Round Cribs are for twins or multiples and are usually available anywhere. They are considerably new to the scene. When it comes to twins you will need to have practically twice the supplies and furniture for your children, however, why buy two cribs? If you purchase a round crib, it will actually like the number 8. It is basically two circles attached on one side for joint availability.
When you purchase a round crib, you will end up getting two cribs in one. The benefits to a round crib is the fact that it will have easier access for both of the children, you won't be separating the babies, you won't be crowding the babies in one crib, most of the time you have the option to separate the beds once they are older, and it will save you money on buying two cribs.
As for convenience, you will find that the round cribs are a really space saver. Most have dual drop sides so that you can pick up one child without waking the other. As for any disadvantages, you would need to place the crib in the middle of the room, but then you get to free up wall space and be able to utilize all four walls of the children's room.
These types of beds are great for twins because it gives them independent space, but they aren't far away from their sibling. Some times parents of twins will either place two children in one large crib or they will purchase two cribs and place one at each side of the room.
The twins or babies will find comfort knowing that they are only separated by a tiny bar and not a whole room. At night when one is disrupted from sleep, it will take comfort in knowing that their brother or sister is still with; however, it is now crowding the children. When you place twins together, they lose their own individual space and begin to evolve their life and activities around each other. By not separating them too much, but to give them some individual space to stand out on their own will help them emotionally as they grow.
