Joshua and Jacob Rips

JT and Isaac graced the cover of SOD for the second time together on January 8, 2002. Clockwise: Peter Reckell {Bo Brady}, James Reynolds {Abe Carver}, Renee Jones {Lexie Carver}, Garrett Gray {Isaac Carver}, Kristian Alfonso {Hope Brady} and Jacob Rips {JT Brady}

This cover marks Jacob Rips' third cover for SOD. This is a record for a Days child actor. No other child has appeared on three SOD covers in less than 20 months. Another Days child actor did appear on three magazines in that amount of time, but they were all different. Megan Nelson, who played Abby as an infant, appeared on the covers of SOU, SOW and SOD before age 2.

Will the truth coming out about the baby switch, everyone is wondering. What will happen to that sweet baby named JT Brady? What's the right thing to do? Kristian Alfonso's comment: "I'd want that one {biological child} plus the child I've already bonded to. How can you just throw that away? You can't; it's an emotional bond. Just because you're not a biological parent doesn't mean you're not a parent. You feel the tug and the bond." Peter Reckell's comment: "That's the thing. What is the right thing for the kid? If you're his parents and you're all he knows in terms of comfort and safety, what would it do to a child to suddenly have different parents take over? I can't believe that is a good thing for a child. So, emotions being the most important, keep things going the way they are." Comment from Cain and Beth: As fans of Bo and Hope, we hope they get to keep both boys.

A little inside info about Jacob {left} and Joshua {right}.

1. What are Jacob and Joshua's favorite foods? Jacob and Joshua both have many food allergies, but they both love to eat. Their favorite food is McDonalds' Chicken McNuggets and fries. They also eat lots of fish sticks. Jacob will drink rice milk with strawberry flavoring, but Joshua only drinks water and juice. Jacob likes sweets and junk food. If Jacob leaves any leftovers, Joshua helps himself.

2. Who is older and bigger? Joshua is one minute older, 1/4 inch taller and one pound heavier.

3. Do Jacob and Joshua like the same things? They do have different personalities and likes. Joshua likes large motor skill things like throwing and kicking balls. Jacob likes fine motor things like puzzles, Legos and anything with detail. One thing that they both love is their blue blankies. You see the boys with them a lot on the show. They actually have six of them so they can have a clean one all the time. They also both love to play with their big sister, Eliana. She can make them laugh like no one else.

4. Do they get along? For the most part they get along. They love to play together. They call each other "brother". Joshua is a little more easy going than Jacob. Jacob likes to be held and have his way.

5. What are their full names? Joshua Aaron Rips and Jacob Ilan Rips

{Photo copyright the Rips family}

Joshua {back} and Jacob {front} on the Days set in February 2002. Joshua is giving his "I got the back seat" face. He's pretty excited because it means he can torment Jacob from behind. {photo courtesy Deanne}

It takes four babies and four adults to bring two young characters to life onscreen. Pictured are the four babies, plus two of the adults who make their work possible. From left to right: Garrett Gray (Isaac), Mom Deanne, Spencer Gray (Isaac), Grandma Bobbi holding Joshua Rips (JT), and Jacob Rips (JT). What you don't see are the two other adults, who accompanied these families to the studio. One adult must accompany each child at work, according to child labor laws. {photo courtesy Deanne}

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