In the first few months, it seems more about sleeping (or trying to), eating, and diapers. Just keep ‘em alive. But as the months roll by in your twins’ lives, it can be a challenge to keep them entertained and busy all day. Taking two babies out at once can be daunting and tiring, so more time is spent at home by default. Here are some of the things we did with our babies:
Activities By Month:
1 – 2 Months:
o Bouncy
seats: Watching people move around
the room or look at the hanging toys (eventually interacting with the toys)
o Back
and tummy time in activity mat
o Holding
them to sing, talk, or read to them
o Walks
in the stroller outside (they usually fell asleep quickly though)
o Swing
3 – 5 Months:
o All
of the above, plus:
o Exersaucer
o Jumperoo
o Doorway
jumpers/swings
6 – 8 Months:
o Tummy
Time on the floor with toys, especially ones that light up and play music, or
that can be easily chewed.
o Floor
Time: time playing with toys on
the floor either on their tummies, or rolling around or on backs.
o Playing
with toys, magazines and junk mail in their high chairs while I made them
food or cleaned up.
o On
occasion, when I really needed to get something done for a few minutes, or they
were sick and lacked energy, I would let them watch Sesame Street, Baby
Einstein, or similar programs/DVDs while in their high chairs.
o Practice
sitting up on the carpet or in a pack-n-play, using pillows or an adult for
support.
9-12 Months:
o -Ride-on
toys indoors
o Crawl,
cruise, or walk around exploring
o Use
activity tables
o Begin
building attempts with blocks
What are some of the things you did with your babies at home?
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