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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 proper crib arrangement will aid your twins in establishing the same routine of sleeping.

A double bassinet that has an divider is an ideal option for twins. These beds can be used to keep their babies close for diaper changes and mid-night feedings. These beds are also great for babies who might outgrow their baby bassinets by the time they reach toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

If you follow safe sleeping guidelines, twins can sleep in a crib that is bedside crib and cot side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs with their heads in a straight line and their feet at the opposite ends. They can also share a bed in a Moses basket or a crib once they're big enough.

This Delta double bassinet has a mesh divider that allows babies to be separated but still close. It has a handy storage compartment to keep wipes and snacks nearby as well. Additionally, it folds flat and makes it easy to manoeuvre around the house or on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart can swivel to allow you to bring your twins who are fussy closer to you to feed them and comfort them. The sides lower and raise to make it easier for you to get in and secure themselves to ensure your child's safety. It's a bit larger and heavier than other options, but it's great for second floors or grandparent houses, and it comes with its own travel bedside crib bag. It's also much cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins place their babies in the same crib or bassinet. Instead, the group Rednose recommends that twins be provided with their own private sleeping space (crib or bassinet, or a portable crib) in the parents' or caregiver's room until they reach 12 months old to reduce the risk of SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding and it has been found that twins who have been accustomed to this sleeping environment will often form a more synchronized sleep pattern than twins who sleep separately.

One of the easiest ways to achieve this is with a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, which comes with two separate bedding sets to ensure that each baby has an individual and comfortable space. The bedside cot can easily be moved from room to room as required, and allows you to monitor the baby without having to wake them by re-entering their sleeping space or disrupting their sleep patterns.

Other options include double bassinets which have been designed specifically for infants that allow them to remain side-by-side and are ideal for nighttime feedings or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a breathable mesh panel and adjustable height that allows each baby to be seen and reachable at all times. The sides of the sleeper can adjust to lower and raise for quick access. If you prefer a more affordable alternative, the Walmart exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, with two sleeping zones separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to see one another and the entire bed is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving easy access to each infant.

Many parents have found that bedding twins in moses baskets, or a small bassinette, could be a good option in situations of a short duration, such as a hospital stay 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 placed properly, with their feet to the foot of the cot, and all bedding properly tucked in to prevent them from being suffocated.

Safety

The most important security feature when it comes to twins is that each baby have their own bed. This helps prevent each baby from being smothered, choked or otherwise being choking by the other. It also helps to prevent the death of a cot, which is more frequent in infants who are single than in multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins and higher-ordered multiples have their own sleeping area. The best method to achieve this is by having an additional bassinet or twin bedside cot that can be placed close to your bed when you're feeding or soothing one of the babies during the night.

Although recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with a parent and discourage cobedding, the reality is that many families of twins and other higher-order multiples have difficulty complying with these guidelines (1). A previous study revealed that a large majority of families of twins that were cobedded during the first 3 months at home used unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS guidelines due to a desire to sleep longer and the lack of space at home to accommodate multiple cribs. In addition the socioeconomic status of a family could influence their decisions about the arrangement of their sleep.

If twins are positioned together in a crib or Moses basket, they could easily get caught in their bedding and could choke on each other. If you decide to sleep your twins together in the same cot it is important to put them in a head-to-foot position and with their bedding securely tucked into each cot to limit their chances of smothering each one.

One of the safest and more convenient options for twins to sleep separately is a bedside bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet has mesh walls to separate twins and give them their own flat, secure sleeping surface. It rotates 360 degrees to bring one of your children closer to you for feedings or calming while still in the peace of your bed, and its side walls lower and auto-return when you move. It's easy to clean and fits into a standard twin bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, look into the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet available at Walmart. available at Walmart and offers similar features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It is a major life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require a lot of planning and thought, not least when it comes to the place they will be sleeping and how they will get a good night's sleep. While decisions about their future bedroom space are made when they are older parents often ask what they can do to help them to feel comfortable in the beginning stages.

It is possible for twins to share a crib when they are small. Co-bedding is a method for soothing newborns by bringing them back to their womb. It is essential to ensure that the beds are large enough to allow the infants to be comfortable without having to touch each the other or move around. It is also important to keep in mind that the baby bedside sleeper who waks first must 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 remember that twins are very different and they might develop their own sleeping patterns. You might find that one child sleeps better than the other or is more comfortable being close to you. In this instance it is possible to provide each twin with their own crib or bassinet.

When looking for a twin bedside cot, look for models that feature air-tight mesh dividers that create distinct sleeping spaces. This is particularly important for babies who are more prone to overheating or for families with c-section mothers. Reversible bases and wheels that are easy to move are also beneficial features. The Arm's Reach cot is a good choice for these purposes because it has a large sleeping area and is designed with c-section moms in mind. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are other options, but offer smaller sleeping spaces than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're extremely close, it is not recommended for twins to share a bed with an adult. It is an increased risk of SIDS and may result in suffocation strangulation or entrapment. Instead the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping areas, such as bassinets or cribs, in their parents' room for the first six months.