Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Twins who are just born sleep best close to each other, but it's important to adhere to the safe sleep guidelines. Selecting the best crib arrangement will help your twins develop an established routine for sleep.

A double bassinet that has the option of dividing it is a great choice for twins. These beds can be used as portable beds to allow parents to keep their babies near for middle-of-the-night feeds and diaper changes. These beds are also ideal for babies who may outgrow their bassinets before they reach toddlerhood.

Space-Saving

As long as you follow safe sleeping guidelines, twins are able to sleep in a bedside cot reviews crib side-by-side. They should be positioned on their backs, with their heads touching and their feet at the opposite ends. They can also sleep together in a Moses basket or a regular crib once they're large enough.

We love this Delta double bassinet, which has a mesh divider to keep babies separated but still close to one other. It also has a pocket for storage for snacks and wipes. Plus, it folds flat making it easy to manoeuvre around the house or take on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart is swivelling to allow you to bring your twins who are fussy closer to you to feed them and comfort them. The sides can be raised and lowered to make it easier to access them and they are locked in place for security. It's a bit heavier and longer than some other alternatives, but it's a great choice for second floors or grandparent' houses and comes with a travel cot bedside crib bag. It's also much cheaper 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 group Rednose recommends that twins be provided with their own private sleeping space (crib or bassinet or portable crib) in the room of the parent or caregiver until they are 12 months old in order to reduce the risk of SIDS. This arrangement is also referred to as co-bedding, and it has been observed that twins who are accustomed to this type of sleeping environment often form a more synchronized sleep pattern than twins who sleep separately.

One of the easiest ways to make this work is by using a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 which comes with two separate bedding sets to ensure that every baby can have an area that is comfortable and private. This bedside travel cot cot is also easily moved from one room to the next as needed. It offers an easy and convenient method to check on your children without disrupting their sleep or wake them up.

Double bassinets are another option. They permit babies to sleep side-byside, and are perfect for feedings and diaper changes in the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features an air-tight mesh partition and a height that can be adjusted so that every baby can be observed and reached throughout the night, and the sides of the sleeper lower and raise to make it easy to access. If you're looking for a more affordable option, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, having two sleeping zones separated by mesh panels that allow babies to view each other and the entire mattress is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving ease of access for each infant.

For situations that are temporary like an unexpected family visit or hospitalization, 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 the babies are properly placed in a cot, with their feet at the bottom of the cot, and all bedding securely tucked in, to avoid them from becoming suffocating.

Safety

When it comes to twins sleeping together, the most crucial security feature is that each infant has their own space to sleep in. This helps prevent each baby from being smothered, choked, or otherwise choking by the other. It also helps to prevent deaths in the cot, which are more prevalent in infants with one parent than in multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins and higher-ordered multis have their own sleeping area. The best method to achieve this is by having a separate bassinet or twin bedside cot mattress cots that could be brought up close to your bed when you're feeding or soothing one of your babies throughout the night.

While the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued recommendations to decrease the SIDS risk by encouraging room sharing and discouraging cobedding, many families of multiples and twins find it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). A previous study found that a majority of families with twins who were cobedded during the first three months at home opted for unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins might not adhere to current SIDS risk reduction recommendations because of a desire to extend their own sleep time and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. Additionally the socioeconomic status of a family could influence their decisions about sleep arrangements.

If twins are placed in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding can easily entangle them and they may choke on each other. If you decide to sleep your twins in the same cot it is essential to place them in the feet-to-head position and with their bedding tucked securely into the cots to reduce the chance of them smothering each one.

One of the safest and more convenient alternatives for twins to sleep separately is a bedside cot newborn bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet comes with a mesh wall that separates twins to give them each their own secure, flat sleep surface. It swivels a full 360 degrees, allowing you to bring one of your babies closer to you for feedings or to soothe without leaving the comfort of your bed. The side walls lower and automatically return with each movement. It is easy to clean, and fits into the 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

Being welcomed by twins or multiples to the world is a huge life-changing. Not least, they require a lot of planning and thinking when it comes to their sleeping arrangements and how they can get a good night's sleep. Parents often ask themselves what they can do to make their children feel comfortable in the early years of their lives.

It is possible for twins to share a cot when they are very small. Co-bedding is a method of soothing newborns by reminding them of their mother's womb. It is crucial to make sure that the beds are big enough to allow the infants to be comfortable without having to touch one the other or move around. It is also important to remember that the baby who awakes first must be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate night feeds in order to wake up one baby before the other.

It is crucial to keep in mind that twins can be very different and they might develop their own sleeping patterns. You might find that one baby sleeps more than the other or prefers to be near you. In this situation it is possible to give each twin their own bassinet or crib.

When looking for a twin bedside cot, look for models that feature breathable mesh dividers to create distinct sleeping zones. This is crucial for babies more prone to overheating or for families with c-section moms. A reversible base as well as wheels that are easy to move are also helpful features. The Arm's Reach cot is a good option for these needs because it has a spacious sleeping area and is designed with mothers who have c-sections in mind. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are other options, but offer smaller sleeping spaces than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're extremely close, it's not recommended that twins share a bed with an adult. This could increase the risk of SIDS and result in suffocation or strangulation. Instead the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins sleep in their own safe sleeping areas, like cribs or bassinets, in their parent's room for the first six months.