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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It is recommended to keep the newborn twins close together However, you must adhere to safety sleep guidelines. The right crib arrangement will help your twins develop an established routine for sleep.

A double bassinet that comes with a divider can be the ideal choice for twins. These portable beds let parents keep their children close during diaper changes and mid-night feedings. These beds are also ideal for babies who may outgrow their baby bassinets when they reach toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

If you follow the safe sleeping guidelines, twins are able to sleep in a bedside crib side-by-side. They should sleep on their backs with their heads in a straight line and their feet at opposite ends. When they're big enough, they can also share a bed in a Moses Basket or regular crib.

We are in love with this Delta double bassinet, which features a mesh partition so that babies can stay separated but still close to one the other. It also has a storage pocket for wipes and snacks. It's also foldable making it easy to move around the house or travel with on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart can swivel so that you can bring fussy twins nearer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides can be raised and lowered to make it easier to access them and they are secured for safety. It's a bit heavier and longer than other options, but it's great for second floors or grandparents' houses, and it comes with a travel bag. It's also much cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Many parents of twins may be tempted to place their babies in a single crib or bassinet but this is not generally recommended. Rednose recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping area (crib or portable crib or bassinet) in the room of the caregivers/parents until they reach the age of 12 months to reduce the risk of SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding, and it has been found that twins who are used to this sleeping environment will generally have a more coordinated sleep pattern than twins who sleep on their own.

One of the easiest ways to make this work is to use a twin bedside cot wooden cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 that comes with two separate bedding sets so each baby can have a personal and comfortable space. This bedside cot is able to easily be moved from room to room as required, and allows you to check on the babies without having to wake them by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their sleep patterns.

Other options include double bassinets that have been specifically designed to allow the infants to remain side-by-side and are perfect for mid-night feeds or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for example, has an air-tight mesh divider and an adjustable height to ensure that each child is visible and reachable at all times, and the sides of the sleeper are raised and lower to allow easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is a cheaper alternative, comes with two sleep zones separated by a mesh, permitting babies to view each one another. The sleeper also rotates around 360 degrees to give easy access to infants.

Many parents have found that co-bedding twins with moses baskets or a small bassinette could be a good option for situations that are temporary, such as a hospital stay or a family visit. However this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare provider to ensure that babies are properly positioned in a cot, with their feet at the floor of the cot and all bedding properly tucked in to prevent them from being suffocated.

Safety

When twins sleep together, the most crucial security feature is that each infant has his or her individual space to sleep. This ensures that each infant is not smothered or otherwise choked by the other. It also helps prevent the death of a cot, which is more common in single infants than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins and higher-order multiples get their own space to sleep in. This can be achieved by using an individual bassinet or a twin bedside cot sale crib you can place on your bed to feed or soothe one of the babies during the night.

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued guidelines to lower the SIDS risk by encouraging room sharing and avoiding cobedding, many families with twins and multiples find it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). In a previous study it was found that the majority of twin families who co-bedded their children in the beginning of their life at home were engaged in dangerous sleeping habits.

Parents of twins may not adhere to current SIDS risk reduction recommendations due to a desire prolong their own sleep and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. Additionally, the socioeconomic status of a family may influence their decisions about sleeping arrangements.

If twins are positioned side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they could easily get caught in their bedding and potentially choke on one another. If you decide to place your twins in the same cot together ensure they are placed in the position in which their feet are close to their heads and that their bedding is put into the cots securely. This will decrease the chance of them choking on each one.

A bedside cot 6 months plus bassinet, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safest and easier alternatives for twins who wish to sleep separately. This double bassinet comes with mesh walls that separate twins so that they each have their own secure and comfortable, flat sleeping surface. It can be swiveled 360 degrees, so you can bring your baby closer to you without having to leave your bed. The side walls automatically lower and return with every movement. It is also easy to clean and can be tucked away into the standard twin-sized bed frame. Take a look at the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It comes with the same features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It's a huge change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require lots of planning and consideration not to mention in regards to where they will sleep and how they'll get a restful night's sleep. While decisions about their future bedroom space are made later in life, parents often wonder how they can help them to settle in the early stages.

When twins are very young, they can be able to share one cot. Co-bedding is a method of comforting newborns by bringing them back to their womb. It is essential to ensure that the beds are big enough for babies to feel comfortable without having to touch each other or roll around. It is also important to keep in mind that the baby who awakes first must be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate nighttime feeds in order to awake one baby prior to the other.

It is important to remember that twins can have very different sleep routines. You may find that one child sleeps better than the other or is more comfortable being close to you. In this case it could be beneficial for twins to have their own bassinet or crib in their room.

When shopping for a twin bedside cot, ensure that it has breathable mesh dividers to create distinct sleeping spaces. This is crucial for babies that are more prone to overheating or for families with c-section mothers. Other helpful features include an adjustable base, built-in storage space for blankets and toys, as well as easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is a good choice for these purposes since it provides a large sleeping area and is designed with mothers who have c-sections in mind. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are other alternatives, but they have a smaller sleeping space than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're close, it's not recommended for twins to share the bed with an adult. This could increase the risk of SIDS and result in suffocation or strangulation. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins should sleep in their own cribs or bassinets in their parents' bedrooms for the first six months.