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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It is recommended to keep the twins in the infant stage close together however, you must adhere to the safety guidelines for sleeping. The right crib arrangement can help your twins develop an established routine for sleeping.

A double bassinet that comes with an divider is a great choice for twins. These beds can be used as portable beds to allow parents to keep their children close during middle-of-the-night feeds and diaper changes. They are also great for babies who may outgrow their bassinets before 2.

Space-Saving

Twins can share a bed in a bedside cot so long as you follow the safe guidelines for sleeping (that's to say they should be lying on their backs with the tops of their heads touching each other, and their feet on opposite ends of the cot). They can also co-sleep in a Moses basket or regular crib once they're large enough.

We really love this Delta double bassinet. It has a mesh divider to keep babies separate but close to each and each other. It has a handy storage compartment that can keep snacks and wipes close by as well. It is also foldable making it easy to move around the house and take on excursions.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart is swivelling so that you can bring your twins who are fussy closer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides are lowered and raised to make it easier for you to get in, and they lock into place for security. It's a little heavier and longer than some other alternatives, but it's a great choice for second floors or grandparent homes and comes with its own travel bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Parents of twins might be enticed to sleep the babies together in a single crib or bassinet but this is not generally recommended. 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 12 months to reduce the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also referred to as co-bedding, and it has been observed that twins who are accustomed to this sleep environment will typically have a more synchronized sleep pattern than twins who sleep separately.

One of the easiest ways to make this work is to use a twin bedside cot co sleeper cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, that comes with two distinct bedding sets, so that each baby can have a personal and comfortable space. This bedside cot can also easily be moved from room to room when needed, and it makes it easy to check on the babies without having to wake them up by re-entering their sleep zone or disrupting their rhythms.

Other options include double bassinets that have been specifically designed for infants that allow them to be side-by-side, and are ideal for nighttime feedings or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, comes with an air-tight mesh partition and an adjustable height to ensure that every baby can be seen and reached at all times, while the sides of the sleeper lower and raise to give easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is a cheaper 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 to allow easy access to infants.

Many parents have found that bedding twins together with moses baskets or a small bassinette is a great option for situations that are temporary, such as hospitalization or a visit to the family. However, this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to ensure that the babies are properly positioned in a cot, with their feet at the foot of the cot and all bedding securely tucked in, to avoid them from becoming suffocating.

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 choked by the other. It also helps to prevent 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 have their own sleep space. The best way to accomplish this is with an additional bassinet or twin bedside travel crib cot that can be brought up close to your bed when you're feeding or soothing one of the babies during the night.

Although recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and disallow cobedding but the reality is that a lot of families of twins and higher-order multiples have trouble adhering to these guidelines (1). A previous study revealed that a large majority of families of twins who were cobedded during the first 3 months at home opted for unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins may not follow current SIDS risk reduction recommendations due to a desire to increase their own sleep duration and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs at home. In addition, the socioeconomic status of a family may influence their decisions about sleep arrangements.

If twins are placed in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding can easily be pulled together and they could choke on each other. If you decide to place your twins in the same cot together ensure they are placed in a position where their feet are next to their heads and that their bedding is tucked into each cot securely. This will reduce the possibility of them colliding on each one.

One of the safest and more practical options for twins to sleep separately is a bedside bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet has an insulated mesh wall that separates twins to give them each their own safe flat bed. It rotates 360 degrees to bring your baby closer to you for feedings or soothing without having to leave the comfort of your bed. The side walls lower and auto-return with each movement. It is easy to clean, and can be tucked away into the standard twin-sized bed frame. For a less expensive alternative, Bedside Cot for Twins consider the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet available at Walmart. available at Walmart and offers similar features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

Welcoming twins or multiples to the world is a huge life-changing. Not only that, they require a lot of planning and consideration in regards to their sleeping arrangements and how they will have a restful night. While decisions regarding their room can be made when they are older parents often ask what they can do to help them to feel comfortable in the beginning stages.

When twins are still young, they can be able to share a cot. This is known as co-bedding and it can be a great comfort to newborns as it brings them back to the womb. It is important to make sure that the beds are big enough to allow babies to feel comfortable without having to touch one the other or move around. You should also keep in mind that the baby who wakes up first must be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate night feeds to ensure that you awake one baby prior to the other.

However, it is important to remember that twins are distinct and Bedside Cot for Twins may develop their own sleeping routines. You might find that one baby sleeps more than the other or prefers to be near you. In this situation, it may be best bedside cot uk to give each twin a separate crib or bassinet.

When shopping for a twin bedside crib and travel cot cot ensure that it has breathable mesh dividers to create distinct sleeping spaces. This is important for babies that are prone to heat stroke or for families where moms have had a c-section. A reversible base and wheels that are easy to move are also beneficial features. The Arm's Reach cot is a good option for these needs because it has a spacious sleeping area 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 however, they have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot for bedside.

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