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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Newborn twins sleep best when close to each other, but it's important to adhere to safe sleeping guidelines. Selecting the best crib arrangement will help your twins develop an established routine for sleep.

A double bassinet that has a divider can be a great choice for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their babies near for middle-of-the-night feeds and diaper changes. They are also ideal for babies who may outgrow their bassinets before 2.

Space-Saving

Twins can sleep side-by-side in a bedside crib and travel cot cot, provided you adhere to safe sleeping guidelines (that's to say they should be laid on their backs with the tops of their heads facing each other, and their feet on opposite ends of the cot). When they're big enough, they may also share a bed in a Moses Basket or a regular crib.

We really love this Delta double bassinet. It has a mesh divider to allow babies to remain separate but close to each other. It also has a storage pocket for snacks and wipes. It is also foldable, making it easier to move around the home and take on excursions.

Another alternative is the EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart It can swivel to bring the twins who are fussy closer to you for feedings and comfort. The sides are lowered and raised for access and are secured to ensure safety. It's a bit heavier and longer than some other options, but it's perfect for second floors or grandparent homes and comes with its own travel cot bedside bag. It's also much cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

Many parents of twins may be tempted to put the twins together in a single bassinet or crib however, this is not recommended. Rednose suggests that twins have their own secure sleeping space (crib or portable crib or bassinet) in the room of the caregivers/parents until they reach 12 months to lower the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding, and it has been found that twins who have been accustomed to this type of sleeping environment often form a more synchronized sleep pattern than those who sleep in separate rooms.

One of the most efficient ways to make this work is with a twin bedside cot 6 months plus cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 that comes with two distinct bedding sets to ensure that every baby can have an area that is comfortable and private. This bedside cot is able to easily be moved from room to room when needed, and it allows you to check on the babies without having to wake them by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their rhythms.

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

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

Safety

When twins sleep together, the most crucial security factor is that each baby has his or her own sleep space. This will prevent every baby from being smothered, choked or otherwise choking 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 a separate bassinet or twin rocking bedside crib cots that can be positioned close to your bed when you feed or soothe one of the babies throughout the night.

Although recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and disallow cobedding however, the reality is that many families of twins and other higher-order multiples aren't able to comply with these guidelines (1). In a previous study, it was discovered that the majority of twin families that cobedded their children in the first three months of life at home engaged in unsafe sleep habits.

Parents of twins may not adhere to current SIDS risk reduction recommendations due to a desire to increase their own sleep duration and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. In addition, socioeconomic status could affect family decisions about sleep arrangements.

If twins are put in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding can easily entangle them and they could choke eachother. If you decide to put your twins in the same cot it is essential to place them in the position of feet-to-head and have their bedding secured in each cot to minimize the chance of them smothering 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. The double bassinet features a mesh wall to separate twins and give them their own flat, secure sleep surface. It swivels a full 360 degrees to bring one of your children closer to you for feedings or to soothe while still in the comfort of your bed, and its side walls lower and auto-return with each movement. It's also easy to clean and fits into a standard twin bed frame. For a less expensive alternative, check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet that is available at Walmart and offers similar features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It is a major life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. Not only that, they require a great deal of planning and thinking regarding their sleeping arrangements and how they can get a good sleep. Parents often wonder what they can do to make their children feel at ease at an early age.

It is possible for twins to share a single cot if they are small. Co-bedding is a method for comforting newborns by bringing them back to their womb. It is crucial to ensure that the beds are large enough for newborns to feel at ease without having to touch one others or roll around. It is important to be aware that the baby who awakes first should 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 have different sleeping patterns. You might find that one baby is more sleepy than the other or prefers to be near you. In this case, it may be best to give each twin their own crib or bassinet.

When you are looking for a twin bedside travel cot cot look for models that feature ventilated mesh dividers that can create distinct sleeping spaces. This is especially important for babies who are more prone to overheating or families with mothers who have had c-sections. Other useful features include a reversible base, built-in storage for blankets and toys, and easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is a good option for this purpose, as it offers a large sleeping area and is designed with mothers who have c-sections in mind. 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.

Even if they're close, it is not recommended to let twins share the bed with an adult. It is an increased 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 the parents' bedrooms for the first 6 months.