Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It's best to keep newborn twins close together, but you should also adhere to safety sleep guidelines. Choosing the right crib arrangement can aid your twins in developing a consistent routine of sleep.

A double bassinet that has the option of dividing it is a great choice for twins. These beds can be used to keep their babies close for diaper changes and mid-night feedings. They are also ideal for infants who might outgrow their bassinets prior to 2 years old.

Space-Saving

Twins can share a bed in a bedside baby bed cot, as long as you follow the safe sleeping guidelines (that's to say they should be laid on their backs with the tops of their heads facing each other, and their feet on opposite sides of the cot). When they're old enough, they can share a bed in a Moses Basket or a regular crib.

We are in love with this Delta double bassinet, which includes a mesh divider, so that babies can stay separated but still close to one other. It comes with a handy storage compartment to keep wipes and snacks nearby as well. It can also fold making it easy to move around the home and take on excursions.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart, swivels to allow you to bring fussy twins nearer to you to feed them and calm them. The sides are lowered and raised to allow access and lock into place for safety. It's a bit bigger and heavier than other models but is great for the second floor or homes for grandparents. It also comes with a carry-on bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Many parents of twins might be enticed to sleep the babies together in a single bassinet or crib but this is not generally recommended. Rednose recommends that twins have their own safe sleeping area (crib or portable crib or bassinet) in the room of the parents/caregivers until they reach the age of 12 months to reduce the chance of SIDS. This is referred to as co-bedding. It has been shown that twins who grew in this environment develop a more synchronized sleeping pattern.

A twin bedside cot, such as the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a great option to accomplish this. It includes two sets of bedding to ensure that each baby gets their own personal space. The bedside cot can also be easily moved from one room to another depending on the need. It offers an easy and convenient way to check on your babies without disrupting their sleep or awakening them.

Double bassinets are a different option. They allow infants to sleep side-by-side and are perfect for feedings and diaper changes in 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 seen and reachable at all times. The sides of the sleeper can lower and raise for easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet which is a less expensive alternative, comes with two sleep zones that are separated by a mesh panel, allowing babies to see each other. The sleeper can also rotate around 360 degrees to give an easy access for infants.

Many parents have realized that co-bedding twins with moses baskets or a smaller bassinette, is a great option for temporary situations like hospital stays or a family visit. This should only be done under the supervision a healthcare provider. They will make sure that the infants are correctly placed in a crib with their feet at the bottom of the crib and all bedding put into.

Safety

When twins sleep together, the most important security factor is that each baby has his or her own sleep space. This ensures that each baby is not smothered or otherwise choked by the other. It also helps prevent cot deaths, which are more common with single babies than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins and higher-order multiples have their own sleep space. The best method to achieve this is by having an additional bassinet or twin bedside crib and travel cot cot that can be positioned close to your bed while you're feeding or soothing one of the babies during the night.

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

Parents of twins might not follow current SIDS recommendations due to the desire to rest longer and absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally the socioeconomic standing of a family can affect their the arrangement of their sleep.

If twins are put in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding can easily entangle them and they may choke on each other. If you decide to place your twins in the same cot together ensure they are in a position where their feet are next to their heads and their bedding is placed in each travel cot bedside crib securely. This will reduce the chances of them choking on each one.

One of the safest and more comfortable options for twins to sleep independently is a bedside bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet has an enclosed mesh wall that can divide twins and give them their own flat, safe sleep surface. It can be swiveled 360 degrees, so you can bring your child closer to you without leaving your bed. The walls on the sides automatically lower and return with each movement. It is also easy to clean, and fits into the standard twin-sized bed frame. Check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It comes with the same features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It's a significant life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. Not least, they require a lot of preparation and thought in regards to their sleeping arrangements and how they'll have a restful night. While the decisions regarding their future room can be made when they are older parents often ask how they can help them to settle in the early stages.

When twins are still young, they are able to share one crib. This is known as co-bedding and it can be a excellent comfort for babies as it reminds them of the birthing process. It is essential to make sure that the beds are big enough to allow babies to feel comfortable without having to touch one others or roll around. It is important to remember that the baby that awakes first should be fed. It can be beneficial to coordinate nighttime feeds so that you can wake one up before the other.

It is important to keep in mind that twins can have very different sleep patterns. You might find that one of them wakes more frequently than the other or prefers to be closer to you. In this instance, it may be best to provide each twin with their own bassinet or crib.

Look for twin bedside cots that have breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping areas. This is crucial for infants that are prone to heat stroke or for families in which mothers have had a C-section. Reversible bases and wheels that are easy to maneuver are also useful features. The Arm's Reach cot is an excellent option for this purpose since it provides a large sleeping area and is designed with moms who have c-sections in mind. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price's Easy Swaivel are both options, but have smaller sleeping spaces than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're close, it is not recommended to let twins share the bed with an adult. This can increase the risk of SIDS and result in suffocation or strangulation. Instead the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins sleep in their own safe sleeping spaces, such as cribs or bassinets, in their parents' rooms for the first six months.