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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It is best to keep your twins in the infant stage close together, but you should also follow safety sleeping guidelines. The right crib arrangement can aid your twins in developing a consistent routine of sleep.

A double bassinet with an divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their children close during middle-of-the-night feeds and diaper changes. These beds are also ideal for babies who might outgrow their baby bedside crib bassinets before they reach the age of toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

Twins can sleep together in a bedside cots cot provided you adhere to safe guidelines for sleeping (that's to say they should be lying on their backs, with the tops of their heads touching each other and feet at opposite ends of the cot). Once they are big enough, they can also share a bed in a Moses Basket or regular crib.

This Delta double bassinet has a mesh partition that allows babies to be separated but still close. It also has a convenient storage compartment to keep snacks and wipes in the vicinity as well. It's also foldable making it easy to move around the house and take on trips.

Another alternative is the EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart, which swivels to bring the twins who are fussy closer to you for feedings and soothing. The sides can be raised and lowered for easy access, and are secured for security. It's a little heavier and longer than other options, but it's perfect for second floors or grandparents houses and comes with its own travel bag. It's also a lot less expensive 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 secure sleeping space (crib or portable crib or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach the age of 12 months old to lower the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also referred to as co-bedding and it has been found that twins who are used to this sleep environment will typically have a more synchronized sleep pattern than those who sleep separately.

One of the easiest ways to make this work is to use a twin bedside crib and travel cot cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 which comes with two separate bedding sets, so that each baby has an area that is comfortable and private. This bedside crib to cot cot is able to easily be moved from room to room as necessary, and also allows you to monitor the baby without needing to wake them by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their routines.

Other options include double bassinets, which have been designed specifically to allow infants to stay side-by-side and are ideal for nighttime feedings or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a mesh panel that breathes and is adjustable in height that allows each baby to be seen and reachable at all times. The sides of the sleeper also adjust to lower and raise for quick 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, which allows babies to see each other. The sleeper also swivels around 360 degrees, allowing an easy access for infants.

Many parents have realized that bedding twins together with a moses basket, or a smaller bassinette, could be a good option in situations of a short duration, such as hospitalization or a visit to the family. However, this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare provider to ensure that babies are properly placed and with their feet towards the bottom of the cot and all bedding properly tucked in to prevent them from suffocating.

Safety

When twins are sleeping together, the most important safety feature is that each infant has his or her own space to sleep in. This ensures that each infant isn't smothered or choked by the other. It also helps to prevent cot death, 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 sleep space. This can be done by using an individual bassinet or a twin bedside cot 6 months plus crib you can place on your bed to feed or sooth one of your babies during the night.

While the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued guidelines to lower the SIDS risk by encouraging room sharing and avoiding cobedding, many families of twins and multiples have found it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). A previous study documented that a large majority of families with twins who were cobedded in the first three months at home used unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins may not adhere to current SIDS guidelines due to the desire to rest longer and lack of space in their home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally the socioeconomic standing of a family could affect their sleep arrangements.

If twins are placed in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding could easily get caught in their midst and they could choke eachother. If you decide to sleep your twins together in the same cot, it is essential to place them in a head-to-foot position and with their bedding securely tucked into each cot to minimize the possibility of them colliding with each other.

One of the safest and more comfortable alternatives for twins to sleep independently is a bassinet that sits beside the bed like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet has mesh walls to divide twins and give them their own safe, flat sleep surface. It can be swiveled 360 degrees, so you can bring your baby closer to you without leaving your bed. The walls on the sides automatically lower and return with every movement. It is also easy to clean, and fits in a standard twin-sized bed frame. Take a look at the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has the same features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

The arrival of twins or multiples into the world is a huge life change. They require lots of planning and thought especially in regards to where they will sleep and how they'll get a good night's rest. While decisions about their future bedroom space are made as they age, parents often wonder what they can do to help them to settle in the early stages.

It is possible for twins to share a cot if they are small. Co-bedding is a method for soothing newborns by reminding them of their womb. It is important to ensure that the beds are big enough for bedside cot for Twins babies to feel comfortable without touching or rolling around. It is also important to remember that the baby who wakes first must be fed. It is helpful to co-ordinate night feeds to ensure that you wake one up earlier than the other.

It is important to be aware that twins can have very different sleep patterns. It is possible that one child sleeps better than the other or prefers to be near you. In this instance it is possible to provide each twin with their own crib or bassinet.

Choose a cot with twin beds with mesh dividers that are breathable for separate sleeping areas. This is especially important for babies who are more prone to overheating or for families with mothers who have had c-sections. Reversible bases and wheels that are easy to move are also beneficial features. The Arm's Reach cot, specifically designed for mothers with c-sections is a great option because it offers a huge sleeping area and is easy to maneuver. Other options are the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel but they offer smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.

It is not recommended that twins sleep in the same bed with an adult even if they're close. There is a higher risk of SIDS and may result in suffocation strangulation or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins should sleep in their own bassinets or cribs in their parents' room for the first six months.