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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It's best to keep newborn twins close together However, you must follow safety sleeping guidelines. The proper crib arrangement will help your twins establish a consistent sleeping routine.

A double bassinet that has the option of dividing can be a great choice for twins. These beds can be used to keep their infants close for diaper changes and feedings at night. They are also ideal for infants who might outgrow their bassinets before baby 2.

Space-Saving

If you follow safe sleeping guidelines, twins are able to sleep in a crib that is wooden bedside cot side-by-side. They should sleep on their backs with their heads in a straight line and their feet at opposite ends. They can also sleep together in a Moses basket or regular crib when they're old enough.

We love this Delta double bassinet. It has a mesh divider so that babies can stay separate but close to each other. It has a handy storage compartment that can keep wipes and snacks nearby and also snacks. It's also foldable, making it easier to move around the house and travel with on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart can swivel to allow you to bring your twins closer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides can be lowered and raised to make it easier to access them and they are secured for safety. It's a little heavier and longer than other options, but it's perfect for second floors or grandparent homes, and it comes with its own travel bag. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Parents of twins may be tempted to place their babies in a single bassinet or crib but this is not generally recommended. Instead the group Rednose suggests that twins be given their own secure sleeping space (crib or bassinet, or a portable crib) in the room of the parent or caregiver until they reach 12 months old to reduce the risk of SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding, and it has been observed that twins who are used to this sleeping environment will generally have a more coordinated sleeping pattern than twins who sleep in separate rooms.

A twin bedside crib and cot cot like the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a fantastic method to accomplish this. It comes with two separate sets of bedding, so that each baby has their own space. This bedside crib and travel cot cot can also easily be moved from room to room as necessary, and also makes it easy to check on babies without having to wake them up by re-entering their sleep zone or disrupting their routines.

Other options include double bassinets, which have been designed specifically to allow the infants to stay side-by-side and are perfect for mid-night feedings or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features an air-tight mesh partition and an adjustable height to ensure that each baby can be observed and reached at all times, while the sides of the sleeper lower and raise to allow easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet which is a more affordable option, has two sleep zones that are separated by a mesh panel which allows babies to see each other. The sleeper also swivels around 360 degrees to give easy access to infants.

Many parents have discovered that bedding twins in a moses basket, or a small bassinette, could be a good option in situations of a short duration, like hospital stays or a family visit. However this should be done only under the supervision of a medical professional to ensure that the babies are properly placed, with their feet to the foot of the cot and all bedding properly tucked in to prevent them from suffocating.

Safety

When it comes to twins sleeping together, the most important safety feature is that each infant has their individual space to sleep. This ensures that each baby isn't smothered or choked by the other. This also helps avoid the death of a cot, which is more frequent in infants who are single than in multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins, triplets and higher-order multiples have their own sleeping space. The best way to do this is to have a separate bassinet or twin bedside cots that can be brought up close to your bed while you're feeding or soothing one of your babies throughout the night.

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

Parents of twins might not adhere to current SIDS guidelines due to the desire to sleep longer and the lack of space in their home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally, socioeconomic status can affect family decisions about the arrangement of their sleep.

When twins are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they can easily be entangled by their bedding and could choke on each other. If you decide to put your twins in the same cot together, make sure they are placed in the position in which their feet are close to their heads and their bedding is put into the cots securely. This will reduce the chances of them choking on each other.

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 a mesh wall to separate twins and provide them with their own safe, flat mattress to sleep on. It swivels a full 360 degrees, allowing you to bring your baby closer to you for feedings or to soothe without having to leave the peace of your bed. Its sides lower and auto-return with each movement. It's easy to clean and fits into the standard twin bed frame. Check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has the same features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It is a major life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require lots of planning and thought, not least in regards to where they will be sleeping and how they will get a restful night's sleep. Parents often ask themselves what they can do to help their children feel at ease from an early age.

It is possible for twins to share a single crib when they are small. Co-bedding is a method of comforting newborns by bringing them back to their womb. It is important to ensure that the beds are large enough for babies to be comfortable, without touching each other or rolling around. It is also important to remember that the baby who awakes first needs to be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate night feeds to ensure that you awake one baby prior to the other.

However, it is important to keep in mind that twins can be very different and they might have their own sleep routines. You might find that one child sleeps better than the other or prefers to be close to you. In this case it could be beneficial for the twins to have their own crib or bassinet in their room.

When shopping for a twin bedside crib and cot cot, look for models that feature breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping spaces. This is especially important for babies who are susceptible to overheating, or for families with c-section mothers. A reversible base and wheels that are easy to maneuver are also useful features. The Arm's Reach cot, specifically designed for mothers who have a c-section is a fantastic choice because it has a large sleeping space and is easy to maneuver. Other options are the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swivel however, they have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.

It is not recommended to sleep with twins in the same bed as an adult, even if they are close. This could increase the risk of SIDS and result in strangulation or suffocation. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins sleep in their own cribs or bassinets in their parents' rooms for the first 6 months.