Planning a nursery for twins
Short answer: Twins can share a cot only in the early weeks, and never a Moses basket. Plan for two cots before they can roll.
Step by step
- Measure for two cots side by side, with space to reach both.
- Two of everything for sleep: mattresses, sheets, sleeping bags.
- A double pushchair for getting out.
What the guidance says
- Never put twins together in a Moses basket or small cot. Before they can roll, move them into their own cots.
- The NHS advises placing your baby in a separate cot or Moses basket in the same room as you for every sleep, day and night, for at least the first 6 months.
- Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress in good condition, with no raised or cushioned edges, that fits the cot or Moses basket with no gaps.
Shop at Baby Kingdom
- Bantam Space Saver Cot - White
- Hartley Classic Cot
- Stamford Space Saver Sleigh Cot - White
- Bantam Space Saver Cot - Warm Grey
Check each product page for its exact dimensions, mattress size, age and weight limits and safety standards.
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Sources
- The Lullaby Trust: Baby mattresses and bedding (accessed 2026-10-21)
- NHS: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (accessed 2026-10-21)
General information only, not medical advice. Always follow your product's instructions. If you are worried about your baby, contact your GP, health visitor or 111. In an emergency, call 999.