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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 adhere to safety sleep guidelines. The right crib arrangement can help your twins establish the same routine of sleeping.

A double bassinet that comes with a divider can be an ideal option for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their infants close for feedings in the middle of the night and diaper changes. They are also ideal for infants that may outgrow their bassinets before baby 2.

Space-Saving

Twins can sleep side-by-side in a bedside crib, as long as you follow safe guidelines for sleeping (that's to say they should be lying on their backs with the tops of their heads touching each other and feet at opposite sides of the cot). They can also share a bed in a Moses basket or regular crib once they're large enough.

We really love this Delta double bassinet, which has a mesh divider to keep babies separated but still close to one the other. It also has a convenient storage compartment that can keep snacks and wipes close by, too. It folds flat making it easy to move around the house or go on trips.

Another option is this EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart It can swivel to bring fussy twins closer to you for feeding and calming. The sides can be raised or lowered for easy access and are secured for safety. It's a bit longer and heavier than other options but is great for the second floor or grandparent's homes. It also comes with a travel bag. It's also much cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Many parents of twins may be tempted to place their babies in a single crib or bassinet but this is not generally recommended. Rednose suggests that twins have their own secure sleeping area (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the parents/caregivers until they reach 12 months old to lower the chance of SIDS. This is known as co-bedding. It has been proven that twins who have grown up in this environment develop a more synchronized sleeping patterns.

One of the easiest ways to make this work is with twin bedside rocking crib cots, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 that comes with two separate bedding sets to ensure that each baby has an area that is comfortable and private. The bedside co sleeper cot cot can be easily moved from one room to another when needed. It provides an easy and convenient method to monitor your baby without disturbing their sleep patterns or wake them up.

Double bassinets are another option. They allow infants to sleep side-by-side and they're perfect for diaper changes or feedings during the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a mesh panel that breathes and is adjustable in height to allow each baby to be easily accessible and visible at all times. The sides of the sleeper can adjust to lower and raise for quick access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is a cheaper alternative, has two sleeping zones that are separated by a mesh, allowing babies to see each the other. The sleeper can also rotate around 360 degrees to allow easy access to infants.

Many parents have discovered that bedding twins together with moses baskets, or a small bassinette could be a good option for situations that are temporary, such as a hospital stay or a visit to the family. However it is recommended to do this only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to ensure that the babies are properly positioned, with their feet to the bottom of the cot and their bedding properly tucked in to avoid them from becoming suffocating.

Safety

The most important safety aspect when it comes to twins is that both babies have their own bed. This ensures that each baby is not smothered or otherwise choked by the other. It also helps to prevent deaths in cots, which are more frequent with single infants than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins and higher-order multiples get their own sleeping space. This can be achieved with a separate bassinet, or a twin bedside crib and travel cot crib you can put on your bed to feed or comfort one of the babies during the night.

Although recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and disallow cobedding however, the reality is that many families with twins and higher-order multiples have trouble adhering to these guidelines (1). A previous study documented that a majority of families with twins that were cobedded during the first 3 months at home opted for unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins may not follow current SIDS risk reduction recommendations due to a desire to prolong their own sleep and the inability to accommodate multiple cribs at home. Additionally the socioeconomic status of a family could influence their decisions about sleeping arrangements.

If twins are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they can easily be entangled by their bedding and potentially choke on one another. If you decide to put your twins in the same cot, make sure they are in an area where their feet are next to their heads, and that their bedding is put into the cots securely. This will lessen the chances of them choking on each one.

One of the safest and more practical alternatives for twins to sleep separately is a bedside cosleeper bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet comes with an enclosed mesh wall that can separate twins and give them their own safe, flat sleeping surface. It can rotate 360 degrees to bring your baby closer to you for feedings or calming without leaving the comfortable bed, and its side walls lower and automatically return with each movement. It is also easy to clean and fits in a standard twin-sized bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and has similar 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 great deal of preparation and thought regarding their sleeping arrangements and how they'll get a good sleep. Parents often ask themselves what they can do to help their children feel more comfortable in the early years of their lives.

It is possible for twins to share a single cot if they are small. Co-bedding is a method of comforting newborns by bringing them back to their womb. It is important to make sure the beds are big enough to allow the infants to be comfortable, without touching each other or rolling around. You should also remember that the baby that is the first to wake up should be fed. It can be beneficial to coordinate nighttime feeds to ensure that you wake one up earlier than the other.

It is important to remember that twins can have very different sleeping patterns. It is possible that one baby sleeps more than the other or is more comfortable being close to you. In this situation it is possible to provide each twin with their own bassinet or crib.

When shopping for a twin bedside cot look for models with breathable mesh dividers to create distinct sleeping zones. This is essential for babies who are at risk of heat stroke or for families in which mothers have had a C-section. Other beneficial features include the reversible base, built-in storage for blankets and toys, as well as easy-to-maneuver wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, which is specifically designed for mothers who have a c-section is a fantastic choice because it offers a huge sleeping space and is easy to maneuver. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are also options, but offer a smaller sleeping space 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 can increase the risk of SIDS and lead to strangulation or suffocation. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins should be kept in their bassinets or cribs in the parents' room for the first 6 months.