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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 adhere to safe sleeping guidelines. A proper crib arrangement can help your twins develop a consistent sleeping routine. A double bassinet that has the option of dividing it is a great choice for twins. These portable beds allow parents to keep their children close during mid-night feedings and diaper changes. They are also ideal for infants that may outgrow their bassinets before baby 2 years old. Space-Saving If you follow the safe guidelines for sleeping, twins can sleep in a bedside crib side-by-side. They should sleep on their backs with their heads in a straight line and their feet on the opposite ends. When they're old enough, they can share a bed in a Moses Basket or regular crib. We really love this Delta double bassinet, which has a mesh divider to keep babies separated but still close to one and each other. It also comes with a storage compartment for wipes and snacks. Additionally, it folds flat making it easy to manoeuvre around the house or on trips. Another alternative is this EZ Fold Twin Bassinet from Walmart It can swivel to bring your twins' fluttery little ones closer to you for feeding and soothing. The sides can be raised and lowered to allow access and secure themselves to ensure your child's security. It is a little longer and heavier than other models but is great for the second-floor or grandparents' homes. It also comes with a travel bag. It's also a lot less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin. Convenience While many parents of twins might be enticed to sleep the babies together in a single crib or bassinet but this is not generally recommended. Rednose suggests that twins have their own safe sleeping space (crib, portable crib, or bassinet) in the room of the parents or caregivers until they reach 12 months to reduce the chance of SIDS. This arrangement is known as co-bedding. It has been proven that twins who grew in this environment have a more synchronized sleeping patterns. A twin bedside cot such as the Teknum FELLOW 2 is a great way to accomplish this. It comes with two sets of bedding to ensure that each baby has their own space. This bedside cot is able to easily be moved from room to another as necessary, and also provides a convenient way to monitor the baby without having to wake them by re-entering their sleeping zone or disrupting their rhythms. Other alternatives include double bassinets which have been designed specifically to allow 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 a breathable mesh divider and an adjustable height to ensure that each baby can be seen and reached throughout the night, and the sides of the sleeper are raised and lower to allow easy 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 see one another and the entire mattress is able to rotate 360 degrees, giving ease of access for each infant. Many parents have found that co-bedding twins with moses baskets, or a smaller bassinette, can be a good solution for situations that are temporary, such as hospitalization or a family visit. This should only be done under the supervision of a healthcare provider. They will make sure that the babies are appropriately placed, with their feet at the bottom of the crib, and all bedding is tucked into. Safety When twins sleep together, the most important security factor is that each infant has their individual space to sleep. This helps prevent each baby from being smothered, choked, or otherwise being choking by the other. This also helps to avoid cot deaths, which are more frequent with single infants than multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that tritons, twins and higher-ordered multiples have their own sleeping area. This can be done by using an additional bassinet, or a twin bedside crib you can place on your bed to feed or soothe one of your babies during the night. Although recent SIDS risk reduction guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and disallow cobedding, the reality is that a lot of families of twins and other 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 who co-bedded their children during the first three months of their lives at home were engaged in dangerous sleeping habits. Parents of twins may not follow the current SIDS risk reduction guidelines because of a desire to increase their own sleep duration and a lack of space to accommodate multiple cribs at home. Additionally, the socioeconomic status of a family can influence their decisions about sleeping arrangements. When twins are placed together in a crib or Moses basket, they can easily become entangled by their bedding, and possibly choke on each other. If you decide to put your twins in the same cot ensure that they are placed in an area where their feet are next to their heads and that their bedding is tucked into the cots securely. This will reduce the chance of them choking on each one. One of the safer and more convenient alternatives for twins to sleep independently is a bassinet that sits beside the bed like the Halo Bassinest Twin. The double bassinet features an enclosed mesh wall that can separate twins and provide them with their own flat, secure mattress to sleep on. It can be swiveled 360 degrees, which means you can bring your child closer to you without leaving your bed. The side walls automatically lower and return with every movement. It's also easy to clean and can be tucked away in a standard twin bed frame. Check out the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet at Walmart. It has similar features to 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 night's sleep. While the decisions regarding their future room can be made when they are older parents are often unsure of what they can do to help them get comfortable in the early stages. It is possible for twins to share a cot if they are small. This is known as co-bedding and it can be a great comfort to newborns as it helps them remember the womb. bedside crib travel cot is essential to make sure that the beds are big enough to allow the newborns to feel at ease without having to touch each other or roll around. It is also important to keep in mind that the baby who awakes first must be fed. It is helpful to coordinate nighttime feeds so that you can wake one up before the other. It is important to keep in mind that twins can have very different sleeping patterns. You may find that one baby is waking more than the other, or they prefer to be nearer to you. In this case it might be best to give each twin their own crib or bassinet. Find twin bedside cots that have breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping areas. This is crucial for babies that are susceptible to overheating, or families with c-section mothers. A reversible base and wheels that are easy to maneuver are also helpful features. The Arm's Reach cot is a good option for these needs, as it offers an ample sleeping space and is designed with c-section moms in mind. Other options include the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel but they offer less sleeping space than the Arm's Reach cot. It is not recommended that twins sleep in the same bed with an adult, even if they are very close. There is a higher risk of SIDS and may result in suffocation strangulation or entrapment. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that twins be kept in their bassinets or cribs in the parents' room for the first 6 months.