Hi everybody,
how are you guys preaparing for new arrival? I am having twin girls. Well right now I am on totally bedrest so can't go out but my husband and my mother have started buying few things.
So far we bought two car seat, crib, bedding, few receving blankets, few new born cloths, hats, botties etc. Girl stuff are very cute. Since we have twins we got some same stuff and some with same pattern diffrent color. I am planning to put name on each thing to seprate for each.

Currently I am 31 week and at most I will go for 36 week. I gained so far 22 lb, but belly is becoming huge. It's becoming more and more uncomfortable.

Bina tobeytodd replied. There are so many car seats available for the safety of the kids. Each seat has its own features and supports the weight of the kids. The Britax car seat can support from 40 lbs to 60 lbs.
broadbrown replied. Hi kavitha. As you said you had' nt done any shopping till now. I appreciate the care you are taking for your child. Thats nice of you. The convertible car seats are the good one. Try the rear facing car seats. They are more reliable. They help you kid getting hurt if there is any pile up. tobeytodd replied. The wooden cribs will support the baby weight, but the baby feels hard while sitting or taking a nap on the wooden board. So better stuff it with some cushions.
jasonstales replied. Booster car seats are meant for children age 3 and older who weigh at least 40 pounds. Some parents choose to use convertible car seats as their primary car seat from day one. Others only switch to an infant/toddler convertible seat when their baby outgrows the infant car seat. Anu replied. Hello,

As I mentioned earlier the crib we got is a full-size crib that can be converted to a bed when the baby is big enough - we can use it till he is 4-5 years old. It has a wooden platform and we are getting a cotton mattress - so this forms a good support. The wire/net platform ones I have doubts bout those - so was looking for a wooden platform.
I have started looking for diapers - havent seen the newborn ones a lot.. Also I would wait till the thanxgiving weekend sale for crib-sets n stuff. The sales are real good - atleast I'll keep my hubby informed of my choices - so he can get it if I'm not able to venture out for shopping in that period.. Lets see.. me replied. hey Bina
nice to know u r having twins..what fun.
we r planning to do shopping starting nov...7-8th mnth for me. did a lot of research and have decided to go for a graco travel system...cause the car seat is the best rated.
since we live in an apt r planning to go for a portable all in one bassinet, play pen & changing table also by graco. heard good report about it from a few ppl who have used it..so going to give it a shot & try and avoid crib all toghether
take care
Bina replied. Hi there,
I always thought for graco travel system, but I had to change mind because of twins. We bought two graco car seat which can be use for one year. I am not going for graco stroller because I want to go for side by side stroller but you guys don't have that problem.
We bought wood crib from Simmons. I did also long research because I didin't want to spend too much money. We bought it from Babies r us. I got $25 coupon for crib, 10% of in bedding, and $10 off in car seat. Plus I got baby monitor free with purchase.
I haven't decide for diapers, but might go with huggies.

Bina Anu replied. Hi Gals,
Bina congrats on the Twins!!
about shopping -
Even we are researching for all the things we plan to buy. We finally bought a crib after a loooong research - coz we wanted a wooden one with a solid wood platform and one which can be converted to a bed later but all this at a reasonable price! So one major thing is done. Now will look for a travel system - and I think as Dipti mentioned - Graco is a nice one. the car seat I think will be useful till 20lbs but the stroller can be used after that also, right? And the combo is very convenient - since u dont have to wake the baby up every time u get out of the car - just lift the carseat and place it on the stroller. Also it forms a complete 'matching set' Jichi replied. Hi!

Twin girls? Congratulations! we havnt started buying anything for the baby, but as kavitha said, just doing research. wanna to know one thing, which crib is best, the one made of wood or plastic (portable)with net? and regarding diapers for the new born, which brand is best? have lot such questions in our mind. do suggest na? dipti replied. hey Bina, congratulations on having twin girls! I am having my 2nd kid (the older is a girl and am now having a boy). I also, have not yet started shopping. However, I do have most of the big stuff like a crib etc from my daughter;s time. I just have to buy the clothes etc. Kavitha, for the car-seat, I had bought the Graco travel system. That way you can use the same car-seat in the stroller when you go out.
Love and cares,
Dipti. Kavitha replied. Hi there,
Good to hear from you.
We have not done any shopping yet, so far just doing research on what to buy etc.Hey, which brand of car seat u bought ? Did u go for travel systems or convertible car seats ?
Do take good care of yourself.