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In this Article

  • Some facts
  • Tips to encourage twins to sleep at the same time
  • 1. Establish a consistent sleep routine
  • 2. Put your twins down at the same time
  • 3. Swaddle your twins
  • 4. Use white noise
  • 5. Keep your twins in the same room
  • 6. Be patient
Helping your twins to sleep at the same time

Twins & Triplets

Helping your twins to sleep at the same time

Updated on 10 May 2023

Medically Reviewed by

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya

Dr Sameer has more than 10 Years of Experience as a specialist and more than 19 years of total experience - MBBS| DCH, DNB

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Taking care of the twins is a daunting task for the parents. The challenges of motherhood increase when you are blessed with multiple ones or twins. You need to perform double duties for both the kids like bathing, massaging, feeding, and burping and the most challenging one is to help your twins sleep at the same time. The most frustrating moment is when you are putting one of them to bed and the second one suddenly wakes up. You do not get enough time to relax when you want to sleep train your twins. With patience and regular practice, you will be able to gain a peaceful night's sleep for yourself and your babies can sleep for a longer duration.

Some facts

Each child is different so to sleep train your twins would also not be easy for you. It may take a little longer but with some guidelines, you can perfectly help your children to have sound sleep:

  • Babies up to the age of 2 months do not require sleep training. The parents need to bond with their children and know them well.
  • You can start sleep training for your children when they turn 2-4 months old. It is the best phase to begin this process and do not lose your calm when you have to feed or change nappies several times for both kids at night. Kids will not sleep for a longer duration.
  • Things will not go easy and you have to put in a lot of effort to stay patient when you are sleep-training your twins when they are 6 months old. Look for signals and put them to bed only when they are drowsy.

Tips to encourage twins to sleep at the same time

The only strategy to keep your twins on the same sleep routine is not to break the routine. Babies are happy when you provide everything they need on time. For their overall well-being, you must frequently feed the babies and change their nappies.

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Some important key points you must keep in mind:

1. Establish a consistent sleep routine

Having a consistent bedtime routine can help your twins learn when it's time to sleep. This could include a bath, a story, and a lullaby, and should be followed every night.

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2. Put your twins down at the same time

Putting your twins down at the same time can help synchronize their sleep schedules and encourage them to sleep at the same time. It's important to be flexible, though, as one twin may need to sleep a little earlier or later than the other.

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Also read: Do Babies Get a Sound Sleep in Baby Sleeping Bags?

3. Swaddle your twins

Swaddling can help calm and soothe your babies and make them feel more secure. This can be especially helpful for premature twins who may be used to the snug environment of the womb.

4. Use white noise

Using white noise can help drown out any external noises that may disturb your twins' sleep and help them relax.

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5. Keep your twins in the same room

Keeping your twins in the same room can help them feel more secure and encourage them to sleep at the same time. If your twins wake each other up, you may want to try separating them temporarily until they learn to sleep through each other's noises.

6. Be patient

Getting twins to sleep at the same time can take time and patience. It's important to remember that every baby is different and may have different sleep needs. Keep trying different strategies until you find what works best for your twins.

By using these tips, you can help your twins sleep at the same time and establish healthy sleep habits. This can help reduce stress and exhaustion for both you and your babies, while also promoting their physical and cognitive development.

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Medically Reviewed by

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya

Dr Sameer has more than 10 Years of Experience as a specialist and more than 19 years of total experience - MBBS| DCH, DNB

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