Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Twins who are just born sleep best close to each other However, it's crucial to adhere to the safe sleep guidelines. The right crib arrangement will aid your twins in developing an established routine for sleep.

A double bassinet that has an divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their infants close for mid-night feedings and diaper changes. They also work well for babies who may outgrow their bassinets before baby 2.

Space-Saving

Twins can sleep side-by-side in a bedside cot, so long as you follow 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 ends of the cot). Once they are big enough, they can also sleep together in a Moses Basket or regular crib.

We really love this Delta double bassinet. It features a mesh partition to keep babies separated but still close to one other. It has a handy storage compartment to keep wipes and snacks nearby as well. It can also fold, making it easier to move around the house or take on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart, swivels so that you can bring your twins closer to you to feed them and calm them. The sides can be raised and lowered to make it easier to access them and they are secured for safety. It's a bit bigger and heavier than other models, but great for second-floor or grandparent's homes. It also comes with a bag for travel. It's also much cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Many parents of twins might be enticed to sleep the babies together in one crib or bassinet however, this is not recommended. Instead the group Rednose suggests that twins are given their own secure sleeping space (crib, bassinet or portable crib) in the parents' or caregiver's room until they reach 12 months old in order to reduce the chance of SIDS. This is known as co-bedding. It has been demonstrated that twins who grew up in this environment have a more synchronized sleeping pattern.

A twin bedside crib co sleeper cot such as the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a fantastic way to accomplish this. It includes two sets of bedding to ensure that each baby has their own space. The wooden bedside cot cot can easily be moved from room to another as required, and makes it easy to check on babies without having to wake them by re-entering their sleep zone or disrupting their routines.

Other options include double bassinets, specially designed for infants that allow them to stay side-by-side and are ideal for nighttime feeding or changing diapers. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, comes with an air-tight mesh partition and a height that can be adjusted so 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 mesh panels that allow babies to see each other, and the entire sleeper can rotate 360 degrees to give ease of access for each infant.

For situations that are temporary like a family visit or hospital stay, many parents have found success with co-bedding twins in a large moses basket or small bassinette with a divider. However, this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare provider to ensure that babies are properly placed, with their feet to the floor of the cot and their bedding securely tucked in, to prevent them from being suffocated.

Safety

When twins sleep together, the most important security factor is that each infant has his or her own space to sleep in. This helps prevent the baby from being smothered, choked, or otherwise being choked by the other. This also helps to avoid cot deaths, which are more common with single babies than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins, and higher-ordered triplets have their own sleeping area. The best way to do this is to have a separate bassinet or twin bedside sleeper cot cot that can be brought up close to your bed when you feed or soothe one of your babies throughout the night.

While recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with a parent and disallow cobedding, the reality is that a lot of families with twins and higher-order multiples have trouble adhering to these guidelines (1). In a previous study, it was found that the majority of twin families who cobedded their children in the first three months of their lives at home were engaged in dangerous sleep habits.

Parents of twins may not follow current SIDS recommendations due to the desire to sleep longer and lack of space in their home to accommodate multiple cribs. In addition, the socioeconomic status of a family may affect their sleeping arrangements.

If twins are placed in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding can easily get caught in their midst and they could choke on eachother. If you decide to place your twins in the same cot ensure they are in a position where their feet are next to their heads, and that their bedding is tucked into the cots securely. This will decrease the possibility of them colliding on each other.

One of the safest and more convenient options for twins to be able to sleep independently is a bedside bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet features mesh walls to separate twins and provide them with their own safe, flat mattress to sleep on. It swivels a full 360 degrees to bring your baby closer to you for feedings or to soothe without having to leave the comfort of your bed. Its side walls lower and auto-return with each movement. It's easy to clean and fits in the standard twin bed frame. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet that is available at Walmart and offers similar features to 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 planning and thinking regarding their sleeping arrangements and how they can get a good night's sleep. While decisions about their future room can be made later in life parents are often unsure of what they can do to help them get comfortable in the early stages.

When twins are still young, they can be able to share a cot. Co-bedding is a method of helping newborns feel at ease by bringing them back to their womb. It is crucial to make sure that the beds are big enough for babies to feel comfortable without having to touch one others or roll around. It is important to remember that the baby that wakes up first must be fed. It is helpful to co-ordinate night feeds so that you can get one of them up earlier than the other.

It is crucial to keep in mind that twins can be quite different and could develop their own sleeping routines. You might find that one child sleeps better than the other or is more comfortable being close to you. In this situation it may be beneficial for the twins to share their own bassinet or crib in their room.

Look for twin bedside cots with mesh dividers that are breathable for sleeping areas that are separate. This is crucial for babies that are prone to overheating, or families with mothers who have had c-sections. Other useful features include an adjustable base, built-in storage for blankets and toys, and easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, specifically designed for mothers with c-sections is a fantastic choice because it offers a huge sleeping area and is easy to maneuver. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are other options, but have a smaller sleeping space 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. It is an increased risk of SIDS, and can cause suffocation, strangulation or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins sleep in their own bassinets or cribs in their parents' bedrooms for the first 6 months.