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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It's best to keep twins who are just born close to each other However, you must adhere to safety sleep guidelines. The right crib arrangement can help your twins develop the same routine of sleeping.

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

Space-Saving

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

We are in love with this Delta double bassinet, which includes a mesh divider, to allow babies to remain separate but close to each other. It also has a pocket for storage for wipes and snacks. It's also foldable, making it easier to move around the house and take on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart can swivel to allow you to bring fussy twins nearer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides can be raised and lowered to allow access, and they secure themselves to ensure your child's security. It's a bit heavier and longer than other options, but it's perfect for second floors or grandparent' houses and comes with its own travel bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Parents of twins may be tempted to put the twins together in a single bassinet or crib but this is not generally recommended. Instead, the group Rednose suggests that twins be given their own safe sleeping space (crib or bassinet or portable crib) in the parent/caregiver's room until they reach 12 months old in order to reduce the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also referred to as co-bedding. It has been found that twins who are accustomed to this type of sleeping environment typically have a more synchronized sleep pattern than those who sleep separately.

One of the most convenient ways to make this work is by using a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, that comes with two distinct bedding sets to ensure that each baby can have an individual and comfortable space. This bedside crib cot can also easily be moved from room to another as required, and makes it easy to monitor the baby without having to wake them up by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their routines.

Other options include double bassinets specially designed to allow the infants to remain side-by-side and are ideal for nighttime feedings or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for example, has an air-tight mesh divider and an adjustable height to ensure that each baby can be observed and reached at all times, while the sides of the sleeper can be raised and lowered to give easy access. If you're looking for an affordable alternative, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, with two sleep zones separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to see each other and the entire mattress is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving ease of access for each infant.

For temporary situations, such as an emergency family visit or hospital stay Parents have reported success in co-bedding twins in the large moses basket or small bassinette with divider. This should only be done under the supervision a healthcare provider. They will ensure that the babies are properly placed on their feet placed at the foot of the crib and all bedding is tucked in.

Safety

The most important safety feature when it comes to twins is that both babies have their own sleeping space. This helps prevent the baby from being smothered, choked, or otherwise choking by the other. This also helps to avoid deaths in cots, which are more common with single babies than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins, tritons and higher-ordered triplets have their own space to sleep in. The best way to do this is by having an additional bassinet or twin bedside cot that can be positioned close to your bed when you're feeding or soothing one of the babies during the night.

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued recommendations to reduce the risk of SIDS by encouraging room sharing and discouraging cobedding, a lot of families with twins and multiples have found it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). A previous study documented that a large majority of families with twins that 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 current SIDS risk reduction recommendations due to a desire to extend their own sleep time and the inability to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. In addition, the socioeconomic status of a family can affect their the arrangement of their sleep.

When twins are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they may easily become entangled by their bedding, and possibly choke on each other. If you choose to put your twins in the same cot, it is essential to place them in the position of feet-to-head and with their bedding securely tucked into each cot for bedside to minimize the possibility of them colliding with each other.

A bassinet for bed, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the most secure and most convenient options for twins who want to sleep separately. This double bassinet features a mesh wall that separates twins to give them each their own safe, flat sleep surface. It rotates 360 degrees to bring one of your babies closer to you for feedings or to soothe while still in the peace of your bed. Its side walls lower and auto-return with each movement. It's easy to clean and can be tucked away in the standard twin bed frame. Take a look at the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It comes with the same features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

Being welcomed by twins or multiples to the world is a major life change. They require plenty of thought and preparation especially in regards to where they will sleep and how they'll get a good night's sleep. While decisions regarding their room can be made when they are older parents are often unsure of how they can help their children to feel comfortable in the beginning stages.

When twins are still young, they are able to share a crib. This is called co-bedding and it can be a wonderful comfort for newborns since it reminds them of the birthing process. It is crucial to make sure that the beds are big enough for infants to be comfortable without touching each the other or move around. It is also important to remember that the baby who wakes first needs to be fed. It is helpful to coordinate nighttime feeds so that you can wake one up before the other.

It is important to remember that twins can have very different sleeping routines. It could be that one of them wakes more than the other or prefers to be closer to you. In this situation, it may be best to give each twin their own crib or bassinet.

When looking for a twin Bedside Co Sleeper Cot cot ensure that it has ventilated mesh dividers that can create distinct sleeping areas. This is crucial for babies that are more prone to overheating or families with c-section mothers. Reversible bases and wheels that are easy to maneuver are also beneficial features. The Arm's Reach cot is a great option for these needs, as it offers a large sleeping area and is designed with mothers who have c-sections in mind. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price's Easy Swaivel are both options, but have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're close, it is not recommended for twins to share the bed with an adult. This increases the risk of SIDS and may result in suffocation strangulation, or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins be kept in their bassinets or cribs in the parents' rooms for the first six months.