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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Twins who are just born sleep best close to one another However, it's crucial to adhere to the safe sleep guidelines. The right crib arrangement will aid your twins in developing a consistent routine of sleep.

A double bassinet with the option of dividing it is a great option for twins. These beds can be used as portable beds to let parents keep their babies near for feedings in the middle of the night and diaper changes. They are also ideal for babies who may outgrow their bassinets before baby 2.

Space-Saving

Twins can sleep side-by-side in a bedside cot, provided you adhere to the safe sleeping guidelines (that's to say they should be laid on their backs with the tops of their heads overlapping each other and their feet placed at opposite sides of the cot). Once they are big enough, they may also sleep together in a Moses Basket or regular crib.

We really love this Delta double bassinet. It features a mesh partition to allow babies to remain separated but still close to one and each other. It also has a convenient storage compartment that can keep snacks and wipes close by, too. It can also fold making it easy to move around the house and travel with on trips.

Another option is this EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart that swivels to bring fussy twins closer to you for feeding and calming. The sides can be raised and lowered for easy access and are locked in place for security. It's a bit larger and heavier than other alternatives, but it's a great choice for second floors or grandparent houses and comes with its own travel bedside crib bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins sleep their babies in the same crib or bassinet. Instead the Rednose group Rednose recommends that twins be provided with their own private sleeping space (crib or bassinet, or a 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 is referred to as co sleeper bedside cot-bedding. It has been proven that twins who have grown in this type of environment have a more synchronized sleeping pattern.

One of the most convenient ways to achieve this is to use a twin wooden bedside cot cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, which comes with two separate bedding sets to ensure that each baby has a personal and comfortable space. This bedside cot can also easily be moved from room to room as required, and allows you to check on the babies without having to wake them up by re-entering their sleeping space or disrupting their routines.

Double bassinets are a different option. They permit babies to sleep side-byside, and are perfect for feedings and diaper changes during the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a mesh panel that is breathable and adjustable in height that allows each baby to be easily accessible and visible at all times. The sides of the sleeper also lower and raise to allow for easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet which is a less expensive alternative, has two sleeping zones separated by a mesh, which allows babies to see each other. The sleeper also swivels around 360 degrees to give an easy access for infants.

For short-term situations like an unexpected family visit or hospitalization, many parents have found success with co-bedding twins in large moses baskets or a small bassinette with a divider. This should only be done under the supervision by a medical professional. They will make sure that the babies are appropriately placed on their feet at the foot of the crib, and all bedding is tucked into.

Safety

When twins sleep together, the most important security feature is that each infant has his or her own sleep space. This will prevent each baby from being smothered, choked or otherwise being choked by the other. It also helps prevent cot deaths, which are more common with single babies than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins, tritons and higher-ordered multis have their own sleeping area. This can be accomplished by using an individual bassinet or twin bedside crib that you can put on your bed to feed or comfort one of your babies during the night.

Although recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with a parent and avoid cobedding but the reality is that many families of twins and higher-order multiples aren't able to comply with these guidelines (1). A previous study revealed that a majority of families with twins who were cobedded during the first three months at home opted for unsafe sleeping practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins might not adhere to current SIDS risk reduction recommendations due to a desire to prolong their own sleep and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs at home. Furthermore, socioeconomic status may affect the family's decisions regarding sleep arrangements.

If twins are placed in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding can easily be pulled together and they could choke each other. If you choose to put your twins 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 one.

One of the safest and more convenient alternatives for twins to sleep independently is a bassinet that sits beside the bed like the Halo Bassinest Twin. This double bassinet features a mesh wall that separates twins so that they each have their own secure and comfortable, flat sleeping surface. It rotates 360 degrees so you can bring one of your children closer to you for feedings or to soothe while still in the peace of your bed. Its side walls lower and auto-return every time you move. It's easy to clean and fits into a standard twin bed frame. Take a look at the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has similar features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

Being welcomed by twins or multiples to the world is a huge life change. They also require a lot of planning and consideration regarding their sleeping arrangements and how they'll get a good sleep. While the decisions regarding their future bedroom space can be taken later in life parents are often unsure of what they can do to help them to settle in the early stages.

When twins are very young, they are able to share a cot. Co-bedding is a method of helping newborns feel at ease by reminding them of their mother's womb. The key is to ensure that the beds are large enough to allow the infants to be comfortable, without touching or rolling around. It is important to remember that the baby that is the first to wake up should be fed. It can be beneficial to coordinate feeding times at night to ensure that you wake one of them up earlier than the other.

It is important to be aware that twins may have different sleeping routines. You might find that one baby sleeps more than the other or is more comfortable being close to you. In this case it could be beneficial for the twins to share their own crib or bassinet in their room.

When shopping for a twin bedside cot ensure that it has air-tight mesh dividers that create separate sleeping areas. This is essential for babies who are at risk of heat stroke or for families in which mothers have had a C-section. A reversible base as well as wheels that are easy to maneuver are also helpful features. The Arm's Reach cot is a good option for this purpose since it provides an ample sleeping space and is designed with mothers who have c-sections in mind. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are also options, but offer a smaller sleeping space than the Arm's Reach cot.

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