This summer be prepared with these summer baby essentials for your twins. These items ensure your twins will stay safe and cool during the hot summer season. Here is a list of the most important items that you should have. Use what works best for you and your little ones. For example, if your little ones do not like fans, you can try the cooling seat cover. There are many options to choose from.
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Double Stroller with Sun Protection
A lightweight double stroller is definitely baby summer essential for twins. However choosing one that protects from the sun becomes crucial. You want to make sure the stroller you choose is durable, easy to navigate, and have sun canopies that offer SPF protection to keep your twins safe from harmful UV rays.
Summer Infant 3Dlite Double Convenience Lightweight Double Stroller This lightweight stroller will make outings this summer little easier! Easy to close up and store in car for those summer rides. Sun visor pop out for extra sun protection.
Evenflo Pivot Xplore Dreamz All-Terrain Stroller Wagon with Bassinet Insert The handle bar flips to 3 positions so you can push as a stroller or pull as a wagon. Also comes with large UPF 50+ canopies that expand from 2 to 3 panels with a quick unzip to help protect against the sun’s rays.
Mompush Lithe Double Ultralight Stroller, Lightweight Side by Side Stroller The lightest stroller on the market, and it’s also Disney approved. Also extra large canopy hood for sun and rain.
Essential Summer Stroller Accessories
When thinking about how to protect your twins from the summer weather, you may think sunscreen and all that fun summer protection. But there are an abundance of accessories for strollers to help keep your twins cool and protected from the summer heat. Stroller sun shade protectors, and bug nets are all excellent stroller accessories to help further protect from the sun.
Baby Stroller Sun Shade Anti-UV Super Shade waterproof and UPF50+. Also protects children from wind,UV and rain.
Universal Adjustable SPF 30+ Sunshade with See Through, Canopy Stroller Sun Shade Strong and durable and protects your babies from the sun and wind. Can also fold with the jogging stroller.
Mosquito Net for Stroller – Perfect Bug Net for Strollers, Bassinets, Cradles, Pack N Plays and Portable Mini Crib.
Lightweight Swaddles and Blankets
Breathable, lightweight swaddles and blankets are essential for keeping your twins comfortable in the warmth of summer days and nights. When shopping for these blankets and swaddles look for materials like muslin or bamboo. These materials are soft on your babies skin and will allow more air circulation and prevent them from overheating.
100% Cotton Muslin Swaddle Baby Blanket for Newborns and Infants Breathable and lightweight swaddle that will keep your baby feeling snug and secure.
100% Cotton Soft Breathable Waffle Blanket for Infant and Newborn This infant blanket is made of 100% cotton with a waffle weave for comfort. It can help regulate temperature and wick away moisture so can get to sleep easy and comfortably.
Knit Baby Blanket 100% Cotton Buttery Soft Cozy Receiving Swaddle This versatile all season cotton blanket is a perfect fit for ages 0-2 years. You can wrap, swaddle, or cuddle. Its cozy and breathable design ensures year-round comfort, keeping your baby warm in winter and cool in summer, while conveniently fitting strollers, car seats, cribs, and bassinets.
Portable Fans and Cooling Pads
Portable clip-on fans are awesome and a great way to keep your little ones cool in the heat of the summer weather. Cooling pads are also another way to keep them cool. These pads can be placed in strollers or car seats to help regulate your twins’ body temperatures. This will make sure they stay cool and comfortable throughout the very hot day. These items are definitely essential summer items that your twins will love.
Koonie Oscillating Stroller Fan, Flexible Tripod Flexible attachment to handle bar for easy maneuvering and adjusting.
Veer Misting Fan for Babies, The Ultimate Portable Stroller Fan This misting fan/humidifier uses ultrasonic high frequency technology to convert the water micro-fine cool mist. Safe for little fingers and lasts up to 10 hours.
Car Seat Cooling Pad for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids Perfect for cooling in stroller or car seat on hot summer days.
UV-protected Wear for Summer Sun
Protecting your twins’ delicate skin from the sun is so important in the hot summer sun. Investing in UV-protected wear, including lightweight long-sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and swim wear. These items offer extra protection against the sun, especially during peak sunlight hours.
Baby/Toddler Swimsuit UPF 50+ Sun Protection One Piece Zipper Bathing Suit with Sun Hats Rash guard long sleeve bathing suit and hat. Protects their precious skin against the suns rays. Perfect for pool and beach.
SwimZip UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Rash Guard Has a full length zipper to make taking the shirt on and off easy. These are also fade resistant and have no tags so your babies can be as comfortable as possible.
Tiny Twinkle Sun Protection Baby Flap Hat with UPF 50+ Keeps babies ears, face and head completely covered and protected from the UV rays of the sun. Can get wet.
Hydration Solutions
Keeping your twins hydrated is more important than ever in the summer. For infants, this might mean more frequent breastfeeding or bottle-feeding sessions. For older twins, consider spill-proof water bottles that they can easily use themselves. Always have water on hand during outings. Make sure the cup you choose is insulated to keep the water cold. If it is not properly insulated the water gets hot very quickly, making it hard to drink.
Owala Kids Flip Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Bottle with Straw and Locking Lid, 14-OunceBPA and lead free. Keep liquids cold for up tp 24 hours. Easy to use straw and flip lid.
8 oz Munchkin Toddler Sippy Cup with Straw Cup This stainless steel cup is easy to sip and it’s the perfect size for your toddler twins. Keeps their water cold on hot days.
THERMOS Water Bottle with Straw 12 Ounce, Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle with Lid This 12 oz thermos will keep drinks cold for up to 12 hours.
Lightweight Baby Carrier for Twins
Sometimes maneuvering a stroller isn’t practical especially during summer trips and vacations. A sturdy baby carrier designed for twins can be invaluable. Look for a carrier that offers good back support, as you’ll be carrying double the weight. However, it isn’t easy to carry to- make sure to wear light clothing on you and the twins as you can both become overheated.
4 in 1 Malishastik Twin Baby Carrier 100% cotton, machine washable and adjusts 4 different ways.
The Weego Twin Carrier Plus Size Can use from premature babies to 6 months. Grows with baby. Easy to use and specifically designed for twins from birth.
TwinGo Carrier Breathable mesh ,fully adjustable. Recommended for babies starting from 10 pounds to 45 pounds.
Sunscreen Designed for Babies
Even with protective clothing, sunscreen is summer essential for your twins and any exposed skin they have (but only if your twins are under 6 months). Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen specifically designed for babies, offering both UVA and UVB protection, and reapply it regularly, especially after your twins have been in water. According to Sun & Skin News, babies do not need sunscreen until they are out 6 months old, so before then ,it’s not necessary to apply it on your twins.
Blue Lizard Baby Mineral Sunscreen This sunscreen is ideal for your Abbies sensitive skin as it contains zinc oxide, it’s also water resistant, comes unscented, and is SPF 50.
Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection This baby sunscreen has zinc oxide for babies sensitive skin. It’s also SPF 50, tear-free, sweat- & water-resistant.
Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Mineral Sunscreen This baby SPF50 sunscreen is mad of all natural zinc oxide. It’s fragrance free and water resistant. It helps protect extra sensitive skin.
Conclusion
With these twin summer essentials, you can ensure your babies will enjoy a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable summer. Whether its an extra long shade cover to keep them cool, a misting fan for their stroller, or appropriate clothing for the sun, there are many things that will help to ensue they are out of the suns rays.
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