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Bathing Twins
Bathing twins doesn't need to be too complicated a task. Luckily, infants don't tend to get too sullied, at least not enough to warrant a daily bath. So, when twins are in this stage it's relatively simple to bathe them just two or three times a week. A small, portable bath tub is handy, but don't forget the kitchen sink, or a standard tub of shallow water. Preparation is a must and will make for a smoother operation. Get towels, washcloths, soap, lotion, etc. ready and within reach. A low stool to sit on can be a help, as well as a cushion or folded towel to kneel on.
With infants, bath time should be quick and to the point.
You don't want them getting too chilled, and many infants won't even like being undressed let alone wet. You'll likely want to stick to bathing one twin at a time during the early weeks.
Quotes:
"I purchased two of those cheap, yellow, sponge bathing cushions and put both in the tub with a few inches of water. They worked perfectly for bathing my twin boys at the same time when they were still infants and could not yet turn over". "My twins absolutely hated bath time until around four months of age...It just got better after that. Now I can't even get them out of the tub". "Just because they are twins doesn't mean they'll get twice a dirty, but you will need to give twice the baths!"
Tip:
Having a helper is a plus when you're bathing twins, as you can pass one clean twin off to be dressed while you finish bathing the other. But, when this is not an option, try putting one twin in a bouncer chair on the bathroom floor while you bath the other, then rinse and repeat! |
 
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