Getting Out the Door in the Morning

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Tips from other parents of multiples

Mornings can be chaotic — whether you're heading to work, childcare, school, or just the local park. Here's how other families streamline their routines when getting two (or more!) little ones ready at once:

• Dress for success (the night before):
  Skip pyjamas and dress the kids in their childcare clothes before bed — no more outfit battles in the morning.

• Batch and freeze:
  School sandwiches and healthy breakfast muffins are made in bulk and frozen. Defrost overnight for a stress-free morning meal on the go.

• Prep bags ahead of time:
  Childcare bags are packed and ready the night before — a small task that makes a big difference.

• Label hacks:
  Forget the iron-on or stick-on name labels — a permanent marker does the job quickly. (Just remember to keep it out of reach!)

• Change for work:
  One mum recommends getting changed into work shirt AFTER you've dropped kids off, less chance of ruining your shirt with spills or snot. 

• Ignore the mess:
  Enough said.

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