Multiples Hutt Valley
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Grab the glitter, face paint, and fake cobwebs, here are some of our favourite Halloween costume ideas for your mini crew of multiples!

Understanding Zygosity in Multiples

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Sleep when the baby sleeps”. Cute advice - if only it were that simple when you have multiple little night owls keeping you on your toes.

When you’re parenting multiples it can feel like you’re constantly outnumbered, out-tantrumed, and out of snacks. In the middle of that chaos, gentle parenting might sound like a lovely idea... for people with more time, more patience, or just fewer children.

From Hollywood and pop culture to sports and royalty, here’s a roundup of real and fictional twins, triplets, and more that your kids will love discovering.

Welcome to the “twin toddlers on the loose” era - where every outing is an obstacle course, and your heart rate never quite settles.

We’ve gathered some realistic, sanity-saving hacks to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying (or at least surviving) mealtimes with your crew.

Here’s a list of multiples-friendly crafts and activities that are toddler-approved and mess-contained

If you’re expecting multiples, understanding the difference between identical and fraternal twins can feel a bit confusing.

For parents of multiples, the “great name debate” is real. If you’re facing this fun but sometimes tricky decision, here are some popular ideas and tips to help you find the perfect names for your multiples.

Parenting multiples is one of life’s greatest joys, and also one of the biggest challenges. Some days you might feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water, juggling feeding, naps, tantrums, and everything in between.

A simple sweet treat to make with your littles

A really quick and easy dinner, or slice it up for morning tea

A slightly more nutritious version of classic NZ chocolate fudge cake

When you're caring for twins, triplets or more, the early days can feel like a constant cycle of feeding, changing, settling, and just trying to remember who did what when. Keeping track of it all isn’t just helpful, it can be essential.

Celebrating a birthday for twins, triplets, or more is extra special - double (or triple!) the love, laughter, and fun!

Here are some practical tips to make family photography fun, stress-free, and full of authentic joy.

My journey connecting with Multiples Hutt Valley goes back to 1986 when my twins were 3 years old

Against All Odds: Sadie and Willow’s First Nine Months

School holidays are a great opportunity to teach children about kindness, empathy, and community spirit.