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Trying to manage a road trip with twin babies can have its difficulties, but there are a number of ways you can make it significantly easier and safer for yourself and your babies. From bringing your own twin bassinet to having familiar creature comforts on hand from home, here are a few tips that can make your road trip with twins easier and happier for everyone involved. Twin Bassinet Bring Your Own Bassinet It might be hard to accommodate twin babies where you are going, whether it’s the grandparents’ house or a hotel. You will want to bring your own twin bassinet that vibrates so that you know you have a safe place for your babies to sleep. This may be hard to get in the car but will be worth it. If you can’t fit a twin bassinet, try bringing two smaller bassinets instead. The key is that you have bassinets that can safely fit your babies and have a vibration option to help them fall asleep in an unfamiliar place. The twin bassinet can also help as they will know...

Developing a consistent bedtime routine is the route to helping your baby learn to sleep correctly. It’s not true sleep training, as that comes later, but it sets your baby up for success and helps you reclaim some sleep while instilling good bedtime habits. Here are some tips for what kind of routine you should start, and how to stay consistent.  Bedside Bassinet When Can You Start a Bedtime Routine? First, it’s nearly impossible to be consistent with a newborn. Their sleep and wake times are not predictable. That said, you can still start a routine while they are in a bedside bassinet and before they are in a crib. It takes about two months before a baby can accept a bedtime routine, and you’ll typically want to wait until your little one is about 4-6 months old before attempting actual sleep training. By establishing a routine, you build cues that help your baby get ready to fall asleep, and a consistent bedtime routine sends those signals to your baby’s brain and body, helpi...