Twin Sense: A Sanity-Saving Guide to Raising Twins -- From Pregnancy Through the First Year [Paperback]

Dagmara Scalise (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 10, 2008

Although everone experiences unexpected challenges with the arrival of a new baby, the parents of twins face their own unique sets of joys and frustrations. As the parent of three children under the age of six, including three-year-old fraternal twins, Dagmara Scalise knows firsthand just how daunting that all-important first year can be. Now, in TWIN SENSE, she offer real-world advice on dealing with the many issue that arise when caring for newborn twins.

Editorial Reviews

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“There are a plethora of titles promising to reveal everything one needs to know about parenting, so kudos to journalist Scalise for actually delivering a truly valuable, accessible, and witty book that will be indispensable to parents of newborn twins… Highly recommended for all parenting collections.” --Library Journal

“Twin Sense is a highly practical guide for handling the daily challenges that arise in caring for twin babies.” -- TwinsTalk.com

"a must-have for any parent--twins or no twins" --Williamsport Sun-Gazette

"Here is an extremely comprehensive guide to what you need to know, what you need to have, and what you'll need to be able to give as a parent of multiples. I like the fact that the author points out, not everything 'twins' is related to pregnancy, nor does everything have to be specific to twins to be useful! Being a parent is basic, and being a parent of twins requires you to keep your 'twin' sense about you... There really is something for everyone inside the pages!" --NOMOTC's Notebook (National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc.)

Book Description

Although everyone experiences unexpected challenges with the arrival of a new baby, the parents of twins face their own unique sets of joys and frustrations. As the parent of three children under the age of six, including three-year-old fraternal twins, Dagmara Scalise knows firsthand just how daunting that all-important first year can be. Now, in Twin Sense, she offers real-world advice on dealing with the many issues that arise when caring for newborn twins.

Concise and easy to follow, this book shows harried parents everything they need to know, including:

baby-proofing • stocking up on what they really need • preparing and involving previous children • breast-feeding two babies at once • making errands possible • getting through the night • bathing the babies • traveling with twins • keeping the peace • responding to probing questions about having twins • and much more!

Filled with lively anecdotes and practical advice, this is a true insider’s guide that will make raising twins a pleasure.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM (September 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814410669
• ISBN-13: 978-0814410660
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Twins & Multiples
  • #56 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Siblings

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well-organized, but not enough detail, October 27, 2009

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Dee (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Twin Sense: A Sanity-Saving Guide to Raising Twins -- From Pregnancy Through the First Year (Paperback)

This is a good book for somebody who already has already done some research, taken classes, or has familiarity with raising kids. It is well-organized and provides a quick reference. However, it was not a good fit for me. I do not have older kids, and this is the first book I read on the subject. Too many of the terms the author used were unfamiliar, and the book does not provide a good explanation for them. What is a boppy? How exactly do you swaddle a baby? I found it frustrating to have to read the book practically at my computer, so that I can google all unfamiliar terms. A few pictures or explanations would have gone a long way. I was also annoyed by the constant reminders (practically every other page) to take prenatal classes to really learn the subject in each chapter. I thought the book was supposed to provide the necessary information. I next read the book "Juggling Twins" by Meghan Regan-Loomis. I found it a lot more informative for somebody who is just starting and trying to learn the basics not only when it comes to twins, but to babies in general. In short, in my opinion, if you want a quick reference on important points when raising twins, "Twin Sense" is a good book. If you need more detail, you may want to read something else first, or do some online research on your own.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good choice, but I like another book better, February 6, 2010

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maiurano (moss beach, ca) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Twin Sense: A Sanity-Saving Guide to Raising Twins -- From Pregnancy Through the First Year (Paperback)

I bought 3 books from Amazon to help educate myself on my twin pregnancy: 1) When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads, 2) Twin Sense, and 3) Raising Twins. The 1st one has the most in-depth and medical information, which I find to be a huge help, particularly the section on specific nutrition requirements, which was hard to find anywhere else. The 2nd book is also quite good, but it might be most helpful to read more detailed resources first. I like the way it is organized and the tips it gives on what items to borrow or buy, and in what quantities. The 3rd book seems merely anecdotal when compared to the others. I had hoped for more since it was written by a pediatrician and mother of twins, but I found it to be light on content and completely superfluous given the more detailed information contained in the other two. I would highly recommend the first book, "When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Basics of the First Year of Twins Plus So Much More, November 17, 2008

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Mother of Twins (Deerfield, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twin Sense: A Sanity-Saving Guide to Raising Twins -- From Pregnancy Through the First Year (Paperback)

I have 19-month-old twins (and a six-year-old) and I wish this book was around when they were born (or better yet when I was pregnant!). This book cannot be missed if you are a parent of twins. Tons of great tips in an easy to navigate format. This book will help you in so many ways --from preparing for their arrival to tips on getting through the night; from how to get your errands done (yes, with the babies!) to keeping the peace as they get older; plus lots of great resources! This book makes you feel like you can have control over the situation before you. Thank you to the author for finally writing a wonderful, helpful book for parents or caregivers of twins.