Disconcerting at first, but so much great practical advice

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	• Twin Sense: A Sanity-Saving Guide to Raising Twins -- From Pregnancy Through the First Year Dagmara Scalise AMACOM, 2008 - 224 pages average customer review:based on 10 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Well-organized, but not enough detail

This is a good book for somebody who already has already done some research, taken classes, or has familiarity with raising kids. It is well-organized and provides a quick reference. However, it was not a good fit for me. I do not have older kids, and this is the first book I read on the subject. Too many of the terms the author used were unfamiliar, and the book does not provide a good explanation for them. What is a boppy? How exactly do you swaddle a baby? I found it frustrating to have to read the book practically at my computer, so that I can google all unfamiliar terms. A few pictures or explanations would have gone a long way. I was also annoyed by the constant reminders (practically every other page) to take prenatal classes to really learn the subject in each chapter. I thought the book was supposed to provide the necessary information. I next read the book "Juggling Twins" by Meghan Regan-Loomis. I found it a lot more informative for somebody who is just starting and trying to learn the basics not only when it comes to twins, but to babies in general. In short, in my opinion, if you want a quick reference on important points when raising twins, "Twin Sense" is a good book. If you need more detail, you may want to read something else first, or do some online research on your own.

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helpful twin info

This is a very helpful book ecspecially if you doing things by yourself. The author breaks down simple and the difficult things. It's easy to read and would recomend it.

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Good choice, but I like another book better

I bought 3 books from Amazon to help educate myself on my twin pregnancy: 1) When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads, 2) Twin Sense, and 3) Raising Twins. The 1st one has the most in-depth and medical information, which I find to be a huge help, particularly the section on specific nutrition requirements, which was hard to find anywhere else. The 2nd book is also quite good, but it might be most helpful to read more detailed resources first. I like the way it is organized and the tips it gives on what items to borrow or buy, and in what quantities. The 3rd book seems merely anecdotal when compared to the others. I had hoped for more since it was written by a pediatrician and mother of twins, but I found it to be light on content and completely superfluous given the more detailed information contained in the other two. I would highly recommend the first book, "When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads."

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Disconcerting at first, but so much great practical advice

I purchased this book after finding out, at 20 weeks, that our first child was actually 2 boys. As I began reading the book, at first I was overwhelmed by the details and felt a little like my idealistic bubble was bursting. I think because these are our first children, it was a little hard to lose that imagined baby utopia. But as our pregnancy has progressed, and we're reaching the time when we need to understand the "how-to" of having two infants at once, this book has been priceless. The author (and the friends she has enlisted for experiences and opinions) have compiled some extremely useful information. I found a lot of comfort reading the chapters about feeding and sleeping because it took a lot of the pressure off of having to try and make sure my babies sleep at the same time, in the same room, etc. In general, I think this book releases the reader from the parental expectations that sometimes build up throughout your pregnancy. It offers some great options/alternatives. Because of this book, I think that I will be much more open and creative about child-rearing options.
One other specific I found to be helpful was the list of equipment with some specific numbers. I work well from lists, and it helped me tremendously to be able to have a copy of the list to take with me as I began registering for baby items. It was overwhelming enough to walk into Babies R Us with the list. I can't imagine how painful an experience it would have been without the list (or just using the one the store provides). The author is great at telling you the things you'll really need and the things that are optional/totally useless.
My mother-in-law also read/skimmed the book while visiting and found it extremely interesting and useful. I definitely recommend passing it along to family or friends who will be helping with child-care.
We still have a few weeks before our boys show up, but I'm hoping that some of the advice and practical knowledge in this book will help ease the transition into parenting twins.

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Although everyone experiences unexpected challenges with the arrival of a new baby, the parents of twins face their own unique sets of joys and frustrations. As the parent of three children under the age of six, including three-year-old fraternal twins, Dagmara Scalise knows firsthand just how daunting that all-important first year can be. Now, in Twin Sense, she offers real-world advice on dealing with the many issues that arise when caring for newborn twins.

Concise and easy to follow, this book shows harried parents everything they need to know, including:

baby-proofing ? stocking up on what they really need ? preparing and involving previous children ? breast-feeding two babies at once ? making errands possible ? getting through the night ? bathing the babies ? traveling with twins ? keeping the peace ? responding to probing questions about having twins ? and much more!

Filled with lively anecdotes and practical advice, this is a true insider?s guide that will make raising twins a pleasure.

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