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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins It is best to keep your newborn twins close together However, you must adhere to the safety guidelines for sleeping. The proper crib arrangement will help your twins develop the same routine of sleeping. A double bassinet that has the option of dividing can be an ideal option for twins. These portable beds let parents keep their babies close for diaper changes and feedings at night. They are also great for infants that may outgrow their bassinets prior to 2 years old. Space-Saving Twins can share a bed in a bedside cot, so long as you follow safe sleeping guidelines (that's to say they should be laid on their backs, with the tops of their heads touching each other and feet at opposite ends of the cot). They can also co-sleep in a Moses basket or a regular crib once they're large enough. We love this Delta double bassinet, which has a mesh divider so that babies can stay separate but close to each other. It also has a convenient storage compartment to keep snacks and wipes close by as well. Additionally, it folds flat making it easy to manoeuvre around the house or on trips. This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart is swivelling so that you can 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 lock into place for security. It is a little longer and heavier than other models, but great for second-floor or homes for grandparents. It also comes with a carry-on bag. It's also less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin. Convenience It is not recommended that parents of twins place their babies in the same bassinet or crib. Rednose recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping space (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach the age of 12 months to lower the risk for SIDS. This is known as co-bedding. It has been shown that twins who have grown in this type of environment develop a more coordinated sleeping patterns. A twin bedside cot like the Teknum FELLOW 2 is an excellent way to achieve this. It includes two sets of bedding to ensure that each baby gets their own personal space. This bedside cot is able to easily be moved from room to room as required, and makes it easy to monitor the baby without needing to wake them by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their rhythms. Other options include double bassinets, that have been specifically designed to allow the infants to stay side-by-side and are ideal for middle-of-the-night feeding or changing diapers. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features an air-tight mesh partition and a height that can be adjusted so that every baby can be observed and reached at all times, and the sides of the sleeper lower and raise to allow easy access. Walmart's Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is a cheaper option, has two sleep zones that are separated by a mesh, which allows babies to see each one another. The sleeper also rotates around 360 degrees to allow easy access to infants. For situations that are temporary like an unexpected family visit or hospitalization, many parents have found the benefits of co-bedding twins using large moses baskets or a small bassinette with a divider. This should only be done under the supervision by a medical professional. 4-in-1 bedside crib will ensure that the babies are properly placed in a crib with their feet at the bottom of the crib and all bedding put in. Safety The most important safety aspect for twins is that each baby have their own sleeping space. This ensures that every infant isn't smothered or choked by the other. It also helps to prevent cot death, which is more prevalent in infants with one parent than in multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins and higher-ordered multis have their own sleeping space. The best way to do this is with an additional bassinet or twin bedside cots that can be placed close to your bed when you feed or soothe one of the babies throughout the night. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued recommendations to reduce the risk of SIDS by encouraging room sharing and avoiding cobedding, a lot of families with twins and multiples have found it difficult to follow these guidelines (1). A previous study documented that the majority of families with twins who were cobedded in the first 3 months at home opted for unsafe sleep practices (room sharing without cobedding). Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines due to a desire extend their own sleep time and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs in the home. In addition, socioeconomic status could influence family decisions regarding the arrangement of their sleep. If twins are placed in a small Moses basket or crib, their bedding can easily get caught in their midst and they may choke on eachother. If you choose to put your twins in the same cot together ensure they are placed in the position in which their feet are close to their heads and their bedding is put into each cot securely. This will decrease the chance of them choking on each other. A bassinet for bed, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safest 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 separate twins and provide them with their own flat, safe mattress to sleep on. 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 easy to clean and fits into a standard twin bed frame. Check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has the same features as the Halo Bassinest. Comfort It's a significant life change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. Not only that, they require a great deal of planning and thinking regarding their sleeping arrangements and how they can get a good sleep. Parents often wonder what they can do to make their children feel comfortable in the early years of their lives. It is possible for twins to share a cot when they are very small. Co-bedding is a method of soothing newborns by reminding them of their mother's womb. The key is to make sure the beds are large enough to allow the infants to be comfortable without touching or bouncing around. It is also important to remember that the baby who awakes first must be fed. It can be helpful to coordinate feeding times at night to ensure that you wake one of them up earlier than the other. It is important to remember that twins can have very different sleep routines. You may find that one of them wakes more frequently than the other or that they prefer to be close to you. In this case it might be best to give each twin a separate crib or bassinet. Find twin bedside cots that have breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping areas. This is crucial for babies who are susceptible to overheating, or for families with c-section moms. Other helpful features include the reversible base, built-in storage for toys and blankets, and easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, designed for c-section mothers is a fantastic choice because it has a large sleeping space and is easy to move. The Graco Pack 'n Play or Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel are also alternatives, but they have smaller sleeping spaces than the Arm's Reach cot. 4-in-1 bedside crib 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 it is recommended that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins sleep in their own safe sleeping areas, such as bassinets or cribs, in their parents' room for the first six months.