Being a mom of energy-filled explorer 5-year old and 8 month old twins has its sweet and sour days too. People would ask how we were able to manage 2 babies when we go out. We honestly don't have a concrete answer but just say... "we just got used to it."
Yesterday, we went to meet with a friend and his 3 year old son who just came home for a vacation. They live in the middle east and this is the first time our kids met. As usual, just for a 2 hour dinner, we lugged 2 strollers, 2 different baby bags, 1 milk bag, our laptops, our dSLR a sling and 1 front Chicco carrier. Our handy dandy pick-up truck is full (inside and the trunk).
We use the stroller mainly when the twins sleep. But when they are awake, they would be on the front carrier which they enjoy very much while the other stays on the sling who doesn't look very comfortable at all. The major problem we encounter is the time and effort we move and transfer each of the babies from the stroller to a sling. There would be occasions where we would want to eat in a small restaurant but because of all the contraptions we brought with us, it doesn't look very practical to dine in anymore.
I saw a really great carrier which I really think I would need and fall in loved with. It's a carrier that has a separate pouch and simply snaps in and out swiftly. Our carrier takes 2 people to place the baby in and out, plus 6 snaps to fit her in. While the sling, takes 3 snaps, but the time I check if the baby is comfy is a bit tedious. So all in all, with our existing stroller to carrier system for 2 babies... it would take 8-10 minutes of time to fit them all in. Oh! I didn't mention yet when we needed to change them when they're in their carrier!
The Okkatots system is something I want to get hold of. The carrier and the travel bag would fit almost all what the twins need.
From their site (http://www.okkatots.com/), the features include:
- Facing In or Facing Out: Holds babies every age from newborn up to 25 pounds securely and comfortably: facing you or facing forward
- Separate Pouch: Baby wears separate pouch that goes on and off as easy as a diaper, extends two ways for a custom fit, and detaches to gently move a sleeping baby. So nice to use.
- Waistband Support: Optional-use waistband for parents distributes weight evenly to provide more support for parents and a wider seat for baby
- Versatile Shoulder Straps: Shoulder straps allow baby to lean back for parent interaction or be easily removed when asleep
Padded shoulder straps: adjustable for a perfect fit (approximately 28″–66″ adult chest)- Shopping Cart Seat: Carrying pouch can also be used in a shopping cart seat as a child restraint; folds into its own pocket for convenient storage
- Eco Cotton: Made of 100% European “eco” cotton and machine washable
- JPMA certified
- Two-year manufacturer’s warranty included
This is just simply a great baby gear for mama's especially for moms of multiples. I am more keen on safety, convenience and ease of use. The Okkatots is a wonderful baby gear! Now... husband and I can get extra hands we need.
You can visit their site: Okkatots
Photos from their blog at: http://www.okkatots.com/blog/
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