Twins in an Arms Reach Co-Sleeper

SarahsinLove

I want to cosleep my swaddled twins for the first few months when they arrive. I've been looking for a used Arms Reach Original/Ideal cosleeper used and have had a heck of a time finding one. A few people have mentioned using a mini for twins but I am nervous about it being too small, or getting too small very quickly. Anyone have experience using a Mini for two babies?

SmallCityLiving

I used the regular and mine even grew out of that length wise before 3 months so I can't imagine using the mini.

mer313131

I have a full size and although I haven't used it yet, I think it will be perfect for the first couple months. I think a mini would be too small.

1blueridgemama

I second (third?) the original, not mini cosleeper.  We haven't set it up yet (got it off Amazon) and that's our plan for when the babies make their entrance.  I think the mini would not work with two.

LegallyBlonde217

The mini is way too small to fit 2 babies. 

auntjessy

I had the mini and it barely comfortably fit one baby.  I had to bring in a PNP for the other.  Didn't matter, they ended up not liking sleeping flat and moved to RNPs after a month anyway.  

SarahsinLove

Thanks so much ladies! I figured the mini would be too small, thanks for confirming. I hit a stroke of great luck and got a full size yesterday for $20 from a local mom's group. It's in PERFECT condition. I am estatic! The $210 price tag of the full was daunting for something that wouldn't' be used all that long. Our original plan was to use the PnP, but I read that the bassinet part of it should only be used up to 15 lbs, I have been hearing of a lot of twins in the 6-7lb range at birth lately and I was just diagnosed with gestation diabetes so I don't want to take the chance that we bring them home and it only works for a very short period of time. We do have two RNP's a friend is letting us borrow as backup ;-) Those things are brilliant!!

so72409

I borrowed a friend's mini...we used it one night before moving them to the RnP (where they slept next to our bed until they were 4 months). We also used the upper portion of the PnP for awhile during naps, but like you mentioned the weight limit didn't allow that for very long before it started to tear!! Luckily I saw it before it actually broke! Congrats on finding a regular arms reach at a discount!!!! That's awesome!