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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins Twins in the newborn stage sleep best close to one another However, it's crucial to follow safe sleeping recommendations. Choosing the right crib arrangement will help your twins develop an established routine for sleep. cot for bedside with the option of dividing it is a great option for twins. These portable beds let parents keep their babies close for diaper changes as well as mid-night meals. These beds are also great for babies who may outgrow their baby bassinets when they reach the age of toddlerhood. Space-Saving Twins can sleep together in a bedside cot so long as you follow the safe guidelines for sleeping (that's to say they should lie on their backs, with the tops of their heads touching each other, and their feet on opposite ends of the cot). When they're old enough, they can also share a bed in a Moses Basket or a regular crib. This Delta double bassinet has a mesh divider that allows babies to be separated but still close. It also comes with a storage compartment for wipes and snacks. It can also fold, making it easier to move around the house and take on excursions. This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart, swivels to allow you to bring your twins closer to you to feed them and soothe them. The sides lower and raise to make it easier for you to get in and secure themselves to ensure your child's security. It's a little heavier and longer than some other alternatives, but it's a great choice for grandparents' or second-floor homes and comes with its own travel bag. It's also much cheaper than the Halo Bassinest Twin. Convenience While many parents of twins may be tempted to put the twins together in a single bassinet or crib, this is generally not recommended. Instead the Rednose group Rednose suggests that twins be provided with their own private sleeping space (crib or bassinet or portable crib) in the room of the parent or caregiver until they reach 12 months old in order to reduce the risk of SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding and it has been proven that twins who have been accustomed to this type of sleeping environment typically have a more synchronized sleep pattern than those who sleep on their own. One of the most convenient ways to make this work is to use twin bedside cots, like the Teknum FELLOW 2 which comes with two separate bedding sets to ensure that every baby can have an area that is comfortable and private. This bedside cot is also easily moved from one room to another as needed. It provides a convenient and easy way to check on your children without disrupting their sleep or awakening them. Double bassinets are a different option. They allow infants to sleep side-by-side and they're perfect for feedings and diaper changes in the middle of the night. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for example, has an air-tight mesh partition and an adjustable height to ensure that every baby can be seen and reached throughout the night, and the sides of the sleeper are raised and lower to make it easy to access. If you're looking for an affordable option, the Walmart-exclusive Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet is similar, with two separate sleeping zones, separated by mesh panels that allow babies to see one another and the entire mattress swivels 360 degrees for an easy access to every infant. Many parents have found that bedding twins in a moses basket, or a smaller bassinette, is a great option for situations that are temporary, like hospital stays or a family visit. This should only be done under the supervision by a medical professional. They will make sure that the babies are appropriately placed in a crib with their feet placed at the foot of the crib and all bedding is tucked into. Safety When twins are sleeping together, the most crucial security factor is that each baby has their own sleep space. This ensures that each infant isn't smothered, or infected by the other. This also helps avoid the death of a cot, which is more common in single babies than in multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins, and higher-order multiples get their own sleeping space. This can be accomplished by using a separate bassinet, or twin bedside crib that you can bring up to your bed to feed or soothe one of the babies throughout the night. While recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and discourage cobedding but the reality is that a lot of families with twins and higher-order multiples aren't able to comply with these guidelines (1). In a previous study, it was found that the majority of twin families that cobedded their children in the first three months of life at home were engaged in dangerous sleep habits. Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines because of a desire to extend their own sleep time and the inability to accommodate multiple cribs at home. Additionally, socioeconomic status can affect the family's decisions regarding the arrangement of their sleep. When twins are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they may easily be entangled by their bedding, and possibly choke on one another. If you choose to sleep your twins in the same cot it's important to place them in a head-to-foot position and their bedding tucked securely into each cot to limit the possibility of them colliding with each other. A bedside bassinet, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safest and most convenient options for twins that want to sleep in a separate bed. The double bassinet comes with mesh walls to separate twins and give them their own flat, safe sleep surface. It can be rotated 360 degrees, which means you can bring your baby closer to you without leaving your bed. The walls on the sides automatically lower and return with every movement. It's also easy to clean and fits in the standard twin bed frame. For a less expensive alternative, look into the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and has similar features to the Halo Bassinest. Comfort It is a major life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They also require a great deal of planning and thinking regarding their sleeping arrangements and how they'll get a good sleep. While decisions about their future bedroom space can be taken later in life parents are often unsure of how they can help their children to settle in the early stages. When twins are still young, they can be able to share one crib. This is known as co-bedding and can provide excellent comfort for babies as it brings them back to the birthing process. It is crucial to make sure that the beds are large enough to allow infants to be comfortable without having to touch each others or roll around. You should also be aware that the baby who awakes first should be fed. It is helpful to coordinate night feeds in order to wake up one baby before the other. It is crucial to keep in mind that twins are quite different and could have their own sleep patterns. You may find that one child sleeps better than the other or is more comfortable being close to you. In this case it may be beneficial for the twins to share their own bassinet or crib in their room. When you are looking for a twin bedside cot look for models with air-tight mesh dividers that create separate sleeping areas. This is crucial for babies who are prone to overheating, or for families with c-section moms. url include a reversible base, built-in storage space for toys and blankets, and easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, designed for c-section mothers is a great option because it has a large sleeping area and is easy to maneuver. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are also options, but have smaller sleeping areas than the Arm's Reach cot. It is not recommended that twins sleep in the same bed as an adult even if they're very close. It is an increased risk of SIDS and can cause suffocation, strangulation or entrapment. Instead, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins sleep in their own safe sleeping areas, like bassinets or cribs in their parents' rooms for the first six months.