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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It's best to keep twins who are just born close to each other However, you must follow safety sleeping guidelines. The right crib arrangement can help your twins establish the same routine of sleeping.

A double bassinet with an divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds let parents keep their children close during diaper changes and feedings at night. They are also great for babies who may outgrow their bassinets before baby 2 years old.

Space-Saving

If you adhere to safe sleeping guidelines, twins are able to sleep in a bedside crib side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs with their heads pointing towards each other and co sleeper bedside Cot their feet at the opposite ends. They can also share a bed in a Moses basket or regular crib once they're large enough.

This Delta double bassinet comes with a mesh divider that allows babies to be separated but still close. It comes with a handy storage pocket to keep snacks and wipes in the vicinity as well. Plus, it folds flat and makes it easy to move around the house or on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart is swivelling to allow you to bring your twins closer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides can be lowered and raised to make it easier to access them and they are secured for safety. It's a bit heavier and longer than other options, but it's great for grandparents' or second-floor houses and comes with a travel bag. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins sleep their babies in the same bassinet or crib. Rednose recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping space (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach the age of 12 months to reduce the risk of SIDS. This arrangement is known as co sleeper Bedside Cot-bedding. It has been shown that twins who grew in this environment develop a more coordinated sleeping patterns.

One of the easiest ways to achieve this is with a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 that comes with two separate bedding sets so each baby bedside cot can have a personal and comfortable space. This bedside crib travel cot cot is able to easily be moved from room to room when needed, and it provides a convenient way to monitor the baby without needing to wake them by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their routines.

Other options include double bassinets that have been specifically designed to allow the infants to remain side-by-side and are perfect for mid-night feedings or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, comes with an air-tight mesh divider and adjustable height so that every baby can be observed and reached throughout the night, and the sides of the sleeper are raised and lower to allow easy access. If you're looking for an affordable alternative, the Walmart exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, having two sleep zones separated by mesh panels that allow babies to see each other, and the entire sleeper swivels 360 degrees for an easy access to every infant.

Many parents have found that bedding twins together with moses baskets or a smaller bassinette, can be a good solution in situations of a short duration, such as a hospital stay or a family visit. However it is recommended to do this only under the supervision of a medical professional to ensure that the babies are properly placed in a cot, with their feet at the bottom of the cot and their bedding properly tucked in to avoid them from becoming suffocating.

Safety

The most important security feature when it comes to twins is that both babies has their own space to sleep. This ensures that every infant is not smothered or otherwise trapped by the other. It also helps prevent cot death, 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 space to sleep in. The best way to accomplish this is to have an additional bassinet or twin bedside cots that can be brought up close to your bed while you feed or soothe one of the babies during the night.

While recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and disallow cobedding however, the reality is that many families of twins and higher-order multiples aren't able to comply with these guidelines (1). A previous study documented that a large majority of families of twins who were cobedded in the first three months at home, used unsafe sleeping practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins may not adhere to the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines due to a desire increase their own sleep duration and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. Furthermore, socioeconomic status may affect the family's decisions regarding the arrangement of their sleep.

If twins are placed side-by-side in a small bedside cot crib or Moses basket, they may easily be entangled by their bedding, and possibly choke on each other. If you decide to place your twins in the same cot ensure that they are placed in the position that their feet are right next to their heads and their bedding is tucked into the cots securely. This will reduce the possibility of them colliding on each one.

One of the safer and more convenient options for twins to sleep separately is a bedside cots for newborns bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet features mesh walls that separate twins, giving them their own safe, flat sleep surface. It swivels a full 360 degrees so you can bring one of your children closer to you for feedings or calming without having to leave the comfort of your bed. The side walls lower and automatically return when you move. It is also easy to clean, and fits in the standard twin-sized bed frame. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, consider the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet that is available at Walmart and offers similar features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

Welcoming twins or Co Sleeper Bedside Cot multiples to the world is an enormous life-changing. Not only that, they require a lot of planning and consideration when it comes to their sleeping arrangements and how they'll get a good sleep. Parents often wonder what they can do to make their children feel comfortable in the early years of their lives.

It is possible for twins to share a cot if they are small. Co-bedding is a method for helping newborns feel at ease by bringing them back to their womb. It is essential to make sure that the beds are big enough to allow the babies to feel comfortable without having to touch one the other or move around. It is important to be aware that the baby who wakes up first should be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate nighttime feeds in order to get one baby up before the other.

However, it is important to keep in mind that twins can be distinct and may have their own sleep routines. It could be that one child wakes more than the other, or prefers to be close to you. In this instance it could be beneficial for the twins to have their own crib or bassinet in their room.

Find twin bedside cots that have breathable mesh dividers for separate sleeping areas. This is especially important for babies more prone to overheating or families with c-section moms. Other useful features include an adjustable base, built-in storage space for blankets and toys, and easy-to-maneuver wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is an excellent option for these needs, as it offers an ample sleeping space and is designed with mothers 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.

Even if they're very close, it is not recommended that twins share a bed with an adult. There is a higher risk of SIDS and can cause suffocation, strangulation, or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins sleep in their own bassinets or cribs in the parents' rooms for the first six months.