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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It is recommended to keep the twins in the infant stage close together however, you must adhere to safety sleep guidelines. Choosing the right crib arrangement will help your twins develop an established routine for sleep.

A double bassinet with an divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds let parents keep their babies near for feedings in the middle of the night and diaper changes. They also work well for infants that may outgrow their bassinets before baby 2 years old.

Space-Saving

Twins can sleep together in a bedside crib with wheels cot, as long as you follow safe sleeping guidelines (that's to say that they should be laid on their backs, with the tops of their heads overlapping each other and feet at opposite ends of the cot). When they're old enough, they may also share a bed in a Moses Basket or a regular crib.

This Delta double bassinet comes with a mesh divider that allows babies to be separated, but still close. It also comes with a storage compartment for wipes and snacks. Additionally, it folds flat, making it easy to move around the house or go on trips.

Another alternative is this EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart that swivels to bring the twins who are fussy closer to you for feeding and comfort. The sides lower and raise to allow access, and they are secured to ensure security. It's a bit heavier and longer than some other alternatives, but it's a great choice for second floors or grandparent houses, and it comes with its own travel bag. It's also much cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Many parents of twins might be enticed to put the twins together in a single bassinet or crib but this is not generally recommended. Instead the Rednose group Rednose suggests that twins are provided with their own private sleeping space (crib or bassinet, or a portable crib) in the room of the parent or caregiver until they are 12 months old to reduce the risk of SIDS. This arrangement is known as co-bedding. It has been shown that twins who have grown in this environment develop a more synchronized sleeping patterns.

One of the easiest ways to make this work is to use a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, that comes with two separate bedding sets to ensure that each baby can have an individual and comfortable space. The rocking bedside crib cot can easily be moved from room to another as necessary, and also makes it easy to check on babies without needing to wake them by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their rhythms.

Other options include double bassinets, which have been designed specifically for infants that allow them to stay side-by-side and are ideal for nighttime feedings or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a mesh panel that is breathable and adjustable in height to allow each baby to be seen and reachable at all times. The sides of the sleeper lower and raise to allow for easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet which is a more affordable alternative, comes with two sleep zones that are separated by a mesh panel permitting babies to view each one another. The sleeper also swivels around 360 degrees, allowing an easy access for infants.

Many parents have realized that bedding twins in moses baskets or a small bassinette is a great option for temporary situations such as a hospital stay or a visit to the family. However this should be done only under the supervision of a medical professional to ensure that the babies are properly placed, with their feet to the foot of the cot, and all bedding securely tucked in, to prevent them from being suffocated.

Safety

When it comes to twins sleeping together, the most important security factor is that each baby has his or her individual space to sleep. This helps prevent every baby from being smothered, choked or otherwise being choking by the other. It also helps to prevent the death of a cot, which is more frequent in infants who are single than in multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins, triplets and higher-order multiples have their own sleeping space. This can be accomplished with an additional bassinet, or a twin bedside crib you can place on your bed to feed or sooth one of the babies during the night.

While recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with a parent and disallow cobedding, the reality is that a lot of families with twins and higher-order multiples have trouble adhering to these guidelines (1). A previous study documented that a majority of families with twins who were cobedded during the first 3 months at home opted for unsafe sleeping practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins might not adhere to the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines due to a desire to prolong their own sleep and the inability to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. Furthermore, socioeconomic status may affect family decisions about the arrangement of their sleep.

If twins are placed in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding could easily be pulled together and they could choke on each other. If you decide to sleep your twins together in the same cot it is essential to place them in a head-to-foot position and their bedding secured in each cot to limit the chance of them smothering each one.

A bassinet that is positioned at the bedside, like the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safest and more convenient options for twins who want to be able to sleep independently. The double bassinet has an insulated mesh wall that separates twins so that they each have their own secure, flat sleep surface. It can be turned 360 degrees, which means you can bring your child closer to you without leaving your bed. The walls on the sides automatically lower and return with each movement. It's also easy to clean and fits into the standard twin bed frame. Check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has similar features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

Being welcomed by twins or multiples to the world is a huge life altering. They require a lot of planning and consideration not to mention in regards to where they will be sleeping and how they will get a good night's sleep. Parents often ask themselves what they can do to make their children feel comfortable at an early age.

When twins are young, it is possible to share a crib. This is referred to as co-bedding, and it can be a wonderful comfort for newborns since it brings them back to the birthing process. The most important thing is to ensure that the beds are large enough to allow the infants to be comfortable, without touching or bouncing around. It is also important to remember that the baby who wakes first needs to be fed. It is helpful to coordinate feeding times at night to ensure that you wake one up before the other.

It is important to be aware that twins may have different sleeping patterns. You might find that one baby is waking more frequently than the other or prefers to be closer to you. In this instance it is possible to give each twin a separate crib or bassinet.

When you are looking for a twin bedside cot crib cot look for models that feature air-tight mesh dividers that create distinct sleeping areas. This is important for babies who are susceptible to heat stroke or for families where mothers have had a c-section. Other helpful features include an adjustable base, built-in storage space for blankets and toys, as well as easy-to-maneuver wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, which is specifically designed for mothers who have a c-section is a great option due to its large sleeping space and is easy to move. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price's Easy Swaivel are both options, but have a smaller sleeping space than the Arm's Reach cot.

It is not recommended to sleep with twins in the same bed as an adult even if they're close. This can increase the risk of SIDS and cause strangulation or suffocation. Instead the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins remain in their safe sleeping areas, like bassinets or cribs in their parents' room for the first six months.