Double the babies doesn’t necessarily mean double the supplies. Honestly there’s really not much you need two of and with limited time on your hands once the babies arrive, it helps to minimize clutter. I would say the only mandatory doubles are:
- Car Seats
- Cribs
- High Chairs
Car Seats:
You’re required to have car seats to leave the hospital so this is a must. It’s just a matter of what type is best for you. This comes down to personal preference, budget, and space.
Reasons to get an Infant Car Seat:
✓ Prioritizing convenience for the first several months
✓Snaps into a stroller
✓Buckle the babies indoors with harsher temperature
✓Don’t need to wake the baby to leave the car
Reasons to get a Convertibl Carseat:
✓Prioritizing long-term budget
✓Grows with the baby as it can be both rear facing and forward facing
✓Saves money as you can still use it with a newborn
Ultimately, we started with the infant car seat with the plan to transition to a convertible once they’re larger. We put a heavy value on being able to keep the seats and babies temperature regulated in the house as long as possible during trips.
The infant car seats we were selected were:
The convertible car seats we transitioned to are:
Buckle the babies indoors with harsher temperature
Snaps into a stroller