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The Second Year with Twins 22 Months Old

The Second Year with Twins 22 Months Old

Last updated on February 28th, 2024 at 06:21 pm

Learn what to expect with your infant twins 22 months old, including tips, tricks, and advice from real twin parents who have been there.

All content on this website, including medical opinion and any other health-related information, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered to be a specific diagnosis or treatment plan for any individual situation. Use of this site and the information contained herein does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Always seek the direct advice of your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others.

Your Twins 22 Months Old

Welcome back returning twin parents! Hello and welcome to the new twin parents who are just finding us today!

You made it through your first 21 months as a twin parent and you’re now heading into your 22th month of twin parenthood. What a huge accomplishment! Little known secret: we knew you could do it!

Now what? Well, this is a good place to start. We have plenty of information and resources to help you navigate twin parenting with your twins 22 months old.

Our twin parenting tips come from our very own experienced twin parents from around the world! These parents have all been there, done that, and are ready to share their tips and tricks with you.

This second year is full of excitement, questions, and even some anxiety. Not to worry, we’ve got your back. We’ve laid out all our best tips, tricks, and advice for twins 22 months old.

Got preemies? Make sure to consider your premature twins’ corrected age when reviewing whether or not they are meeting their milestones at appropriate times. In the vast majority of cases, preemies catch up by school-age and go on to succeed at the same level as their peers. Learn more about preemie developmental milestones here

The Second Year with Twins 22 Months Old
Twins 22 months old

What to Expect with Twins 22 Months Old

  • Your twinnies are very resistant to change as even minor adjustments to the routine can rock their world.
  • Toddler speech picks up after the 1½-year mark. Between 22 and 24 months, your toddler may start saying close to 50 words, although there’s a wide range of normal when it comes to language development.
  • A short fuse is common among the almost-2 set, primarily because a toddler’s mind is much more advanced than their skills.
  • Some toddlers pretend-play using regular items like up a cup by holding it on to her ear like a telephone or a remote control device like a mobile phone.
  • Most toddlers have plenty of harmless (albeit, annoying) food fixations. And this, too, will pass.
  • At this age, toddlers need about 700 milligrams of calcium a day, which she should meet if she eats about two to three daily servings of dairy (think: milk, yogurt and cheese).
  • Toddlers need about 11 to 14 hours of sleep a day, including an afternoon nap that lasts for about one-and-a-half to two-and-a-half hours.
  • Does your little one have a case of “what’s-this-is”? It’s a pretty common condition at this age. Toddlers are naturally curious about their always-expanding world, and who better to explain it to them than you?
  • If you haven’t already, look into joining a local moms of multiples club (aka twin club). Read about local twin clubs here or join our Twiniversity monthly twin club on Zoom by signing up for a Twiniversity Membership.
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Common Concerns From the Moms Who Have Been There With Twins 22 Months Old

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Milestones & Developmental Leaps Parents Have Noticed With Twins 22 Months Old

What’s going on with development in twins 22 months old?

  • Your twinnies display lots of enthusiasm trying to jump. At this stage however, they won’t be able to lift both their feet off the ground. But that won’t discourage them from trying.
  • Can use their fingers and wrists effectively to turn door knobs, wind keys of wind-up toys or to close or open lids of jars and caps of bottles.
  • Can turn pages of even large books by themself (more than one page sometimes).
  • Without being shown how, she will be able to scribble with a crayon or a pen.
  • If shown how, she can line up 2 or 3 toys side by side.
  • When asked, will be able to name of many objects and animals in a book.
  • Can point out at least 5 to 8 names of parts on the body correctly.
  • Your littles will develop specific personality traits and express their emotions in their own way.
  • Copies your activities like combing hair, wearing a shoe, wiping spills, wearing a hat, clearing and cleaning the dining table, drying clothes, etc.

Inform your doctor if your child:

  • Doesn’t point to show things to others
  • Can’t walk
  • Doesn’t know what familiar things are for
  • Doesn’t copy others
  • Doesn’t gain new words
  • Doesn’t have at least 6 words
  • Doesn’t notice or mind when a caregiver leaves or returns
  • Loses skills they once had
The Second Year with Twins 22 Months Old
twins 22 months old

Challenges You Might Experience With Twins 22 Months Old

There are some challenges to look out for with twins 22 months old

Tips from Parents of Twins 22 Months Old

Take some tips from experienced twin parents!

  1. Every time your twins point at an object or holds something, tell them what it is by referring to its name. This is an effective way to enable them recognize things better and recall their names faster.
  2. Expect tantrums. They are normal at this age and should become shorter and happen less often as your twins get older. 
  3. Try looking at discipline not from the point of making her do what you want her to do, but rather from the point of teaching and making her understand and learn what acceptable behavior is.
  4. Since they will be going to pre-school sometime soon, introduce them to caregivers, starting with someone in the close family. 
  5. Use positive words and give more attention to behaviors you want to see. Give less attention to those you don’t want to see.
  6. Take more pictures than you think you should. They will LOVE to look at them with you soon!
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Feeding and Nap Schedule for Twins 22 Months Old

You’re really going to want a schedule for your twins! Be adaptable, but try to be as consistent as you can. Here is a suggested feeding and nap schedule for twins 22 months old. You will notice that milk is primarily given in addition to a meal, not used as a meal itself now.

  • 7:00 am — Wake up time!
  • 7:30 am — Breakfast with Milk
  • 8:00 am – Playtime 
  • 9:30 am — Snack Time
  • 11:45 am — Lunch with Milk
  • 12:30 pm — Quiet Time before Nap Time
  • 12:45 pm — Lights out for Afternoon Nap
  • 3:15 pm — Wake up from nap
  • 3:30 pm — Light Snack
  • 3:45 pm — Playtime
  • 5:30 pm — Dinner
  • 6:30 pm — Bath and Bedtime Routine
  • 7:30 pm — Lights Out

Do the best you can every day to keep them on the same feeding and sleeping schedule. When you get off track try again for the next feeding or nap.

Do everything in your power to feed your twins together to make sure you get breaks. If they are on opposite feeding schedules, you will never get a break — and you deserve one!

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When to Call the Doctor

It’s better to overreact 100% of the time than to underreact once.

Natalie Diaz, Twiniversity Founder and Mom of Twins

All content on this website, including medical opinion and any other health-related information, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered to be a specific diagnosis or treatment plan for any individual situation. Use of this site and the information contained herein does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Always seek the direct advice of your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others.

When it comes to calling your doctor or seeking medical advice, you have to learn to trust yourself. If you feel something isn’t right, it probably isn’t when it comes to your twins. When in doubt, call. That’s why the offices have an answering service and staff on call at night or on the weekends.

That being said, there are a few guidelines to follow. There are a few circumstances under which you should call your doctor and get medical advice, or even call 911. When you call you should have a pen and paper handy and be prepared to give the following information over the phone:

  • Immunization records
  • Any medications, dosages, and times last taken (even over the counter drugs)
  • Medical history
  • Your baby’s temperature
  • Mention that the baby is a twin, in case of a contagious illness

Any time you see the following symptoms with your twins you should contact your pediatrician immediately.

  • Blood in vomit 
  • Blood in stool
  • Seizure
  • Suspected poisoning
  • Bleeding you cannot stop
  • Unable to move
  • Limpness
  • A rectal temperature of 100.4 or above
  • Sleeps more than usual or will not wake up
  • Yellow skin or eyes

Call your doctor as soon as possible if one or both of your twins experiences any of the following.

  • Refusal to eat for multiple feedings in a row
  • Diarrhea or vomiting 
  • A cold that will not resolve itself or gets worse
  • Unexplained rash
  • Signs of dehydration (no tears, no wet diapers, sunken eyes, sunken soft spot)
  • Ear drainage
  • Will not stop crying

When to Call 911

Please note that when you call 911, you and your baby will be taken to the nearest emergency room. This may or may not be located at your preferred hospital.

  • Your baby is turning blue or taking more than 60 breaths per minute
  • Your baby has a seizure which lasts more than 3 minutes or you cannot reach their doctor by phone immediately
  • Suffers from convulsions, unconsciousness, or irregular breathing following a fall or from bleeding
  • You think your baby may have a skull, neck, back, or pelvic fracture (DON’T move your baby)
  • Your baby suffers from a compound fracture where bone is sticking out from the skin (cover it with a clean cloth and do not touch it)
  • Your baby has bleeding you cannot stop after applying pressure for 10 minutes

Again, learn to trust your gut.  When in doubt, call and see what your doctor thinks.  Believe it or not, they’re happy to help.

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