How to get out of the house when you have twin babies

Finding confidence to leave the house with twin babies

Getting out of the house with twin babies can feel like planning an expedition. You are thinking about naps, feeds, nappies, the weather and how you are going to steer that double buggy through real life doorways. It is completely normal if the idea makes you feel a bit wobbly at first.

Fresh air is good for you and your babies. Even a ten minute walk can change the mood of the day, help everyone reset and remind you there is a world beyond your living room. Short, simple outings are enough. Your twins will not remember whether you went to a beautiful park or just around the block; they will simply enjoy being close to you and seeing something new.

If you have twins, triplets or more, it is easy to feel stuck indoors. Think of getting out as a skill you will build over time. Every small trip you manage will give you a little more confidence for the next one.

Planning ahead so outings feel less stressful

In the early days, it can really help to invite a family member or friend along. Even if you are only going for a short walk, an extra pair of hands makes everything feel less daunting. They can hold one baby while you settle the other, grab something from the changing bag or just chat and help you feel more relaxed.

Before you head out, try to time your trip around feeds and naps. There is no perfect moment, but leaving soon after a feed often means you have a bit of settled time while the babies are content or sleepy. If that does not work out, you have not done anything wrong. You are simply working with two little humans who have their own ideas.

A quick checklist can save you a lot of stress once you are out. Pop into your bag: nappies, wipes, a change of clothes for each baby, muslins, snacks and water for you and any milk or food the babies need. Add a couple of small toys, teethers or books to distract them if you are delayed or decide to stop for a drink.

If you are using public transport, it is worth looking up routes in advance and checking how friendly they are for a double buggy. Some stations do not have lifts and some buses only have space for a limited number of buggies. It is frustrating when things are not accessible, so try to have a rough back-up plan in case your first option does not work.

Different ways to get out and about

There is no single right way to leave the house with twin babies. You might like to experiment and see what feels easiest with your buggy, your local area and your own energy levels.

You could start with a very short daily walk close to home, even if it is just ten minutes up the road and back. Once that feels manageable, you might stretch it to the nearest park and let the babies look up at the trees or watch older children playing. Over time, that park can become a familiar, easy destination where you all feel comfortable.

If you are heading to a café or restaurant, try ringing ahead to ask about high chairs and space for a double buggy. Some places have plenty of room and are very welcoming to families, while others are more of a squeeze. Knowing you will be able to sit down and park the buggy somewhere safe makes the outing feel much more relaxed.

Toys and snacks are your friends when you are out. Pack simple things your babies already enjoy rather than introducing lots of new options. Familiar snacks and comfort items can help keep everyone settled if your food takes a while to arrive or your bus is delayed.

You might also like to look for a local twins club or multiples group. These spaces are usually set up with safe areas for babies to lie, roll and crawl and they are full of other parents who understand what it is like to juggle two at once. It can feel easier to practise getting out of the house when you know you are going somewhere designed for families like yours.

Being kind to yourself on the tricky days

Some days, everything will fall into place. The babies will nap in the buggy, the bus will arrive on time and you will drink half a cup of tea while it is still warm. Other days, someone will cry all the way to the park, you will realise you forgot the wipes or it will start raining just as you leave the house.

On those harder days, try to lower the bar. If you make it as far as the end of the street and decide it is not working, you can turn around and call it a win for trying. You are not failing by changing your plan. You are responding to your babies and to how you feel in that moment.

Over time, you will get to know which outings feel easiest, where the buggy fits and which cafés smile when you walk in with twins. You will learn little shortcuts, like leaving a spare pack of wipes in the buggy basket or keeping the changing bag ready by the door.

Most of all, remember that you deserve the fresh air and change of scene just as much as your babies. You are doing something big every time you step outside with them, even if it looks like a small walk to everyone else. Be proud of those moments and give yourself credit for each trip you manage, no matter how short.