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Choosing a bedside co sleeper cot for twins (nativ.media)

Newborn twins sleep best when close to one another, but it's important to adhere to safe sleeping guidelines. Choosing the right crib arrangement can help your twins develop 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 babies close for diaper changes and feedings at night. They also work well for babies who may outgrow their bassinets before baby 2 years old.

Space-Saving

As long as you adhere to safe sleeping guidelines, twins are able to sleep in a crib that is bedside side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs, with their heads touching and their feet at the opposite ends. When they're old enough, they can share a bed in a Moses Basket or a regular crib.

This Delta double bassinet comes with a mesh partition that allows babies to be separated but still close. It comes with a handy storage compartment that can keep snacks and wipes close by, too. Additionally, it folds flat making it easy to manoeuvre around the house or on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart can swivel so that you can bring fussy twins nearer to you to feed them and comfort them. The sides can be raised or lowered for easy access and are secured for safety. It's a bit bigger and heavier than the other options, but great for second-floor or grandparent's homes. It also comes with a travel bag. It's also much cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins sleep their babies in the same bassinet or crib. Rednose suggests that twins have their own safe sleeping space (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach 12 months to lower the chance of SIDS. This is known as co-bedding. It has been shown that twins who grew in this type of environment develop a more synchronized sleeping patterns.

A twin bedside cot such as the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a great way to accomplish this. It comes with two separate sets of bedding, so that each baby gets their own personal space. The bedside cosleeper cot can be easily moved from one room to another when needed. It offers a convenient and easy way to check on your children without disturbing their sleep patterns or awakening them.

Other options include double bassinets that have been specifically designed to allow infants to stay side-by-side and are perfect for mid-night feeds or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a mesh panel that is breathable and adjustable in height to allow each infant to be easily accessible and visible at all times. The sides of the sleeper can lower and raise to allow for easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet which is a more affordable alternative, has two sleeping zones that are separated by a mesh, which allows babies to see each one another. The sleeper can also rotate around 360 degrees to give easy access to the infants.

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

Safety

The most important safety aspect when it comes to twins is that both babies have their own bed. This ensures that every infant isn't smothered or infected by the other. It also helps 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. The best way to do this is to have an additional bassinet or twin bedside cots that could be placed close to your bed when you feed or soothe one of your babies throughout the night.

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued recommendations to decrease the SIDS risk by encouraging room sharing and discouraging cobedding, many families of twins and multiples find it difficult to adhere to these guidelines (1). In a previous study, it was found that the majority of twin families who co-bedded their children during the first three months of their lives at home were engaged in dangerous sleeping habits.

Parents of twins might not adhere to current SIDS guidelines due to a desire to sleep longer and a absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. In addition, socioeconomic status could affect the family's decisions regarding sleep arrangements.

If twins are placed side-by-side in a small crib or Moses basket, they could easily be entangled by their bedding, and possibly choke on one another. If you're planning to sleep your twins in the same cot, it is important to put them in the position of feet-to-head and their bedding securely tucked into each cot to limit the chance of them smothering each other.

One of the safest and more convenient options for twins to sleep independently is a foldable bedside crib bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet comes with a mesh wall to separate twins and provide them with their own safe, flat mattress to sleep on. It swivels a full 360 degrees to bring your baby closer to you for feedings or to soothe without having to leave the comfort of your bed. The sides lower and auto-return when you move. It's also easy to clean and can be tucked away in a standard twin bed frame. For a less expensive alternative, look into the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and has similar features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It's a significant life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require lots of planning and consideration, not least when it comes to where they will sleep and how they will get a restful night's sleep. Parents often ask themselves what they can do to make their children feel comfortable at an early age.

It is possible for twins to share a single crib when they are small. Co-bedding is a method of helping newborns feel at ease by reminding them of their womb. It is important to make sure that the beds are big enough to allow the infants to be comfortable without having to touch each others or roll around. It is also important to remember that the baby who wakes first must be fed. It can be beneficial 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 baby is waking more frequently than the other or prefers to be nearer to you. In this case, it might be best for twins to have their own crib or bassinet in their room.

Look for twin bedside cots with mesh dividers that are breathable for sleeping areas that are separate. This is especially important for babies that are prone to overheating, or for families with c-section mothers. Other beneficial features include the reversible base, built-in storage for blankets and toys, and easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is an excellent option for these needs since it provides a large sleeping area and is designed with mothers who have c-sections in mind. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are also alternatives, but they have smaller sleeping spaces than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're very close, it is not recommended to let twins share the bed with an adult. There is a higher risk of SIDS, and may result in suffocation strangulation, or entrapment. Instead the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins sleep in their own safe sleeping areas, like cribs or bassinets, in their parent's room for the first six months.