13 Twin Mama Purchases I Loved (with Links!)
Raising twins means learning fast, improvising often, and discovering that some baby products become absolute lifelines while others…well, don’t survive the week. When you’re caring for two tiny humans, every purchase either brings real relief or becomes instant clutter. After surviving the newborn phase with Oak and Ash, these are the things I reached for again and again…the items that made our days calmer, our nights smoother, and our home just a little more functional. That’s really why the right products matter. Not because things make motherhood easier, but because the right things give you just enough breathing room to actually experience it.
Twin parenting isn’t just “parenting, but doubled.” It’s its own ecosystem. You’re constantly triaging, anticipating, and choosing which baby needs you most in the moment. You don’t have the luxury of single-baby pacing. Everything is a dance, and the choreography changes every day. The items on this list earned their place because they supported that rhythm.
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1. Gerber Flannel Burp Cloths
Soft, absorbent, and LARGE. Truly - don’t play around with tiny burp cloths when you have twins. I had cute little ones for Lily and nothing but regrets. I found these while pregnant with Oak and Ash, and they were a game-changer. They covered shoulders, laps, and sometimes entire torsos. They washed beautifully and held up through the endless spit-up era.
Bonus: they’re 100% cotton and now live on as household cleaning cloths.
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2. Graco DuetConnect Swing + Bouncer
A sanity saver. Having two babies soothed at once? Actual magic. Oak and Ash both had colic (at the same time!) and were basically only happy in these swings until they were six months old. I thought I could get by with just one swing (leftover from Lily, of course), but it only took a couple of weeks for them to make it clear: they wanted to swing together.
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3. Split-Screen Baby Monitor (VTech)
A must for twins. Being able to see both babies at the same time gave me so much peace of mind during naps and nights. It’s also helpful for figuring out which baby is crying because their leg is stuck between the crib slats before you walk in.
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4. Full-Size Trash Can (Instead of a Diaper Pail!)
I started with two diaper pails. One leftover from Lily, one gifted by my cousin. It took less than a week to realize even two weren’t enough for twin life. Switching to a regular trash can was one of my best hacks. No expensive refills, no tiny openings that clog, no fuss. Just a big can, a good lid, and frequent emptying.
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5. Honest Sleep Sacks
Soft, breathable, organic, and the perfect weight for my winter babies layered over fleecy PJs. They washed beautifully and held up through constant rotation, which is saying something when you have two. I tried others, but these were the ones I kept reaching for.
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6. Montessori-Style High Chairs
No fabric. No drama. These were a dream for twin mealtimes. The tray cover is dishwasher safe. Currently, the harnesses are removed and the boys climb up and down on their own. We’ll keep using them long after the trays are gone by pulling them right up to the dining table.
Bonus: they come in tons of wood and seat colors, so they actually match my dining room.
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7. Graco Ready2Grow Double Stroller
A true workhorse. Maneuverable, sturdy, and twin-friendly without being a tank. It’s lighter than many double strollers, and removing the canopies makes it even easier to manage. I’m not sure how it fits in a car, but it fits with room to spare in our minivan.
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8. NoseFrida
Gross in theory, essential in practice. Twins share everything, including colds, and mine were constantly fighting some kind of respiratory bug. This helped tremendously and has been used more times than I can count.
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9. Frida Windi
Not glamorous, but when you have two colicky babies at the same time, you become a believer. Enough said.
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10. Frida 3-in-1 Thermometer
Fast, simple, and accurate for everyday checks. It physically can’t be inserted too far, which eased my new-mom nerves.
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11. Frida MediFrida Pacifier Medicine Dispenser
A lifesaver for giving meds to two squirmy babies without spills, screams, or battles.
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12. Graco Pack ’n Play with Travel Dome
When the boys came home from the hospital, they stayed in my room for three months, each with their own setup. Perfect for containing one baby while tending to the other. The dome was great for newborn naps, and having two changing tables was more useful than I ever expected, especially during those 2 a.m. messy-diaper-then-immediately-tend-to-the-other-twin moments. When they outgrow the dome, there’s a bassinet built in.
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13. Itzy Ritzy Diaper Bag Backpack
This was recommended to me by a friend when I had to upsize from a normal-sized diaper bag. Stylish, organized, and big enough for twin newborn supplies, toddler gear, plus Mama’s stuff. It has held up beautifully through heavy use and still looks brand new. The mom pocket and the dedicated cell phone pocket made it incredibly functional. This one is still in rotation today.
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If you’re preparing for #TwinLife, I hope this list gives you a little clarity, a little relief, and maybe even a shortcut or two. Every family is different, but these were the items that truly supported us through those early months. The ones that earned their place in our home and made the chaos feel just a bit more manageable. And if you’re a fellow twin mama, I’d love to hear what worked for you too. We learn so much from each other, and your favorites might be exactly what another exhausted parent is searching for tonight.