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Top 10 Ways to Announce the Birth of Twins, Triplets or More

By , About.com Guide

Your twins (or more!) are here and it's time to share your big news with the world. Although they can be tricky to track down, there are a wide variety of birth announcements designed specifically for twins and other multiples. In fact, several of them are available online, and you can order customized announcements from the comfort of your keyboard.

1. Twin Ducks

Colors by Design offers this double duck option, described as playful with bright colors. It's available as an announcement, invitation, note card or photo card.

2. Noah's Ark

Colors by Design also offers a Noah's Ark themed announcement. Noah's Ark of two-by-two animals is a popular choice for families with twins.

3. Peas in a Pod

Stork Avenue has a wide variety of options for multiples, including this very cute "peas in a pod" design. Although featured here with boy/girl twins, it can be customized for boys, girls, or any combination.

4. Twenty Toes (boys)

A more traditional announcement, this design from eInvite features two precious sets of infant footprints and the caption, "Look who just stepped into our lives."

5. Two Tu's (girls)Pretty

Pretty in pink, these ultra feminine cards announce the arrival of "Two Tu's" -- twin girls! At Storkavenue.com, you can customize the announcements with your choice of color, text style, and wording. 

6. Twin Photo Birth Announcements

Use a site like shutterfly.com to design your own custom birth announcement featuring photos of your new arrivals. Designs range from traditional one photo cards, to multiple frames where you can feature individual pictures of each baby. 

7. Partners in Crime

Vintage looking announcement mimics an old-time Western "wanted" poster on a whimsical photo card. Fill in the details, and tinyprints.com will deliver your announcements to you in just a few days.

8. Triple Play (Triplets)

This baseball-themed announcement is one of several options for triplets from Tiny Tidings. Three baseballs showcase the details of each baby's birth.

9. Cards/Announcements from Mainly Multiples

Just Multiples specializes in merchandise for multiple birth. They offer a limited style of announcements, including an option that includes older siblings.

10. Sibling Cards

Miraclemunchkins.com has a nice selection of customizable cards where siblings can shine. Cute drawings of kids let a big brother or sister announce the exciting news about the arrival of twins or more. There are many options for customization so that the illustration reflects your family; choose hair color, skin color and wording to best suit what you want to say.

How did you announce your multiples' birth?

How did you announce the birth of your twins, triplets or more? Did you make your own cards, customize an announcement designed for a single baby, or use a product especially designed for multiples?

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