When bottlefeeding or breastfeeding, burp babies midway through and after feedings.
Use one spoon and one bowl when babies are ready for solid food, unless one baby is sick.
Feed baby food directly from the jar at room temperature, discarding any leftover food to avoid bacterial growth.
Consult your health care provider for advice about sleeping positions for babies after feeding.


Breastfeeding Multiples
Consult your health care provider or the local LaLeche League if you are considering breastfeeding. Members of a local Mothers of Twins or Parents of Multiples Club are also resources.
Follow doctor's advice given on proper diet, rest, nipple care, and breast pumping.
Remember, your fluid intake should be one to one and one half quarts more than usual.
Alternate your babies for each feeding. One may require a larger amount of milk than the other/s, and sucking stimulates the breast to produce more.
With twins, nurse your babies at the same time, if possible. A U-shaped nursing pillow may be helpful. Two bed pillows work well, too.
Don't be alarmed with the color and consistency of the babies' stools as they are usually looser and lighter in color than those of bottle-fed babies.


Bottlefeeding Multiples
Purchase different styles/colors of bottles/nipples if the babies are put on different formulas. This simplifies identification.
Use a chart to document feedings.
Formulas come in many forms (powdered, concentrate, and ready-to-feed). Unless specified by your doctor, choose whichever is most convenient and follow preparation instructions carefully.
Your doctor may recommend sterilizing bottles and nipples during the first few months. If using a dishwasher for bottles, additional sterilization may not be required.
Encourage dad and siblings to assist.
Take time to cuddle each baby after feeding and during burping.
If you are alone and your multiples need to be fed, you may bottle feed them by putting each in an infant seat and positioning yourself accordingly.