Seeing double at the mother toddler group for twins
Tuesday 29th of November 2011
If you're lucky enough to live in Swansea, have twins and want to meet and share experiences with other mums of twins, then get along to the Swansea's Children's Centre in Penlan. They've set up a Twins Club to allow twins and their parents double the fun. For the mums and dads it's a great support network with ideas swapped and stories shared and the kids get to enjoy playtime and lunch together while their parents take time out to chat. The club has proved to be popular and is growing all the time. more

A book that helps prepare older siblings for the arrival of twins
Friday 25th of November 2011
The arrival of twins is life changing for all members of the family but perhaps older siblings will feel it the most, particularly those who were only children and who will find their world completely altered. Preparing them in advance is incredibly important and little ones will love The Baby Twins by Janey Louise Jones. This book tells the story of Poppy who is so excited that her mum is going to have twins. She can't wait for them to be born but when the babies come at last, things don't turn out quite as Poppy expected and her life is turned upside own! It's important for childrens wellbeing and happiness to know what to expect, both the changes they'll experience day to day around the house AND how they'll feel about it too. The story has a happy ending - Poppy soon gets used to life with the twins and realizes that whatever happens she is still Mum's little princess. more

Lightning sale - prices slashed on toys and nursery equipment
Monday 21st of November 2011
With hundreds of deals including limited quantity, limited time Lightning Deals, Amazon can be a godsend when it comes to Christmas time. For five days from Monday, November 21 to Friday, November 25, prices are truly slashed over a number of selected items including toys, nursery equipment and presents for the whole family. So if you don't fancy traipsing round the shops with twins in tow doing your Christmas shopping, get along and grab those bargains before Friday. more

Two storey playhouse for twins
Thursday 17th of November 2011
Why wait till they're 21 to give them the key of the door when they can have this fabulous Mad Dash Peardrop Playhouse now. It's the perfect chill out pad for twins to have some fun in their own space . . . they can even have a level each as this superior model has a ground floor AND an upstairs floor too. The playhouse measures 6 x 7 feet, the internal loft area is supplied as standard and includes a ladder for easy access. It is childs play to assemble and comes with full instructions. The superior quality of this playhouse is reflected in the antique hinges, excellent weather proofing and safe styrene glazed windows and make it a versatile, fun area that can be safely used at all times. The pack even includes window boxes and shutters. The playhouse is given a water based red cedar treatment coat as standard - they can also paint it for you in a choice of colours (or you can custom paint it yourself). This playhouse is sure to keep the little ones entertained for hours or failing that it's a great retreat for a mum or dad at the end of a long day! It's available online for £339.99 and would make a great joint Christmas present for the next generation of home owners. more

Personalised clothing in a gift set
Monday 14th of November 2011
Personalised gifts are great especially for twins as it not only is it a unique present for them, it also helps you to identify them quickly - particularly useful if you have identical twins. This Personalised Clothing Gift Set would make the perfect present to celebrate the birth of bouncing baby twins as all of the items are made from 100% soft cotton and are available in pink, white or blue. The set includes a sleepsuit, body grow, hat, mittens, bib and a sleeveless vest with all items being made in the UK. You can have up to two lines of text - you can have first and second names or a name and date of birth or just leave the second line blank to keep it simple (as pictured to the left). Then you simply choose the text colour (baby pink, baby blue, fuschia, white, red, royal blue or yellow) and text style -rounded (as pictured) or handwritten and Bob's your uncle. There are two sizes available (0-6 months and 6-12 months). Each set comes in a luxury gift box and costs £28 online (free delivery). more

Twins' Nan does a parachute jump to raise money for surgery to help them walk
Tuesday 8th of November 2011
Twins Ayley and Chloe Hirsch (age two and a half) are happy, lively little girls but as they were both born with Cerebral Palsy, are unable to stand or walk alone. Their family are raising funds to send the girls to America for life-changing surgery which will give them the chance to walk and run around just like their friends. The ground breaking surgery, Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy, will cost £80,000 and so everyone has rallied around to help . . . including granny, who at the age of 70 did her first ever parachute jump on Sunday. And she's proved to be a bit of a daredevil too - grinning from ear to ear the whole way down. Maybe the twins get their determination from Nan!! If you want to help the Ayley and Chloe walk, you can make a donation to the fund online. more

Jedward to switch on the Christmas lights at Braehead
Thursday 3rd of November 2011
Love them or loathe them, no-one can deny that John and Edward Grimes aka Jedward have made their mark on the music scene since their controversial appearance on the X Factor in 2009. Widely known for their blond quiffs and dubious singing talent, they recently finished third in the latest Celebrity Big Brother. We can only assume that the bosses of Glasgow Shopping Centre, Braehead love them, as they've asked the twins to switch on the Christmas lights for the second year in a row. So if you live nearby and have nothing planned for tonight, go along. If you're a fan, you're in for a treat as the twins have promised a preview of their latest single. And you'll get a chance to have a sing along too. Not sure if you'll prefer "Jedward Bells" to the more traditional "Jingle Bells" though. more

Table and chairs perfect for twins
Tuesday 1st of November 2011
Let the twins get their feet under the table with this Star Buy Table and Chairs. Perfect for mealtimes, playtimes and activity times, the twins can have their very own space so there's no need to clear up the kitchen or dining tables before family mealtimes. The sturdy Natural Rubberwood Table comes flat packed, the legs simply screw in. It is 23.5"/60cm diam x 17"/43cm high and costs £69.99 online. The Two-Tone Rubberwood Chairs cost £25.99 each, come in a choice of colours (turquoise, green, pink and lilac) and complement the table beautifully. They feature a useful carry handle and come flat packed (they are very easy to assemble with screw in legs). The seat height is 10.5"/26.5cm and the table is ideal for pre school children. more

Twice the gift and half the price with this "Buy one get one free" offer on pyjamas
Thursday 27th of October 2011
Buy one gorgeous PJ set and get another one free at La Senza! This fabulous La Senza BOGOF Offer is perfect if you're looking for a gift for twins. There are a good selection of styles on offer - buy two identical pyjama sets or mix and match . . . the decision is yours. The pyjamas come in five sizes - extra small (size 6), small (8-10), medium (12-14), large (16-18) and extra large (20) so it could be an ideal present for twins from teenage years up. Even better there's free standard delivery on orders over £40 in the UK and the pyjamas even come gift wrapped. Perfect! more
STOP PRESS! Unfortunately, with La Senza entering administration, their website is no longer active.

Safety gate to keep your twins away from danger
Thursday 27th of October 2011
When a baby becomes mobile it's hard work. When twins become mobile, it's very hard work indeed. Keep them out of harms way and contain them within an area with a Lindam Easy Fit Plus Safety Gate. Lindam is a world class, award winning child safety specialist company renowned for practical, stylish home safety solutions. This value for money baby gate is easy to fit - a U shaped pressure fit power frame provides solid pressure fitting. It comes assembled and ready for use, there is no requirement for drilling or screws. The gate adjusts to fit and can be extended up to 137cm with the use of separate extensions. The gate further benefits from two way opening, which can also be restricted to one way opening for maximum flexibility. It has the clip at the bottom for use as an extra lock if need be. Perfect for stairways and kitchen doors. more

Personalised CDs for children
Monday 24th of October 2011
If you're looking for unusual and unique gift ideas, then how about a personalised CD for each twin. In a world where they exist as "the twins", they'll love seeing their name and photo on the cover and even hearing their names in the lyrics. There are CDs for all occasions and events including new baby, christenings, birthday, christmas, gifts for bridesmaids and page boys, music for Halloween or Christmas, for a birthday or sleepover party, or even just for fun. And because it's personal and unique to them, each twin will love it. On offer is an extensive range of CDs - some of which include personalised songs featuring the child's name in the lyrics. They'll love the music too - there's pop, nursery rhymes, children's animated action songs, silly songs and sing-a-long music that will keep them entertained for hours. Simply choose the CD you think they'll enjoy most and then personalise it by adding their name and photos. more

Bargain price twin stroller
Thursday 20th of October 2011
The OBaby Apollo Twin Stroller is perfect for twins and as it's just been reduced by 17% it's great for their parents' bank balances too. The Obaby Apollo Double is suitable from birth - 4 years old and features a full lie back in both seats. Each seat has an adjustable five point harness. It is available in the fantastic 'Scribble' black design and has wipe clean fabric - perfect for keeping it looking great. Ergonomic foam handles and lockable front swivel wheels make it user friendly for mum and its slim design makes it easy to manoeuvre through most doorways. It comes complete with detachable hood, a large coordinating shopping basket and a compact PVC raincover with matching trim. The stroller has an easy and compact umbrella fold for storage and transport. It's just been reduced by £44 from £139.99 to just £114.95 with FREE standard delivery in the UK. more


Baby socks designed to look like shoes
Tuesday 18th of October 2011
Don't spend a fortune on shoes for your twins. You'll only fret when they both kick off and lose one of them somewhere on your travels. These Trumpette Baby Socks are ideal as they have been designed to look like shoes with socks attached and not only do they look fab, unlike shoes they don't cost a fortune. There are four different styles to choose from - hightops (pictured) and skater johnnies for the boys and Lucies (pictured) and Mary Jane shoes for girls. They come in boxes of six pairs so there's plenty of spares and as they are all different colours, you'll be able to colour match the shoes to the twins outfits. These irrestible 100% cotton shoe socks are suitable for babies from birth - 12months and have a touch of Spandex, to ensure they are not just cosy but that they also fit perfectly too. more

Discount price nappies - perfect for twins on a budget
Thursday 13th of October 2011
Nappies are one of those necessary expenses when you have babies, but when you have twins, you have double the nappy changes, and it can become very costly. So, when you see a bargain, grab it! Get two jumbo packs (2 x 84 units) of Pampers Active Fit Nappies for just £20.43 - that's just 12p per nappy. And what's more there's no lugging massive boxes home from the supermarket as by buying them online, they'll be delivered postage free to your home. Pampers are a good quality brand too - they keep baby's bottom dry, are extra soft and breathable with stretchy sides for a snug fit and freedom of movement and are 20% thinner too - perfect for active twins. They come in a variety of sizes too, to fit all shapes of little bums. more

Give your twins their very own little armchair
Thursday 6th of October 2011
Here's a cute gift idea that twins will love. These Goldilocks Beanbag Armchairs are perfect for little ones as they relax in front of the TV. Just like mummy and daddy! Aptly named (after all Goldilocks went to great efforts to find the perfect size chair), these shaped beanbags feature reinforced seams for maximum durability and the cover has a stain repellent coating to protect against liquid spills and for easier cleaning. Available in a choice of patterns, they were recently featured in 25 Beautiful Homes Magazine and have just been reduced in price from £40.00 to just £32.00 each more

Twins for Coronation Street's bad girl Tracy Barlow
Monday 19th of September 2011
Fans of Corrie are in for a treat - scheming mother-of-one Tracy Barlow is expecting Steve McDonald's twins. They say that twins run in families - but generally it's the mothers side that influences the increase in likelihood in double trouble. So she had no inkling that getting pregnant by Steve (twin of Andy) would result in the patter of four tiny feet. But don't worry. Even the prospect of impending motherhood would not turn her into a nicer person, according to actress Kate Ford, who plays her. The story which airs this week will see Tracy getting cold feet about the pregnancy and will be immensely enjoyable for those who've been through the same ups and downs too. more
Tracy and Steve receive shocking news
Airs: Thursday 6th October 2011, 20:30

Keep a tight rein on your twins
Thursday 29th of September 2011
Once twins are mobile, you need eyes in the back of your head and the arms of an octopus to keep them safe. As soon as they can walk, they're desperate to explore and taking them to the shops can be a nightmare as you're permanently trying to grab one or the other. Make life a little easier when you're out and about with a pair of Harness Buddy Reins. This child friendly harness comprises of a cuddly toy buddy which functions both as a harness and back pack as it has a handy zippered pocket for small storage. There's a choice of animals including a puppy, bear, chimp and unicorn etc and your child will enjoy giving their new best buddy a piggy back. They'll love being able to carry their own essentials too, and parents will love it because it gives them peace of mind. The Gold Bug 2 in 1 Harness Buddy is available online for £19.99. more

Individual personalised baby sleeping bags for twins
Tuesday 27th of September 2011
The great thing about twins is you can dress them in matching outfits - the flip side being you'll worry they are not treated as individuals, especially as babies. Everyone refers to them as "the twins" as if their two individual names are just too hard to remember. Here's a great baby gift idea and an amazingly practical one too which allows each twin to be treated the same yet as a person in their own right too - a Personalised Baby Sleeping Bag. Personalised baby grow bags come in two sizes (0-6mths and 6-18mths) but infinite design options because the designer is you! There are three styles to choose from pink or blue with text (add baby's name, date of birth or a message), or you can even create a photo montage with up to 20 pictures. The bags are printed on both sides and are double thick fleece to keep the babies snug and warm. You just zip them into their grobag and know they will remain cosy as they snooze. They are great fun, are personal to the twins and mums and dads will be very happy too with their practical use. more

Get pounds off stylish maternity clothes at La Redoute
Thursday 22nd of September 2011
Just because you're pregnant does not mean you can't look fabulous. There are a lot of unflattering maternity clothes on the market so it's good to see a range of comfortable, stylish maternity wear with a little va-va-voom, courtesy of our French friends at La Redoute. La Redoute’s selection of stylish maternity clothing will help you to look great - the range includes tops, trousers, bras and pants and when you're pregnant with twins it's doubly important you are comfortable. What's more you'll be able to wear them after the birth too as they'll hide a multitude of sins until you regain your body shape. And the best news? Not only is there 30% off selected items, you can get a massive 25% off the rest of your order simply by using discount voucher code 8328 at the online checkout. This code applies to all products on the site, so check out the baby clothes too and grab yourself a bargain. more

Great Ormond Street doctors seperate conjoined craniopagus twins
Monday 19th of September 2011
Twins Rital and Ritag Gaboura, who were born joined at the head were successfully separated by a team of British doctors after a 13-hour operation on 15 August. Despite the chances of surviving this rare condition being put at one in 10 million, the girls are doing well and don't appear to have suffered any neurological complications. Born in Sudan by Caesarian section, they have undergone four operations in all to get to this stage of separation and will face more surgery in the future. The girls' parents, who are both doctors, said: "We are very thankful to be able to look forward to going home with two separate, healthy girls. We are very grateful to all the doctors who volunteered their time and to Facing the World for organising all the logistics and for paying for the surgery." Conjoined twins are very rare - only one in every 2.5 million births - and only 5% of conjoined twins are craniopagus, which means they are fused at the head. Lori and Dori (Reba / George) Schappell are the best known craniophagus twins in the world and are believed to be the oldest surviving too at 50 years of age. more

Keep mealtimes on the rails with a Chew Chew Train
Thursday 15th of September 2011
If your twins are fussy with their food and don't eat well at mealtimes, then a couple of these Chew Chew Train Sets could get them back on the right tracks. This ingeniously designed train pulls apart to form all the main plates, bowls and cutlery you need for a kids' meal. The funnel becomes a cup - with a steam handle. The body of the train becomes two plates and the cabin becomes a bowl. There's even cutlery in there too. As each bowl or plate is emptied, it can be put back together ready for its journey to the dishwasher. Whose train will get to the station first? Perfect for fun and stress free mealtimes. more

Bunk beds with heaps of storage and a mini staircase
Monday 12th of September 2011
The Harbour Storage Bunk Beds are far more than just places to sleep as these fab bunk beds are literally packed with a multitude of storage spaces, including bunk shelves, stair shelves and underbed drawer and when you have twins, you'll know that any piece of furniture offering storage solutions is a blessing. The top bunk is accessed via a sweet little mini staircase with a handrail and a wide tread, which is safer to climb. Each bed has it's own shelves, ideal for a little "me" space for each twin. The bunk beds have a beech veneer finish with clever reversible shelving fascias: blue and orange fronts with pink and green backs so each twin can choose their own individual colour. Prices from £850 (unassembled) to £950 (fully assembled) more

An extra pair of hands in the bath for twins
Thursday 8th of September 2011
Twins between the ages of 6 - 12 months love bath time, but at this age they are particularly difficult for one pair of hands to cope with safely. Because they're just learning to sit up, they're wobbly and a lungful of bath water could make them fearful of water from then on. A couple of these Safety 1st Swivel Bath Seats will reduce the risk of accidents, keep the twins safe and ensure that bathtime stays funtime. The seat features an ergonomically designed back rest that allows baby to sit in the bath with extra support. It supports a baby safely and leaves your hands free. The Safety 1st Swivel Bath Seat also has a unique 360 degrees swivel, that helps turn baby gently so you can access and wash difficult-to-reach areas. It has four suction pads on the base that fix it to the base of the bath. There's even fun toys on the front to entertain one baby while you bathe the other. Price £13.99. more

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