Baby Bling with giggle's Ali Wing: Celebrity Twins - Hollywood's Bumper Crop
by Ali Wing, founder, giggle
What is it with celebrities having twins? Sure, they're busy, so maybe
having two at a time is just more efficient. Or maybe there's just
something in that Hollywood water. Jennifer Lopez just gave birth to a matching
boy and girl in February, joining the club with Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon (pictured left), Sean Combs, Marcia Cross, Elvis Costello/Diana Krall, Holly Hunter, Marcia Gay Harden, Patrick Dempsey, and Dennis Quaid, just to name a few. And now, not to be outdone, not one but two different
stars are rumored to be having twins: Angelina Jolie and
Lisa Marie Presley. Is this Hollywood's hottest trend? I guess we'll
soon find out.
If these moms-to-be really are having double bundles of joy, I
recommend a great little book called Twins! Pregnancy, Birth, and the
First Year of Life.
It follows a similar format as What to Expect When You're Expecting,
but tells you what to expect when you're expecting twice as much!
So what are some other hot picks for baby duos? A double stroller is
top of the shopping list, and I have two favorites. First is the Bob
Revolution Duallie.
It has one front wheel instead of two for extra maneuverability, and is
a great choice for parents who need to stay fit, since it can be used
as a jogger. (It can also be used in the infant stage with the addition
of a car seat adapter, though jogging's not recommended until your baby is six months old.)
And for the smallest, lightest double stroller available, I love the
Maclaren Twin Techno.
It's the only umbrella-style stroller (meaning it folds up like an
umbrella) that you can use with comfort from newborn on. And, with
double the load, it's a light and easy as it gets.
A cute gift idea for any twin set is Kee-Ka's Perfect Pair Gift Set.
Packaged in a ready-to-mail parcel for easy gift giving, this set has
two organic cotton onesies with a yellow pear and the words "perfect
pair." They're super cute, and gender neutral, too!
And finally, with twice the mouths to feed, the Medela's new Freestyle Double Electric Breast
Pump can keep these busy moms on schedule. It's powerful and gets the
job done in half the time—which is especially valuable for a mom who
has to produce twice as much milk!
Good luck to all these potential mothers of twins—and let the baby betting pools begin!
For more on multiples news, check the CBB archives!
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