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Choosing a bedside cot wooden Cot for Twins

It's best to keep twins who are just born close to each other, but you should also adhere to the safety guidelines for sleeping. The right crib arrangement will aid your twins in developing an established routine for sleep.

A double bassinet that has the option of dividing can be a great choice for twins. These beds can be used to keep their babies close for diaper changes as well as mid-night meals. They are also ideal for babies who may outgrow their bassinets before 2 years old.

Space-Saving

As long as you follow safe guidelines for sleeping, twins can sleep in a bedside crib that turns into cot crib side-by-side. They should sleep on their backs, with their heads touching and their feet at opposite ends. When they're old enough, they can also sleep together in a Moses Basket or regular crib.

This Delta double bassinet features a mesh divider that allows babies to be separated but still close. It also has a convenient storage pocket to keep wipes and snacks nearby, too. Plus, it folds flat, making it easy to manoeuvre around the house or on trips.

Another option is this EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart It can swivel to bring the twins who are fussy closer to you for feeding and comfort. The sides can be raised or lowered for easy access, and are locked to ensure safety. It's a little larger and heavier than other options, but it's perfect for grandparents' or second-floor houses, and it comes with its own travel bag. It's also much 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. Rednose suggests that twins have their own safe sleeping space (crib or portable crib or bassinet) in the room of the parents/caregivers until they reach the age of 12 months to lower the risk of SIDS. This is known as co-bedding. It has been proven that twins who have grown in this type of environment have a more synchronized sleeping patterns.

One of the easiest ways to make this work is to use a twin bedside cot, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 which comes with two separate bedding sets, so that each baby has an individual and comfortable space. This bedside cot is able to easily be moved from room to another as needed, and it makes it easy to monitor the baby without having to wake them up by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their sleep patterns.

Other options include double bassinets which have been designed specifically to allow the infants to stay side-by-side and are ideal for middle-of-the-night feeds or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin has a breathable mesh panel and adjustable height that allows each baby to be seen and reachable at all times. The sides of the sleeper also adjust to lower and raise for quick access. If you're looking for a more affordable option, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, featuring two separate sleeping zones, separated by mesh panels that allow babies to view each other, and the entire sleeper swivels 360 degrees for an easy access to every infant.

For situations that are temporary like an unexpected family visit or hospitalization, many parents have found success in co-bedding twins in the large 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 placed properly, with their feet to the bottom of the cot, and all bedding properly tucked in to prevent them from suffocating.

Safety

The most important safety aspect for twins is that they have their own bed. This ensures that each infant is not smothered or otherwise infected 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 multiplications have their own sleep space. This can be accomplished by using a separate bassinet, or a twin bedside cot used crib you can place on your bed to feed or sooth one of the babies throughout the night.

Although recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with a parent and disallow cobedding however, the reality is that many families with twins and higher-order multiples aren't able to comply with these guidelines (1). A previous study revealed that the majority of families of twins that were cobedded during the first 3 months at home, used unsafe sleeping practices (room sharing without cobedding).

Parents of twins might not adhere to the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines because of a desire to prolong their own sleep and the inability to accommodate multiple cribs at home. In addition, the socioeconomic status of a family could affect their the arrangement of their sleep.

If twins are put in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding may easily be pulled together and they could choke on eachother. If you're planning to sleep your twins together in the same cot it's important to place them in the feet-to-head position and have their bedding secured in each cot to limit the possibility of them colliding with each other.

A bassinet for bed, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the most secure and most convenient options for twins who want to be able to sleep independently. The double bassinet comes with an enclosed mesh wall that can divide twins and give them their own flat, safe sleep surface. It swivels a full 360 degrees to bring one of your babies closer to you for feedings or soothing while still in the comfortable bed, and its side walls lower and auto-return with each movement. It is easy to clean, and fits into the standard twin-sized 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 to the Halo Bassinest.

Comfort

It is a major life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. Not least, they require a great deal of planning and thinking in regards to their sleeping arrangements and how they can have a restful night. While decisions regarding their bedroom space are made later in life parents often ask what they can do to help them to feel comfortable in the beginning stages.

When twins are very young, they are able to share a cot. This is referred to as co-bedding, and can provide excellent comfort for babies as it reminds them of the birthing process. It is important to ensure that the beds are big enough to allow the babies to feel comfortable without having to touch one others or roll around. You should also keep in mind that the baby who wakes up first should be fed. It is helpful to co-ordinate night feeds so that you can wake one of them up earlier than the other.

However, it is important to keep in mind that twins are quite different and could have their own sleep patterns. You might find that one child sleeps better than the other or prefers to be close to you. In this instance, it may be best to give each twin a separate bassinet or crib.

When shopping for a twin bedside cot co sleeper cot, ensure that it has air-tight mesh dividers that create distinct sleeping spaces. This is especially important for babies prone to overheating, or for families with c-section mothers. Other helpful features include an adjustable base, twin bedside cot built-in storage space for toys and blankets, and easy-to-maneuver wheels. The Arm's Reach cot is a good option for this purpose since it provides an ample sleeping space and is designed with moms who have c-sections in mind. Other options include the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel but they have less 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're very close. This could increase the risk of SIDS and result in strangulation or suffocation. Instead it is recommended that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins sleep in their own safe sleeping spaces, such as cribs or bassinets, in their parents' room for the first six months.