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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It is best to keep your twins who are just born close to each other, but you should also adhere to safety sleep guidelines. The right crib arrangement can help your twins develop a consistent sleeping routine.

A double bassinet that has an divider is a great choice for twins. These beds can be used to keep their babies close for diaper changes as well as mid-night meals. These beds are also ideal for babies who might outgrow their bassinets for baby when they reach toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

Twins can sleep side-by-side in a bedside crib, provided you adhere to the safe guidelines for sleeping (that's to say that they should lie on their backs with the tops of their heads touching each other and their feet placed at opposite ends of the cot). They can also co-sleep in a Moses basket or a regular crib once they're big enough.

This Delta double bassinet features a mesh partition that allows babies to be separated but still close. It has a handy storage pocket to keep wipes and snacks nearby and also snacks. It is also foldable making it easy to move around the house and take on excursions.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart, swivels to allow you to bring your twins who are fussy closer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides can be raised and lowered to allow access and secure themselves to ensure your child's security. It is a little longer and heavier than other options but is great for the second floor or grandparent's homes. It also comes with a carry-on bag. It's also a lot less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Parents of twins may be tempted to sleep the babies together in a single crib or bassinet but this is not generally recommended. Rednose suggests that twins have their own secure sleeping space (crib or portable crib or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach 12 months old to lower the risk of SIDS. This is known as co-bedding. It has been proven that twins who have grown in this type of environment develop a more synchronized sleeping patterns.

A twin bedside crib travel cot cot like the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a fantastic option to accomplish this. It comes with two separate sets of bedding so that each baby has their own space. This newborn bedside cot cot is also easily moved from one room to the next when needed. It is a convenient and easy way to check on your children without disrupting their sleep or wake them up.

Other options include double bassinets, specially designed to allow the infants to stay side-by-side and are perfect for mid-night feeding or changing diapers. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features a breathable mesh divider and a height that can be adjusted so that each baby can be observed and reached at all times, while the sides of the sleeper are raised and lower to allow easy access. If you prefer a more affordable alternative, the Walmart exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, having two sleep zones separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to see one another, Bedside Cot for Twins and the entire sleeper can rotate 360 degrees to give ease of access for each infant.

Many parents have found that bedding twins together with moses baskets, or a small bassinette, can be a good solution in situations of a short duration, like hospital stays or a visit to the family. This should only be done under the supervision of by a healthcare professional. They will make sure that the babies are properly placed on their feet at the foot of the crib, and all bedding put into.

Safety

The most important security feature when it comes to twins is that each baby has their own space to sleep. This ensures that every infant isn't smothered, or infected by the other. It also helps prevent cot death, which is more prevalent in infants with one parent than in multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins and higher-ordered multiples have their own space to sleep in. The best way to accomplish this is to have a separate bassinet or twin bedside rocking crib cot that can be brought up close to your bed while you feed or soothe one of your babies throughout the night.

While the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued recommendations to decrease the SIDS risk by encouraging room sharing and discouraging cobedding, many families of twins and multiples find it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). A previous study found that the majority of families with twins who were cobedded in the first 3 months at home, used unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS guidelines due to a desire to sleep longer and absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally, socioeconomic status can affect the family's decisions regarding sleep arrangements.

If twins are put in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding could easily get caught in their midst and they may choke on eachother. If you decide to place your twins in the same cot ensure that they are in a position in which their feet are close to their heads, and that their bedding is tucked into each cot securely. This will reduce the chance of them choking on each one.

One of the safest and more convenient options for twins to sleep separately is a bedside cot newborn bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet comes with an insulated mesh wall that separates twins to give them each their own safe and comfortable, flat sleeping surface. It can be rotated 360 degrees, so you can bring your child closer to you without having to leave your bed. The walls on the sides automatically lower and then return with each movement. It's easy to clean and fits into the standard twin bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet that is available at Walmart and offers similar features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It is a major life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require plenty of planning and consideration, not least when it comes to the place they will sleep and how they'll get a good night's sleep. While decisions about their future room can be made later in life, parents often wonder how they can help their children to feel comfortable in the beginning stages.

It is possible for twins to share a single cot if they are small. This is called co-bedding and it can be a excellent comfort for babies as it helps them remember the birthing process. The key is to make sure the beds are big enough to allow the infants to be comfortable, without touching each other or rolling around. It is also important to keep in mind that the baby who awakes first needs to be fed. It is helpful to coordinate feeding times at night to ensure that you awake one baby prior to the other.

It is important to keep in mind that twins have different sleeping patterns. You may find that one child wakes more than the other, or prefers to be close to you. In this situation it might be best to provide each twin with their own bassinet or crib.

Choose a cot with twin beds that have breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping areas. This is essential for babies who are at risk of heat stroke or for families where mothers have had a C-section. Other helpful features include the reversible base, built-in storage space for blankets and toys, as well as easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is a great option for these needs, as it offers a spacious sleeping area and is designed with c-section moms in mind. Other options are the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel, however, they have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.

It is not recommended to sleep with twins in the same bed with an adult, even if they are very close. It is an increased risk of SIDS and could lead to suffocation, strangulation, or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins sleep in their own bassinets or cribs in their parents' rooms for the first six months.