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Top Picks for Parents of Multiples

Here is a collection of "Top Picks," featuring the best products, services, strategies and solutions for families with twins, triplets or more. Parents of multiples can't afford to waste time, energy, or money on anything less than best.
Books for Parents of Twins - Twin Parenting Books
Readers recommend their favorite books about parenting twins.
Books for Parents of Twins and Multiples
This collection features several books for parents of twins and multiples.
2005 Hot Holiday Toys: Hot Toys for Twins and Multiples
Parents of twins and other multiples may want to consider these hot toys for their children for the 2004 holiday season.
10 Gifts Moms of Multiples Will Love
Moms of twins, triplets or more are special and deserve special gifts. These gift ideas for moms of multiples are special items that moms of twins or more will love for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas, Hannukah or birthdays.
2004 Hot Holiday Toys
Parents of twins and other multiples may want to consider these hot toys for their children for the 2004 holiday season.
Baby Gifts for Multiples
Families with multiples need a lot of stuff. Make sure it's the "right stuff" with these top picks for shower and baby gifts.
Books About Parenting Multiples
There are lots of books about multiples on the market. Many are extremely helpful, some are merely interesting reading, while others, well... parents of multiples just don't have time to read them all! Here's a list of some of the best.
Books for Dads
These selections are top-rated for dads of twins, triplets or more, providing optimal information to help them strengthen their relationship with the family, while presenting the material in a manner that respects their role.
Children's Books About Multiples
These top nine books for children are well recommended for anyone who knows multiples, or wants to know more about them. Among the books listed are selections appropriate for a wide range of reading levels, from babies to teens.
Gifts for Dads of Multiples
Dads of multiples certainly deserve applause for pulling double (or triple!) duty. When it comes time for gift-giving -- birthday, Father's Day or other holiday -- consider a present that acknowledges his extra efforts on the family front.
Double Strollers for Twins
Here's a review of the best double strollers for use with twins. Both tandem and side-by-side style strollers are included here. Although some double strollers are designed for use with multi-age children, this review gives consideration to twin strollers that are most effective for multiples.
Halloween Costumes for Twins
Here are ten Halloween costume ideas for your twins or other multiples that are available for purchase online. Twins often want to have similar -- but not identical -- costumes, or to display coordinating themes.
Lullaby Music to Help Babies Sleep
One of the biggest frustrations for parents of infant twins and other multiples is the lack of sleep. Parents of young twins will do anything to help their babies fall -- and stay -- asleep. Whether lullabies and soft music really contribute to the sleep state is debatable, but there's no doubt that soothing sounds can help produce calm and relaxation, for both babies and parents.
Movies About Multiples
Explore the wonderful world of multiples through these videos. Is your favorite film on the list?
Must-Have Appliances for Moms of Multiples
Moms of twins and other multiples deserve anything that helps make family life a bit more manageable. The following appliances and gadgets save time, money and effort around the house, giving busy moms more opportunity to relax and enjoy their kids.
Safety Gadgets for Childproofing Your Home
Parents of twins, triplets and other multiples need to take extra precautions in safeguarding their homes, going beyond the normal guidelines for childproofing. Working together as a team, a set of two or more toddlers can often outdo the efforts of a single child, scaling greater heights, exploring more remote cabinets and outdoing restraints with greater efficiency.
Step 2 Toys for Twins
The Step 2 company is particularly clever at creating toys with multiple appeal. Many of their toys and playsets are designed to accomodate two children at the same time, making them ideal choices for families with twins or multiples.
Toys That Multiples Can Share
Some toys are made for multiples. Check out this list of toys that are ideal for shared play.
Twin/Triplet Dolls
Here's a list of dolls and character toys that are twins or triplets -- perfect for families with multiples, or for anyone with an interest in multiple birth.
Three-for-One: Toys for Triplets
Buying toys for triplets can be tricky. It's not always easy -- or fair -- for them to share, but it's expensive to always have to buy in triplicate. Here's a collection of toys for a wide range of ages that are conveniently packaged in sets of three.
Two-For-One: Toys for Twins
Parents of multiples have heard it a thousand times: "two for the price of one." Unfortunately, that's not the reality; there are truly very few occasions where having multiples is a bargain! However, here are some ideas for two-for-one toys that two children can share equally.
2003 Hot Holiday Toys
Every year, certain toys top the holiday hot list. For parents of multiples, the challenge to find not one -- but two or three! -- of the coveted items can be an effort in frustration and futility. "Toy Wishes" magazine has identified the following toys as potential top sellers for the 2003 holiday season. Get 'em before they're hot, to avoid disappointment come December.
2002 Hot Holiday Toys for Twins/Multiples
"Toy Wishes" magazine identified these toys as potential top sellers for the 2002 holiday season.

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