Links

The Internet provides parents of multiples with a wealth of information for parents and expectant parents. Here are some links that you may find useful. Please note that MPOMBA is not responsible for any information contained on any listed sites.

Babysitting

CanadianSitter - Canadian database of qualified, educated babysitters.

Breastfeeding

La Leche League Intl. - Information on breastfeeding multiples. Yes, it can be done.

INFACT Canada - works to promote optimal infant and maternal health through the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding

Clothing & Diapers

2 By 2 Multiples - Toronto-based business specializing in clothing for multiples and parents of multiples

Small Planet - pick-ups, delivers and recycles disposable baby diapers in the GTA

Twinscriptions - Cartoon T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Stationery, Note Cards, Tote Bags, Aprons, Bibs etc., depicting the humorous side of life with, or as, twins.

To Buy Two - An auction site for multiples

Consumer Information, Product Recalls and Safety

Canadian Toy Testing Council - Tests toys and to help parents make good toy purchases

The Carseat Buying Guide - This is far and away the best, most comprehensive information on carseats out there.


Education

Two, Four, Six, Eight - Provides information, new knowledge and downloadable materials with regard to the educational needs of multiple birth children.

Events

Twinsburg Twins Day Fest - The official site for the annual Twins festival

Local Resources

Bounce N' Play - Indoor Playground, catering to ages 1-10, located at Ridgeway, just north of Dundas, west of Winston Churchill.

Kidding Around Toronto - A website is dedicated to showing you that Toronto and the GTA
is a fantastic place to raise children and to help them learn about the world with resources, reviews, articles and listings in the Toronto area. Check out the extensive calendar listings!

Kids Craft Cafe - offers parents a place to relax while their children participate in craft projects. Open 7 days/weeks and available for birthday parties.

Oakville Parent-Child Centre - Their Web site provides details about their centres, but also lists some great courses. They also offer dual language kits in 5 languages: Spanish, Mandarin, Urdu, Punjabi and Arabic.

Ontario Early Years Centres - The Ontario government created Ontario Early Years Centres to be a place where parents and caregivers can get answers to questions, information about programs and services that are available for young children, and an opportunity to talk to early years professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community.

Ontario Best Start - Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre supports service providers across the province of Ontario working on health promotion initiatives to enhance the health of expectant and new parents, newborns and young children.

Ontario Early Years Guide - A Parent's Guide to the Early Years is a 176-page book that informs and guides p arents through their child's early years (birth to six). It's easy to read and easy to use, and full of pictures. The guide also has a section listing the programs available to parents all across Ontario . The guide is distributed free to parents in Ontario through local public health units and other community resource centres.

toronto4kids - a phenomanal resource for any parents in the Toronto area

Loss of Multiples

CLIMB - A Centre for loss in multiple birth, by and for parents who have experienced the death of one or more, both or all their children during a twin, triplet or higher multiple pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy or childhood

Parents of Multiples Forever - For parents of multiples who have experienced the death of a twin or some of their multiple birth babies/children

Medical Information

Kidshealth - one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids and teens.

MedBroadcast - Canada's source of medical information

MedLine Plus - a goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine.

Canadian Paediatric Society - National advocacy association that promotes quality health for children and youth.

Motherisk - source of evidence-based information about the safety or risk of drugs, chemicals and disease during pregnancy and lactation.

Multiple Births Organizations

Brampton - Twins Plus Association of Brampton

Durham - Durham Region Parents of Multiple Births Association

Newmarket - Newmarket Parents of Multiples

Kitchener/Waterloo - K-W Parents of Multiple Births Association

Barrie - Barrie Parents of Twins & More

Toronto Parents of Multiple Birth Association (TPOMBA) - Do you live in Toronto? Maybe TPOMBA would better fit your needs.

Multiple Births Canada - Canada's national association of multiple birth parents.

MOST - Mothers of Super Twins - an excellent support group for parents of triplets, quads and more

National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs - U.S.'s national organization for multiple births parents.

Higher Order Multiple Support Network - (Formerly Triplets, Quads and Quints (TQQ) ) Provides a network for parents of triplets, quadruplets and quintuplets to share information, experiences, advice, and guidance in multiple birth situations.

The Triplet Connection - The Triplet Connection is a non-profit, tax exempt organization for multiple-birth families. They provide vital information to families who are expecting triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets or more, as well as encouragement, resources, and networking opportunities for families who are parents of larger multiples

Australian Multiple Birth Association - Australia's national association for multiple birth parents.

Parenting

About.com Multiples - A treasure trove of information for parents of multiples, from babies through adulthood.

Canadian Parents Online - Canadian parenting site which features some information on multiples.

Dad's Can - Dads Can is an evolving national charitable organization based in London, Ontario whose mission is promote responsible and involved fathering. They believe that every child deserves a committed, loving, responsible father who is involved in the family, and that dads offer their own unique perspective on parenting.

Invest in Kids - a national, charitable organization guided by a staff of experts in child development and parenting. Their research, parent education and professional education initiatives are aimed at strengthening the parenting knowledge, skills and confidence of all those who touch the lives of Canada's youngest children.

Mom2Many - A Canadian Resource for information on multiples

Multiplicity - The Special Challenges of Parenting Twins & More -- including Loss, Prematurity and Special Needs

Talk About Twins - "Where parents of multiples come for answers" Articles for parents of multiples on a variety of topics from pregnancy and discipline to education and family travel. Also included a variety of printable checklists specifically to help new parents of multiples get organized.

TWINS magazine - U.S. based magazine specifically for parents of twins or more

TwinsAdvice - A support service for mothers of twins. Its primary focus is on the demanding and challenging first year.

Postpartum Depression

PASS-CAN - Canadian organization that supports the adjustment to parenthood and to help families cope with mood disorders due to arrival of a child

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Multiples Clinic at Sunnybrook and Women's College - The multiples clinic at Toronto's Women's College Hospital. Any women expecting multiples can be referred by her caregiver, but does not replace regular prenatal care.

Sidelines Canada - Canada's national, non-profit prenatal Support Network for complicated pregnancies

Prematurity/Special Needs

Prematurity.org - Parent support for the long term effects of prematurity

Breastfeeding Preemie Twins (La Leche League) - A personal story

Preemie Twins - a resource to both parents of multiples and parents of premature infants

Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome - dedicated to providing educational, emotional and financial support to families and caregivers before, during, and after pregnancies diagnosed with twin to twin transfusion syndrome.

Research & Studies on Multiples

International Society for Twin Studies - Educational website for twins and multiples

The Twins Foundation - Conducts research and provides services for parents of twins.

Shopping Sources and Savings

Frugal Shopper Canada - An amazing source of coupons, sales, deals, contests, giveaways and specials only for Canadians. Run by one of our members!

Shop and Support - By shopping using Shop and Support, you support MPOMBA. Log in as a supporter of Group ID# 0100558322 .

usedbabystuff.ca -- Free online classified ads for private buyers and sellers of kids' stuff. Similar to our own MPOMBA classified ads, but not affiliated with the Club.

Speech and Language Development

Hanen Centre - The Hanen Centre, a Canadian charitable organization, helps young children with or at risk for language delays communicate to the best of their abilities by developing leading-edge programs and practical, user-friendly learning resources for parents, educators and other important people in children's lives.

Will I Grow Out of It? - Milestones and Warning Signs for Speech and Language Development

Twins Development and Language - Interesting twin information regarding development and language

Language Development in Multiples - From tqq.com, an interesting explanation of how multiples' communication skills differ from their singleton counterparts

Strollers and Carriers

Toys

WowyZowy Toys - Create. Explore. Discover. Imagine. Located at 1764 Lakeshore Road West in Mississauga.

Twinsworld - A site dedicated to twins and multiples and keeping them connected.

Twins Graphics - A site full of twins and triplet graphics. Great to add if you're building your own web page or looking to print out announcements

Twins Poems - A list of poems for twins, triplets and more

1,000,000 links - we link to them; they link to us.