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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Twins who are just born sleep best close to one another It's vital to follow safe sleeping recommendations. Choosing the right crib arrangement can aid your twins in developing a consistent routine of sleep.

A double bassinet with a divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their children close during feedings in the middle of the night and diaper changes. These beds are also great for babies who might outgrow their bassinets when they reach toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

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

We are in love with this Delta double bassinet, which has a mesh divider so that babies can stay separated but still close to one other. It also comes with a storage compartment for wipes and snacks. It is also foldable which makes it easy to move around the house or take on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart can swivel to allow you to bring your twins who are fussy closer to you to feed them and calm them. The sides can be raised or lowered for easy access, and are locked to ensure safety. It's a little heavier and longer than other options, but it's perfect for second floors or grandparent homes, and it comes with its own travel bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins place their babies in the same bassinet or crib. Rednose suggests that twins have their own secure sleeping area (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the parents/caregivers until they reach the age of 12 months old to lower the risk for SIDS. This is known as co-bedding. It has been demonstrated that twins who grew up in this environment develop a more synchronized sleeping pattern.

A twin bedside cot such as the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a fantastic method to achieve this. It comes with two sets of bedding so that each baby gets their own personal space. The bedside cot can be 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 awakening them.

Other alternatives include double bassinets that have been specifically designed to allow the infants to be side-by-side, and are perfect for mid-night feeds or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features an air-tight mesh partition and adjustable height so that each baby can be observed and reached throughout the night, and the sides of the sleeper can be raised and lowered to allow easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet which is a less expensive option, has two sleep zones separated by a mesh panel, allowing babies to see each the other. The sleeper also rotates around 360 degrees to give easy access to infants.

For temporary situations, such as a family visit or hospitalization, many parents have found success with co-bedding twins in the large moses basket or small bassinette that has dividers. However, this should be done only under the supervision of a medical professional to ensure that the babies are placed properly in a cot, with their feet at the bottom of the cot and their bedding properly tucked in to prevent them from suffocating.

Safety

The most important security feature for twins is that they have their own sleeping space. This ensures that each baby is not smothered or otherwise trapped by the other. This also helps to avoid cot deaths, which are more frequent with single infants than multiples.

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

Although recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and disallow cobedding, the reality is that a lot of families of twins and other higher-order multiples aren't able to comply with these guidelines (1). In a previous study it was found that the majority of twin families that cobedded their children in the first three months of their lives at home engaged in unsafe sleeping habits.

Parents of twins may not follow current SIDS recommendations due to the desire to sleep longer and the absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally the socioeconomic status of a family can influence their choices regarding sleep arrangements.

If twins are positioned side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they could easily become entangled by their bedding, and possibly choke on one another. If you decide to place your twins in the same cot ensure they are in the position in which their feet are close to their heads, and that their bedding is tucked into each cot securely. This will lessen the chances of them choking on each one.

A bassinet for bed, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safer and most convenient options for twins who want to sleep in a separate bed. This double bassinet comes with a mesh wall that separates twins, giving them their own secure flat bed. It can rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to bring one of your babies closer to you for feedings or calming while still in the comfortable bed. The side walls lower and automatically return when you move. It is also easy to clean and fits into the standard twin-sized bed frame. Check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has similar features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

The arrival of twins or multiples into the world is an enormous life altering. They require a lot of planning and thought, not least in regards to where they will sleep and how they will get a restful night's sleep. While decisions about their future bedroom space can be taken as they age, parents often wonder what they can do to help them to settle in the early stages.

It is possible for twins to share a crib when they are small. Co-bedding is a method for helping newborns feel at ease by bringing them back to their mother's womb. It is crucial to make sure that the beds are big enough for babies to feel comfortable without having to touch one others or roll around. You should also remember that the baby that is the first to wake up must be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate feeding times at night to ensure that you get one baby up before the other.

It is important to keep in mind that twins may have different sleep patterns. You may find that one child sleeps better than the other or prefers to be close to you. In this instance, it might be best for the twins to have their own crib or bassinet in their room.

When you are looking for a twin bedside cot, look for models that feature ventilated mesh dividers that can create separate sleeping areas. This is important for babies that are prone to heat stroke or for families in which mothers have had a C-section. Other helpful features include a reversible base, built-in storage for blankets and toys, and easy-to-maneuver wheels.  4-in-1 bedside crib , designed for c-section mothers is a great option due to its large sleeping space and is easy to maneuver. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are other options, but have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.

It is not recommended that twins sleep in the same bed with an adult even if they're very close. This increases the risk of SIDS, and could lead to suffocation, strangulation or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins should sleep in their own bassinets or cribs in their parents' rooms for the first 6 months.