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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It's best to keep newborn twins close together However, you must adhere to the safety guidelines for sleeping. The right crib arrangement can aid your twins in establishing an established routine for sleeping.

A double bassinet that has a divider is a great option for twins. These beds can be used to keep their babies close for diaper changes and feedings at night. These beds are also great for babies who may outgrow their bassinets when they reach toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

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

This Delta double bassinet has mesh dividers that allow babies to be separated, but still close. It has a handy storage compartment to keep wipes and snacks nearby, too. Additionally, it folds flat and makes it easy to move around the house or on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart can swivel so that you can bring your twins closer to you to feed them and comfort them. The sides lower and raise to allow access and are secured to ensure security. It's a little heavier and longer than some other options, but it's great for second floors or grandparent' houses, and it comes with its own travel bag. It's also much cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Parents of twins may be tempted to put the twins together in a single bassinet or crib but this is not generally 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 12 months to reduce the chance of SIDS. This is known as co-bedding. It has been shown that twins who have grown up in this environment develop a more coordinated sleeping patterns.

A twin bedside cot, such as the Teknum FELLOW 2 is an excellent method to accomplish this. It comes with two sets of bedding so that each baby gets their own space. This bedside cot is able to easily be moved from room to room as needed, and it makes it easy to monitor the baby without having to wake them up by re-entering their sleeping space or disrupting their rhythms.

Other options include double bassinets, that have been specifically designed to allow the infants to stay side-by-side and are perfect for mid-night feedings or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for example, has an air-tight mesh partition and adjustable height so that each 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 prefer a more affordable alternative, the Walmart exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, having two sleeping zones separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to see each other and the entire bed swivels 360 degrees for ease of access for each infant.

For temporary situations like a family visit or hospitalization, many parents have found the benefits of co-bedding twins using a large moses basket or small bassinette that has dividers. However this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to ensure that the babies are properly positioned, with their feet to the foot of the cot and all bedding is securely tucked in to prevent them from being suffocated.

Safety

The most important security feature when it comes to twins is that both babies have their own bed. This ensures that every infant isn't smothered or infected by the other. It also helps to prevent deaths in the cot, which are more prevalent in infants with one parent than in multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins, tritons and higher-ordered multiples have their own sleeping space. This can be accomplished by using a separate bassinet, or twin bedside crib that you can place on your bed to feed or sooth one of the babies during the night.

While the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued recommendations to decrease the SIDS risk by encouraging room sharing and avoiding cobedding, a lot of families with twins and multiples find it difficult to adhere to these guidelines (1). A previous study found that a large majority of families with twins that were cobedded during the first three months at home used unsafe sleeping practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins may not adhere to current SIDS risk reduction recommendations due to a desire increase their own sleep duration and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs at home. In addition, socioeconomic status could affect the family's decisions regarding sleeping arrangements.

When twins are placed together in a crib or Moses basket, they may easily get caught in their bedding and could choke on each other. If you decide to sleep your twins in the same cot it's important to place them in the feet-to-head position and their bedding tucked securely into the cots to reduce their chances of smothering each one.

A bedside bassinet, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safer and more convenient alternatives for twins who wish to be able to sleep independently. The double bassinet features a mesh wall to separate twins and give them their own flat, secure mattress to sleep on. It can be swiveled 360 degrees, which means you can bring your baby closer to you without leaving your bed. The walls on the sides automatically lower and then return with each movement. It is also easy to clean and can be tucked away into a standard twin-sized bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, look into the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and has similar features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

Welcoming twins or multiples to the world is a huge life altering. Not only that, they require a great deal of preparation and thought regarding their sleeping arrangements and how they will get a good night's sleep. While  bedside rocking crib  about their future bedroom space can be taken as they age, parents often wonder how they can help them to feel comfortable in the beginning stages.

It is possible for twins to share a single cot when they are very small. Co-bedding is a method of soothing newborns by reminding them of their womb. The most important thing is to ensure that the beds are large enough for babies to be comfortable without touching or bouncing around. Also, be aware that the baby who awakes first must be fed. It is helpful to coordinate feeding times at night to ensure that you wake one of them up earlier than the other.

It is important to be aware that twins may have different sleeping patterns. You might find that one baby is more sleepy than the other or prefers to be close to you. In this case it could be beneficial for the twins to share their own crib or bassinet in their room.

Choose a cot with twin beds with breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping areas. This is essential for babies who are at risk of heat stroke or for families in which mothers have had a c-section. Other helpful features include a reversible base, built-in storage space for blankets and toys, as well as easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, which is specifically designed for mothers with c-sections is a fantastic choice because it has a large sleeping area and is easy to move. Other options include the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swivel however, they have a smaller sleeping area than the Arm's Reach cot.

It is not recommended to sleep with twins in the same bed as an adult even if they're very close. This could increase the risk of SIDS and lead to strangulation or suffocation. Instead, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins remain in their safe sleeping spaces, such as bassinets or cribs, in their parents' rooms for the first six months.