 Most parents agree that they don't want their house overrun with toys. This is especially true with parents of multiples who want to avoid the "you need two of everything" trap. In my house, a good twin toy has to be sturdy and well made. It seems that my twins are able to work together to destroy many toys, that a singleton can't. The toys must also be able to accommodate two or more kids playing together to help avoid tantrums that arise from taking turns. These 6 toys meet those criteria and are toys that actually get played with in my home.*
1. Activity Cubes This activity cube is made of wood and very durable. It also grows well with children from infancy to toddlerhood. The cube has multiple sides allowing children to play simultaneously. (pictured here: B Toys Zany Zoo Activity Cube) 2. Books I will always believe that books make a great gift. I especially like to gift my twins with books about being a twin! (pictured here: One of Two) 3. Play Kitchen Play kitchens are so wonderful because they encourage imaginative play. This particular model is wide enough to accommodate two chefs, and has plenty of storage for all your play kitchen needs. (pictured here: KidKraft Vintage Play Kitchen) 4. Easel This two sided easel is perfect for your budding artists. In addition to building creativity, there are many developmental benefit to working on a vertical surface like an easel. (pictured here: KidKraft Deluxe Wooden Easel) 5. Musical Instruments Kids love to make noise, at least mine do! With this toy, there is a chance that the noise can become music. (pictured here: Melissa and Doug Band in a Box) 6. Mini Trampoline While this toy needs to be used one at a time, it is useful and entertaining. When the weather doesn't cooperate, burn some energy inside. (pictured here: Little Tikes Trampoline) Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you use the link to purchase the item. *Not an endorsement, just what has worked for us! From the moment I learned I was having twins, I had a lot to worry about. Would they be born early? Would I be able to tell them apart? Would I have enough time to meet their individual needs? In fact, I was so worried about giving equal attention to both babies that I used to alternate which baby I tended to first based on the day of the week! Over time, those fears have diminished. I know now that my twins get what they need from me without a schedule. But as a parent of multiples, fostering our twins’ individuality is a priority. I want to ensure that my twins realize that they are two unique individuals born at the same time. While I am certainly not an expert, here are a few of the intentional steps I take to build their sense of self.
Having twins can be expensive. But clothing for your twosome isn’t something that needs to cost a lot of money. You can keep your kids looking cute on a budget with these tips.
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