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Step 1
Consider mini cribs if you have a small nursery. The space-saving mini crib has all the safety features of a full-sized crib, but gives you extra room for a rocker, changing table and dresser.
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Step 2
Buy cribs with the same finish if the styles are different. When buying used cribs, you may not find the same model, but if the finish is the same you don't notice after you install coordinating bedding.
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Step 3
Purchase one crib before the twins' birth and plan for another purchase several months later if you have budget limitations. It's common for twins to share a crib until they can roll over, usually around 3 months of age.
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Step 4
Research the price advantage of buying convertible cribs versus cribs now and beds later. Although cribs that convert to beds cost more, you could realize savings when you factor in the cost of buying two beds later.
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Step 5
Choose cribs that have built in storage drawers if your twins are going to share a room. Even if you have ample closet and dresser space, the drawers are handy for storing bed linens.
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Step 6
Select cribs built in a conventional rectangle shape and featuring clean lines if you plan to use crib tents later. It's impossible for parents to know if a baby will climb out of his crib at a young age and crib tents don't fit circular or oval shaped cribs.
