Synching Multiple Ipods to same Itunes

My wife has bought my kids ipod nanos for christmas. She wants to synch them both to the music on my itunes...do I have to set up a separate user id for each ipod for the kids?

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    Method 2 - Create a playlist in iTunes for each iPod.
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    Do the same with your other iPod; not connected at the same time as the other one, though.
    For more details on this matter, check out Apple's Support article about it:
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    You can mitigate the risk by switching off auto-sync and sync the iPod yourself after you are connected. Open iTunes first and go to Edit>Preferences>Devices and check the box "Prevent iPods and iPhones from syncing automatically" and choose Ok. Then connect your iPod.

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