Twins & triplets, 0–12 months
Twin feeding & sleep planner
The most common advice from parents of multiples: when one baby wakes to eat, wake the other. Keeping them in sync is how you get a stretch of sleep yourself.
A sample 24 hours
| Activity | Baby A | Baby B |
|---|---|---|
| Feed | 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Tummy time | 7:30 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Nap | 8:15 AM | 8:15 AM |
| Feed | 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Nap | 10:45 AM | 10:45 AM |
| Feed | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Nap | 1:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| Nap (short) | 3:45 PM | 3:45 PM |
| Feed | 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Feed | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Feed | 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Feed | 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| Feed | 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
Times are a starting point, not a rule. Feed on demand in the early weeks, especially preemies, and follow your pediatrician's feeding plan. Use adjusted age for babies born before 37 weeks.
More for families with twins: Twins & Multiples guide
This tool is for general information and education only. It does not replace advice from your child's pediatrician, who knows your child's full history. Reviewed by a pediatrician.