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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It's best to keep twins who are just born close to each other, but you should also adhere to safety sleep guidelines. Selecting the best crib arrangement will aid in the development of an established routine for sleep.

A double bassinet that has an divider is an ideal option for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their children close during diaper changes and mid-night feedings. They also work well for infants that may outgrow their bassinets prior to 2 years old.

Space-Saving

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

We are in love with this Delta double bassinet, which includes a mesh divider, to allow babies to remain separate but close to each and each other. It also has a convenient storage compartment to keep wipes and snacks nearby, too. It folds flat making it easy to manoeuvre around the house or go on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart can swivel to allow you to bring your twins who are fussy closer to you to feed them and calm them. The sides can be raised or lowered for easy access and are locked to ensure safety. It's a bit heavier and longer than some other options, but it's perfect for second floors or grandparents houses and comes with a travel bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Parents of twins may be tempted to sleep the babies together in a single bassinet or crib however, this is not recommended. Rednose suggests that twins have their own secure sleeping space (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the caregivers/parents until they reach the age of 12 months old to lower the risk of SIDS. This is referred to as co-bedding. It has been shown that twins who have grown up in this environment develop a more synchronized sleeping patterns.

A twin bedside cot like the Teknum FELLOW 2 is an excellent way to achieve this. It comes with two separate sets of bedding to ensure that each baby has their own space. This bedside cot reviews cot can also easily be moved from room to room as needed, and it allows you to check on the babies without needing to wake them by re-entering their sleeping space or disrupting their sleep patterns.

Double bassinets are an alternative. They permit infants to sleep side-by-side and they're perfect for feedings or diaper changes in the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features an air-tight mesh partition and an adjustable height to ensure that each child is visible and reachable at all times, while the sides of the sleeper can be raised and lowered to allow easy access. If you prefer a more affordable alternative, the Walmart exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, with two sleep zones separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to see one another and the entire mattress can rotate 360 degrees to give ease of access for each infant.

Many parents have found that bedding twins in a moses basket, or a small bassinette, can be a good solution in situations of a short duration, such as a hospital stay or a visit to the family. However, this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to ensure that babies are properly positioned, with their feet to the floor of the cot and all bedding properly tucked in to prevent them from suffocating.

Safety

The most important security feature when it comes to twins is that both babies have their own bed. This will prevent the baby from being smothered, choked or otherwise being choked by the other. This also helps avoid deaths in the cot, which are more frequent in infants who are single than in multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins and higher-order multiples get their own sleep space. This can be done by using an individual bassinet or twin bedside crib that you can bring up to your bed to feed or sooth one of the babies during the night.

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued recommendations to reduce the SIDS risk by encouraging room sharing and discouraging cobedding, many families with multiples and twins find it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). A previous study revealed that a large Bedside cot majority of families of 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 recommendations due to the desire to rest longer and the lack of space in their home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally, socioeconomic status can influence family decisions regarding the arrangement of their sleep.

If twins are positioned side-by-side in a small 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 they are in a position in which their feet are close to their heads, and that their bedding is put into each cot securely. This will lessen the chance of them choking on each other.

A bassinet for bed, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the most secure and more convenient options for twins who want to sleep in a separate bed. This double bassinet features a mesh wall that separates twins to give them each their own safe flat bed. It swivels a full 360 degrees so you can bring one of your children closer to you for feedings or to soothe while still in the comfort of your bed. Its side walls lower and automatically return with each movement. It's also easy to clean and can be tucked away in the standard twin bed frame. Check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has similar features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

The arrival of twins or multiples into the world is an enormous life change. Not least, they require a lot of planning and thinking when it comes to their sleeping arrangements and how they will have a restful night. While decisions about their future bedroom space are made when they are older parents are often unsure of how they can help their children to settle in the early stages.

It is possible for twins to share a crib when they are small. Co-bedding is a method of comforting newborns by bringing them back to their mother's womb. It is essential to make sure that the beds are big enough to allow the newborns to feel at ease without having to touch each the other or move around. It is also important to remember that the baby who waks first must be fed. It can be helpful to coordinate nighttime feeds to ensure that you wake one up earlier than the other.

It is important to be aware that twins have different sleep patterns. You may find that one baby sleeps more than the other or is more comfortable being close to you. In this case, it may be best to provide each twin with their own bassinet or crib.

Choose a cot with twin beds that have breathable mesh dividers for separate sleeping areas. This is important for babies that are prone to heat stroke or for families in which mothers have had a c-section. A reversible base as well as wheels that are easy to maneuver are also helpful features. The Arm's Reach cot, designed for c-section mothers is a fantastic choice due to its large bedside crib sleeping space and Bedside Cot for Twins is easy to maneuver. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are also alternatives, but they have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're close, it is not recommended to let twins share a bed with an adult. This could increase the risk of SIDS and cause suffocation or strangulation. Instead it is recommended that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping areas, such as bassinets or cribs, in their parents' room for the first six months.