Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Twins in the newborn stage sleep best close to one another, but it's important to follow safe sleeping recommendations. A proper crib arrangement can aid your twins in establishing the same routine of sleeping.

A double bassinet with an divider is an ideal option for twins. These portable beds let parents keep their babies near for middle-of-the-night feeds and diaper changes. These beds are also ideal for babies who might outgrow their baby bassinets by the time they reach the age of toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

If you adhere to safe sleeping guidelines, twins are able to sleep in a crib that is bedside side-by-side. They should be positioned on their backs, with their heads touching and their feet at opposite ends. They can also share a bed in a Moses basket or regular crib when they're old enough.

This Delta double bassinet features a mesh divider that allows children to be separated but still close. It has a handy storage compartment to keep snacks and wipes close by, too. It folds flat making it easy to manoeuvre around the house or on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart is swivelling to allow you to bring your twins closer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides can be raised or lowered for easy access, and are secured for safety. It's a bit heavier and longer than some other alternatives, but it's a great choice for second floors or grandparent houses, and it comes with its own travel bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins put their babies in the same crib or bassinet. Instead, the group Rednose recommends that twins be given their own secure sleeping space (crib or bassinet or portable crib) in the parent/caregiver's room until they are 12 months old to reduce the risk of SIDS. This is referred to as co-bedding. It has been shown that twins who grew in this environment develop a more coordinated sleeping patterns.

A twin bedside cot like the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a fantastic method to achieve this. It comes with two sets of bedding to ensure that each baby has their own space. The bedside cosleeper cot can easily be moved from room to room when required, and provides a convenient way to check on the babies without needing to wake them by re-entering their sleeping space or disrupting their rhythms.

Other alternatives include double bassinets specially designed to allow the infants to remain side-by-side and are ideal for nighttime feeding or changing diapers. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a breathable mesh panel and adjustable height to allow each baby to be seen and reachable at all times. The sides of the sleeper lower and raise to allow for 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 mesh panels that allow babies to see one another, and the entire sleeper swivels 360 degrees for easy access to each infant.

For situations that are temporary, such as a family visit or hospitalization Many parents have had success in co-bedding twins in the large moses basket or small bassinette with a divider. However this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to ensure that babies are properly placed, with their feet to the floor of the cot, and all bedding is securely tucked in to prevent them from suffocating.

Safety

The most important security feature when it comes to twins is that they has their own space to sleep. This ensures that each baby isn't smothered or trapped by the other. It also helps to prevent cot deaths, which are more frequent with single infants than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins, and higher-order multiplications have their own space to sleep in. The best way to accomplish this is by having an additional bassinet or twin bedside cots that can be brought up close to your bed when you feed or soothe 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 discourage cobedding but the reality is that many families with twins and higher-order multiples aren't able to comply with these guidelines (1). A previous study found that the majority of families of twins who were cobedded in the first 3 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 to extend their own sleep time and the inability to accommodate multiple cribs at home. Furthermore, socioeconomic status may affect the family's decisions regarding sleeping arrangements.

If twins are placed together in a crib or Moses basket, they can easily become entangled by their bedding, and possibly choke on one another. If you're planning to sleep your twins in the same cot, it is important to put them in the position of feet-to-head and with their bedding secured in each cot to limit the chance of them smothering each one.

One of the safer and more practical options for twins to sleep separately is a bedside travel crib bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet features mesh walls that separate twins so that they each have their own safe, flat sleep surface. It can be rotated 360 degrees, so 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 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 offers similar 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 great deal of preparation and thought when it comes to their sleeping arrangements and how they can get a good sleep. Parents often wonder what they can do to make their children feel at ease in the early years of their lives.

When twins are young, they can be able to share a crib. This is referred to as co-bedding, and it can be a excellent comfort for babies as it helps them remember the birthing process. It is crucial to make sure that the beds are large bedside cot enough to allow newborns to feel at ease without having to touch each others or roll around. It is important to keep in mind that the baby who awakes first must be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate nighttime feeds so that you can get one baby up before the other.

It is important to be aware that twins have different sleep patterns. It could be that one child wakes more than the other, or prefers to be closer to you. In this case, it might be best 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 especially important for babies that are prone to overheating, or for families with c-section moms. Reversible bases and wheels that are easy to move are also beneficial features. The Arm's Reach cot is an excellent choice for these purposes because it has an ample sleeping space 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 extremely close, it is not recommended for twins to share the bed with an adult. This could increase the risk of SIDS and cause strangulation or suffocation. Instead, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins sleep in their own safe sleeping spaces, such as bassinets or cribs, in their parents' room for the first six months.