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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It is best to keep your newborn twins close together, but you should also adhere to safety sleep guidelines. The proper crib arrangement will help your twins establish an established routine for sleeping.

A double bassinet that has a divider is a great option for twins. These beds can be used as portable beds to allow parents to keep their babies near for mid-night feedings and diaper changes. These beds are also ideal for babies who might outgrow their baby bassinets before they reach the age of toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

Twins can sleep together in a bedside crib, as long as you follow the safe sleeping guidelines (that's to say that they should be lying on their backs, with the tops of their heads overlapping each other and their feet placed at opposite ends of the cot). They can also sleep together in a Moses basket or a regular crib once they're big enough.

We are in love with this Delta double bassinet. It features a mesh partition to allow babies to remain separated but still close to one and each other. It comes with a handy storage pocket 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.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart, swivels to allow you to bring your twins who are fussy closer to you to feed them and calm them. The sides can be raised and lowered for easy access, and are locked in place for security. It's a bit larger and heavier than other alternatives, but it's a great choice for second floors or grandparent homes, and it comes with a travel bag. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Parents of twins might be enticed to place their babies in a single crib or bassinet, this is generally not recommended. Rednose recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping space (crib, portable crib, bedside cot for twins or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach the age of 12 months to reduce the risk for SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding. It has been observed that twins who have been accustomed to this type of sleeping environment often form a more synchronized sleep pattern than twins who sleep in separate rooms.

One of the most convenient methods to accomplish this is to use twin bedside crib to cot cots, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 that comes with two separate bedding sets so each baby has an individual and comfortable space. This bedside cosleeper cot is also easily moved from one room to another when needed. It is an easy and convenient way to check on your babies without disturbing their sleep patterns or waking them up.

Double bassinets are an alternative. They permit infants to sleep side-by-side and are ideal for feedings or diaper changes in the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, comes with an air-tight mesh partition and adjustable height so that every baby bedside crib can be observed and reached throughout the night, and the sides of the sleeper are raised and lower to allow easy access. If you prefer a more affordable option, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, featuring two sleep 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.

For temporary situations, such as a family visit or hospital stay Parents have reported success in co-bedding twins in a large moses basket or small bassinette with divider. However, this should be done only under the supervision of a medical professional to ensure that the babies are properly positioned in a cot, with their feet at the foot of the cot, and all bedding properly tucked in to avoid them from becoming suffocating.

Safety

When twins are sleeping together, the most important security factor is that each infant has their individual space to sleep. This will prevent every baby from being smothered, choked, or otherwise being choked by the other. It also helps prevent the death of a cot, which is more prevalent in infants with one parent than in multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins, tritons and higher-ordered triplets have their own sleeping area. This can be done by using a separate bassinet, or a twin bedside crib you can place on your bed to feed or sooth one of the babies throughout the night.

While recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and disallow cobedding but the reality is that many families of twins and other higher-order multiples aren't able to comply with these guidelines (1). In a prior study, it was discovered that the majority of twin families that cobedded their children in the beginning of their life at home were engaged in dangerous sleep habits.

Parents of twins may not follow current SIDS risk reduction recommendations due to a desire to extend their own sleep time and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. Additionally, socioeconomic status can affect the family's decisions regarding the arrangement of their sleep.

If twins are placed in a small bedside cot Moses basket or crib, their bedding can easily entangle them and they could choke on each other. If you decide to put your twins in the same cot together ensure they are placed in the position where their feet are next to their heads and that their bedding is put into each cot securely. This will lessen the chance of them choking on each one.

One of the safer and more comfortable alternatives for twins to sleep separately is a bedside bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet has mesh walls to separate twins and provide them with their own safe, flat mattress to sleep on. It can be swiveled 360 degrees, so you can bring your baby closer to you without having to leave your bed. The walls on the sides automatically lower and then return with each movement. It is also easy to clean, and fits into a standard twin-sized bed frame. Check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It comes with the same features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It is a major life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. Not only that, they require a lot of planning and thinking in regards to their sleeping arrangements and how they can have a restful night. While the decisions regarding their future room can be made later in life parents often ask how they can help them to feel comfortable in the beginning stages.

When twins are very young, it is possible to share a crib. Co-bedding is a method for soothing newborns by reminding them of their mother's womb. It is important to ensure that the beds are big enough to allow the infants to be comfortable, without touching each other or rolling around. It is also important to remember that the baby who awakes first needs to be fed. It is helpful to coordinate feeding times at night so that you can get one up before the other.

However, it is important to keep in mind that twins are quite different and could develop their own sleep patterns. You may find that one child wakes more than the other or prefers to be closer to you. In this case, it might be best for twins to have their own crib or bassinet in their room.

Look for twin bedside cots with mesh dividers that are breathable to create separate sleeping areas. This is particularly important for babies that are more prone to overheating or families with c-section mothers. Other helpful features include a reversible base, built-in storage for toys and blankets, and easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, specifically designed for mothers who have a c-section is a fantastic choice because it offers a huge sleeping area and is easy to maneuver. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are other options, but have smaller sleeping areas 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 lead to suffocation or strangulation. Instead it is recommended that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins sleep in their own safe sleeping spaces, such as bassinets or cribs in their parents' rooms for the first six months.