While sleeping a baby in their own safe cot is always the safest option, this is not always possible – especially if you have twins.
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Sleeping twins in the same safe cot (known as “co-bedding”) is dangerous if one part of the body of one twin were able to accidentally cover the face of the other, causing an interference with breathing. There is a risk that this can happen if the twins are sleeping side-by-side.
So what can you do to minimise your risks?
- Place the babies’ head to head, at opposite ends of the cot.
- Do not use bedding (sheets and blankets) – instead use safe sleeping bags, or swaddle the babies separately until they show signs of being able to roll over.
- Follow our six safe sleep recommendations.
- Babies must be slept separately when they show signs of being able to move around in the cot.
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For more safe sleep advice, visit our Safe Sleep Advice Hub.
Last modified: 18/3/20