Paige Hague

Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It is recommended to keep the twins in the infant stage close together however, you must adhere to safety sleep guidelines. The proper crib arrangement will aid your twins in establishing an established routine for sleeping.

A double bassinet with the option of dividing can be a great choice for twins. These beds can be used as portable beds to allow parents to keep their children close during middle-of-the-night feeds and diaper changes. These beds are also great for babies who might outgrow their baby bassinets before they reach toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

Twins can sleep together in a bedside cot, as long as you follow the safe sleeping guidelines (that's to say that they should be lying on their backs with the tops of their heads facing each other and their feet placed at opposite ends of the cot). Once they are big enough, they may also sleep together in a Moses Basket or regular crib.

This Delta double bassinet features mesh dividers that allow babies to be separated, but still close. It also comes with a storage compartment for wipes and snacks. Additionally, it folds flat and makes it easy to move around the house or take 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 comfort them. The sides can be raised or lowered for easy access and are secured for safety. It is a little longer and heavier than other models however it is ideal for the second-floor or homes for grandparents. It also comes with a carry-on bag. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins sleep their babies in the same bassinet or crib. Instead the Rednose group Rednose suggests that twins be given their own secure sleeping space (crib, bassinet or portable crib) in the room of the parent or caregiver until they reach 12 months old in order to reduce the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also referred to as co sleeper bedside cot-bedding. It has been observed that twins who have been accustomed to this sleeping environment will often form a more synchronized sleeping pattern than twins who sleep on their own.

A twin bedside cot like the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a great option to accomplish this. It comes with two sets of bedding to ensure that each baby has their own personal space. The amazon bedside cot cot can also be easily moved from one room to another when needed. It provides a convenient and easy way to monitor your baby without disturbing their sleep patterns or waking them up.

Other alternatives include double bassinets which have been designed specifically to allow infants to be side-by-side, and are ideal for middle-of-the-night feeds or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, comes with an air-tight mesh divider and a height that can be adjusted so that each baby can be seen and reached at all times, while the sides of the sleeper can be raised and lowered to allow easy access. If you're looking for a more affordable alternative, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, having two separate sleeping zones, separated by mesh panels that allow babies to see each other and the entire mattress is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving ease of access for each infant.

Many parents have discovered that bedding twins together with moses baskets or a small bassinette, is a great option for situations that are temporary, such as a hospital stay or a family visit. However it is recommended to do this only under the supervision of a healthcare provider to ensure that babies are placed properly, with their feet to the floor of the cot and all bedding is securely tucked in to avoid them from becoming suffocating.

Safety

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

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins and higher-order multiples have their own sleeping space. The best method to achieve this is by having an additional bassinet or twin newborn bedside cot cot that can be placed close to your bed while you feed or soothe one of the babies throughout the night.

While the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued guidelines to lower the risk of SIDS by encouraging room sharing and disabling cobedding, a lot of families with twins and multiples find it difficult to adhere to these guidelines (1). In a prior study, it was discovered that the majority of twin families who cobedded their children in the first three months of life at home were engaged in dangerous sleep habits.

Parents of twins might not follow current SIDS recommendations due to the desire to rest longer and the absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. In addition the socioeconomic standing of a family may influence their decisions about sleeping arrangements.

When twins are placed together in a crib or Moses basket, they can easily get caught in their bedding and could choke on one another. If you choose to sleep your twins together in the same cot it is important to put them in the feet-to-head position and with their bedding securely tucked into each cot to minimize the possibility of them colliding with each other.

A bassinet that is positioned at the bedside crib vs cot, like the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safest and more convenient alternatives for twins who wish to sleep separately. This double bassinet comes with an insulated mesh wall that separates twins, giving them their own safe flat bed. It can be turned 360 degrees, meaning you can bring your child closer to you without having to leave your bed. The side walls automatically lower and return with every movement. It is easy to clean, and fits in the standard twin-sized bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive 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

It's a huge change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They also require a great deal of planning and thinking regarding their sleeping arrangements and how they'll get a good sleep. Parents often wonder what they can do to help their children feel at ease in the early years of their lives.

When twins are very young, it is possible to share one cot. Co-bedding is a method of comforting newborns by reminding them of their womb. The key is to make sure the beds are large enough to allow the infants to be comfortable without touching or bouncing around. Also, keep in mind that the baby who wakes up first should be fed. It is helpful to coordinate nighttime feeds in order to wake up one baby before the other.

It is important to keep in mind that twins have different sleeping routines. You might find that one baby is more sleepy than the other or is more comfortable being close to you. In this case it is possible to give each twin a separate bassinet or crib.

Choose a cot with twin beds that have breathable mesh dividers for sleeping areas that are separate. This is especially important for babies who are prone to overheating, or for families with c-section mothers. Reversible bases and wheels that are easy to move are also helpful 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 Easy Swaivel are also options, but have smaller sleeping spaces than the Arm's Reach cot.

It is not recommended to sleep with twins in the same bed with an adult even if they're very close. This increases the risk of SIDS and can cause suffocation, strangulation or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins should be in their own bassinets or cribs in the parents' rooms for the first six months.