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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It is best to keep your twins who are just born close to each other however, you must adhere to the safety guidelines for sleeping. The right crib arrangement can help your twins establish a consistent sleeping routine.

A double bassinet that comes with an divider is an ideal option for twins. These beds can be used to keep their infants close for diaper changes and feedings at night. These beds are also great for babies who are likely to outgrow their baby bedside crib bassinets before they reach toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

If you follow the safe guidelines for sleeping, twins can sleep in a bedside cot wooden crib side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs with their heads pointing towards each other and their feet on the opposite ends. They can also share a bed in a Moses basket or a crib once they're large enough.

This Delta double bassinet features a mesh partition that allows babies to be separated, but still close. It has a handy storage compartment to keep snacks and wipes close by as well. It's also foldable, making it easier to move around the home and travel with on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart, swivels so that you can bring your twins closer to you to feed them and comfort them. The sides lower and raise to allow access and lock into place for safety. It's a bit bigger and heavier than other models, but great for second floor or homes for grandparents. It also comes with a bag for travel. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins put their babies in the same bassinet or crib. Rednose recommends that twins have their own safe sleeping area (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach the age of 12 months to lower the risk of SIDS. This arrangement is known as co-bedding. It has been proven that twins who have grown in this environment develop a more synchronized sleeping patterns.

A twin bedside cot newborn cot like the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a great way to achieve this. It includes two sets of bedding to ensure that each baby has their own personal space. This bedside cot can also easily be moved from room to another as needed, and it allows you to check on babies without having to wake them up by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their sleep patterns.

Other alternatives include double bassinets specially designed for infants that allow them to stay side-by-side and are ideal for nighttime feeds or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for example, has a breathable mesh divider and a height that can be adjusted so that each child is visible and reachable at all times, while the sides of the sleeper lower and raise to make it easy to access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is a cheaper option, has two sleep zones that are separated by a mesh, which allows babies to see each the other. The sleeper also swivels around 360 degrees, allowing easy access to the infants.

Many parents have realized that co-bedding twins with moses baskets, or a smaller bassinette, is a great option for situations that are temporary, such as hospitalization or a family visit. This should only be done under the supervision of a healthcare provider. They will make sure that the babies are appropriately placed in a crib with their feet placed at the foot of the crib and all bedding put in.

Safety

The most important safety aspect for twins is that both babies have their own bed. This ensures that each infant isn't smothered or infected by the other. It also helps prevent cot deaths, which are more common with single babies than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins, tritons and higher-ordered multis have their own space to sleep in. This can be done with a separate bassinet, or a twin bedside crib you can bring up to your bed to feed or comfort one of your babies during the night.

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

Parents of twins may not adhere to current SIDS guidelines due to a desire to sleep longer and lack of space at home to accommodate multiple cribs. In addition, socioeconomic status could affect the family's decisions regarding sleeping 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 each other. If you decide to place your twins in the same cot together ensure that they are in the position in which their feet are close to their heads, and that their bedding is put into each cot securely. This will reduce the chance of them choking on each one.

One of the safest and more comfortable options for twins to sleep independently is a cheap bedside cot bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet comes with a mesh wall to divide twins and give them their own safe, flat sleeping surface. It can be swiveled 360 degrees, which means you can bring your child closer to you without having to leave your bed. The side walls automatically lower and return with every movement. It's also easy to clean and fits in the standard twin bed frame. Check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has the same features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It's a huge change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require plenty of planning and thought especially in regards to where they will sleep and how they will get a restful night's sleep. While decisions regarding their room can be made later in life parents are often unsure of how they can help their children to feel comfortable in the beginning stages.

When twins are very young, it is possible to share one cot. This is referred to as co-bedding, and it can be a excellent comfort for babies as it reminds them of the womb. It is crucial to ensure that the beds are big enough to allow babies to feel comfortable without touching each the other or move around. You should also remember that the baby that awakes first must be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate night feeds so that you can wake up one baby before the other.

It is crucial to remember that twins are quite different and could develop their own sleep patterns. You may find that one child sleeps better than the other or prefers to be close to you. In this instance it could be beneficial for twins to have their own bassinet or crib in their room.

Choose a cot with twin beds that have breathable mesh dividers for separate sleeping areas. This is particularly important for babies more prone to overheating or for families with c-section moms. Other beneficial features include an adjustable base, built-in storage for blankets and toys, as well as easy-to-maneuver wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is a great choice for these purposes, as it offers an ample sleeping space and is designed with mothers who have c-sections in mind. Other options are the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swivel but they offer a smaller sleeping area than the Arm's Reach cot.

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