25 Surprising Facts About Twin Bedside Cot

Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Newborn twins sleep best when close to each other It's vital to adhere to safe sleeping guidelines. The right crib arrangement can aid in the development of a consistent routine of sleep.

A double bassinet that has the option of dividing can be the ideal choice for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their babies close for diaper changes and feedings at night. These beds are also great for babies who are likely to outgrow their baby bassinets before they reach toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

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

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

Another option is the EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart that swivels to bring fussy twins closer to you for feedings and calming. The sides can be raised and lowered for easy access, and are locked in place for security. It is a little longer and heavier than the other options, but great for second floor or grandparents' homes. It also comes with a bag for travel cot bedside. It's also a lot less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Parents of twins might be enticed to place their babies in a single bassinet or crib but this is not generally recommended. Rednose recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping area (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach the age of 12 months old to lower the risk for SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding and it has been proven that twins who are used to this type of sleeping environment often form a more synchronized sleep pattern than twins who sleep in separate rooms.

One of the easiest methods to accomplish this is by using a twin bedside cot mattress cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, which comes with two separate bedding sets to ensure that every baby can have an area that is comfortable and private. This bedside rocking crib cot is also easily moved from one room to another as needed. It offers an easy and convenient way to check on your children without disturbing their sleep patterns or wake them up.

Double bassinets are another option. They permit infants to sleep side-by-side and are ideal for feedings or diaper changes during the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a breathable mesh panel and adjustable height to allow each infant to be easily accessible and visible at all times. The sides of the sleeper lower and raise for easy access. If you're looking for a more 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 view each other and the entire bed is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving an easy access to every infant.

For short-term situations, such as a family visit or hospital stay, many parents have found success in co-bedding twins in a large moses basket or small bassinette with divider. This should only be done with the supervision of by a healthcare professional. They will make sure that the babies are appropriately placed, with their feet at the bottom of the crib and all bedding tucked in.

Safety

The most important safety feature for twins is that both babies have their own sleeping space. This ensures that each baby isn't smothered, or trapped by the other. It also helps to prevent the death of a cot, which is more frequent with single infants than multiples.

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

Although recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and discourage cobedding but the reality is that a lot of families of twins and higher-order multiples have trouble adhering to these guidelines (1). A previous study found that a large majority of families with twins who were cobedded during the first three months at home opted for unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins may not adhere to current SIDS guidelines due to the desire to sleep longer and a lack of space at home to accommodate multiple cribs. Furthermore, socioeconomic status may affect the family's decisions regarding the arrangement of their sleep.

When twins are placed side-by-side in a small crib or Moses basket, they can 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 where their feet are next to their heads, and that their bedding is put into each cot securely. This will reduce the chances of them choking on each other.

One of the safest and more convenient options for twins to be able to sleep independently is a bedside Rocking Crib bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet features an enclosed mesh wall that can separate twins and give them their own flat, secure sleep surface. It rotates 360 degrees so you can bring one of your babies closer to you for feedings or to soothe without leaving the peace of your bed, and its side walls lower and auto-return with each movement. It is easy to clean, and fits in a standard twin-sized bed frame. Take a look at the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has similar features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It is a major life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. Not only that, they require a great deal of planning and thinking when it comes to their sleeping arrangements and how they will get a good sleep. Parents often wonder what they can do to make their children feel comfortable from an early age.

When twins are very young, they can be able to share a cot. This is called co-bedding and it can be a great comfort to newborns as it brings them back to the mother's womb. It is important to make sure the beds are large enough for babies to be comfortable, without touching or bouncing around. It is also important to keep in mind that the baby who wakes first needs to be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate night feeds to ensure that you awake one baby prior to the other.

It is important to be aware that twins may have different sleeping patterns. It is possible that one child sleeps better than the other or is more comfortable being close to you. In this situation it may be beneficial for the twins to have their own crib or bassinet in their room.

When shopping for a twin bedside cots for newborns cot look for models with ventilated mesh dividers that can create separate sleeping areas. This is important for babies who are at risk of heat stroke or for families in which mothers have had a c-section. Other useful features include a reversible base, built-in storage space for blankets and toys, as well as easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, designed for c-section mothers is a fantastic choice because it has a large sleeping space and is easy to maneuver. Other options are the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel but they offer smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're extremely close, it's not recommended to let twins share the bed with an adult. There is a higher risk of SIDS, and could lead to suffocation, strangulation or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins be in their own cribs or bassinets in their parents' rooms for the first 6 months.