Newborns Center
Multiples
send to a friend
printer friendly version
Beyond the Bottle
Related Articles
Bottle-Feeding Basics

Is the Breast Best ... For You?

Back to Multiples main page

Beyond Breast or Bottle
By Monica Bernstein
small text
large text
When it comes to starting babies on solid foods, guidelines for multiples are the same as for singletons. Here are some of the subtleties you may encounter:

  • Meal Prep: Since baby-sized portions are so small, some moms of multiples say it's actually easier to purée, dice, or cook for more than one baby at a time.

  • Tableware: At first, the hype on germs is enough to scare any mom of multiples away from feeding all her babies using the same bowl and spoon. But then you realize that your kids are all over each other anyway. So, as long as they're not sick what's the difference? See what your pediatrician has to say on the subject, then you be the judge.

  • Self-feeding: When multiples approach this developmental milestone, not only will they start picking up finger foods and spooning food into their own mouths, but you may notice them feeding their co-twins as well!

  • Bottles: Children typically transition off the bottle between 12 and 15 months. This can be a slippery slope with multiples, because seeing one baby with a bottle is enough to make the other(s) revert right back to wanting one, too. When your last baby is ready to give up the bottle, you'll be in the best position to say goodbye to bottles once and for all.

    		•

    Picture: PhotoDisc/Getty Images |

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTERS

    Use our Sitemap to find what you need quickly.

    Discovery Channel | TLC | Animal Planet | Discovery Health | Science Channel | Planet Green
    Discovery Kids | Military Channel | Investigation Discovery | HD Theater | Turbo | FitTV

    HowStuffWorks | TreeHugger | Petfinder | PetVideo | Discovery Education

    Visit the Discovery Store: Toys & Games | Telescopes | DVD Sets | Planet Earth DVD | Gift Ideas

    By visiting this site, you agree to the terms and conditions
    of our Visitor Agreement. Please read. Privacy Policy.
    ATTENTION! We recently updated our privacy policy. The changes are effective as of Tuesday, October 30, 2007.
    To see the new policy, click here. Questions? See the policy for the contact information.

    Copyright © 2008 Discovery Communications, LLC.

    The leading global real-world media and entertainment company.

    		  
    Advertisement

    Sponsored Links
    newsletter