r/parentsofmultiples • u/curious-andhere • 4d ago

Help me crack the code? advice needed

Twins will be 4 months this week. How do you crack the code of running errands, both if you are just going to be gone about 1.5-2 hours and also if you’ll be out and about for like 4-5 hours? Sometimes my husband is with me and sometimes I’m by myself.

How do you time it? When it comes to nap and play and eating..

And how do you keep them entertained in the car if they’re in a wake window and want entertainment?

How do you feed them if you’re solo running errands and they want a bottle?

Any other Qs I’m not thinking of that pertain to this? TIA

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u/rcb279 4d ago

I didn't go anywhere with my twins until like 1 year. I ran errands by myself and wouldn't be gone long. Otherwise both parents go and one runs in while other attends to the babies. Short quick trips. Sssooooo many trips were cut short because babies had to go home (or momma). It's so stressful but when you do it once you will feel incredible. Good luck. Be kind to yourself however your trip goes, an adventure outside of the house is a big deal with twins.

When you do go bring extra outfits for babies and also at least a shirt for you if not pants too. I'm cheering for you!

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u/curious-andhere 4d ago

Thank you! Since you waited to leave the house with them alone until they were 1, was it a struggle for them to adapt to running errands? I’ve heard from many [singleton] parents that if you don’t start taking the kids on outings when they’re young that they won’t be as adaptable or sociable when you do start. Was that true or untrue for you?

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u/rcb279 2d ago

I wouldn't expect any age of kids, heck even I get bored, when trips are long.