The Mountain Buggy Duet (with cocoons):This buggy is such a dream to push and it even fits through all the door ways in my house, so the babies can be with me anywhere, whether I am cooking dinner or reading the big kids a bed time story! Looks oh so styley in grey and black, but can be purchased in an array of colours. I am yet to try it out on the tracks around Wanaka, but there is no doubt in my mind that this is the perfect twin buggy for pavement or trails. I also purchased the Cocoons to go inside so it’s the perfect snug little bed. This buggy is $999 and the cocoons are $120 each. Angelcare Monitor (with breathing sensor pads):Total peace of mind for me, I can even sleep through the night like my husband haha, I don’t feel like I am constantly waking up through the night to go and check on my babies. I feel confident knowing that should they stop breathing in the night, the alarm will sound and wake me. I have used these monitors with all my babies and can't recommend them enough. They have a few different options to choose from on the digital parent display, they show the temp of your babies room and also have a talk back option which is fab when you are reminding hubby to turn off the monitors before taking the baby out of the cot. Quite a pricey item at $399 each, but totally worth it in my opinion. These can be purchased at www.babycity.co.nz Capsules with bases: (I purchased the Phil and Teds capsules and bases, I chose them due to the amount of padding around the head area and also the type of fabric they were made from. It felt really breathable, which we need in the heat here in Wanaka. They are also super light, perfect for carrying around two filled with babies at the same time. I never bothered with bases for my other babies, but with the twins I wanted to make things as easy as possible when it came to getting 4 kids in and out of the car. They are slim enough to fit three seats across the back seat, I also have a Phil and Teds Booster in there for Ruby and Paige. These worked out to be $249 per capsule and $149 per base. *side note: I drive a Holden Trailblazer which is a 7 seater and perfect for 4 kids who are all in carseats* Boon Grass drying rack:This is a must when it comes to bottle feeding! So easy to keep clean and perfect for keeping all your bottles together ready for when you need them. I believe there is also a wee tree and flower you can attach for hanging the lids on. These are super handy for the amount of bottles we need with 2 babies. These can be purchased for $29.99 at www.booborbottle.co.nz for the smaller one or $45.99 for the bigger one. Love to Dream swaddles:All of my babies have loved being swaddled, but they also love having their wee hands up around their face to hold their dummies. These swaddles are perfect for this and come in a range of colours and sizes. They are $44.95 at www.babycity.co.nz A feeding Journal:This has been really important this time round. Hamish and I have done some feeds solo through the night and it means that when the other person gets up they can see exactly how much each baby had and at what time. We don’t bother recording when they woke or fell asleep, but could be handy for those first time parents to look back on as when you are sleep deprived you seem to forget and all the hours roll in to one. I have been using a ‘newbies’ one which can be purchased at www.newbies.co.nz for $19.99. Avent Soothies:These pacifiers/dummies have been great to sooth the babies in between feeds. They are so soft, don’t leave marks on babies face and don’t press to in them while you hug them. They are a big YES! From me. They can be purchased at www.pharmacydirect.co.nz for $18 for a 2 pack. Capsule covers:These have been so great for keeping the weather off the babies, whether it be the sun, rain or wind. It has also stopped people from poking and touching them, which i have been pretty careful about with the latest national outbreak of whooping cough. There is lots of different brands out there if you look around, but I got these ones from www.hearmeroarkids.co.nz for $26.99 each. They have lots of different designs to fit all styles and tastes!
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