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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Twins who are just born sleep best close to one another It's vital to adhere to safe sleeping guidelines. The proper crib arrangement will help your twins establish an established routine for sleeping.

A double bassinet with an divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds let parents keep their babies close for diaper changes as well as mid-night meals. They also work well for infants who might outgrow their bassinets prior to 2 years old.

Space-Saving

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

This Delta double bassinet features a mesh partition that allows babies to be separated, but still close. It also has a pocket for storage for wipes and snacks. It is also foldable, making it easier to move around the house and take on excursions.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart can swivel to allow you to bring your twins closer to you to feed them and comfort them. The sides can be raised or lowered to make it easier to access them and they are locked in place for security. It is a little longer and heavier than other options, but great for second-floor or grandparent's homes. It also comes with a carry-on bag. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins put their babies in the same bassinet or crib. Instead the Rednose group Rednose recommends that twins be given their own secure sleeping space (crib or bassinet, or a portable crib) in the room of the parent or caregiver until they reach 12 months old in order to reduce the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is known as co-bedding. It has been demonstrated that twins who have grown in this environment develop a more synchronized sleeping pattern.

One of the most convenient ways to make this work is with twin bedside cots, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, which comes with two separate bedding sets to ensure that each baby has a personal and comfortable space. The bedside cot co sleeper cot can also be easily moved from one room to the next as needed. It is a convenient and easy way to check on your children without disturbing their sleep patterns or waking them up.

Other options include double bassinets, specially designed to allow infants to stay side-by-side and are perfect for mid-night feeds or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features an air-tight mesh partition and an adjustable height to ensure that every baby is visible and reachable at all times, while the sides of the sleeper are raised and lower to give easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet which is a more affordable alternative, has two sleeping zones separated by a mesh panel, allowing babies to see each one another. The sleeper also swivels around 360 degrees, allowing easy access to the infants.

For situations that are temporary, such as an unexpected family visit or hospital stay Many parents have had success in co-bedding twins in large moses baskets or a small bassinette with a divider. However this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to ensure that babies are placed properly in a cot, with their feet at the foot of the cot, and all bedding is securely tucked in to prevent them from suffocating.

Safety

The most important safety feature for twins is that each baby has their own space to sleep. This prevents the baby from being smothered, choked, or otherwise choking by the other. It also helps to prevent cot death, which is more common in single babies than in multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins and higher-order multiples get their own sleeping space. The best way to accomplish this is to have a separate bassinet or twin bedside cots that can be positioned close to your bed while you're feeding or soothing one of the babies throughout the night.

While recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and discourage cobedding, the reality is that many families of twins and higher-order multiples have trouble adhering to these guidelines (1). In a previous study it was discovered that the majority of twin families who cobedded their children in the first three months of life at home were engaged in dangerous sleep habits.

Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS guidelines due to the desire to rest longer and the absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. Furthermore, socioeconomic status may affect family decisions about sleeping arrangements.

If twins are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they may easily get caught in their bedding and potentially choke on each other. If you're planning to put your twins in the same cot it's important to place them in a head-to-foot position and with their bedding securely tucked into each cot to minimize the chance of them smothering each one.

A bassinet that is positioned at the bedside, like the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the most secure and more convenient options for twins who want to sleep in a separate bed. The double bassinet has an insulated mesh wall that separates twins, giving them their own secure, flat sleep surface. It swivels a full 360 degrees so you can bring your baby closer to you for feedings or to soothe without having to leave the comfort of your bed, and its side walls lower and automatically return every time you move. It is also easy to clean, and can be tucked away into a standard twin-sized bed frame. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and comes with similar features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It is a major life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They also require a great deal of preparation and thought when it comes to their sleeping arrangements and how they can get a good sleep. Parents often ask themselves what they can do to make their children feel more comfortable at an early age.

It is possible for twins to share a single cot when they are very small. This is known as co sleeper bedside cot-bedding and it can be a wonderful comfort for newborns since it helps them remember the birthing process. It is essential to ensure that the beds are large enough to allow babies to feel comfortable without having to touch one the other or move around. It is important to keep in mind that the baby who awakes first should be fed. It can be helpful to coordinate feeding times at night to ensure that you wake one of them up earlier than the other.

However, it is important to keep in mind that twins can be quite different and could have their own sleep patterns. You may find that one of them wakes more frequently than the other or that they prefer to be nearer to you. In this instance it may be beneficial for the twins to have their own crib or bassinet in their room.

Choose a cot with twin beds with mesh dividers that are breathable for sleeping areas that are separate. This is crucial for infants who are susceptible to heat stroke or for families where moms have had a c-section. Reversible bases and wheels that are easy to maneuver are also useful features. The Arm's Reach cot is a good choice for these purposes, as it offers 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 Swaivel but they offer smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're close, it's not recommended that twins share the bed with an adult. This can increase the risk of SIDS and cause strangulation or suffocation. Instead the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins remain in their safe sleeping areas, like cribs or bassinets, in their parents' rooms for the first six months.