Tips for a good night's sleep for twins
Caring for one baby alone is already a huge challenge, but if you've given birth to twins or triplets, everything is multiplied by two or three and the day-to-day is even more exhausting and complicated. To help you cope with the sleep and sleeping routine of your twins or triplets, we answer the most frequently asked questions we've been asked.
Should twins sleep in the same crib?
Yes, but only during the first weeks of life.
It is good for twins, triplets and triplets to sleep close to each other. This way, your babies can feel the presence of their little brother or sister just like when they were in the womb .
Twins and triplets are actually very calm if they are together in the same crib. However, letting your babies sleep in the same bed should be done during the first few weeks of life when they are still in the exogestation period.
When twins share a crib, you should pay attention to ensure that they do not get too hot due to the close contact of their bodies , as well as to the recommendations to avoid SMS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
Once your twins are in their first few weeks of life, it is ideal for your babies to sleep in separate but close cribs.
What to do if one of the twins cries and wakes up the other?
Use a white noise machine
White noise not only helps calm and reduce your baby's restlessness at bedtime, but by isolating external noises, it also helps them stay in deep, restful sleep for longer.
To prevent one baby from waking the other while sleeping, place the white noise machine between both cribs to block out any sounds or cries from one of the twins.
When one of the babies sleeps poorly, either in the same crib or room, you can separate them for a few nights, to improve the sleep of the one who did not sleep well .
Should my twins have the same routines?
Apply routines in a synchronized manner
It is very important to implement synchronized routines, because it gives parents some time to rest. Synchronized routines consist of implementing the same sleeping, feeding and playing schedules for both babies.
For example, if you notice that one of your little ones takes a shorter nap than the other, try extending his sleep time a little longer so that he wakes up at the same time as his sibling. If necessary, you can even have him sleep in your arms to get more sleep. The goal is to align the sleep times and bedtime routines of both babies.
How can parents help each other?
Work as a team with your partner or the person who helps you.
Sharing tasks between parents is essential, especially when you have twins or triplets. If possible, take turns with your partner or the person you have asked for help and support each other.
You can take turns during the night, so you can get more restful sleep . This also applies if you are not twins and only have one baby or more than one child.
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