| I can only tell you what I did and worked for me, even though I was in the States the first year and back in Europe right now.
I started off with 2 Snugrides + a double Snap n Go which basically every US twin mom has. It fits a couple of brands but the most common and used one are the Gracos. Although I prefer side by side, it was great at first especially during the cold Chicago winter (they were born end of November 2006). I also bought a MacLaren Twin Rally side by side which I use for travelling and the car now that the twins are in their Britax car seats (since 6 months of age). I also have a Mountain Buggy Urban Double (Urban Jungle in Europe) which is a heavy but great quality, walking stroller, but not something for the car in my opinion. But it pushes with one hand even when my oldest is standing on the board. I used to have a Bugaboo with my first, so I was spoiled in terms of pushing! I also use a wagon for a short stroll and a change. They're 19 months now, but will still walk in different directions so I am using the stroller much more than I did with my first. Basically as a matter of safety.
My favorite website for twins is twinstuff.com. It's US based but it's great resource and traffic is way better than on the multiples boards on Babycenter.
With twins you need to make things as easy as possible, but it can't hurt to wait to buy certain items as you won't need everything right away. I loved the fact that I had 2 changing stations (less walking), a swing, an exersaucer and I even had 3 bouncy seats throughout the house. Especially when they get a little older, you need a save place to put them once in a while when you have your hands full.
It's tough, but lots of fun too. Good luck with the pregnancies! I lasted 38w2d (was induced) and gave birth to 15 1/2lbs (7kg) of baby ... they were average singleton sizes (for 40 weeks), but it was worth it!
Check out twinstuff.com, you'll love it!  |