $ - Cetaphil Baby Wash & Shampoo | $5 | Tear-free, paraben-free, organic. Smells nice. | ||||
69 | *Read more here. | $ - Johnson's Baby Shampoo | $9 | The classic stuff. | |||
70 | $ - Babyganics Shampoo & Bodywash | $9 | |||||
71 | $$ - Mustela Foam Shampoo for Newborns | $12 | Foamy, won't run into eyes, helps with cradle cap -- our favorite. | ||||
72 | $$$ - California Baby | $28 | The hippie stuff. | ||||
73 | 5. Sleeping | ||||||
74 | Temporary Crib | $$ - Graco Travel Lite Crib | $89 x2 | 0-3 Years | A smaller version of the PNP, so will take up less space than 2 full-sized. Great for travel or for higher order multiples. Stages that adjust from infant to toddler. | ||
75 | $$ - Tiny Love 3 in 1 Rocker/Napper | $99 x2 | 0-6 Months | Multitasker! Rocker/bouncer, feeder, and bassinet. | |||
76 | - Qty 2, except items in bold | $$$ - Joovy New Room2 Portable Playard | + | Joovy Room2 Twin Nursery Center | $149 + $66 | 0-3 Years | Great basic bassinet with a moveable changing table for the first few months. Remove bassinet to have one large play pen. Perfect for your room or second floor. |
77 | $$$ - Arm's Reach Original Co-Sleeper Bassinet | $169 | 0-3 Years | Best bed sharing option, can also be used as a bassinet, and as a PNP. | |||
78 | *Read more here. | $$$ - Graco Pack 'n Play w/ Twin Bassinet | $175 | 0-3 Years | Perfect for a twins bassinet for first few months, then converts to an extra large PNP; only con is sagging in the middle for heavier babies. | ||
79 | For use in your bedroom until they | $$$$ - Baby Trend Twins Nursery Center | Highly Recommended | $249 | 0-3 Years | Comes with 2 indiviual removable bassinets (will not sag like the Graco), organizer and flip-away changing table, lots of bells and whistles. | |
80 | get older. You can mix and match the singles. | $$$$ - Romp & Roost Dividable Play Yard | + | Sheet & Divider | $239 + $40 | 0-3 Years | Breathable, removable divider for seperate sleep spaces or one play space. Not raised up. Great grandparent or second floor option. |
81 | $$$$ - Halo Bassinest | $249 x2 | 0-6 Months | A swiveling bassinet/sidecar co-sleeper; great for C-section moms. Need two (one at each side of the bed) - or can mix and match. | |||
82 | $$$$ - Halo Twin Bassinet | $469 | 0-6 Months | A swiveling bassinet/sidecar co-sleeper that fits twins; great for C-section moms. | |||
83 | Swaddles | $ - Summer Infant SwaddleMe Pod | $18 (2 pk) | 5-10 lbs | Starts at 5lbs. Perfect for preemies, very snug, allows baby's arms to be up or down at sides. | ||
84 | $ - Halo SleepSack Fleece - Preemie | $20 | 0-4 Months | Comes in Preemie, Small & Medium; 3-way adjustable swaddle: arms in, arms near face, and arms out. | |||
85 | Get at least 2 per baby. | $$ - Miracle Blanket | $29 x4 | 0-4 Months | Put arms in holes, then roll baby up; very snug. | ||
86 | $$ - Woombie Swaddler | $29 x 4 | 5-13 lbs | Snug, yet stretchy, zip-up suit; great for swaddle busters; snug around neck. | |||
87 | *Read more here. | $$$ - Summer Infant SwaddleMe Original Swaddle | $34 (3 pk) | 0-4 Months | Has velcro closers; can be worn with arms in or out. Comes in Preemie, Small & Medium. | ||
88 | $$$$ - Little Lotus Swaddles | $75 X4 | 0-4 Months | Arms stay very snug and hips are free; easy to change diapers. | |||
89 | Crib | $ - Ikea Gulliver Crib | $ 99 x2 | 0-3 Years | Great price for getting multiples of. Simple, sturdy design. Converts to toddler bed. | ||
90 | * Need 2 (in the long term) - Read more here. | $ - Union 4-in-1 Convertible Crib | $ 119 x2 | Multiple colors (options, my friend), great price. Converts to toddler bed. | |||
91 | Crib Mattresses | $ - Safety 1st Heavenly Dreams | $58 x2 | 0-3 Years | Top-rated budget mattress; nothing bad to say about this one. | ||
92 | *See organic mattresses here. | $$ - Sealy Baby Posturepedic | $102 x2 | [ALL] | High-quality, non-allergenic, made in the USA. | ||
93 | Qty 2 | $$$ - Moonlight Slumber Little Dreamer | $197 x2 | One side is firm for infants; flip it over for softer "toddler" side. | |||
94 | $$$$ - Newton Crib Mattress | $299 x2 | Breathable, totally washable and recyclable. | ||||
95 | Waterproof Mattress Cover x2 ea | $ - American Baby Organic | $24 x2 | Our favorite organic, waterproof mattress cover. | |||
96 | $ - Carter's Keep Me Dry Quilted Crib Pad | $21 x2 | 0-3 Years | Simple waterproof crib mattress pad holds up well over time. | |||
97 | Crib Sheets (2 or 3 ea) | QuickZip Crib Sheet Set | or | Any | $45 | 0-3 Years | A must-have for quick, middle-of-the-night sheet changes. |
98 | **Crib Bumper | Breathable Bumper | $27 | 5-12 Months | **Not needed until about 5 months; please see note on SIDS here. | ||
99 | Blankets | Some Favorites: | 0+ Months | ||||
100 | hospital with several receiving blankets. | $ - Hudson Baby Blanket | $14 | A cute, awesome, and affordable blanket. |
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