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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, but you should also follow safety sleeping guidelines. The right crib arrangement can help your twins establish an established routine for sleeping.

A double bassinet that has a divider is a great option for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their infants close for feedings in the middle of the night and diaper changes. They are also ideal for infants who might outgrow their bassinets before baby 2.

Space-Saving

As long as you adhere to safe sleeping guidelines, twins can sleep 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. They can also co-sleep in a Moses basket or a crib once they're big enough.

We really love this Delta double bassinet. It features a mesh partition to keep babies separate, yet close to each other. It comes with a handy storage compartment to keep snacks and wipes in the vicinity as well. It folds flat and makes it easy to move around the house or on trips.

Another option is the EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart that swivels to bring the twins who are fussy closer to you for feedings and comfort. The sides can be raised and lowered to allow access, and they are secured to ensure security. It's a bit larger and heavier than other alternatives, but it's a great choice for grandparents' or second-floor' houses, and it comes with a travel bag. It's also much cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Parents of twins might be enticed to sleep the babies together in a single bassinet or crib however, this is not recommended. Instead the Rednose group Rednose recommends 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 reach 12 months old in order to reduce the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also referred to as co-bedding, and it has been observed that twins who have been accustomed to this sleeping environment will typically have a more synchronized sleep pattern than twins who sleep on their own.

A twin foldable bedside crib cot such as the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a great method to accomplish this. It comes with two sets of bedding to ensure that each baby gets their own space. The rocking bedside crib cot can be easily moved from one room to another when needed. It is an easy and Bedside Cot For Twins convenient way to monitor your baby without disrupting their sleep or awakening them.

Double bassinets are another option. They permit babies to sleep side-byside, and are ideal for feedings and diaper changes in the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a mesh panel that breathes and is adjustable in height to allow each baby to be seen and reachable 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 less expensive option, has two sleep zones that are separated by a mesh, which allows babies to see each the other. The sleeper also rotates around 360 degrees to give easy access to the infants.

Many parents have discovered that bedding twins together with a moses basket, or a small bassinette is a great option for situations that are temporary, like hospital stays or a visit to the family. However it is recommended to do this only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to ensure that the babies are properly positioned and with their feet towards the floor of the cot and their bedding is securely tucked in to prevent them from suffocating.

Safety

When twins are sleeping together, the most crucial security factor is that each baby has his or her own sleep space. This ensures that each infant isn't smothered or trapped by the other. This also helps to avoid cot deaths, which are more common in single infants than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins, triplets and higher-order multiplications have their own sleeping space. This can be accomplished with an additional bassinet, or twin bedside crib that you can put on your bed to feed or comfort one of the babies during the night.

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued guidelines to lower the SIDS risk by encouraging room sharing and discouraging cobedding, many families with twins and multiples have found it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). In a prior study, it was found that the majority of twin families who co-bedded their children during the beginning of their life at home engaged in unsafe sleep habits.

Parents of twins might not adhere to the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines due to a desire prolong their own sleep and the inability to accommodate multiple cribs at home. Additionally, socioeconomic status can affect family decisions about the arrangement of their sleep.

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

One of the safer and more comfortable options for twins to sleep independently is a bedside bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet has an enclosed mesh wall that can separate twins and give them their own safe, flat sleep surface. It can be swiveled 360 degrees, so 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 is also easy to clean, and fits into the standard twin-sized bed frame. For a less expensive alternative, check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet available at Walmart. available at Walmart and has similar features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

Being welcomed by twins or multiples to the world is an enormous life change. They require plenty of planning and thought not to mention in regards to where they will sleep and how they'll get a restful night's sleep. Parents often ask themselves what they can do to help their children feel more comfortable at an early age.

When twins are young, it is possible to share one crib. This is called co-bedding and it can be a excellent comfort for babies as it brings them back to the womb. The most important thing is to make sure the beds are large enough to allow the infants to be comfortable, without touching or bouncing around. It is also important to remember that the baby who awakes first needs to be fed. It is helpful to coordinate night feeds so that you can awake one baby prior to the other.

However, it is important to remember that twins are very different and they might have their own sleep routines. You might find that one of them wakes more than the other, or that they prefer to be nearer to you. In this situation it could be beneficial for twins to have their own crib or bassinet in their room.

Look for twin bedside cots with mesh dividers that are breathable for separate sleeping areas. This is particularly important for babies more prone to overheating or for families with c-section mothers. Reversible bases and wheels that are easy to maneuver are also useful features. The Arm's Reach cot is an excellent option for these needs, as it offers a large sleeping area 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 a smaller sleeping space than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're very close, it's not recommended that twins share the bed with an adult. This could increase the risk of SIDS and cause suffocation or strangulation. Instead the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping spaces, such as bassinets or cribs, in their parent's room for the first six months.