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Parenting Tips for Dealing with The Challenges of Raising Triplets

Being a parent isn’t a cake walk, especially when your baby has just set foot into the world, and you have just been introduced to parenthood. It is a new experience in itself which is lovely and undeniable. A single child is enough to drain both parents of their physical and emotional capacity, we cannot even begin to contemplate the situations parents of triplets need to go through. Here are a few tips which can be quite helpful for new parents of triplets.

Celebrate your Triplets:

There is absolutely no room for comparison between new parents of single babies and you. Babies, no matter their number, can be equally tiring and exhausting to take care of. Instead, take joy in attending to your babies even in the toughest of times. Most triplets do not demand individual attention like other babies. They are less demanding and more cooperating.

As they grow older, they complement each other and find solace in each other’s companies. They are designed by nature to not feed upon physical individual attention from their parents. This is one big advantage parents of triplets have over other parents.

Take pride in your babies:

Spotting triplets is a rare sight. There are slight chances people in your neighbourhood or your friends have known a triplet. Anywhere you go, people will stare. They will immediately judge your attire, your choice of clothes, and your way of living, just because you popped out three babies at once.

Also, it can be a bit exhausting to search for places and elevators where you can conveniently push your triple stroller. It is quite a sight to spot triplets and even more common for random people to start probing you with unwelcome and unwanted personal questions. Know your priorities and set your path clear, lest you want it to tire you out.

Tackling Sleep Deprivation:

A baby in the house can be quite a disturbance when it comes to getting enough sleep, even more so for the parents. Take turns in attending to your babies and feeding them. Get as much sleep as you can whenever possible. Sleep deprivation can drain you out of your physical and emotional energy, to the point where your senses become numb.

This is extremely harmful for the health of parents. Especially new mothers should take special care since their bodies undergo tremendous sudden changes. It can be a bit overwhelming to witness so many events all at once. Regular meditation, relaxing and clearing your mind will help you go a long way in bringing up your babies.

Friends and Spouse:

A triplet in your family can take its toll on your relationship with your spouse. Husbands and wives tend to lose interest in each other and start drifting apart after their babies come into picture, especially if they are triplets. Do not let that happen. Find ways to rekindle your romance and keep the spark alive between you two. Go out whenever you get the chance or sneak up an hour or two at home itself when the babies have gone to bed. Talk to each other frequently.

You can even start reaching out to your old friends you lost touch with due to the birth of your babies. The company of your friends will make you realise that you have a life other than your babies too, and that you are blessed enough to be surrounded by lovely and helpful people.

Summing it up:

Parenthood is not a phase, it is a lifestyle. Your life can never be as carefree as it was before the birth of your babies. It is an amazing journey in itself with all its ups and downs. There will be plenty of times when you will love your babies like there is no tomorrow, while at some other times you might feel like getting rid of those ‘crying machines.’

Having said that, there is absolutely no hard and fast rule that you, as a parent, need to dedicate your entire life to attending to your babies. You only need to care for them till they are old enough to look after themselves. You should also engage yourselves in other activities like exercises, casual outing with friends, and attending parties. Do not let your babies become a cause for isolation, instead let your triplets be the reason you look at the world in a new light.

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