Save money on gear for your twins

Babies are expensive. Two babies at once are VERY expensive. Or are they? If you're having twins, you will, no doubt have extra unavoidable costs, like extra doctor appointments, diapers and as they grow, more food but you can still save money if you're having twins. There are many things you can do with a set of twins to save money that are typical to things you'd do with a single baby, such as...

• Breastfeed - yup mamas of twins can breastfeed and it's WAY cheaper than formula.
• Co-sleep - it's more crowded but still doable, then you don't need cribs.
• Go reusable - cloth diapers and cloth baby wipes save you cash no matter how many babies you have.Guess how much you'll save by using cloth diapers for your twins - depending on the type of disposable diapers you use, you'll save $1,200 to$ 4,000 over 2.5 years. That's a lot of cash.
• Don't buy stuff that your baby doesn't need. If one baby doesn't need it, you sure as heck shouldn't pay for two.

See more ways to save money on baby costs - no matter if you're having multiples or a single. Know what you actually need two of vs. one of: For example, you absolutely will need two car seats, two bouncy seats and two high chairs. You'll also need to remember that you'll need two sets of gum and teeth brushing gear, pacifiers and basic outfits. However, you won't need two changing tables, two baby bathtubs, two of every toy or book or two diaper bags. Buy for two: Twins can share a crib for a few months. There are also twin strollers on the market and activity floor centers that are large enough for two babies. Take advantage of tax credits! With two babies you get double the tax benefits come tax season. Nice. Register right: Make sure to include two of very important items on your baby registry. Get great deals: Baby companies get that twins cost more and most offer special deals just for multiples. Read Top 10 Discounts & Freebies for Twins/Multiples to learn more. [image Anna & Sam © Flickr user Tobyotter]