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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Newborn twins sleep best bedside cots when close to each other However, it's crucial to adhere to safe sleeping guidelines. Choosing the right crib arrangement will aid your twins in developing a consistent sleep routine.

A double bassinet that has an divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their children close during diaper changes as well as mid-night meals. These beds are also great for babies who might outgrow their baby bassinets before they reach toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

As long as you follow safe sleeping guidelines, twins are able to be in a bedside crib to cot crib side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs with their heads pointing towards each other and their feet at opposite ends. They can also share a bed in a Moses basket or a crib once they're big enough.

This Delta double bassinet has a mesh divider that allows babies to be separated, but still close. It also has a pocket for storage for wipes and snacks. It is also foldable which makes it easy to move around the house or travel with on trips.

Another option is this EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart, which swivels to bring the twins who are fussy closer to you for feeding and calming. The sides are lowered and raised to allow access and lock into place for security. It's a bit heavier and longer than other options, but it's great for second floors or grandparent' houses, and it comes with its own travel bag. It's also a lot cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins put their babies in the same bassinet or crib. Rednose recommends that twins have their own safe sleeping area (crib or portable crib or bassinet) in the room of the caregivers/parents until they reach 12 months old to lower the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is known as co-bedding. It has been demonstrated that twins who have grown up in this environment develop a more synchronized sleeping patterns.

One of the easiest ways to make this work is to use a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 which comes with two separate bedding sets, so that each baby can have an area that is comfortable and private. This bedside cot is also easily moved from one room to the next depending on the need. It offers an easy and convenient way to monitor your baby without disturbing their sleep patterns or waking them up.

Other alternatives 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 example, has a breathable mesh divider and an adjustable height to ensure that each child is visible and reachable at all times, while the sides of the sleeper are raised and lower to make it easy to access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet which is a more affordable alternative, comes with two sleep zones that are separated by a mesh panel permitting babies to view each other. The sleeper can also rotate around 360 degrees to give an easy access for infants.

For temporary situations, such as a family visit or hospital stay, many parents have found success in co-bedding twins in the large moses basket or small bassinette that has dividers. This should only be done with the supervision of by a healthcare professional. They will make sure that the babies are properly placed, with their feet at the bottom of the crib, and all bedding put into.

Safety

When twins are sleeping together, the most crucial security factor is that each infant has their own sleep space. This will prevent each baby from being smothered, choked or otherwise choking by the other. This also helps to avoid cot deaths, which are more common in single infants than multiples.

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

While the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued recommendations to reduce the risk of SIDS by encouraging room sharing and disabling cobedding, a lot of families with multiples and twins find it difficult to adhere to these guidelines (1). In a previous study it was discovered that the majority of twin families that co-bedded their children in the beginning of their life at home engaged in unsafe sleep practices.

Parents of twins may not adhere to the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines due to a desire extend their own sleep time and the inability to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. In addition, the socioeconomic status of a family can influence their decisions about the arrangement of their sleep.

If twins are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they may easily get caught in their bedding, and possibly choke on each other. If you decide to place your twins in the same cot together ensure that they are placed in a position that their feet are right next to their heads, and that their bedding is tucked into each cot securely. This will reduce the chances of them choking on each other.

One of the safest and more practical alternatives for twins to sleep separately is a bedside bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet comes with a mesh wall to divide twins and give them their own safe, flat mattress to sleep on. It can rotate 360 degrees to bring one of your babies closer to you for feedings or calming without leaving the peace of your bed. Its sides lower and auto-return when you move. It's easy to clean and can be tucked away in the standard twin bed frame. Take a look at the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has the same features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

Welcoming twins or multiples to the world is a major life altering. Not least, they require a lot of planning and thinking in regards to their sleeping arrangements and how they'll get a good sleep. While the decisions regarding their future bedroom space can be taken as they age parents often ask what they can do to help them to settle in the early stages.

When twins are still young, they can be able to share one cot. Co-bedding is a method for soothing newborns by reminding them of their mother's womb. It is important to ensure that the beds are large enough to allow the infants to be comfortable without touching or bouncing around. It is also important to remember that the baby who waks first must be fed. It can be helpful to coordinate nighttime feeds so that you can wake one of them up earlier than the other.

However, it is important to remember that twins are very different and they might develop their own sleep routines. You might find that one child wakes more than the other, or prefers to be nearer to you. In this case it may be beneficial for the twins to have their own crib or bassinet in their room.

When looking for a twin bedside cot look for models with ventilated mesh dividers that can create separate sleeping areas. This is especially important for babies that are susceptible to overheating, or for families with c-section mothers. Other beneficial features include an adjustable base, built-in storage space for blankets and toys, as well as easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, specifically designed for mothers who have a c-section, is a great choice due to its large sleeping area and is easy to maneuver. Other options are the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swivel but they offer a smaller sleeping area than the Arm's Reach cot for bedside.

Even if they're close, it is not recommended to let twins share a bed with an adult. This can increase the risk of SIDS and cause suffocation or strangulation. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins sleep in their own cribs or bassinets in their parents' bedrooms for the first six months.