Article: It's common for twin toddlers to climb out of their cribs, jump on other furniture, or use their time alone together to become rambunctious. Make sure there's nothing in their bedroom that could be dangerous, such as open electrical sockets, wires that they can pull, or furniture that they can jump from. If your toddlers are climbing out of the crib or jumping from their beds, it might be a good idea to just place their mattress and boxspring directly on the floor. This way, you won't have safety concerns each night. Opt for a toddler-sized bed as opposed to a twin bed as a good transitional option. While you're reading books, putting on pjs, or tucking the toddlers in, try to dim the lights to emphasize that it's time to sleep. Use a nightlight in the room if the toddlers don't like darkness. Closing the blinds will help toddlers sleep if they go to bed while the sun is still up, and it will also encourage them to sleep in later. Use a blue-based light, especially for nightlights. Blue-based lights are better for falling asleep, compared to red-based lights. Whether the toddlers are anxious, light sleepers, or distracted by one another, using a white noise machine or similar option will help them fall asleep faster. If one toddler has trouble sleeping through the other toddler's noises, place the white noise system close to their bed so they sleep more easily. White noise machines, fans, or soft music helps to create a soothing atmosphere. While you can childproof the doorknobs so the toddlers can't open the door, it's safer to leave the door cracked open and install a gate. This way, you can see into the room and will be able to hear them call out for you. Make sure the baby gate is tall enough that the toddlers won't climb over it. A main reason why toddlers have such a hard time falling asleep is that they start playing with their toys once the parents leave the room. Try to remove all of the toys from the floor and anywhere else in their reach. You can keep a few stuffed animals with them, if desired. You can also choose a warm grey, soothing green, or cozy pink, depending on your preference. However, bright white and dark aggressive colors like red and purple aren't calming. Try incorporating your calming colors in the paint color, rugs, curtains, and decor. When painting bedroom walls, it's best to choose a flat, matte finish over a glossy paint finish. If your twins won't stop distracting one another or have completely different sleep behaviors, it might be best to separate them so they can both sleep peacefully. If you have a spare bedroom, try setting up one toddler's bedtime space in one room and the other toddler's bed in another. This works well as a last resort when other methods haven't been working. If you're putting your toddlers in two different rooms, it's important to establish rules such as they shouldn't go into the other twin's room and wake them up.
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Remove climbing aids and other hazards. Place mattresses directly onto the floor for safety, if necessary. Dim the lights to create a softer atmosphere. Use white noise to help the toddlers sleep peacefully. Place a baby gate in front of the bedroom door. Move distracting toys to a spot where the toddlers can't reach them. Decorate the room in a calming color, such as light blue. Consider putting the toddlers in two separate rooms, if necessary.