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Choosing a Bedside Cot for Twins It is best to keep your twins who are just born close to each other however, you must adhere to safety sleep guidelines. Selecting the best crib arrangement can aid in the development of an established routine for sleep. A double bassinet with the option of dividing it is a great choice for twins. These beds can be used as portable beds to let parents keep their infants close for middle-of-the-night feeds and diaper changes. These beds are also ideal for babies who may outgrow their bassinets for baby before they reach toddlerhood. Space-Saving If you follow the safe guidelines for sleeping, twins can sleep in a bedside crib side-by-side. They should be positioned on their backs with their heads pointing towards each other and their feet at the opposite ends. Once they are big enough, they can sleep together in a Moses Basket or a regular crib. We love this Delta double bassinet, which features a mesh partition to keep babies separate, yet close to each and each other. It comes with a handy storage compartment that can keep snacks and wipes in the vicinity, too. It can also fold making it easy to move around the home and travel with on trips. This EZ Fold Twin Bassinet, available at Walmart, swivels so that you can bring fussy twins nearer to you to feed them and comfort them. The sides can be raised and lowered for easy access, and are secured for security. It's a little heavier and longer than other alternatives, but it's a great choice for grandparents' or second-floor houses, and it comes with a travel bag. It's also much less expensive than the Halo Bassinest Twin. Convenience While many parents of twins may be tempted to put the twins together in one crib or bassinet, this is generally not recommended. Instead the Rednose group Rednose recommends 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 to help reduce the risk of SIDS. This arrangement is also known as co-bedding, and it has been observed that twins who have been accustomed to this type of sleeping environment often form a more synchronized sleep pattern than twins who sleep in separate rooms. A twin bedside cot like the Teknum FELLOW 2 is an excellent method to achieve this. It includes two sets of bedding so that each baby gets their own personal space. This bedside cot is also easily moved from one room to the next when needed. It is an easy and convenient method to check on your children without disturbing their sleep patterns or wake them up. Other options include double bassinets which have been designed specifically for infants that allow them to remain side-by-side and are ideal for middle-of-the-night feedings or diaper changes. The Halo Bassinest Twin, for instance, features a breathable mesh divider and adjustable height so 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, with two separate sleeping zones, separated by a mesh panel that allows babies to see each other and the entire mattress can rotate 360 degrees to give ease of access for each infant. For situations that are temporary, such as a family visit or hospitalization Parents have reported success with co-bedding twins in large moses baskets or a small bassinette with a divider. This should only be done under the supervision by a healthcare professional. They will ensure that the babies are properly placed in a crib with their feet at the bottom of the crib, and all bedding is tucked in. Safety When twins sleep together, the most important security factor is that each baby has their own space to sleep in. This ensures that each infant is not smothered or otherwise trapped by the other. It also helps prevent deaths in cots, which are more common in single infants than multiples. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that triplets, twins and higher-order multiples have their own sleep space. The best way to do this is by having an additional bassinet or twin bedside cots that could be positioned close to your bed while you're feeding or soothing one of the babies during the night. While recent SIDS risk reduction recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage room sharing with parents and avoid cobedding, the reality is that many families of twins and other higher-order multiples have trouble adhering to these guidelines (1). In a prior study, it was discovered that the majority of twin families who co-bedded their children in the first three months of their lives at home engaged in unsafe sleep practices. Parents of twins might not follow current SIDS recommendations due to a desire to sleep longer and a absence of space in the home to accommodate multiple cribs. Furthermore, socioeconomic status may influence family decisions regarding sleeping arrangements. If twins are placed together in a crib or Moses basket, they could easily be entangled by their bedding, and possibly choke on each other. If you choose to put your twins in the same cot together ensure they are placed in the position where their feet are next to their heads and their bedding is put into the cots securely. This will lessen the chance of them choking on each other. A bassinet for bed, such as the Halo Bassinest Twin, is one of the safer and more convenient options for twins who want to be able to sleep independently. This double bassinet comes with mesh walls that separate twins, giving them their own safe, flat sleep surface. It can be turned 360 degrees, meaning you can bring your child 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 into the standard twin bed frame. If you're looking for a less expensive alternative, look into the Delta Children Twin EZ Fold Double Bassinet, which is available at Walmart and has similar features as the Halo Bassinest. Comfort It's a huge change to welcome twins or multiples into the world. Not least, they require a great deal of planning and thinking regarding their sleeping arrangements and how they can get a good night's sleep. Parents often wonder what they can do to make their children feel more comfortable in the early years of their lives. When twins are young, they are able to share a cot. This is called co-bedding and it can be a great comfort to newborns as it helps them remember the womb. The key is to make sure the beds are big enough to allow the infants to be comfortable, without touching or bouncing around. It is important to be aware that the baby who awakes first must be fed. It is beneficial to coordinate nighttime feeds to ensure that you awake one baby prior to the other. It is important to remember that twins may have different sleeping patterns. You might find that one baby is more sleepy than the other or prefers to be near you. In this situation it is possible to give each twin a separate bassinet or crib. Choose a cot with twin beds that have breathable mesh dividers to create separate sleeping areas. This is crucial for infants who are at risk of heat stroke or for families where moms have had a c-section. Other beneficial features include an adjustable base, built-in storage for toys and blankets, and easy-to-use wheels. The Arm's Reach cot, which is designed for c-section mothers is a fantastic choice due to its large sleeping space and is easy to maneuver. Other options are the Graco Pack 'n Play and the Fisher-Price Easy Swaivel, but they offer less sleeping space than the Arm's Reach cot. Even if they're close, it's not recommended to let twins share the bed with an adult. There is a higher risk of SIDS and can cause suffocation, strangulation or entrapment. Instead, co sleeper bedside cot of Pediatrics recommends that twins have their own secure sleeping areas, like bassinets or cribs in their parents' room for the first six months.