Tandem Feeding

[Shajbm]

Hi there,

Just a question about tandem feeding.

I'm attempting to tandem bottlefeed my twins and am after some advice on positioning. I just can't seem to find a comfortable position that they are comfy and my comfy.

Any advice would be great.

Thanks.

[FiveInTheBed]

I am breast feeding and purchased a twin pillow... it is also great for bottle feeding apparently-the cradle position allows both hands to be free, and you can burp them individually with out too much disturbance.
I love the back support, it made me realise how much I was slouching and why my back was aching so much.

I found it on www.twinsane.com.au , its inflatable so great for travelling( not that we leave the house much!!)

good luck

[Duchessa]

What Nichole said about the feeding pillow. I got a FANTASTIC one that I recommend to every one - it is called an Ezi2nurse I think and is available in Australia from DoubleBlessings. I used it to b/f but it would be perfect for bottle feed as well.

[OM]

I have to say the pillow too! I have used it for breastfeeding but no reason you can't use it for bottle feeding.

[Shajbm]

How do you burp on the pillow? Is the pillow wide enough to be able to roll them over onto their tummys for example without picking them up.

[OM]

How do you burp on the pillow? Is the pillow wide enough to be able to roll them over onto their tummys for example without picking them up.

I always sit bub up to burp but I don't see any reason you couldn't roll them over.

[andrewsmum]

Sorry for the late reply as I am trying to work out methods to tandem bottlefeed. I'll try and describe it for you...

I do it several ways...

* in their rockers. I sit on a pillow on the floor (and leaning back against the lounge) between both rockers, with their heads closest to me. Their rockers are facing outwards. I then hold both bottles side by side. I prefer this as it's easier on the wrists.

* in the cot or on the floor. Their feet face either end of the cot and their heads are almost touching. I sit in a chair holding their bottles. It's a bit hard on the back and underarms as the cot side is a little too high or the chair a little too low. On the floor sitting cross legged, feet goes to sleep and feels numb. Hehe...

I'm sure you'll find something that works for you.

[mum_2_5]

When I had my twins 11 years ago I didn't have much help so I what used to do was lay them on the floor on a quilt folded in half, prop them up a bit with pillows and sit in the middle of them and feed them that way. When they were little I was able to sit cross legged with them in my lap and feed them that way. I bottle fed my twins.

[BlessedWithBlue]

* in their rockers. I sit on a pillow on the floor (and leaning back against the lounge) between both rockers, with their heads closest to me. Their rockers are facing outwards. I then hold both bottles side by side. I prefer this as it's easier on the wrists.

That is how i bottle feed my boys, either that or one in the rocker and one in my lap. I also use the Podee hands free bottle quite a bit when i'm on my own with all the kids. i put one in the rocker with the hands free bottle and i feed the other with the regular bottle. I usually give them both a few short breaks in between for burping.

[FiveInTheBed]

the 'ezi 2 nurse pillow i have is def wide enough to roll one over to burp. it has a belt that you clip around your waist so its nice and secure and doesnt slip away. It has an inbuilt curve so bubs naturally rool towards you. i usually burp one while the other is still feeding, or put one up on the shoulder to burp. it is best used sitting on a 3seater lounge or on the floor with your back against something. the little pillow back support keeps you sitting up and prevents slouching. (again I breast feed but i can imagine bottle feeding on this pillow would allow for some beautiful bonding time! xxx)