Twins, Triplets & Multiples Resources - Helpful Websites for Parents of Twins and Multiples

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We've selectively collected the best websites related to twins, triplets and multiples.  Most of the websites are for moms and dads with twins and multiples or others looking to shop for gifts for twins.  If you came directly from Google or another search engine, it means that one of the sites listed below contains what you were searching for.  

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Author's Websites
Twins and Multiples Sites and Blogs
Triplets, Quadruptlets & Higher Order Multiples Sites and Blogs
Canadian and Australian Twin and Multiples Sites
Social Networking, Chat Rooms, and Community Sites for Parents of Twins, Triplets and Multiples
Multiples Speciality Boutiques and Other Related Sites
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Authors' Websites

Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin, MD, FAAP - Author of Twins 101:  Must-Have Tips for Pregnancy Through Early Childhood from Doctor M.O.M. Dr. Le-Bucklin is the "Twins Doctor." Her book is the first pregnancy and parenting book for twins and multiples by a medical doctor who has twins herself.   Her website is full of information about twins from both a mom and medical perspective.  Visit her at http://www.twinsdoctor.com/

Elizabeth Lyons - Author of Ready or Not...Here We Come! THE REAL EXPERTS' GUIDE to the First Year with Twins and Ready or Not...There We Go! THE REAL EXPERTS GUIDE to the Toddler Years with Twins. These books are laugh-out-loud funny about life with twins. Elizabeth offers advice and helpful information to parents of multiples through her personal stories.
Visit her at http://www.elizabethlyons.com/ She also writes frequently in her blog which can be found at http://www.littlehumansbeing.com/.  And, she writes for an online magazine for parents of twins called How to Raise Twins at http://www.howtoraisetwins.com/.

Elyse Schein and Paula Bernstein - Authors of Identical Strangers: A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited. A touching memoir of identical twin sisters who were split up as infants and then found each other as adults.
Visit the book's website at http://www.identicalstrangersbook.com/.

Cheryl Lage - Author of Twinspiration: Real-Life Advice from Pregnancy through the First Year. Cheryl shares her stories and advice in a humorous, informative and down-to-earth style.
She always has something new to share at her site http://www.twinsights.com/.

Susan M. Heim - Author of It's Twins!: Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy through Adolescence and several other books.  She is also the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul Twins and More book. Susan shares her thoughts and experiences on raising children on her blog http://www.susanheim.blogspot.com/ and has some fantastic contests and giveaways.

Dr. Marc Weissbluth - Author of Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child and Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins.  Dr. Weissbluth is a pediatrician with an expertise in sleep development and habits in children.  His books offer advice, information, and resources to help parents develop a healthy sleep schedule for their children.  You can visit his blog at http://weissbluthmethod.wordpress.com/page/2/.

Isa and Ana Stenzel - Authors of The Power of Two: A Twin Triumph Over Cystic Fibrosis. This is an incredible story about identical twins struggling to pursue normal lives while living with cystic fibrosis, a life-threating disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. Visit their website at http://www.stenzeltwins.com/index.html.

April Rudat, RD - Author of Oh Yes You Can Breastfeed Twins! April offers helpful tips and guidance to those who are or planning to breastfeed their multiples. Visit her website at http://www.ohyesyoucanbreastfeedtwins.com/.

Christina Baglivi Tinglof - Author of Double Duty : The Parents' Guide to Raising Twins from Pregnancy Through the School Years, Parenting School-Age Twins and Multiples, and several other books. Christina is the editor of Talk About Twins - featuring a variety of "twin-topics" including twin pregnancy, getting ready for twins, the twin relationship, and twins in school. Also available is a 16-minute online video called "The Great Debate: Multiples and Classroom Placement." Visit her website at http://www.talk-about-twins.com/.

Christina Boyle and Cathleen Stahl - Authors of Twin Set:  Moms of Multiples Share Survive & Thrive Secrets.  These authors take a positive approach to helping twin moms and twin dads by sharing wisdom, advice and survey results from other parents of twins.  Visit their website at http://www.twinsetmoms.com/.

Paris Morris - Author of I'm Having Twins and My Twins are Coming Home.  Paris is the big sister to 6-year old twin sisters and shares her real life experiences with her younger siblings from the time she found out about their arrival right through the twins coming home from the hospital.  Look for more books from this amazing 10-year-old twins book author.  Visit her website at http://www.myfriendparis.com/.

Jennifer Miller - Author of the new book Two Snowflakes and mom to identical twin girls.  Two Snowflakes is a sweet tale about two identical snowflakes that may look the same on the outside, but are true individuals on the inside.  Jennifer is an active twins mom blogger as well - you can find her at http://twinhappy.com/, http://twinhappyjen.blogspot.com/ and at her site dedicated to her new book at http://twosnowflakes.net/.

Debbie LaChusa - Author of the book Twin Connections: Stories That Celebrate the Mysterious Bond Between Twins. Debbie writes about her experience being a twin and her personal account of the unique connection she has with her sister.  The book includes stories of other twins including parents of twins, grandparents of twins, and twins from around the world.  You can visit her at the site Twin Connections where you can read amazing twin stories, see twin photos and share your own twin storeis and twin photos at http://www.twinconnections.com/

Shelly Vaziri Flais, M.D., F.A.A.P. - Author of Raising Twins, From Pregnancy to Preschool - Advice from a Pediatician Mom of Twins shares practical advice, information, and tips about raising twins on her blog http://pediatricianmomoftwins.blogspot.com/.

Twins and Multiples Sites and Blogs

TwinsLaw.com
Home to The National Parental Movement seeking state to state legislation mandating Flexible Placement Policies for multiple birth children within the class.  Give parents the RIGHT to CHOOSE the best classroom placement for their multiples.
http://www.twinslaw.com/

Twinstuff.com
The largest website for multiples with a very active community, photo galleries, chat rooms, large online store, Twin Wiki, online reviews, auction site, and much more.
http://www.twinstuff.com/

National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs
Since 1960, NOMOTC has grown into a network of more than 450 local clubs representing over 25,000 individual parents of multiples - twins, triplets, quadruplets and more. NOMOTC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation funded by dues, donations and grants.
http://www.nomotc.org/

TwinsTalk
Parent-to-parent advice for raising multiples. This site also offers helpful articles about raising twins, forums to talk with other parents of twins, multiple parenting tips, and a Multiples of the Month photo.
http://www.twinstalk.com/

Twin Pregnancy and Beyond
A comprehensive resource for parents and families who have or are expecting twins. This site has it all including twin pregnancy ultrasound and sonogram pictures and photos, ideas for twin baby names, a twin stroller and twin gear guide, and recommendations for baby essentials for twins.
http://www.twin-pregnancy-and-beyond.com/

Raising-Twins.com
Double the Fun with Raising Twins! Advice, support, help and information for parents who are expecting twins, or who already have them and love them! Find photos of women's twin pregnancy belly pictures, FAQs about raising twins, information on your twin pregnancy and even sites for twin freebies & deals for multiples.
http://www.raising-twins.com/

Twinless Twins
They provide support for twins and other multiples who have lost their twin due to death or estrangement at any age. The unique aloneness twinless twins feel can best be understood by another twinless twin. Their mission is to provide a safe and compassionate community to experience healing, understanding, and a desire to help others cope with the loss of their twin.
http://www.twinlesstwins.org/

All About Twins
Not all twins are alike.  This site talks about what makes twins both different and alike.  Identical twins, fraternal twins, conjoined twins?? Find out what it all means here when you read All About Twins.

Uniquely Alike Multiples
"Where multiples are celebrated and recognized for their individuality and uniqueness."
This is a resource site for multiples and their parents.  You'll find information about raising twins, triplets, quads and more, but also a community of other people who share your goals of successfully parenting multiples. Looking for a twin pregnancy calendar? You'll find it here too. Visit http://www.uniquelyalikemultiples.com/ for all of this helpful information.

Parenting Twins and Multiples Book Group
Join Double Up Books at Good Reads, the social networking site for book lovers, for our book group to discuss twins and multiples books as well as general parenting multiples topics.  Come and post your favorite twins book at Double Up Books Parenting Twins and Multiples Book Group.

Multiples and More Blog Network
Multiples and More Blog Network - "a blog network that really proves there is strength in numbers" - is a very active blog created to provide information and support to parents of twins and multiples.  Although called a blog, this is more of a network for parents of twins to communicate and participate in a variety of activities.  Visit the blog for exclusive interviews, contests, reviews, and to meet other parent bloggers of twins and multiples. http://www.multiplesandmore.blogspot.com/

The 10 Best Things About Raising Twins
If you are feeling overwhelmed about the prospect of having twins, this article takes a "warm and fuzzy" approach to the best things about parenting twins.  It really is a wonderful experience and here are 10 reasons why.  You'll really enjoy reading the article at http://www.squidoo.com/raising-twins.

I'm Living Proof That God Has a Sense of Humor
Ever wonder what it would be like with 2 sets of twins in one family?  Well, wonder no more.  Join Helene as she shares her ups and downs while raising two sets of twins.  Her tell-all blog is compassionate, encouraging, and fun!  Visit her blog at http://2setsoftwins-helene.blogspot.com/.

Prologue to a Twins Blog
This is the personal blog of the founder of Double Up Books, Shelby Tutty.  As a mom of young twins, book lover, and jack of all trades you'll hear stories both inspiring and funny about life with twins. Visit my blog at http://prologuetoatwinsblog.blogspot.com/.

The Five Fish
Katie Herring shares her life as mom to twins and a singleton on her blog at The Five Fish. You'll have a rolliking good time reading her blog and hearing about how she accomplishes (or not!) everything that needs to get done.  She also does product reviews and has fun giveaways on her site. 

Fashion & Beauty for the New Twins Mom
This is a "tongue in cheek" fashion & beauty guide to the things you will and won't be wearing during your twins' first year.
http://www.squidoo.com/new-twins-mom 

Triplets, Quadruplets & Higher Order Multiples Sites and Blogs

The Triplet Connection
Since 1983, The Triplet Connection has been a helpful resource for parents of triplets and higher-order multiples.
http://www.tripletconnection.org/

MOST (Mothers of Supertwins)
MOST is a national non-profit organization and support network for families who are expecting or parenting triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets, or more. MOST provides information, resources, empathy, and good humor during pregnancy, infancy, toddlerhood, and school age. Supporting Multiple Birth Families...Every Step of the Way.
http://www.mostonline.org/

Triplets Plus 1 - The Harrigans
Kristina is a single mom of triplets plus 1 - all girls. Megan is 7 and Abigail, Brigid, and Caroline are 4 1/2 years old. Kristina and her family live in Kentucky. Visit her blog at tripletsplus1.blogspot.com

Triplet Tales
Triplet Tales was created to provide parents of triplets and other higher order multiples with weekly stories, parenting tips, and humor relief.  Heading up this website is Julie Reynolds-Gillespie, mother of triplets plus one, and her husband William, father of triplets plus one, who are also writing a book about parenting triplets.  Visit their site at at http://www.triplettales.net/.

HowToRaiseTwins.com
How To Raise Twins is the cannot-live-without online resource for parents navigating the wild and crazy world of multiples.  How To Raise Twins provides access to content unlike any other including articles, how-to videos, discussion forums, product reviews, and several audio series imcluding the first-of-its-kind Find Your Inner Mom series. Sign up at http://www.howtoraisetwins.com/.

The Great Oakland Mothers of Multiples - goMOMS
goMOMS is a nonprofit organization that brings together mothers of twins, triplets, and more from Oakland County and beyond to support each other in the unique situations encountered with the pregnancy and raising of multiples. Visit their site at http://www.gomoms.org/.

The Michigan Organization of Mothers of Multiples
The Michigan Organization of Mothers of Multiples is a network of support and information for mothers of multiples groups throughout Michigan.  Visit their website at http://www.momom.org/.

Canadian Multiples Sites

Multiple Births Canada
Multiple Births Canada (MBC) is a national non-profit organization serving the needs of multiple birth families. MBC's mission is to improve the quality of life for multiple birth individuals and their families across Canada.  MBC provides support, education, research, and advocacy to individuals, families, and organizations with a personal or professional interest in multiple-birth issues.  Our website includes online sales of MBC publications, support network information, recommended readings, volunteer training, chapter locations, clothing sale dates, and much more. http://www.multiplebirthscanada.org/

London Multiple Births Association
London Multiple Births Association (LMBA) is a member Chapter of Multiple Births Canada/Naissances Multiples Canada. LMBA is linked to Multiple Births Canada's mission of improving the quality of life for multiple birth individuals and their families in Canada.
www.multiplebirthscanada.org/~london/

Australian Multiples Sites

Multiple Birth Parents
Multiples Birth Parents is an Australian based online community forum for parents or caregivers of twins, triplets or a higher order of multiples. Whether you are already lucky parents of multiples or you are expecting special new additions into your lives then this is certainly the place to be. Multiple Birth Parents is a fun place to meet other parents who share the same experiences in raising multiples. If it is support or advice you are seeking or you simply want to chat to other parents of multiples, they have a wonderful growing group of friendly members with a wealth of knowledge of multiple parenting life.
http://www.multiplebirthparents.com/

Social Networking, Chat Rooms, and Community Sites for Parents of Twins, Triplets and Multiples

Multiples Speciality Boutiques and Other Related Sites

Entwined Community
Got twins, triplets or more? Why not support a business owned by a fellow multiples family! You can search the Entwined Community directory by location, business category, or multiples type.  Also provides resources and discounts for families with twins and multiples.
http://www.entwinedcommunity.com/

JustMultiples.com
JustMultiples.com is a fun place to shop for multiples' clothing, gifts and baby gear. Owned by a triplet +1 mom.
http://www.justmultiples.com/

Double Blessings
Double Blessings is the creator of the award winning “EZ-2-Nurse Twins” Nursing Pillow.  This is a must have product if you plan on nursing your twins together.  They also sell many twin specialty products and offers a full line of other twin-related merchandise. Owned by a mom of twins.
http://www.doubleblessings.com/


A Modern Renaissance
Classic furniture and toys for modern children. Owned by a triplet +1 mom.
http://amodernrenaissance.com/amr/index.php


Tot Tales™
DVAWares presents Tot Tales™ software designed by a preemie mom (including twins!) that combines journal, planning and reporting features to capture unique milestones, life events and health issues of preemies, multiples and special needs babies. Get a free trial today!
http://www.dvawares.com/

Bébé Bottle Sling
Ever wished you had an extra set of hands to feed two, three, or more babies? Bébé Bottle Sling offers Hands Free Baby Bottles as Seen on Dr. Phil! They also provide twin, triplet, and multiples themed shirts and bibs.

Gemini Greetings
Specialty cards for twins, triplets and more! If you are looking for original "boutique-style" designs to celebrate and share the multiples in your life, this is the place to find them. Each card is customizable for every kind of multiples.
http://www.geminigreetings.com/

The Gentle Nest
The Gentle Nest is an online maternity retailer specializing in products for women expecting multiples and women on pregnancy bedrest. They offer a wide array of maternity, nursing and baby products to address the special needs of your pregnancy and beyond.
http://www.thegentlenest.com/

BottomLine Diapers
"Personalized, disposable diapers. . .that's the bottom line!" If you are looking for an original gift idea, check this out at http://www.bottomlinediapers.net/. Be sure to look up their Twins/Triplets Gift Set.

Trends in Twos
A chic boutique specializing in clothing and gifts for twins and their families, including items for grandparents of twins.
http://www.trendsintwos.com/

My Colorful Treasures
My Colorful Treasures offer custom handcrafted affordable fine jewelry & accessories! They have something for everyone and even offer FREE SHIPPING within the USA! All bracelets can be custom made into multiple strands for moms of twins and multiples.  Contact them for details. Owned by a mom of twins.
http://www.mycolorfultreasures.com/

Your Little Sweet Pea
A baby and children's boutique offering discounted name brand children and baby bedding sets, blankets, storage, furniture, diaper bags, and much more. They also offer Interior Design Services to customize and personalize Your Little Sweet Pea's room.
http://www.yourlittlesweetpea.com/

Silver Beaded Bracelets by Beaded Royalty
Beaded Royalty specializes in custom sterling silver Mother, Grandmother and Baby bracelets. Their bracelets are created using solid sterling silver beads and genuine Swarovski crystal birthstones. They have gifts for every special lady and baby in your life as well as bracelets for special themes, awareness and school related.
http://www.beadedroyalty.com/

My Carseat Blankie
My Carseat Blankie is a soft and snuggly blanket specifically designed to keep baby cozy and warm in their car seat, without the extra bulk of traditional blankets. It's the perfect fit for your infant car seat, the toddler car seat and most standard strollers. It makes the perfect travel blanket!  Get matching blankies for your twins or mix and match designs.  Also available are matching hats - what a great gift for new parents of twins.
http://www.mycarseatblankie.com/

Gaga for Mama
A wholesale baby boutique featuring babywear that lets moms know how much they are loved. Owned by a twins mama. If you own an online boutique and want to expand your inventory with a sure-fire winner, please visit our website.
http://www.gagaformama.com/