Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

It is best to keep your newborn twins close together however, you must adhere to the safety guidelines for sleeping. The right crib arrangement can help your twins establish a consistent sleeping routine.

A double bassinet with an divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds let parents keep their babies near for mid-night feedings and diaper changes. They are also great for infants who might outgrow their bassinets before baby 2 years old.

Space-Saving

If you follow the safe sleeping guidelines, twins are able to sleep in a bedside crib side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs with their heads pointing towards each other and their feet at opposite ends. When they're big enough, they can share a bed in a Moses Basket or a regular crib.

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

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart is swivelling so that you can bring fussy twins nearer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides can be lowered and raised for easy access and are locked in place for safety. It's a bit bigger and heavier than other options but is great for the second floor or grandparent's homes. It also comes with a travel cot bedside crib bag. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Parents of twins may be tempted to put the twins together in a single bassinet or crib, this is generally not recommended. Rednose suggests that twins have their own secure sleeping area (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach 12 months to reduce the risk of SIDS. This arrangement is also referred to as co-bedding and it has been observed that twins who are used to this type of sleeping environment often form a more synchronized sleeping pattern than twins who sleep on their own.

One of the most convenient ways to make this work is to use twin bedside cots, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, that comes with two separate bedding sets so each baby has an individual and comfortable space. The bedside cot can easily be moved from room to room as required, and makes it easy to monitor the baby without having to wake them up by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their sleep patterns.

Double bassinets are another option. They permit infants to be side-by-side, and are ideal for feedings and diaper changes in the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, comes with a breathable mesh divider and a height that can be adjusted so that every baby is visible and reachable at all times, and the sides of the sleeper lower and raise to give 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 view each other, and the entire sleeper is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving an easy access to every infant.

For situations that are temporary like a family visit or hospitalization Parents have reported success with co-bedding twins in a large bedside crib moses basket or small bassinette with divider. This should only be done under the supervision of a healthcare provider. They will ensure that the infants are correctly placed on their feet placed at the foot of the crib, and all bedding put in.

Safety

The most important security feature for twins is that they has their own space to sleep. This will prevent each baby from being smothered, choked, or otherwise being choking by the other. It also helps prevent cot death, which is more prevalent in infants with one parent than in multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins, and higher-order multiples have their own sleep space. This can be achieved by using a separate bassinet, or a twin bedside crib you can put on your bed to feed or comfort one of your babies during the night.

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued guidelines to lower the SIDS risk by encouraging room sharing and avoiding cobedding, many families with twins and multiples have found it difficult to adhere to these guidelines (1). In a prior study, it was found that the majority of twin families that cobedded their children in the beginning of their life at home engaged in unsafe sleeping habits.

Parents of twins may not adhere to current SIDS guidelines due to the desire to rest longer and a lack of space at home to accommodate multiple cribs. Furthermore, socioeconomic status may influence family decisions regarding sleep arrangements.

If twins are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they may easily be entangled by their bedding and potentially choke on one another. If you choose to put your twins in the same cot together ensure they are placed in an area in which their feet are close to their heads and their bedding is put into each cot securely. This will lessen the possibility of them colliding on each other.

A bedside crib co sleeper bassinet, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safer and most convenient options for twins that want to be able to sleep independently. The double bassinet has a mesh wall that separates twins to give them each their own secure, flat sleep surface. It can be turned 360 degrees, so you can bring your baby closer to you without having to leave your bed. The side walls automatically lower and return with each movement. It is easy to clean, and can be tucked away into a standard twin-sized bed frame. Check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It comes with the same features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It's a significant life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require a lot of planning and consideration especially when it comes to where they will sleep and how they'll get a good night's sleep. Parents often ask themselves what they can do to make their children feel comfortable at an early age.

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

It is important to remember that twins may have different sleeping routines. It is possible that one child sleeps better than the other or prefers to be close to you. In this instance, it might be best for twins to have their own bassinet or crib in their room.

When shopping for a twin bedside cot, look for models with ventilated mesh dividers that can create distinct sleeping zones. This is essential for babies who are susceptible to heat stroke or for families where mothers have had a C-section. Other helpful features include a reversible base, built-in storage for toys and blankets, and easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, specifically designed for mothers with c-sections is a great option due to its large sleeping area and is easy to move. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are other options, but offer smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're very close, it's not recommended that twins share the bed with an adult. This increases the risk of SIDS, and may result in suffocation strangulation or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins be in their own bassinets or cribs in the parents' room for the first six months.