6 Great Freebie Resources for Parents of Twins & Multiple Births

A sure way to double the joys of parenthood is to give birth to twins! You'll have twice the smiles, goos & coos, giggles, and firsts (first words, first steps, first burps?.) But for many soon-to-be parents of twins, once the excitement wears off, the math sets in?.

Suddenly you find yourself with twice the dirty diapers, twice the mouths to feed in the middle of the night, twice the formula to buy. Then, there are twice the outfits and booties to get. You'll need two cribs, playpens, baby swings?..The next thing you know, double the fun has turned into triple the financial stress.

But before you begin pulling out your hair and pawning the family keepsakes, read on. Many companies out there realize that oftentimes, parents of twins need an extra break. They offer coupons, freebies, discounts and many other incentives.

Cashing in on Free Stuff for Twins

Before you can cash in, you'll need to do a little paperwork. However, I'm sure you'll agree that a few moments of your time will certainly pay off. To receive any of the six free reward program incentives below you'll need to provide each company with the following:

? A letter stating that you've just had twins. One of the easiest ways to do this is to create a generic form letter on your computer. Print out six copies of it, and keep it saved, since you'll more than likely come across other offers that will also require a letter.

? Copies of your children's birth certificates. While at a later point, you may be required to provide the company with a certified copy, at this point I'd only recommend that you send an unofficial copy. Or, to save yourself time and stamps, you can try to call or email the companies.

Once you've got this information together, you're ready to get started. Here are just a few of the companies out there who are willing to help you get free stuff for twins:

Reward Programs offering Free Stuff for Twins:

1. Playtex Products
20 Troy Road
Whittany, NJ 07981
800-222-0453
Playtex will send your twins a free bottle kit, complete with liners and also a free pacifier.

2. Ringling Bro's Circus
Customer Service ? Baby Program
Feld Entertainment
8607 West Wood Center Drive
Vienna, VA 22182
www.ringling.com
To help you celebrate the new addition, Ringling Bro's offers free tickets for each of the new babies.

3. Johnson & Johnson
199 Grandview Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
800-526-3967
Johnson & Johnson offers a freebie gift packet made especially for twins!

4. The First Years
One Kiddie Drive
Avon, MA 02322
800-533-6708
The company will send out a special package full of free bibs and rattles for each baby.

5. Summer Infant Products
6 Blackstone Valley Place
Suite 206
Lincoln, RI 02865
800-268-6237
Summer Infant Products offers a generous box of free stuff for your twins.

6. Nestle Infant Nutrition
P.O. Box AW
Wilkes Barre, PA 18703
800-222-0453
www.verybestbaby.com
Nestle will send you coupons for 5 free cans of Carnation Good Start formula, an incredible value

Don't forget to check back often for more incentives, freebies and rewards for twins and multiple births!

Jennifer Gibbs is a successful freelance writer who lives in South Georgia with her husband and son. If you're on the lookout for fresh, custom content for your website or publication, be sure to check out her website at, http://www.jennifergibbs.com!

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