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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins
Twins in the newborn stage sleep best close to each other, but it's important to adhere to the safe sleep guidelines. The proper crib arrangement will help your twins establish the same routine of sleeping.
A double bassinet that has a divider can be the ideal choice for twins. These beds can be used to keep their infants close for diaper changes and mid-night feedings. These beds are also ideal for babies who are likely to outgrow their baby bassinets when they reach toddlerhood.
Space-Saving
If you follow the safe sleeping guidelines, twins can sleep in a crib that is bedside cosleeper side-by-side. They should sleep on their backs, with their heads touching and their feet on the opposite ends. They can also share a bed in a Moses basket or a regular crib once they're big enough.
This Delta double bassinet has a mesh divider that allows children to be separated but still close. It also comes with a storage compartment for snacks and wipes. Plus, it folds flat and makes it easy to move around the house or 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 calm them. The sides can be lowered and raised for easy access and are secured for safety. It is a little longer and heavier than the other options but is great for the second floor or grandparents' homes. 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 crib or bassinet. Instead the Rednose group Rednose suggests that twins be given their own secure sleeping space (crib or bassinet, or a portable crib) in the parents' or caregiver's room until they turn 12 months old in order to reduce the chance of SIDS. This is known as co-bedding. It has been proven that twins who grew in this type of environment have a more synchronized sleeping pattern.
One of the most efficient methods to accomplish this is by using twin bedside cot wooden cots, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, that comes with two distinct bedding sets, so that each baby has a personal and comfortable space. The bedside cot can easily be moved from room to another as required, and allows you to check on babies without having to wake them by re-entering their sleep 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 feeding or changing diapers. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a mesh panel that breathes and is adjustable in height that allows each baby bedside co sleeper to be easily accessible and visible at all times. The sides of the sleeper can lower and raise for easy access. If you prefer a more affordable alternative, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, with two sleeping zones separated by mesh panels that allow babies to see each other and the entire bed can rotate 360 degrees to give ease of access for each infant.
Many parents have realized that co-bedding twins with moses baskets, or a smaller bassinette, could be a good 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 medical professional to ensure that babies are properly placed, with their feet to the bottom of the cot and their bedding securely tucked in, to prevent them from being suffocated.
Safety
The most important safety feature when it comes to twins is that both babies has their own space to sleep. This helps prevent the baby from being smothered, choked, or otherwise being choked 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 triplets, twins, and higher-order multiplications have their own sleep space. This can be done with a separate bassinet, or a twin bedside travel crib crib you can bring up to your bed to feed or comfort one of your babies during the night.
Although recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with a parent and avoid 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 revealed that a majority of families of twins that were cobedded during the first 3 months at home opted for unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding).
Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines because of a desire to extend their own sleep time and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs at home. In addition, socioeconomic status could affect the family's decisions regarding the arrangement of their sleep.
If twins are put in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding could easily get caught in their midst and they could choke each other. If you decide to place your twins in the same cot ensure that they are in the position in which their feet are close to their heads and their bedding is tucked into each cot securely. This will decrease the chances of them choking on each other.
A bassinet for bed, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safest and easier alternatives for twins who wish to be able to sleep independently. This double bassinet comes with a mesh wall that separates twins to give them each their own secure, flat sleep surface. It can be rotated 360 degrees, which means you can bring your child closer to you without having to leave your bed. The side walls automatically lower and then return with each movement. It is easy to clean, and can be tucked away into the standard twin-sized bed frame. Take a look at the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It comes with the same features to the Halo Bassinest.
Comfort
It's a significant life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They also require a great deal of planning and consideration when it comes to their sleeping arrangements and how they'll get a good sleep. While decisions about their future bedroom space are made when they are older parents are often unsure of what they can do to help them get comfortable in the early stages.
When twins are still young, they can be able to share a crib. Co-bedding is a method of comforting newborns by bringing them back to their mother's womb. It is crucial to ensure that the beds are large enough for newborns to feel at ease without having to touch each the other or move around. It is also important to remember that the baby who waks first needs to be fed. It is helpful to coordinate nighttime feeds so that you can get one of them up earlier than the other.
It is crucial to keep in mind that twins can be distinct and may develop their own sleeping patterns. You might find that one baby is waking more frequently than the other or prefers to be closer to you. In this case it might be best to give each twin a separate bassinet or crib.
Look for twin bedside cot bedside cots (prev) that have breathable mesh dividers for sleeping areas that are separate. This is important for babies that are prone to heat stroke or for families in which moms have had a c-section. A reversible base as well as wheels that are easy to maneuver are also useful features. The Arm's Reach cot, which is specifically designed for mothers who have a c-section, is a great choice due to its large sleeping space and is easy to move. Other options are the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel however, they have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.
Even if they're extremely close, it is 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. Instead it is recommended that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins sleep in their own safe sleeping spaces, such as cribs or bassinets, in their parents' rooms for the first six months.