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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins

Twins in the newborn stage sleep best close to each other It's vital to adhere to safe sleeping guidelines. Selecting the best crib arrangement can aid your twins in developing a consistent sleep routine.

A double bassinet with a divider is a great choice for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their infants close for diaper changes and mid-night feedings. They also work well for babies who may outgrow their bassinets prior to 2 years old.

Space-Saving

As long as you follow the safe guidelines for sleeping, twins can sleep in a crib that is bedside side-by-side. They should be placed on their backs with their heads pointing towards each other and their feet on the opposite ends. They can also co-sleep in a Moses basket or a crib when they're old 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. It folds flat, making it easy to move around the house or go on trips.

Another option is the EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart that swivels to bring the twins who are fussy closer to you for feeding and calming. 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 little larger and heavier than other options, but it's perfect for second floors or grandparent homes, and it comes with its own travel cot bedside crib bag. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin.

Convenience

While many parents of twins might be enticed to place their babies in a single bassinet or crib however, this is not recommended. Rednose suggests that twins have their own safe sleeping space (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the parents/caregivers until they reach the age of 12 months to lower the risk for SIDS. This arrangement is also referred to as co-bedding and it has been found that twins who are used to this sleep environment will typically have a more synchronized sleep pattern than twins who sleep separately.

A twin bedside cot such as the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a great way to accomplish this. It comes with two separate sets of bedding, so that each baby bedside co sleeper has their own space. The bedside crib and cot cot can also be easily moved from one room to another depending on the need. It offers an easy and convenient method to check on your children without disrupting their sleep or awakening them.

Double bassinets are an alternative. They allow infants to be side-by-side, and are perfect for feedings and diaper changes in the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a mesh panel that breathes and is adjustable in height to allow each baby to be seen and reachable at all times. The sides of the sleeper also lower and raise to allow for easy access. If you're looking for a more affordable alternative, the Walmart exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, featuring two sleep zones separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to see each other and Bedside Cot for Twins the entire bed can rotate 360 degrees to give an easy access to every infant.

For situations that are temporary like an emergency family visit or hospital stay Parents have reported success with co-bedding twins in a large bedside cot moses basket or small bassinette that has dividers. However, this should be done only under the supervision of a healthcare provider to ensure that the babies are properly positioned, with their feet to the floor of the cot and their bedding securely tucked in, to prevent them from suffocating.

Safety

The most important safety aspect for twins is that both babies have their own bed. This ensures that every infant isn't smothered or trapped by the other. This also helps to avoid cot deaths, which are more common with single babies than multiples.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins, and higher-order multiples have their own space to sleep in. The best way to accomplish this is by having an additional bassinet or twin bedside cot that can be brought up close to your bed when you 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 a parent and discourage cobedding however, the reality is that a lot of families with twins and higher-order multiples have trouble adhering to these guidelines (1). A previous study found that a large majority of families of twins who were cobedded during the first 3 months at home used unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS guidelines due to the desire to sleep longer and lack of space in their home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally the socioeconomic status of a family may affect their sleep arrangements.

If twins are put in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding could easily entangle them and they may choke on eachother. If you choose to put your twins in the same cot together ensure that they are placed in a position that their feet are right next to their heads and that their bedding is tucked into each cot with a secure. This will decrease the chance of them choking on each other.

One of the safest and more comfortable options for twins to be able to sleep independently is a bassinet that sits beside the bed like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet comes with mesh walls to separate twins and give them their own safe, flat sleep surface. It can be rotated 360 degrees, so you can bring your child closer to you without having to leave your bed. The side walls automatically lower and then return with each movement. It's also easy to clean and fits in the standard twin bed frame. For a less expensive alternative, consider the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and comes with similar features to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

Being welcomed by twins or multiples to the world is a major life change. They require plenty of planning and thought, not least when it comes to where they will sleep and how they'll get a restful night's sleep. Parents often ask themselves what they can do to make their children feel comfortable at an early age.

When twins are very young, they are able to share a cot. This is known as co-bedding and can provide wonderful comfort for newborns since it reminds them of the birthing process. It is important to make sure that the beds are big enough for babies to feel comfortable without touching each the other or move around. Also, be aware that the baby who is the first to wake up must be fed. It can be helpful to co-ordinate night feeds so that you can get one up earlier than the other.

It is important to keep in mind that twins may have different sleep patterns. You may find that one of them wakes more than the other or prefers to be nearer to you. In this situation, it may be best to give each twin their own bassinet or crib.

Find twin bedside travel cot cots that have breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping areas. This is crucial for infants that are prone to 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 beneficial features. The Arm's Reach cot is an excellent choice for these purposes, as it offers an ample sleeping space and is designed with c-section moms in mind. 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 to let twins share a bed with an adult. This can increase the risk of SIDS and cause suffocation or strangulation. Instead, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping spaces, such as bassinets or cribs, in their parents' room for the first six months.