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To Match or Not to Match

Should You Dress Your Multiples Alike?

By Amy Carey

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Parents of multiples face a number of unique challenges not presented to parents of singletons. Beyond the physical stress of meeting the simultaneous needs of two or more young children, Mom and Dad must decide how best to encourage the emotional growth of their twins as individuals.

Parents might worry they'll fall into the trap of treating their multiples as a unit, especially considering the novelty of dressing the siblings in identical outfits. But will sending twins to preschool in matching T-shirts and jackets hinder their sense of individuality?

Why Match?
First, consider why parents might dress their multiples in matching outfits. "There may be times when parents feel they want recognition and the 'star' status of being a parent of multiples," says Eileen Pearlman, Ph.D., director of Twinsight and a licensed marriage, family and child therapist. "Dressing multiples alike when children are very young will surely bring added attention and can lift the spirits of a mother who has worked hard raising her multiples."

Most parents feel flattered by the compliments of strangers and don't mind showing off their baby bundles from time to time. Imagine the flow of attention directed at mothers of multiples, who are often stopped by passersby who want to "ooh" and "ah" over matching siblings.

Then there is the appeal of loading a shopping bag with scads of tiny outfits, which can boost anyone's morale. Most moms and dads enjoy dressing their young children in adorable styles before the kids are old enough to voice an opinion about which outfit to don each morning. So it's understandable that some parents of multiples feel the urge to buy two pink jumpers, two tiny hair bows and two pairs of patent leather shoes, especially for special occasions or taking family pictures.


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