The New Mountain Buggy Duo 2010 Double Buggy

The new updated Mountain Buggy Duo 2010 will be here soon, we have little info at the moment but should be with us early 2010

Baby Jogger City Micro in Stock

The new twin Baby Jogger City Micro is now in stock, and is an ideal boot buggy or second double buggy.

New Koelstra Flexxo Twin Double Buggy

I'm so looking forward to the new Koelstra range of double buggies, due early in the new year......these buggies have been going since 1934!!!

They really very good, and we will be one of the few to offer them to our members. Details are limited just let, but please feel free to have a look at them on www.twins-store.co.uk or email koelstra@twins-store.co.uk to be updated.

Sicily Double Buggy Organizer Console

Another new product to help parents with double buggies.

When double buggy users are looking for a cup holder,organizer or parent console for your twin buggy. Look no further! The Sicily Organizer is the one.

Sicily Double Buggy Organizer features:

• 2 adult drink holders
• 3 larger top pockets great for sippy cups
• 3 medium front pockets to hold small toys nappies
• Small front pocket for keys and cell phone

Now you can enjoy pushing your twins with two hands again! The cup holders will hold large-size beverages and bottles, with all of these pockets you'll have plenty of space to organize your moble phone, cups, keys, perice, toys and more.

The extra storage is always a welcome feature for on-the-go twins parents.

The Sicily Double Buggy Organizer Console is a twins-store exclusive, new to the UK this organizer console will fit most double buggy and puchchairs.

Approximate Dimensions: 17 cm wide x 71cm wide

Color: Black

Fits the following double side by side buggies.

Mountain Buggy Urban and Terrain

Baby Jogger City Mini Classic and Elite

EasyWalker Duo

Nipper 360 Double

Phil & Teds Classic

Combi WE2

And many more upto 78 cm wide

NEW - Baby Jogger City Micro Double

The new Baby Jogger City Micro Double is due into stock late October.

The Baby Jogger City Micro Double buggy is new for 2010, this super compact twin buggy redefines the idea of twin budgies being big and bulky. This super compact buggy is easy to push, steer, safe and is suitable from around 6 months to 4 years. The frame is the same as the City Mini and has the same easy fold to make this an ideal car boot double buggy.

The well balanced buggy - four wheels makes it stable, comes with smaller 4 inch front wheels and 8 inch rear to reduce space and weight. The seat units have two position recline (not flat but near) This is a new addition to the range and will not replace the City Mini.

We will have more details soon, but please fee free to email citymirco@twins-store.co.uk to be updated and pre order.

• Patented Quick-Fold Technology - allows you to fold your double buggy in one simple step

• Dual swivel front wheels for precise maneuverability can lock into place for long distance walking

• 8" rear and dual 6" front, quick-release EVA wheels with sealed ball bearings

• Patented universal accessory mounting bracket – accessorize your buggy with ease

• Individually adjustable one-step reclining seats

• Individually adjustable 2 position sun canopies with clear view windows

• Rounded handlebar for pushing comfort

• Front wheel suspension provides a smooth comfortable ride

• Seat back storage compartments

• Under seat storage basket

• Adjustable five-point safety harnesses

• Rear parking brake

• Fold strap to keep stroller folded for transportation or storage

• 100 lb. weight

  Weight Complete 10.9 kgs

  Width 75 cm

  Size 75 x 75 x 105 cm

  Folded with wheels 75 x 62 x 23 cm

Doctors baffled by Indian village of over 200 sets of twins

KODINJI, India (Reuters Life!) - Walk around Kodinji village in rural India and you'd be forgiven for thinking you have double vision as this community is known as "twin village."

The remote village is home to more than 204 sets of twins but doctors are baffled over why this community of 2,000 families has had so many multiple births as they have no unique diet, are not exposed to any chemicals, and don't take fertility drugs.

In fact with about 45 twins per 1,000 live births, this village in North Kerala has six times more twins than the global average -- and women from Kodinju married off to far away places are also known to give birth to twins.

The latest official estimates by the Kodinji's Twins and Kins Association (TAKA), which conducted door-to-door surveys at the start of the year, found that there were 204 sets of twins.

But that number has risen since the survey was conducted and is set to rise further this year with five more women in the village currently pregnant with twins.

"It's an amazing phenomenon to see a medical marvel occurring in such a localized place where the people are not exposed to any kinds of harmful drugs or harmful chemicals," said local doctor Dr. Krishnan Sribiju who is studying the twin phenomenon.

Sribiju, a doctor at the Tirurangadi Taluk hospital just outside the village, said the number of twins being born every year was actually on the rise.

Last year 15 pairs of twins were born in the village out of 300 healthy deliveries and the number this year is expected to top that

Double trouble - multiple births are on the increase...

Multiple births are on the increase and more parents are facing the challenge where every aspect of parenthood is turned upside down.

There is one message that comes across from parents faced with bringing up twins.

It's a fantastic experience watching them grow and form a unique bond with each other, plus the added bonus of going through the same stages at the same time is priceless. However it is a life-changing roller-coaster ride that you can't get off.

There are now 11,000 multiple births each year in the country and the Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba) is a charity set up by parents of twins, triplets and higher multiples.

Founded in 1978, it's the only UK-wide organisation that directly helps tens of thousands of parents to meet the unique challenges that multiple birth families face.

Tamba wants all families with twins, triplets and more to share the same opportunities as other families, so they can enjoy their unique experiences to the full.

That's why regional groups associated with Tamba are so vital when it comes to reassuring, advising and helping parents of multiples.

Caroline Smith runs the Sunderland branch which is based at Hendon. She is a mum of twins and used the group herself when she was expecting her daughters, Sally and Eve, six years ago.

"It hadn't been running long when I first went along," she said. "It was great for me as the group gave me a lot of support.

"Being able to hear what others had been through was really reassuring.

"The group is so friendly and open and there are a number of different age ranges with varying experience.

"That's why we need more new mums to keep coming along to keep the numbers up so it can continue to help expectant parents."

The group began in May 2000 when city health visitor Margaret Swinney recognised the need for support in the city for mums of multiples.

The club meets once a month at Valley Road Community Primary School and offers parents and carers of twins the chance to get together and share stories and provide an informal network of support.

Margaret started Sunderland Twins Club as it had become obvious working as a health visitor supporting families, that advice given to a mother of a child – for example about feeding, sleep management or behavioural problems – did not transfer to the parenting of two.

The group provides the experience and support of real families, where their everyday dilemmas can be shared and learned from.

Caroline, 41, who lives in Ashbrooke, was not shocked when she found out she was expecting twins and her partner Darren Cuming laughed when he saw the scan.

She said: "It runs in the family so I wasn't surprised but still... seeing two there on the scan takes your breath away.

"Darren spotted it first and he thought it was funny. He's really laid back but I cried for a week.

"I started preparing really early once I knew and I had piles of nappies as I used to pick more up every time I went shopping. Don't leave everything to the last minute because you just won't have the time."

Caroline gave birth naturally after 24 hours in labour and left hospital two days later. She was lucky to find breast feeding a breeze. "I took to it really well and so did the babies, I breast fed for six months.

"They always fed at the same time so I had a V-shaped pillow which I put on my lap – it was a godsend.

"I've been quite lucky but I'm quite positive anyway. I just got on with it."

The group currently has 15 members but Caroline would like to get new mums to come along. She said: "The group is beneficial to everybody whether you have had your children or are expecting. It's great support network.

"Everyone always concentrates on the babies but really as a mum you need support and you need to be able to run questions by other people.

"Just knowing someone else has gone through it makes you feel better."

* The next group will be held on September 7 at Valley Road Community Primary School, Hendon, from 7pm - 9pm. For more information email casmith@rac.co.uk For more information on multiples go to www.tamba.org.uk

The new Skip Hop Studio Tote Bag Change bag for twins

The Skip Hop Studio tote is stylish enough to pair with a little black dress, but practical enough to keep you and babies stocked for a long day at the playground. With two insulated side pockets hold babies bottles, food and sippy cups, while 12 more pockets keep your phone, wallet, keys and other personal items dry, secure and within quick reach. The Studio adjustable buggy straps attach neatly and conveniently to the handlebars of most double buggies or unclip, and Studio converts back into a tote that will look chic well past babyhood.

* 14 pockets & zip-top closure (big enough for most laptops)

* Zip pocket protected by Agion®

* Two roomy insulated side bottle pockets

* Quilted cushioned changing pad

* Water-resistant inside & out

* PVC-free, eco-friendly materials

* Snap-down front pocket lets you stash a blanket/bib underneath

* Nickel feet keep Studio off the ground & scuff-free

* Hangs neatly on a buggy & can be worn over the shoulder

* Contrasting lining makes it easy to find what you need

Dimensions 43.2 X 30.5 X 15.2 cm

The new Skip Hop Studio Tote Bag Change bag for twins

The Skip Hop Studio tote is stylish enough to pair with a little black dress, but practical enough to keep you and babies stocked for a long day at the playground. With two insulated side pockets hold babies bottles, food and sippy cups, while 12 more pockets keep your phone, wallet, keys and other personal items dry, secure and within quick reach. The Studio adjustable buggy straps attach neatly and conveniently to the handlebars of most double buggies or unclip, and Studio converts back into a tote that will look chic well past babyhood.

* 14 pockets & zip-top closure (big enough for most laptops)

* Zip pocket protected by Agion®

* Two roomy insulated side bottle pockets

* Quilted cushioned changing pad

* Water-resistant inside & out

* PVC-free, eco-friendly materials

* Snap-down front pocket lets you stash a blanket/bib underneath

* Nickel feet keep Studio off the ground & scuff-free

* Hangs neatly on a buggy & can be worn over the shoulder

* Contrasting lining makes it easy to find what you need

Dimensions 43.2 X 30.5 X 15.2 cm