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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 follow safe sleeping recommendations. The right crib arrangement can aid in the development of an established routine for sleep. A double bassinet that comes with an divider is an ideal option for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their infants close for diaper changes and feedings at night. They are also great for infants who might outgrow their bassinets before 2. Space-Saving As long as you follow the safe guidelines for sleeping, twins can be in a bedside crib side-by-side. They should be positioned on their backs, with their heads touching and their feet at the opposite ends. Once they are big enough, they may 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 has a handy storage compartment that can keep snacks and wipes in the vicinity as well. It folds flat making it easy to move around the house or on trips. This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart is swivelling so that you can bring your twins who are fussy closer to you to feed them and comfort them. The sides can be raised and lowered for access, and they lock into place for safety. It's a bit longer and heavier than other options, but great for second floor or homes for grandparents. It also comes with a travel bag. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin. Convenience It is not recommended that parents of twins put their babies in the same crib or bassinet. Instead, the group Rednose suggests that twins are provided with their own private sleeping space (crib or bassinet or portable crib) in the room of the parent or caregiver until they turn 12 months old in order to reduce the risk of SIDS. This arrangement is known as co-bedding. It has been shown that twins who grew in this type of environment develop a more synchronized sleeping patterns. A twin bedside cot, such as the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a great method to accomplish this. It comes with two sets of bedding to ensure that each baby has their own space. The bedside cot can be easily moved from one room to the next as needed. foldable bedside crib provides a convenient and easy way to check on your children without disrupting their sleep or waking them up. Other options include double bassinets that have been specifically designed for infants that allow them to stay side-by-side and are ideal for nighttime feeds or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features an air-tight mesh divider and a height that can be adjusted so that each child can be seen and reached at all times, while the sides of the sleeper can be raised and lowered to allow easy access. If you're looking for an 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 view each other and the entire mattress can rotate 360 degrees to give an easy access to every infant. Many parents have discovered that co-bedding twins with moses baskets or a smaller bassinette, can be a good solution for temporary situations such as a hospital stay or a visit to the family. However it is recommended to do this 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 avoid them from becoming suffocating. Safety The most important security feature when it comes to twins is that both babies has their own space to sleep. This helps prevent each baby from being smothered, choked or otherwise choking by the other. This also helps to avoid deaths in cots, which are more common in single infants than multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins and higher-ordered triplets have their own space to sleep in. The best way to do this is with a separate bassinet or twin bedside cots that could be placed close to your bed when you're feeding or soothing one of your babies throughout the night. While the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued guidelines to lower the SIDS risk by encouraging room sharing and disabling cobedding, many families with twins and multiples find it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). In a previous study, it was discovered that the majority of twin families who co-bedded their children during the beginning of their life at home engaged in unsafe sleep habits. large bedside crib of twins may not follow current SIDS recommendations due to a desire to sleep longer and absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. Additionally, the socioeconomic status of a family could influence their decisions about sleeping arrangements. When twins are placed side-by-side in a tiny crib or Moses basket, they may easily get caught in their bedding and potentially choke on each other. If you decide to sleep your twins in the same cot, it is important to put them in the position of feet-to-head and with their bedding securely tucked into the cots to reduce their chances of smothering each one. One of the safest and more convenient options for twins to sleep independently is a bedside bassinet like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet has a mesh wall that separates twins, giving them their own secure flat bed. It can be rotated 360 degrees, which means you can bring your baby closer to you without having to leave your bed. The walls on the sides automatically lower and then return with each movement. It's also easy to clean and fits in a standard twin bed frame. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, look into the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet that is available at Walmart and has similar features to the Halo Bassinest. Comfort It's a huge change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. They require plenty of planning and thought especially when it comes to the place they will sleep and how they will get a restful night's sleep. While decisions regarding their bedroom space can be taken when they are older parents are often unsure of how they can help their children to feel comfortable in the beginning stages. It is possible for twins to share a crib when they are small. This is referred to as co-bedding, and can provide great comfort to newborns as it reminds them of the mother's womb. It is essential to ensure that the beds are large enough to allow the newborns to feel at ease without touching each others or roll around. Also, be aware that the baby who wakes up first must be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate night feeds so that you can wake up one baby before the other. It is important to remember that twins may have different 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 may be beneficial for twins to have their own bassinet or crib in their room. Look for twin bedside cots that have breathable mesh dividers for sleeping areas that are separate. This is essential for babies that are prone to heat stroke or for families where mothers have had a C-section. Reversible bases and wheels that are easy to maneuver are also helpful features. The Arm's Reach cot, designed for c-section mothers is a great option due to its large sleeping space and is easy to maneuver. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price's Easy Swaivel are both alternatives, but they have smaller sleeping spaces than the Arm's Reach cot. It is not recommended that twins sleep in the same bed as an adult even if they're close. There is a higher 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 cribs or bassinets, in their parent's room for the first six months.