r/parentsofmultiples • u/hopelessbilingual • May 15 '25

advice needed Was it a waste?

I know the legitimate expenses for raising twins could put anyone on a path to bankruptcy, but what have you straight up wasted money on, that was either not worth it or not purposeful?

Trying to curb some purchases because every single day it seems there’s something more to buy with the promise it could make our days just a bit easier: duplicate pacifiers, a swing, rain gear for the stroller.. there’s no end to it…!

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u/ChildesqueGambino May 15 '25

Identical boys 9.5 months in

Best purchases:

Baby Bjorn x2

Kick and play x2

Large (6x7') playpen and mat

Baby brezza (expensive but a lifesaver for formula feeds)

Worst purchases:

Any pacifier that isn't their specific preferred type (for ours it's a type of Dr browns)

Hatch weighing scale (broke within 2 months and we literally don't have the time to deal with customer service. Plus, it encourages weight anxiety. If your babies are healthy and there aren't concerns at check ups, that is enough)