The background on this question is, of course, it is a good idea to swaddle your twins so they can sleep more easily. Our girls slept in the same crib for several months when we brought them home, and we would swaddle them up in receiving blankets every night and at nap times to help […]
Twin Sleeping Tips
These twin sleeping tips will help both your twin babies and you get a great night's sleep.
Getting Twins to Sleep When All Else Fails
Michael wrote in to say that his twin sons have just hit the nine-month mark and they’re having a really tough time sleeping at night. Poor Michael and his wife have tried, it seems, a million different ways to help the twins fall asleep. Let them cry it out, feed them closer to bedtime, try […]
Should you wake twins at the same time for feeding?
Caring for infant twins overnight is a very demanding and exhausting responsibility. You want to take care of their needs as quickly as possible and then get them (and you) back to sleep. I’m often asked, “Should you wake up your twins at the same time for feeding?” Most of the time, I’d say “yes.” […]
Newborn Twins Schedule
Having two newborns at once makes for lots of work, so it helps both you and the twins to have a predictable schedule. Fortunately for you, the newborn twins come with a blank slate, waiting for you, their parent, to fill it with things to keep them healthy and happy. If you take some time […]
Should Twins Sleep in the Parent’s Room?
Should your twins sleep in your room when they come home from the hospital? The answer depends on several factors. Benefits of Having Infant Twins Sleep in the Parents’ Room You may consider having your infant twins sleep in your room for several months. Twin parents will sometimes use a bassinet or Pack-n-Play in their […]
Why You Need a Bedtime Routine with Twins
Bedtime for your twins might just be your favorite time of day. After a long day of work and caring for twins, bedtime offers you the promise of sleeping children and a much-needed break. Establishing a bedtime routine with twins is a great way to control the chaos of your twin life and help your […]
How to Get Twins to Sleep Through the Night
Your twins will wake up in the middle of the night for various different reasons. They may be hungry, fussy, need a diaper change, or just hit the end of a sleep cycle. Regardless of the reason for waking up, you need to train them to sleep through the night. Your goal is to get […]
5 Ways a New Twin Father Can Get More Sleep
Don’t expect to get lots of sleep with newborn twins in your house. As you know, sleep deprivation is brutal and will be your reality for several months with newborn twins. You have to change your expectations and routine to try and maximize the sleep you can get. Here are some things you can do […]
Good Sleeper / Bad Sleeper: How to Handle Sleeping Twins
I got an email from a father of twins seeking advice on how to get both his twin girls to sleep in the same room. One is a really good sleeper and the other is very restless. Will a restless twin wake up her sister if they are in the same room? Our girls seemed […]
How to Get Twins Ready for Bed
Getting your twins ready for bed is often an adventure. Regardless if your twins are newborns or toddlers, you will have the daily responsibility of getting your twins ready for bed. Here are some tips I’ve found useful for getting our twin girls ready for bed: Bed Time Routine Consistency and a familiar routine are […]
Should twins sleep in the same room?
Can your twins sleep in the same bedroom? Absolutely. Start Your Twins in One Crib When we brought our girls home, they both shared a crib for several months. When they started to roll over and get a little too crowded, we moved each girl to her own crib but kept them in the same […]
The Secret of Separating Twins for Nap Time
When your babies are newborns and very young, you can have the twins sleep in the same crib. As they grow, they will each need their own crib but you can still have them in the same room. However, as they head toward their one year mark, you’ll notice that nap times are getting more […]
Sleep Deprivation with Twins is Torture
One of the most trying aspects of having newborn twins is sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is torture. Think about those old war or spy movies where the hero is literally tortured by being forced to stay awake. Just when the hero falls asleep, the bad guys wake him up. You, my friend, are the hero. […]
Why you don’t need a bigger house for twins
When I first learned we were having twins, I was in shock. I stayed in that state of shock for at least several weeks. This shock was fueled by fears and questions of how I would successfully care for my family. One of my big concerns was how my new, bigger family would fit […]
Bottle Feeding Twins: Middle of the Night Tips
If you choose to bottle feed your twin babies, you’ll face the challenge of making bottles in the middle of the night. The middle of the night feeds are generally heralded when one of your babies starts crying. This jars you from your slumber and pulls you out of your warm bed. You may even […]
