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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Twins who are just born sleep best close to one another, but it's important to adhere to safe sleeping guidelines. Choosing the right crib arrangement will aid your twins in developing a consistent sleep routine.

A double bassinet with an divider is a great option for twins. These beds can be used as portable beds to let parents keep their infants close for feedings in the middle of the night and diaper changes. They also work well for infants who might outgrow their bassinets before 2.

Space-Saving

Twins can sleep side-by-side in a 4-in-1 bedside crib crib, provided you adhere to safe sleeping guidelines (that's to say they should be laid on their backs with the tops of their heads touching each other and their feet placed at opposite sides of the cot). Once they are big enough, they can sleep together in a Moses Basket or a regular crib.

This Delta double bassinet comes with mesh dividers that allow children to be separated but still close. It also has a storage pocket for snacks and wipes. It folds flat and makes it easy to manoeuvre around the house or take 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 soothe them. The sides are lowered and raised to allow access and are secured to ensure security. It is a little longer and heavier than other options, but great for second floor or homes for grandparents. It also comes with a bag for travel cot bedside. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Many parents of twins may be tempted to place their babies in one crib or bassinet but this is not generally recommended. Rednose suggests that twins have their own secure sleeping space (crib or portable crib or bassinet) in the room of the parents/caregivers until they reach 12 months old to lower the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also referred to as co-bedding, and it has been proven that twins who have been accustomed to this sleep environment will typically have a more synchronized sleeping pattern than twins who sleep in separate rooms.

One of the easiest ways to achieve this is to use a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 that comes with two distinct bedding sets to ensure that each baby has an area that is comfortable and private. This bedside cot is also easily moved from one room to the next as needed. It offers a convenient and easy way to monitor your baby without disrupting their sleep or wake them up.

Other options include double bassinets, which have been designed specifically for infants that allow them to be side-by-side, and are ideal for nighttime feeds or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a mesh panel that is breathable and adjustable in height to allow each baby to be seen and reachable at all times. The sides of the sleeper also 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, having two separate sleeping zones, separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to view each other, and the entire sleeper is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving easy access to each infant.

For short-term situations, such as an emergency family visit or hospital stay, many parents have found the benefits of co-bedding twins using a large moses basket or small bassinette that has dividers. This should only be done under the supervision of by a medical professional. They will ensure that the babies are properly placed in a crib with their feet at the foot of the crib and all bedding tucked into.

Safety

When twins are sleeping together, the most important safety feature is that each infant has their individual space to sleep. This ensures that each infant isn't smothered or choked by the other. It also helps prevent the death of a cot, which is more frequent with single infants than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins, and higher-ordered triplets have their own sleeping area. The best way to do this is with an additional bassinet or twin bedside cots that could be brought up close to your bed when you're feeding or soothing one of your babies throughout the night.

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued guidelines to lower the SIDS risk by encouraging room sharing and avoiding cobedding, a lot of families with twins and multiples have found it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). A previous study found that the majority of families of twins that were cobedded during the first three 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 a absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally, the socioeconomic status of a family can affect their sleep arrangements.

If twins are positioned side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they may easily get caught in their bedding, and possibly choke on one another. If you decide to place your twins in the same cot ensure they are placed in a position in which their feet are close to their heads, and that their bedding is placed in each cot securely. This will reduce the chance of them choking on each one.

A bassinet that is positioned at the bedside, like the Halo Bassinest Twin, twin bedside cot is one of the safer and easier options for twins who want to sleep in a separate bed. This double bassinet comes with an insulated mesh wall that separates twins, giving them their own secure flat bed. It can be rotated 360 degrees, meaning you can bring your baby closer to you without leaving your bed. The side walls automatically lower and then return with each movement. It's easy to clean and fits into a standard twin bed frame. Take a look at the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has the same features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

The arrival of twins or multiples into the world is a huge life change. They require a lot of planning and thought not to mention in regards to where they will be sleeping and how they will 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 still young, it is possible to share a cot. Co-bedding is a method for soothing newborns by reminding them of their mother's womb. The key is to make sure the beds are big enough to allow the infants to feel comfortable without touching each other or rolling around. It is important to be aware that the baby who awakes first must be fed. It is helpful to coordinate feeding times at night in order to get one baby up before the other.

However, it is important to keep in mind that twins are distinct and may have their own sleep patterns. You may find that one child wakes more than the other, or they prefer to be closer to you. In this instance it is possible to give each twin a separate bassinet or crib.

When shopping for a Twin Bedside cot, www.Bioguiden.se,, look for models that feature breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping zones. This is especially important for babies who are prone to overheating, or for families with c-section moms. Other useful features include a reversible base, built-in storage for blankets and toys, and easy-to-maneuver wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is a great 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 Easy Swaivel are also options, but offer smaller sleeping spaces than the Arm's Reach cot.

It is not recommended to sleep with twins in the same bed with an adult even if they're close. This increases the risk of SIDS, and can cause suffocation, strangulation or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins be kept in their bassinets or cribs in their parents' bedrooms for the first six months.