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Choosing a bedside cot for twins (www.hulkshare.com published an article)

It's best to keep newborn twins close together, but you should also follow safety sleeping guidelines. Selecting the best crib arrangement will help your twins develop a consistent routine of sleep.

A double bassinet with an divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their babies close for diaper changes and feedings at night. They are also great for babies who may outgrow their bassinets before baby 2 years old.

Space-Saving

If you follow the safe guidelines for sleeping, twins can sleep in a bedside cot wooden crib side-by-side. They should sleep on their backs with their heads in a straight line and their feet at opposite ends. They can also share a bed in a Moses basket or a regular crib once they're large enough.

We love this Delta double bassinet, which includes a mesh divider, to allow babies to remain separate, yet close to each other. It also has a storage pocket for wipes and snacks. It folds flat, making it easy to move around the house or on trips.

This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart can swivel so that you can bring your twins closer to you to feed them and bedside cot wooden comfort them. The sides can be lowered and raised to make it easier to access them and they are locked in place for safety. It's a little larger and heavier than other alternatives, but it's a great choice for second floors or grandparents' houses, and it comes with a travel bag. It's also a lot cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

It is not recommended that parents of twins put their babies in the same bassinet or crib. Instead, the group Rednose suggests that twins be provided with their own private sleeping space (crib or bassinet, or a portable crib) in the parent/caregiver's room until they reach 12 months old to reduce the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is also referred to as co-bedding, and it has been proven that twins who have been accustomed to this sleeping environment will often form a more synchronized sleep pattern than those who sleep on their own.

One of the most convenient ways to achieve this is with a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2, that comes with two distinct bedding sets so each baby can have an individual and comfortable space. This bedside cot is able to easily be moved from room to another as required, and provides a convenient way to check on the babies without having to wake them up by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their routines.

Other options include double bassinets specially designed for infants that allow them to be side-by-side, and are ideal for nighttime feedings or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a breathable mesh panel and adjustable height to allow each baby to be easily accessible and visible at all times. The sides of the sleeper lower and raise to allow for easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is a cheaper alternative, has two sleeping zones that are separated by a mesh panel which allows babies to see each the other. The sleeper can also rotate around 360 degrees, allowing easy access to infants.

For temporary situations like an emergency family visit or hospital stay Parents have reported success in co-bedding twins in the large moses basket or small bassinette that has dividers. This should only be done under the supervision by a healthcare professional. They will make sure that the babies are properly placed on their feet placed at the foot of the crib and all bedding is tucked into.

Safety

The most important safety feature for twins is that they have their own bed. This prevents the baby from being smothered, choked or otherwise being choked by the other. It also helps to prevent cot deaths, which are more common in single infants than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins, tritons and higher-ordered triplets have their own space to sleep in. This can be accomplished with a separate bassinet, or twin amazon bedside cot crib that you can put on your bed to feed or soothe one of the babies during the night.

Although recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and discourage cobedding however, the reality is that a lot of families of twins and higher-order multiples have trouble adhering to these guidelines (1). A previous study revealed that a large majority of families of twins who were cobedded in the first 3 months at home opted for unsafe sleeping practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins might not follow the current SIDS guidelines due to the desire to rest longer and the lack of space in their home to accommodate multiple cribs. In addition the socioeconomic standing of a family could affect their the arrangement of their sleep.

If twins are put in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding could easily entangle them and they could choke eachother. If you decide to sleep your twins in the same cot, it is important to put them in a head-to-foot position and their bedding securely tucked into each cot to limit the chance of them smothering each one.

A bedside crib bassinet, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safest and easier alternatives for twins who wish to sleep in a separate bed. This double bassinet features an insulated mesh wall that separates twins to give them each their own safe flat bed. It can rotate 360 degrees to bring your baby closer to you for feedings or to soothe without leaving the comfort of your bed. Its side walls lower and auto-return when you move. It is also easy to clean, and fits into a standard twin-sized bed frame. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and offers similar features as the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

Welcoming twins or multiples to the world is an enormous life-changing. They require plenty of planning and thought 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 help their children feel comfortable in the early years of their lives.

It is possible for twins to share a crib when they are small. This is called co-bedding and can provide excellent comfort for babies as it helps them remember the mother's womb. The most important thing is to make sure the beds are big enough for babies to be comfortable, without touching or bouncing around. It is also important to remember that the baby who wakes first needs to be fed. It is helpful to coordinate nighttime feeds in order to get one baby up before the other.

It is crucial to keep in mind that twins are distinct and may develop their own sleeping patterns. It could be that one of them wakes more than the other or they prefer to be close to you. In this situation, it might be best for the twins to have their own bassinet or crib in their room.

Look for twin bedside cots with mesh dividers that are breathable for separate sleeping areas. 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 an adjustable base, built-in storage space for toys and blankets, and easy-to-maneuver wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is an excellent option for this purpose, as it offers an ample sleeping space and is designed with mothers who have c-sections in mind. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price's Easy Swaivel are both alternatives, but they have a smaller sleeping space than the Arm's Reach cot.

Even if they're very close, it is not recommended for twins to share a bed with an adult. This can increase the risk of SIDS and cause suffocation or strangulation. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins should be in their own cribs or bassinets in their parents' room for the first 6 months.