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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Newborn twins sleep best when close to each other, but it's important to adhere to safe sleeping guidelines. The right crib arrangement can help your twins establish an established routine for sleeping.

A double bassinet with an divider is an ideal option for twins. These beds can be used as portable beds to allow parents to keep their infants close for middle-of-the-night feeds and diaper changes. They are also great for infants that may outgrow their bassinets before baby 2.

Space-Saving

If you adhere to safe sleeping guidelines, twins can be in a bedside crib side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs with their heads in a straight line and their feet on the opposite ends. When they're big enough, they may also sleep together in a Moses Basket or a regular crib.

We love this Delta double bassinet, which features a mesh partition to keep babies separate but close to each other. It comes with a handy storage pocket to keep wipes and snacks nearby as well. It's 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 so that you can bring your twins closer to you to feed them and comfort them. The sides lower and raise for access, and they are secured to ensure security. It's a little heavier and longer than other options, but it's perfect for second floors or grandparents' houses and comes with its own travel bag. It's also much cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins place their babies in the same crib or bassinet. Instead the Rednose group Rednose suggests that twins be provided with their own private sleeping space (crib or bassinet, or a portable crib) in the parents' or caregiver's room until they reach 12 months old in order to reduce the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding. It has been found that twins who are accustomed to this sleeping environment will generally have a more coordinated sleep pattern than twins who sleep in separate rooms.

One of the most convenient methods to accomplish this is by using a twin bedside cot like the Teknum FELLOW 2, that comes with two distinct bedding sets to ensure that each baby has an area that is comfortable and private. The bedside cot can easily be moved from room to another as required, and makes it easy to check on babies without needing to wake them by re-entering their sleeping space or disrupting their rhythms.

Other options include double bassinets specially designed for infants that allow them to remain side-by-side and are ideal for nighttime feeding or changing diapers. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, comes with an air-tight mesh divider and an adjustable height to ensure that every baby is visible and reachable at all times, 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 alternative, comes with two sleep zones separated by a mesh panel permitting babies to view each other. The sleeper can also rotate around 360 degrees, allowing easy access to infants.

Many parents have found that bedding twins together with moses baskets or a small bassinette, is a great option in situations of a short duration, like hospital stays or a family visit. However this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare provider to ensure that the babies are properly positioned in a cot, with their feet at the bottom of the cot and their bedding securely tucked in, to prevent them from being suffocated.

Safety

The most important security feature when it comes to twins is that both babies have their own bed. This will prevent each baby from being smothered, choked or otherwise choking by the other. This also helps avoid deaths in the cot, which are more prevalent in infants with one parent than in multiples.

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

While recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and disallow cobedding, the reality is that many families of twins and higher-order multiples aren't able to comply with these guidelines (1). A previous study documented that a large bedside crib majority of families of 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 current SIDS guidelines due to the desire to rest longer and absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally the socioeconomic standing of a family could influence their decisions about sleeping arrangements.

If twins are positioned side-by-side in a small crib or Moses basket, they could easily be entangled by their bedding and could choke on each other. If you're planning to sleep your twins together in the same cot, it is essential to place them in a head-to-foot position and their bedding tucked securely into each cot to limit their chances of smothering each one.

A bedside bassinet, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safest and easier alternatives for twins who wish to sleep in a separate bed. The double bassinet features an enclosed mesh wall that can separate twins and provide them with their own safe, flat sleeping surface. It can be swiveled 360 degrees, meaning you can bring your child closer to you without leaving your bed. The side walls automatically lower and return with every movement. It is easy to clean, and fits in a standard twin-sized bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, consider the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and offers similar features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

Being welcomed by twins or multiples to the world is a major life altering. Not least, they require a lot of planning and thinking regarding their sleeping arrangements and how they'll get a good night's sleep. While decisions about their future room can be made as they age, parents often wonder how they can help them to feel comfortable in the beginning stages.

When twins are still young, it is possible to share one crib. 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 crucial to ensure that the beds are big enough to allow the babies to feel comfortable without having to touch one others or roll around. It is important to keep in mind that the baby who wakes up first should be fed. It is helpful to coordinate nighttime feeds so that you can wake one of them up earlier than the other.

However, it is important to remember that twins are distinct and may develop their own sleep patterns. You may find that one baby bedside crib is waking more frequently than the other or that they prefer to be nearer to you. In this case, it may be best to provide each twin with their own crib or bassinet.

Find twin 4-in-1 bedside crib cots with breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping areas. This is important for babies who are susceptible to heat stroke or families whose mothers have had a C-section. Other useful features include an adjustable base, built-in storage space for blankets and toys, and easy-to-maneuver wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is an excellent option for these needs since it provides an ample sleeping space and is designed with moms who have c-sections in mind. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price's Easy Swaivel are both options, but have smaller sleeping spaces than the Arm's Reach cot.

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