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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Twins in the newborn stage sleep best close to each other, but it's important to follow safe sleeping recommendations. The right crib arrangement will aid your twins in developing a consistent sleep routine.

A double bassinet that has a divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds let parents keep their infants close for diaper changes as well as mid-night meals. These beds are also great for babies who are likely to outgrow their baby bassinets by the time they reach the age of toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

As long as you follow safe guidelines for sleeping, twins can sleep in a bedside crib side-by-side. They should be positioned on their backs, with their heads touching and their feet at opposite ends. They can also sleep together in a Moses basket or regular crib once they're big enough.

This Delta double bassinet features mesh dividers that allow children to be separated but still close. It also has a pocket for storage for wipes and snacks. It can also fold, making it easier to move around the house and take on excursions.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart can swivel so that you can bring fussy twins nearer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides can be raised and lowered for easy access, and are locked in place for safety. It's a little larger and heavier than other options, but it's great for second floors or grandparent' houses and comes with a travel bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

While many parents of twins may be tempted to place their babies in one crib or bassinet, this is generally not 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 to reduce the risk for SIDS. This is referred to as co-bedding. It has been demonstrated that twins who have grown up in this environment develop a more coordinated sleeping pattern.

One of the easiest methods to accomplish this is with a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, which comes with two separate bedding sets so each baby can have an individual and comfortable space. This bedside cot can also easily be moved from room to room when needed, and it makes it easy to check on babies without having to wake them by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their routines.

Double bassinets are another option.  bedside cot co sleeper  allow infants to be side-by-side, and are perfect for diaper changes or feedings in the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features a breathable mesh divider and an adjustable height to ensure that each baby is visible and reachable at all times, while the sides of the sleeper can be raised and lowered to give easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet which is a more affordable alternative, has two sleeping zones that are separated by a mesh panel, permitting babies to view each one another. The sleeper also swivels around 360 degrees, allowing easy access to the infants.

For situations that are temporary like an unexpected family visit or hospital stay Parents have reported success in co-bedding twins in the large moses basket or small bassinette with divider. This should only be done with the supervision of by a medical professional. They will make sure that the infants are correctly placed, with their feet at the bottom of the crib and all bedding tucked in.

Safety

The most important security feature when it comes to twins is that each baby has their own space to sleep. This ensures that every infant isn't smothered, or infected by the other. This also helps avoid 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. The best way to do this is with a separate bassinet or twin bedside cot that can be positioned close to your bed while you feed or soothe one of your babies throughout the night.

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued guidelines to lower the risk of SIDS by encouraging room sharing and avoiding cobedding, many families of twins and multiples find it difficult to adhere to these guidelines (1). In a prior study, it was found that the majority of twin families that co-bedded their children in the beginning of their life at home were engaged in dangerous sleeping habits.

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 in the home. Furthermore, socioeconomic status may affect the family's decisions regarding sleeping arrangements.

If twins are placed in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding may easily get caught in their midst and they could choke on eachother. If you decide to put your twins in the same cot together ensure they are placed in an area that their feet are right next to their heads and their bedding is tucked into each cot with a secure. This will lessen the chances of them choking on each other.

One of the safer and more practical options for twins to sleep independently is a bassinet that sits beside the bed like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet has an insulated mesh wall that separates twins, giving them their own safe, flat sleep surface. It can be turned 360 degrees, which means you can bring your baby closer to you without having to leave your bed. The walls on the sides automatically lower and return with every movement. It is easy to clean, and fits in the standard twin-sized bed frame. Take a look at the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has similar features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It is a major life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require plenty of planning and thought, not least when it comes to the place they will sleep and how they will get a good night's sleep. Parents often wonder what they can do to make their children feel more comfortable in the early years of their lives.

It is possible for twins to share a cot if they are small. This is called co-bedding and it can be a wonderful comfort for newborns since it helps them remember the womb. It is essential to make sure 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 be aware that the baby who is the first to wake up should be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate nighttime feeds to ensure that you get one baby up before the other.

It is important to be aware that twins have different sleep patterns. You might find that one child wakes more frequently than the other or that they prefer to be closer to you. In this situation it may be beneficial for the twins to have their own crib or bassinet in their room.

When looking for a twin bedside cot ensure that it has breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping zones. This is crucial for babies that are prone to overheating, or for families with c-section mothers. Reversible bases and wheels that are easy to move are also helpful features. The Arm's Reach cot, designed for c-section mothers, is a great choice due to its large sleeping space and is easy to maneuver. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are other alternatives, but they have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're very close, it is not recommended for twins to share the bed with an adult. This increases the risk of SIDS, and may result in suffocation strangulation, or entrapment.  bedside crib co sleeper  of Pediatrics suggests that twins be in their own cribs or bassinets in their parents' rooms for the first 6 months.