A family from Pontypool, South Wales, has found a creative solution to distinguish their identical triplets – by color-coding their toenails. Karen and Ian Gilbert, proud parents of three baby girls, Ffion, Maddison, and Paige, use fuchsia, mint green, and purple nail polish, respectively, to tell them apart.
With three times the cuteness, the triplets have already made appearances on TV shows like Casualty and the family drama Stella. Born via emergency caesarean section two months early, these little stars, weighing 3 lbs 8 oz, 3 lbs 5 oz, and 3 lbs 4 oz, were conceived naturally from one egg, an extraordinary occurrence with odds of 160,000-1.
The unique challenge of caring for triplets has become a joyful adventure for Karen and Ian. They've adapted to a military-like routine, with a "treble trouble" strategy, ensuring feeding, changing, and dressing the babies are done in an organized manner. Their local supermarket, Morrisons, even ordered a triple baby seat shopping trolley to support the family during outings.
As the girls continue to grow, Karen and Ian hope they'll develop individual looks and personalities to tell them apart without relying solely on the color-coded nails. Their older sister, Faye, happily assists by painting the babies' toenails, and Karen and Ian cherish every moment spent with their adorable trio.
Despite the challenges, the Gilbert family wouldn't have it any other way, cherishing the unique bond they share with their three lovable daughters.
