Double Duty : The Parents' Guide to Raising Twins, from Pregnancy Through the School Years

By Christina Baglivi Tinglof

Book Overview

Not 10, but 20 fingers and 20 toes
The classic guide to parenting twins-now completely updated and revised

You're excited to hear your baby's heartbeat during the ultrasound. But what happens when you hear two heartbeats instead of one? Having a baby can cause any parent to feel overwhelmed, and with twins those concerns are multiplied by two. Having twins is a unique experience, and expert Christina Tinglof brings you the fully updated essential guide to help you cope with any issue that can arise-from pregnancy through the school years. With multiple pregnancies becoming more common, the second edition of this timely book provides you with the much needed information, practical tips, and strategies for handling the everyday challenges of parenting twins. Double Duty includes:

Up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment of complications common to multiple pregnancies-plus dietary guidelines specific to a twin pregnancy The latest must-have products that simplify day-to-day life Survival tips and trouble-shooting techniques for the critical first month Tips on how to breastfeed or bottle feed two infants at once Money-saving advice for accommodating two new additions to the family The pros and cons of placing twins in the same classroom Advice on how to discourage unhealthy sibling rivalry

Includes the TOP FIVE:

Exercises for extremely pregnant women Ways to bond with premature babies Baby wardrobe essentials Bedtime strategies Ways to establish each child's individuality VEndorsements for Double Duty 2nd Edition (ISBN: 0071613447) by Christina Baglivi Tinglof

"Double Duty 2nd Edition

is singularly successful in combining practical advice with reassurance and encouragement from seasoned parents of twins. It neither sugar coats nor overstates the challenges, but presents a straightforward picture of what parents can expect from their twins at every stage, from pregnancy through the teen years.

Tinglof mingles thorough research with personal anecdotes to present a comprehensive resource for parents of twins. With updated information about the medical issues of multiple pregnancy and new insights about the psychology of the twin relationship, the new edition is recommended reading for all prospective parents of twins"
-Pamela Fierro, Guide to Twins & Multiples at About.com

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071613447
• ISBN13: 9780071613446
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Love this book!

Best twin book out there by far, except for one thing.... it hasn't been updated in almost 10 years! Their tips are great, but their price estimates are way off... Other than price estimates though, the book is still very practical and gives perspectives of those who have raised kids through adult-hood, not just still in the middle of it. i like the fact she talks about birthdays and presents at the holidays and other things you wonder about. Overall, great general guide with helpful hints.

A good quick glide over a large territory.

If you are expecting twins and only can choose or take the time to read one book, this is the one to buy. As we have a pair on the way, (at a rather late time in life for me, I already have three adult children), I am keenly interested in what is in store for my wife and me in the months ahead. Having now read several books about twins, I would say that Baglivi-Tinglof's "Double Duty" is perhaps the most readable, if not the most in depth, review of events to come. She clearly sets forth what to expect in the pregnancy stage, what to do in preparation, and perhaps just as valuable, what you don't need to concern yourself with on hearing about the upcoming 'doubly blessed event(s)'. She doesn't stop there but also provides a succinct summary of what to expect in the next phases of their lives. You won't regret the practical and straightforward information this book provides. It is also performs another valuable service: calming the expectant parents. So much on the internet focuses on the challenges and potential complications of the twin experience, this balanced view is very refreshing.

Fabulous Book!

I am a soon-to-be mother of twins and like everyone else went out bought a bunch of books, I was reading 4 at once. But with this book I read it cover to cover in two weeks(I also have two small boys, so I could only read in the evenings) I was more impressed with this book then all the others. It seemed to have more useful information in addition to personal stories, I found it to be pretty amusing and very helpful.

Easy to understand

The writer is a mother of twins also, very experienced.Personally, I think this book explained everything I need to know in a very simple way, very easy to understand, from expecting to parenting.

The best collection of how-to's and know-how's for twins!

Ms. Tinglof does what no other book about twins has done: not only is her information current, accurate, and informative - but she uses personal stories from other parents of twins. Other books provide "their way" of handling the difficult (but wonderful) experience of twins, but "Double Duty" shows its readers how real families (who have read ALL the books and have years of experience) with twins (from newborns to teenagers) have been able to find their own ways of dealing with their special circumstances.No other book goes into such problems as child care, shopping, and traveling alone with twins as this book does. The book is also short, sweet, and to the point. If you have already read the other books and still need need help...this book is a godsend!!!